The USMNT are riding high after three wins from their fall window, with teenagers Mathis Albert and Julian Hall starring. Next up: CONCACAF Nations League vs Haiti.

Kane scored twice on his record-equalling 125th cap as England beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley, with Tuchel's side building serious Nations League momentum.

Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday with Isak and Gakpo doubts, while Van Dijk's future and a Man City FFP verdict add off-pitch intrigue.

Real Madrid's season is unravelling fast, with a dressing room fight, Mbappe's Mourinho stand-off, and Endrick closing in on a January exit.

Arteta signs new deal until 2030 as Arsenal sit second in the Premier League, two points off City, ahead of a tough run including Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea sit 10th after five PL games, with defensive frailty the key concern ahead of Friday's home clash with Bournemouth.

Manchester United sit 12th in the Premier League with inconsistent form, facing Tottenham next as transfer rumours and off-pitch stories swirl around Old Trafford.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games, but Hansi Flick faces workload concerns over key players returning from a long international break.

Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League with no wins in five games, and pressure on Roberto De Zerbi is growing despite public backing from the club's CEO.

Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 financial charges dominates the club's season, with sanctions still unknown as City top the Premier League ahead of a trip to Liverpool.