The USMNT are in strong form after beating Canada 1-0, with teenager Mathis Albert attracting Manchester City interest following his breakthrough international displays.

Barcelona are top of LaLiga with 24 points after eight games, following a 3-0 win over Getafe in which Gabriel Jesus and Jules Kounde both scored on their respective returns.

Vinicius Jr's red card for hair-pulling dominates Real Madrid's week, with Mourinho boycotting his post-match presser and a Clasico suspension looming.

Messi scores twice as Inter Miami thrash DC United 4-0, climbing to second in the East with the playoffs approaching.

Man Utd dropped two points at home after Spurs equalised with 10 men in stoppage time, leaving Carrick's side 13th with pressure mounting.

Liverpool's title hopes took a hit after a 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, leaving them ninth in the Premier League with nine points from six games.

Arsenal bounced back with a 2-1 win over Leeds, but Piero Hincapie's post-match injury adds to Arteta's concerns ahead of a Champions League clash with Lille.

Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge to climb to sixth, with Jordan Henderson and João Pedro starring on a historic afternoon for Xabi Alonso's side.

Man City are Premier League leaders after a dominant 3-0 win at Anfield, but their guilty verdict on 115 financial charges continues to overshadow events on the pitch.