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 and received a Raphinha fitness boost, but the Negreira case threatens serious UEFA sanctions.

Real Madrid sit fourth in LaLiga after losing to Atletico Madrid, with Mourinho facing a defensive crisis and a decision on whether to bench Vinicius Jr against Villarreal.

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, leaving Michael Carrick short-handed ahead of hosting Tottenham.

Liverpool face a mounting injury crisis after Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both withdrew from international duty, with Manchester City visiting Anfield next.

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, sitting 10th with seven points from five games.

Manchester City have launched a formal appeal against their Premier League guilty verdict for over 100 financial breaches, with the club insisting they hold irrefutable proof of innocence.