Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaMadrid off colour (and offside!)Zinedine Zidane's side beat Alaves comfortably enough in the end, but will need to be better as Atletico, Barcelona and Bayern Munich lie in wait
GettyAjaxEredivisieSchone stunner reopens title raceLasse Schone and David Neres saw the Amsterdam giants move three points behind the Eredivisie leaders, but they still have many issues to address
GettyCelticPremier LeagueCeltic title begins Rodgers' redemption Although the Northern Irishman was a Steven Gerrard slip away from legendary status, he has been forced to prove himself all over again in Scotland
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMourinho shifts blame to attackersThe 'Special One' has always been able to set a team up to defend but largely leaves attacking plans in the hands of his own players
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier League3-4-3 is key to Chelsea's greatnessAn injury in the right wing-back position cost the Blues in the London derby and they became unsettled by a change of formation against the Eagles
GettyTottenhamPremier LeagueSpurs take chance to stay in PL raceChelsea's defeat to Crystal Palace coupled with the White Hart Lane outfit's impressive win at Burnley suggests we could yet have an exciting run-in
GettyPremier LeagueArsenalOzil ready to silence his critics againThe German star has courted criticism all season but will be determined to prove everyone wrong in a crucial match against Manchester City
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueCoutinho the master in Merseyside derbyThe Brazil international dusted off the rust and put his cape back on to power Liverpool to a 3-1 victory over their neighbours at Anfield
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea team news & likely line-upEverything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge as the Blues welcome the Eagles.
GettyPremier LeagueArsenalOnly Pep can match Wenger's power As managers have become merely coaches, two men stand out in the Premier League's upper echelons as examples of men with well-established power bases
EvertonPremier LeagueEverton are real CL contendersAhead of Saturday's Merseyside Derby, Ronald Koeman's side are very much in the hunt for a place in the top four following a fine run of recent form
SSC NapoliJuventusMertens proving he is a real starWith a contract extension seemingly imminent, the Belgian attacker is showing Maurizio Sarri he can be a reliable star for a side with big ambitions
EvertonPremier LeagueLukaku can be world's best strikerThe Everton No.10 has claimed that he wants to play in the Champions League and his stats prove that he would thrive on the game's grandest stage
Real MadridPremier LeagueHazard should reject Real MadridThe European champions want to make the Belgian their newest Galactico but he can enjoy both success and a quiet life in west London
Hector GuerreroMonterreyClub Universidad NacionalXolos skidding & more ahead of Liga MX J12Xolos will have to get organized without their coach, while Ricardo La Volpe is hoping his players are up to the challenge against Rayados.
Getty ImagesLiverpoolPremier LeagueCoutinho's post-injury dip at LiverpoolThe Brazilian started the 2016-17 season in impressive style, generating interest from Camp Nou, but he has faded since shaking off an ankle problem
GettyWorld CupFriendliesVARs pass test but more work neededThe friendly between France and Spain saw one goal ruled out and another given in what was a landmark game for video assistant referees
Ezra ShawBorussia DortmundUSACan Pulisic be USA's first superstar?From his early days as a tiny sensation in central Pennsylvania, Christian Pulisic seemed destined for stardom. Now, that destiny has become reality.
Getty ImagesBarcelonaChileParanoid Pique right on Messi banThe Barcelona defender may have only been defending his club-mate but the truth is that the Argentine attacker's suspension is disproportionate
World CupBarcelonaIs the AFA responsible for Messi ban?The acting head of Argentine football found out about the No.10's four-match ban on TV, proof of the chaos that has enveloped the governing body
GettyTransfersLiverpoolWhy Liverpool don't want DahoudThe Germany youth international was one of the Reds’ priority targets last summer, but their transfer thinking has since shifted
GettyWorld Cup Qualification AFCAustraliaCOMMENT: Socceroos still unconvincingAnge Postecoglou's side remain in charge of their own destiny when it comes to World Cup qualification but there is still plenty to work on
ALFREDO ESTRELLAMexicoTrinidad and TobagoEl Tri fortunate to take victoryJuan Carlos Osorio's changes from the win over Costa Rica were unimpressive, and a key call went El Tri's way as they took the away win.
GettyIrelandIcelandIreland must prove they are no thugsThe Boys in Green earned a point against Wales on Friday, but failed to show they could do much more than intimidate their opponents in a fiery game
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaTop five teenage stars to watch at MadridGoal takes a look at some of the emerging talents at La Fabrica who could make the first team for Los Blancos in the coming campaigns
Messi-Maradona 2009ArgentinaWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLThe day Messi was broken by BoliviaThat unforgettable 6-1 drubbing marked a watershed for the Albiceleste, both for the two legendary No. 10s and another, absent genius
Jim BrownMexicoTrinidad and TobagoOsorio shrugs off criticism, supportThe Mexico coach has fewer vocal critics after Friday's victory over Costa Rica, but seems genuinely indifferent to outside support or criticism.
Kyle TeradaUSAHondurasArena gets most out of U.S. starsGoal takes an analytical look at the U.S. national team's 6-0 win over Honduras, which saw the star duo thrive in central midfield.
GettyNetherlandsFriendliesNetherlands problems bigger than BlindThe former Ajax player leaves the team in a disastrous situation in World Cup qualifying and there is little reason to be confident in the KNVB
Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification UEFAEngland"New" England show Rooney's time's upThere is simply no way back for the nation's all-time leading goal scorer as the manager's other striking and playmaking options are far superior