Nico Williams scored his first league goal since May as Athletic Bilbao earned a dominant 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Spanish winger praised head coach Edin Terzic for instilling a winning mentality that dismantled Diego Simeone's side at San Mames.
Lautaro Martinez scored two goals as Inter Milan fought back from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 at San Siro. The Argentine captain reached a historical goalscoring milestone for the club while revealing why Marcus Thuram joined his famous barrier celebration.
Marcus Thuram has explained why he joined captain Lautaro Martinez in celebrating on the San Siro barriers during Inter's stunning comeback win over Napoli. The French forward scored a vital header as the Nerazzurri overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2.
AS Monaco vice-captain Eric Dier has warned that there is never a good time to face Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their trip to the Parc des Princes. The defender praised head coach Filipe Luis while embracing his growing leadership responsibilities within Monaco's squad.
Turkish referee Ayberk Demirbas committed a glaring rules blunder by blowing for an offside offence directly from an Istanbulspor throw-in. The absurd call baffled both sets of players, who immediately united in protest and forced the embarrassed match official to quickly correct his error with a dropped ball.
Millwall suffered a disastrous night at The Den as a severe injury crisis left them helpless in a 3-0 defeat against Wrexham. Manager Alex Neil saw three more players forced off, leaving his squad drastically depleted amidst an overwhelming physical toll.
Ugly scenes marred the Copa Uruguay on Tuesday as furious Danubio supporters invaded the pitch to attack their players during a 2-0 defeat against Montevideo City Torque. Several masked individuals breached security in the closing seconds to confront the squad, sparking violent altercations with goalkeeper Kevin Martinez before police finally intervened.
Dusan Vlahovic announced his arrival in Turkish football with a sensational debut hat-trick to propel Besiktas to a resounding 6-2 victory over Corum FK. The Serbian international was the star of the night as the Black Eagles produced an attacking masterclass in Istanbul.
Besiktas delivered a ruthless attacking display to dismantle Corumspor 6-2, driven by a memorable debut hat-trick from Dusan Vlahovic. The Black Eagles turned early pressure into six goals to send a clear message to their league rivals.
England forward Ollie Watkins announced his arrival in the Saudi Pro League in style, coming off the bench to score on his debut in Al-Hilal's convincing 3-0 triumph over Al-Ahli. The £51 million summer signing from Aston Villa sealed all three points with a late header, maintaining the league leaders' perfect start to the domestic campaign.
Xabi Alonso has insisted he will do whatever it takes to win after Chelsea recorded their lowest-ever possession figures in a Premier League match during a chaotic victory over Brighton. Despite securing a perfect start to the campaign, the Blues’ reliance on counter-attacking efficiency over ball retention has raised eyebrows across the division.
Jude Bellingham produced a masterclass at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid dismantled Malaga to maintain their flawless start to the La Liga campaign. The England international was the catalyst for a dominant 4-0 victory that keeps Jose Mourinho’s side at the summit of the table.
Manchester United finally kickstarted their Premier League season with a dominant 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town, providing Michael Carrick with his first win as permanent head coach. However, the jubilant atmosphere at Old Trafford was not shared by everyone, as one key star admitted to being ‘angry’ with his individual contribution.
Lionel Messi produced a masterclass for the ages on Saturday, scoring four times to lead Inter Miami to a historic 7-1 demolition of CF Montreal. The breathtaking performance at Chase Stadium saw the Argentine icon reach yet another milestone while snapping his side’s recent winless slump in emphatic fashion.
Liverpool were forced to fight back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield. A stunning strike from Victor Munoz salvaged a point for Andoni Iraola's side after Morgan Gibbs-White thought he had won it from the penalty spot.
Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first Premier League home game as Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Victor Munoz makes his full debut for the Reds, while Cody Gakpo starts despite ongoing speculation surrounding his future.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has demanded an immediate response from his players when they host Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. The Red Devils suffered an embarrassing 2-0 defeat away to newly promoted Hull City on the opening weekend, leaving Carrick desperate to restore momentum in front of a demanding home crowd on Sunday.
Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki offered a brutally honest self-assessment despite scoring twice in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace. The France international inspired a dominant second-half surge at Selhurst Park alongside Erling Haaland but insisted his overall display before the interval fell well short of expectations.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage pulled no punches regarding his squad's lacklustre display following a comprehensive 4-1 home defeat against Manchester City. Braces from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki condemned the Eagles to the foot of the Premier League table, with the French tactician left furious by a costly second-half drop in intensity.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique hailed his squad's relentless character following a dramatic 2-2 draw away at Lille on Friday night. The reigning European champions appeared destined for defeat after falling two goals behind, only for stoppage-time strikes from Vitinha and Marquinhos to salvage an unlikely point at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Reigning champions Bayern Munich initiated their Bundesliga title defence with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. Vincent Kompany's rampant side swiftly recovered from a momentary second-half equaliser, scoring four unanswered goals to extend their remarkable run of avoiding defeat in opening league matches since 2011.
Yaya Toure has guided Slovan Bratislava into the Champions League proper following a sensational away victory against Celje. The rookie manager has now admitted he wants his side to face former clubs Barcelona and Manchester City in the main stage.
Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a contract extension until 2031. The 23-year-old Netherlands international enjoyed a stellar debut campaign on Wearside after arriving from NEC Nijmegen, securing 10 Premier League clean sheets to help the Black Cats qualify for continental competition.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique is relishing a tactical duel against Davide Ancelotti when the reigning French champions travel to Lille on Friday night. The Spanish tactician praised the former Real Madrid assistant for his sharp footballing brain while viewing the demanding test at Stade Pierre-Mauroy as ideal preparation for Europe.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes admitted he was deeply "embarrassed" after the Scottish giants suffered a humiliating penalty shootout elimination against Czech underdogs Jablonec in the Conference League play-offs. The shock defeat compounded a miserable week for Scottish football following arch-rivals Celtic's Champions League qualifying collapse.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has lauded Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki as a genuine genius ahead of Friday's showdown at Selhurst Park. The French tactician previously nurtured the creative midfielder during their time together at Lyon, witnessing his development before his £35.4m switch to the Etihad Stadium in 2025.
Rafael van der Vaart has launched a scathing attack on young Ajax defender Jorthy Mokio following their chaotic 5-3 victory over Sion in the Conference League. The former Dutch international claimed the youngster displays a concerning lack of pragmatism and believes he is better than his current level.
Athletic Bilbao manager Edin Terzic reserved special praise for young defender Johaneko Louis-Jean following a demanding fixture against Barcelona. The German coach was thoroughly impressed by how the youngster handled the hostile atmosphere at Camp Nou during his stellar debut.
Athletic Club manager Edin Terzic praised goalkeeper Unai Simon and an impressive young debutant after facing a tough test against Barcelona. The German tactician also highlighted the immense tactical challenge of containing the Catalan side's dominant midfield at Camp Nou.
Fabian Hurzeler praised Brighton's professional approach after a commanding 4-0 second-leg victory over Tromso at the Amex Stadium sealed their place in the UEFA Conference League group phase. Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper, Mats Wieffer, and Olivier Boscagli all struck as the Seagulls emphatically banished memories of a goalless first leg.
