FIFA is changing its rules after Balogun's red card controversy, while Man City's interest in USMNT winger Mathis Albert signals growing global attention on USA's emerging talent.

Barcelona sit top of LaLiga with nine wins from nine, but face a defensive injury crisis ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to PSG.

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 at the Bernabeu to stay in touch with La Liga's top three, but Vinicius Junior's four-match ban looms large ahead of El Clasico.

Messi's brace sealed a 3-1 win at Atlanta, lifting Inter Miami to second in the East with 55 points. A playoff spot is secured and Red Bull New York is next.

Man Utd's winless run stretched to six games after a 1-1 draw at Leeds, leaving Carrick under pressure in 13th place.

Liverpool beat Brentford 2-1 to climb fifth in the Premier League, but Szoboszlai and Frimpong face lengthy spells out after picking up injuries.

Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 thanks to Noni Madueke's late winner, keeping them second in the Premier League ahead of a Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.

Chelsea climb to fourth after a 2-0 win at Everton, but Emiliano Martinez has undergone surgery on a jaw injury suffered during the match.

Man City are seven wins from seven in the Premier League, but Erling Haaland's foot injury after the 3-2 win over Ipswich is casting a shadow over their perfect start.