The USMNT's youth movement is delivering results, with back-to-back wins over Peru and Chile fuelling real optimism ahead of the Mexico friendly.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games, but face a fitness scare over Raphinha after the winger picked up a muscle injury on Brazil duty.

Real Madrid sit fourth in LaLiga after losing to Atletico, but Mbappe is fit for El Clasico and Militao has returned to training after 195 days out.

Inter Miami's playoff push has hit a rough patch after back-to-back dropped points, with a 2-1 loss at Columbus Crew the latest blow to their Eastern Conference ambitions.

Man Utd's injury crisis deepens as Bruno Fernandes and Patrick Dorgu both pick up problems on international duty, with the Red Devils sitting 12th ahead of a home clash with Spurs.

Liverpool's injury concerns deepen as both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo return from international duty with knocks ahead of the visit of Manchester City.

Arsenal sit second after a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with injuries mounting and Viktor Gyokeres still finding his feet as champions face a testing spell.

Chelsea face a mounting injury crisis with eight players sidelined as Xabi Alonso prepares for the Premier League restart, while Estevao's frustration over limited minutes has alerted Barcelona.

Manchester City have been found guilty of 115 Premier League financial breaches, sparking widespread calls for title stripping and potential expulsion from the league.