US Soccer is riding a wave of post-World Cup momentum, drawing record crowds and TV audiences. Next up: a CONCACAF Nations League trip to Haiti on November 14.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 27 points but face El Clasico against Real Madrid without Dani Olmo, sidelined for a month with an adductor injury.

Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in the Champions League but face El Clasico at Barcelona on Sunday without Vinicius Jr, who is suspended.

Inter Miami are through to the MLS playoffs and sit second in the East, with Lionel Messi scoring a brace in their 3-1 win over Atlanta United.

Carrick vows he is '100% confident' United will turn things around ahead of Sunday's must-win clash with Bournemouth after a 4-1 Champions League thrashing by Como.

Rio Ngumoha's two assists inspired Liverpool's 4-3 Champions League comeback win over Villarreal, keeping the Reds perfect in Europe despite sitting fifth in the Premier League.

Arsenal drew 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League but face a major injury scare over Bukayo Saka ahead of Saturday's home game against Everton.

Chelsea host Spurs on Saturday in a London derby, sitting 4th in the Premier League with young keeper Mike Penders set to start after Emiliano Martinez's jaw surgery.

Man City sit top of the Premier League with a perfect seven-game record, but a guilty verdict on 114 financial charges casts a long shadow over the club.