Liverpool forward Bradley Barcola has been named the Champions League Player of the Week following a stunning hat-trick against LASK. The French attacker beat off competition from several high-profile stars across Europe to claim the individual accolade.
USWNT winners & losers: Swanson, Sanchez rescue draw vs. Spain
Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson took charge with their first U.S. goals in two years, but the USWNT's backline raised questions about its chemistry and shaky communication.
Van Gaal claims Man City 'cheating' scandal cost him Man United job
Louis van Gaal has suggested that Manchester City’s alleged financial breaches directly led to his brutal sacking as Manchester United manager in 2016. The Dutch coach missed out on Champions League qualification to City on goal difference, sealing his Old Trafford exit despite winning the FA Cup.
FIFA to change rules after Balogun red card reversal
FIFA is set to amend its disciplinary regulations to prevent a repeat of the controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension. The move comes ahead of a crucial FIFA Council meeting where Gianni Infantino faces intense scrutiny over his leadership.