The European soccer landscape returns this weekend following a two-week international break, which featured memorable moments including Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell with the Argentine national team and a heated dispute between Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo. The USMNT also made a strong statement, securing four consecutive victories. Now, attention turns to club competitions as leagues resume their activities.
Match Schedule
Friday, Oct. 9
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen, 2:30 p.m. USA Network
EFL Championship: West Ham vs. QPR, 3 p.m. Paramount+
Saturday, Oct. 10
EPL: Arsenal vs. Leeds United, 7:30 a.m. NBCU
Serie A: Inter vs. Parma, 12 p.m. Paramount+
EPL: Manchester United vs. Tottenham, 12:30 a.m. NBC
LaLiga: FC Barcelona vs. Getafe, 12:30 p.m. ESPN+
LaLiga: Real Madrid vs. Villarreal, 3 p.m. ESPN+
MLS: Toronto FC vs. Montreal, 1:30 p.m. Apple TV
MLS: Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC, 2:30 p.m. Apple TV
MLS: Inter Miami vs. DC United, 7:30 p.m. Apple TV
Sunday, Oct. 11
Serie A: Como vs. AS Roma, 6:30 a.m. Paramount+
EPL: Liverpool vs. Manchester City, 11:30 a.m. NBC
Serie A: Sassuolo vs. AC Milan, 6:30 a.m. Paramount+
Serie A: Cagliari vs. Juventus, 2:45 p.m. Paramount+
Maresca Addresses Manchester City Controversy
Manchester City faces heightened scrutiny after an independent commission found the club guilty of 115 charges related to financial rule violations spanning 2009 to 2018, including improper sponsorship payments and off-the-books transfers. Manager Enzo Maresca, speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s clash with Liverpool, affirmed his confidence in the club while acknowledging the ongoing appeal process.
- Maresca: “There is a process underway, and I fully trust the club. We’ve discussed this, and the right time to comment will be after the appeal concludes. I’ve won a Championship with Leicester, so if we drop to League One, we’ll see what happens. We’re focused on the future.”
