The USMNT are riding high after three straight wins, with teenage stars Mathis Albert and Julian Hall leading a generational shift under Pochettino.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games and host Getafe today, with Gabriel Jesus set to start and Raphinha sidelined by injury.

Real Madrid sit fourth in LaLiga amid a turbulent week of injuries, internal unrest, and a mounting absentee list ahead of their home clash with Villarreal.

Messi is back in Inter Miami training after his Argentina farewell, refocusing on an MLS playoff push as Miami sit third in the East with 46 points.

Man Utd face Tottenham at Old Trafford sitting 12th in the Premier League, with Michael Carrick managing a severe injury list including £65m striker Benjamin Sesko.

Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday without Isak and Gakpo, with Federico Chiesa potentially leading the line in a major attacking reshuffle.

Mikel Arteta signs a new contract to 2030, boosting Arsenal as they prepare for a congested run of fixtures with injury concerns in midfield.

Cole Palmer signs a new Chelsea contract until 2034, securing the club's most important player as Xabi Alonso's side prepare to host Bournemouth sitting 10th.

Manchester City sit top of the Premier League but face an unprecedented crisis after being found guilty of breaching financial rules across 115 charges.