HSV’s first top-flight game at the Volksparkstadion since 2018 was against their fierce local rivals

Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER—FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER 2025

The facts and stats that have caught our eye in the world of football this month...

The fixtures come thick and fast, with the autumn Tests imminent. Here are all the details

Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio