Match

Lamine Yamal returned to the Barcelona matchday squad and had an instant impact as he his assist led to Robert Lewandowski scoring the winning goal in the second half. Yamal started on the bench against Real Sociedad and was introduced in the game just a minute before the hour mark. He came on and within a few seconds played a perfect cross for the Polish forward to score.

Pep Guardiola has credited improved body language as the reason behind Manchester City's recovery from a slow start to the 2025-26 season. City stretched their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions as two goals from in-form striker Erling Haaland helped Guardiola's side overcome a spirited Burnley 5-1 in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Liverpool had more salt rubbed into their wounds after a cheeky Crystal Palace supporter decided to troll them following his side's 2-1 Premier League victory on Saturday afternoon. The Reds' misery was compounded as their team bus was initially unable to drive away from Selhurst Park following their first defeat of the 2025-26 campaign.

Manager Javier Mascherano lamented Inter Miami’s missed opportunity to climb in the Eastern Conference standings after a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday night, just 72 hours after facing NYCFC. While his side still hold games in hand, the dropped points complicated their pursuit of the Supporters’ Shield amid a congested schedule.

Olympics legend Usain Bolt slammed Manchester United's "joke" of a performance in their 3-1 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. The celebrity fan criticised his beloved Red Devils in a match which saw him struggle to identify with "one good thing" as pressure continues to mount on under-fire head coach Ruben Amorim.

Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou took aim at his side's defending despite being on the receiving end of a refereeing decision he described as an "absolute howler" in their 1-0 defeat against Sunderland on Saturday. The Australian is still searching for his first win since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground, having lost three of his opening five matches in charge.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca labelled Trevoh Chalobah’s red card as a “game-changing mistake” in his side’s 3-1 defeat against Brighton at Stamford Bridge. The defender received his marching orders after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) penalised him for a foul on Diego Gomez, with the decision sparking a second-half collapse from the Blues on Saturday afternoon.

Arne Slot bemoaned Liverpool’s struggles defending set pieces as they suffered their first Premier League loss of the season against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds were undone by a corner and a long throw as Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah put an end to the champions’ perfect start to the 2025-26 campaign in a 2-1 win for the Eagles at Selhurst Park.

Harry Kane scored his 100th goal for Bayern Munich in record quick time as Vincent Kompany's team eased to a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen. The England international brought up his century for the Bundesliga leaders with a brace to make him the fastest player in Europe's top five leagues to reach that milestone. And goals from Luiz Diaz and Konrad Laimer either side of his efforts sealed a thumping victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, once a prolific duo at Real Madrid, were reunited in Saudi Arabia on Friday night as Al Nassr faced Al Ittihad in a top-of-the-table clash. The two legendary strikers, who spent nearly a decade together in Spain, shared a light-hearted exchange on the pitch, reminding fans of their long-lasting bond despite now playing as rivals.

Harry Kane became the fastest player to reach 100 goals for a club in Europe's top five leagues after bagging a brace for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen. The England captain had scored 98 goals in just 103 games for Bayern before kick-off, but his double in Friday's Bundesliga clash brought up his century and put him in a league of his own.

England's Lucy Bronze has lifted the lid on Sarina Wiegman's impeccable tactics from the Euro 2025 final win over Spain in July. The Lionesses came from a goal down to beat the World Cup holders on penalties in a dramatic match in Switzerland. Now, Chelsea ace Bronze has opened up on how Alessia Russo's all-important equaliser was planned to a tee by the boss.

Following Inter Miami's 4-0 win over NYCFC Wednesday at Citi Field, manager Javier Mascherano highlighted that the team had accomplished their first objective of the season - securing a place in the MLS playoffs. He added that while some players will get rest, the Herons will also aim to finish as high as possible in the Eastern Conference standings.

The long-rumored clash between World Cup champions Argentina and Mexico is now set, according to AFA president Claudio Tapia. Tapia said in an interview that the teams will meet in early June, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off with Javier Aguirre’s El Tri playing their first match of the tournament at Estadio Azteca.

After a long absence from El Tri due to injury issues, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano says his return to the national team has been “wonderful” as he looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup. The San Diego FC star, who has reignited his form in MLS, is determined to seize every opportunity with Mexico while leading his club’s push for an MLS Cup title.

