Ikhtisar Ho Chi Minh City Club

At the end of October, the object of desire will lose again: the Ballon d'Or. As always, the biggest fuss is made about the best player of the season just gone.

Who will earn the great honour?

The Champions League gets rolling as the tournament's top teams begin their pursuit of the iconic trophy.

Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.