The USMNT closed a brilliant international window with a 3-0 demolition of Mexico, capping three straight wins built on a wave of exciting young talent.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games, but the Negreira case is back in focus after Real Madrid submitted evidence to UEFA.

Jose Mourinho faces a defensive crisis and pressure to drop Vinicius Jr ahead of Real Madrid's home clash with Villarreal, with the club sitting fourth in LaLiga.

Inter Miami sit third in the East on 46 points after a late collapse cost them at Columbus Crew. Messi's future beyond MLS is also drawing attention.

Manchester United face a mounting injury crisis after Patrick Dorgu and Bruno Fernandes both picked up problems on international duty, with Tottenham visiting Old Trafford on October 10.

Liverpool face a mounting injury crisis after both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo were forced off during the international break, ahead of a home clash with Manchester City.

Arsenal sit second in the Premier League after a 3-0 loss at Brighton, but Viktor Gyokeres is pushing for his place back with a record-breaking Nations League display.

Chelsea face a mounting injury crisis with eight players sidelined as Xabi Alonso prepares for the Premier League restart against Bournemouth on October 10.

Manchester City face a crisis after being found guilty of over 100 financial breaches, with the club launching a formal appeal while sitting top of the Premier League.