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho has accused referee Sergio Guelho of having "no personality" after his side's disappointing 1-1 draw with Rio Ave. The ex-Chelsea manager's new club were pegged back in injury time against their lowly opponents, who are yet to win this season, much to the Portuguese's chagrin.

U.S. international Christian Pulisic kept his hot streak going for AC Milan with another goal, this time in the Coppa Italia against Lecce. Introduced in the second half with Milan already two up and Lecce reduced to 10 men, the American struck almost instantly, making it 3-0 and adding yet another finish to his growing tally.

With 22 goals and 12 assists in 22 matches, Lionel Messi sits atop the MLS scoring chart, tied with LAFC’s Denis Bouanga. Despite injuries that sidelined him for several games, Messi is enjoying his best season since arriving in the league. On Tuesday, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano highlighted just how vital Messi is to the club.

LAFC paid tribute to Carlos Vela on Saturday, honoring the first signing in the club's history with a special “Carlos Vela Night” at BMO Stadium. Joined by his family, the former Mexican international was celebrated in an emotional pregame ceremony as fans unveiled a massive tifo and saluted the star who delivered an MLS Cup and two Supporters’ Shields.

Guillermo Ochoa’s AEL Limassol debut ended in disaster, as the Mexican goalkeeper conceded five goals in a heavy 5-0 loss to Omonia on Monday. The setback capped a turbulent summer in which Ochoa served as a Gold Cup backup and saw a move to Spanish side Burgos collapse before landing in Cyprus to chase regular minutes.

Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres after another quiet outing in a big game, as the Gunners bagged a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates. The £64 million summer signing failed to register a single shot or create any real danger against Pep Guardiola's side, leaving frustrated fans questioning his impact.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has confirmed that Mohamed Salah and four other senior stars will sit out Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Southampton. The Reds edged Everton 2-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Saturday, making it five wins on the bounce in all competitions. But Slot says heavy rotation is coming, with his most-used players to receive a much-needed rest.

Wrexham's official Instagram account poked fun at Hollywood star Hugh Jackman after Norwich City fans unfurled a tifo of the Wolverine actor as a result of him previously admitting he is a fan of the Canaries. Following the Welsh team's 3-2 win at Carrow Road in the Championship on Saturday, the Red Dragons have gently ribbed the Australian on social media.

Pep Guardiola set a career-worst statistic in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates. Erling Haaland's first-half goal looked like it would secure the visitors all three points but Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time equaliser ensured it was honours even on Sunday. As a result, the ex-Barcelona boss reached a new personal low as a manager.

Marcus Rashford has been dropped for Barcelona's La Liga clash with Getafe after reportedly turning up late to the team's Sunday morning meeting. The Manchester United loanee scored a brilliant brace for the Blaugrana in their 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle United in midweek but this indiscretion left him having to make do with a substitute role against Getafe.

USMNT midfielder Malik Tillman found the net as Bayer Leverkusen battled Borussia Monchengladbach to a 1-1 draw in a Bundesliga clash on Sunday. The former PSV man broke open an otherwise drab affair with a tidy finish inside the box after 70 minutes. Fellow midfielder Gio Reyna came off the bench for Gladbach but was largely ineffective.

Phil Parkinson has explained how Wrexham were able to contain “best in the league” Josh Sargent when taking on Norwich City. The USMNT striker headed into that contest with six goals to his name, but drew a blank against the Red Dragons as the Welsh outfit claimed a notable 3-2 win at Carrow Road - helping to ease some of the pressure that had been building on their boss.

Real Madrid have been urged to address the soaring temperatures at Santiago Bernabeu after complaints were made about it being "like a sauna". Los Blancos cruised to a 2-0 home win over Espanyol on Saturday but grumblings are mounting about the "greenhouse effect" in the stadium. Some have even accused the Spanish giants of "taking advantage" of the situation.

Harry Kane has warmly thrown down the gauntlet to Thomas Muller after he followed in his former Bayern Munich team-mate’s footsteps by scoring a hat-trick against Hoffenheim on Saturday afternoon. The England captain maintained his exceptional start to the 2025-26 season as he fired the German champions to a thumping victory in the Bundesliga.