USA crashed out of the World Cup after a heavy 4-1 loss to Belgium, leaving serious questions about the team's direction heading into a September friendly against Peru.

Rodri marked his Barcelona debut with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club, keeping the Blaugrana top of LaLiga. The Julian Alvarez pursuit has collapsed after Atletico Madrid officially blocked the transfer.

Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick fired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, with Jose Mourinho's half-time tactical shift proving decisive at the Bernabeu.

Man Utd lost 2-0 to Hull City on opening day and sit 17th, with Rashford committing to the club while Zirkzee eyes a Fiorentina loan exit.

Liverpool are closing in on a €140m move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, while Cody Gakpo's future remains uncertain with the transfer deadline approaching.

Arsenal begin their title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry, face Real Madrid and Bayern in the Champions League, and could hand debuts to Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa at Aston Villa.

Enzo Fernandez is closing in on a Manchester City exit as Chelsea pursue Lamine Camara, while a 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton brought Danny Welbeck's debut goal.

Enzo Maresca's City begin the new era with a 2-1 win at Bournemouth, but the squad is being reshaped fast with Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez both sold this week.