Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has launched a scathing attack on the club's board, accusing them of a severe lack of ambition in the market. The former midfielder believes manager Michael Carrick has been let down by poor summer recruitment, claiming the team is miles away from competing for the Premier League title following a disastrous start.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has moved to reassert his authority over world football by proposing a sweeping set of governance reforms. In a direct address to the global football community, he insisted that the integrity of the sport remains intact following the collapse of a divisive commercial project.
Cole Palmer has faced heavy criticism regarding his dedication to the England national team after pulling out of Thomas Tuchel's latest squad. The Chelsea attacking midfielder played the full match for his club on Friday but withdrew from international duty, leading to prominent pundits demanding clarity over whether he genuinely wants to represent his country on the international stage.
At Real Madrid, the mood has hit rock bottom after the derby defeat against Atletico. A former Los Blancos professional delivers a ruthless verdict on the performance of Jose Mourinho's team.
Porto striker Samu Aghehowa has finally made his long-awaited return to competitive action after a gruelling 223-day recovery from a serious knee injury. The Spanish forward stepped back onto the pitch during the closing stages of the high-stakes Clássico against Benfica, marking the end of a difficult period spent on the sidelines.
Promoted side FC Schalke 04 are facing the prospect of Hasan Kurucay leaving on a free transfer next summer. So far, the Royal Blues have yet to present the centre-back with an offer to extend his contract.
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is facing another spell on the sidelines after withdrawing from the Slovenia squad during the international break. The forward has suffered a recurrence of a shin issue that plagued him over the summer. He is set to undergo medical tests to determine the full extent of the problem and map out a specific recovery plan.
The Madrid derby has spilled over from the pitch into a bitter war of words as Atletico Madrid issued a scathing response to Jose Mourinho’s refereeing complaints. Following a tense 2-1 victory for the home side, the social media battle lines have been drawn between the two capital rivals.
Inter Miami showed why they might still be OK, Mauricio Pochettino's teenaged USMNT call-ups shine, but LAFC continue to frustrate in a compelling week of MLS
Ruben Amorim has openly admitted that he cannot afford to repeat the stubborn tactical mistakes he made during his difficult 14-month spell at Manchester United. Now managing AC Milan, the Portuguese coach is embracing new flexibility. He is now adapting his trademark system to suit the squad following an impressive unbeaten start in the Serie A campaign.
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