The former Newcastle winger has made a superb start to the season, becoming indispensable for club and country in the process

Finding a worthy successor for the Barcelona icon will be a daunting task for La Albiceleste, but there are some promising candidates

England continued their impressive UEFA Nations League campaign with a remarkably comfortable 3-0 victory over Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night. Following a stunning 7-0 thrashing of Croatia just days prior, Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in London brimming with confidence and immediately took the game to their opponents. The Three Lions dominated proceedings from the outset, controlling 64.4% possession and stifling the visitors to the extent that they failed to register a single shot on target throughout the entire contest.

Mikel Merino proved to be the hero once again as Spain fought back from a goal down to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Split. The Arsenal midfielder struck twice in the second half to ensure Luis de la Fuente's side extended their remarkable unbeaten run and booked their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.

Harry Kane celebrated a monumental milestone by scoring twice on his 125th international appearance to guide England to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Czechia in the Nations League. The captain created the opener before finding the net twice himself, ensuring his nation secured three vital points to keep the pressure on group leaders Spain.

Manchester United are taking definitive action to solve their ongoing ticket touting crisis by creating a brand-new specialist role at Old Trafford. The club have faced significant backlash from supporters recently over ticketing issues, prompting the hierarchy to intensify their efforts to protect genuine fans and aim to eradicate the illegal resale market.

Gerard Pique and Shakira have found themselves back in a legal standoff four years after their high-profile separation. The former Barcelona captain and the Colombian pop icon appeared before a judge this week to discuss a proposed modification to their existing custody arrangement.

Cristiano Ronaldo has released an extensive public statement detailing the dramatic collapse of his relationship with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus. The forward claims that he was repeatedly lied to regarding his agreed playing time and promised public apologies, forcing him to abandon the national team training camp to protect his integrity and principles.