USA soccer is riding a wave of post-World Cup momentum, beating Canada 1-0 in a friendly and drawing record crowds of 165,000 fans across six senior fixtures.

Barcelona are reeling after back-to-back defeats and a growing injury crisis, though they remain top of La Liga heading into Saturday's home clash with Alaves.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico, with Mbappe scoring twice. They sit third in LaLiga, three points behind leaders Barca, and travel to Racing Santander next.

Inter Miami's win streak is over after a 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls, with Messi benched due to his Spain trip. They host FC Cincinnati next.

Manchester United are in full-blown crisis, sitting 16th in the Premier League after eight games, with Michael Carrick fighting to save his job.

Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield for their fourth straight win, moving fourth in the Premier League. Chelsea visit next in the Carabao Cup.

Arsenal sit level with Man City at the top of the Premier League after beating Everton 2-0, but Saka faces up to 12 games out with a quad injury.

Chelsea fell to a damaging 0-2 home defeat against Tottenham, with Cole Palmer sent off and Joao Pedro sidelined by injury, leaving the Blues fifth in the Premier League.

Man City's perfect Premier League start is over after a 2-1 loss at Villa Park, though they remain top on 21 points ahead of Brighton in the Carabao Cup.