The USMNT faces squad uncertainty ahead of their September friendly against Peru, with Balogun's transfer collapse and Banks still undecided on his international future.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 15 points from five games after a 4-2 win at Levante, but Hansi Flick has warned his squad they must improve.

Mbappe's brace fired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, moving them level with Barcelona. But his Ballon d'Or remarks have now split the France squad.

Man Utd lost 1-0 to City in a derby marred by a VAR blunder officials have since admitted. United sit 13th with four points from four games.

Liverpool are eighth in the Premier League after a 0-0 draw with Fulham left Andoni Iraola's side still searching for a first home league win.

Arsenal top the Premier League with 12 points from four games after a 2-0 win at Sunderland, though Arteta is seeking answers over a controversial penalty decision.

Chelsea's defensive problems are mounting after a 2-2 draw with Hull City left them sixth in the Premier League, with John Obi Mikel warning the failure to replace Enzo Fernandez is hurting Xabi Alonso's side.

Man City sit second in the Premier League after a controversial 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford, but the VAR team that allowed Haaland's goal has since been stood down.