The USMNT are on a three-game winning streak after beating Mexico 3-0, with teenagers leading a promising post-World Cup rebuild under Pochettino.

Barcelona lead LaLiga with 21 points from 7 games and host Getafe on Oct 10, boosted by Raphinha's injury clearance and Lamine Yamal's outstanding early-season form.

Real Madrid sit fourth in LaLiga after losing to Atletico Madrid, with Mourinho facing a defensive injury crisis and questions over Vinicius Jr's form ahead of Villarreal.

Inter Miami's late collapse at Columbus Crew leaves them third in the East on 46 points, with Messi's Argentina farewell adding an emotional backdrop to a difficult week.

Manchester United sit 12th in the Premier League with five points from five games, as pressure mounts on Michael Carrick and injury concerns grow ahead of Tottenham's visit to Old Trafford.

Liverpool face a defensive crisis ahead of Man City's visit to Anfield, with Jeremy Jacquet dropped for France and a £115m double raid on Brentford reportedly planned.

Arsenal head into the international break with injury concerns mounting, as Ezri Konsa and Christos Tzolis both pick up fitness problems while the Gunners sit second in the Premier League.

Chelsea face a mounting injury crisis with eight players sidelined ahead of their home clash with Bournemouth, as Xabi Alonso's side sit 10th in the Premier League.

Manchester City's guilty verdict for 115 financial breaches dominates the club's season, with Erling Haaland now adding injury concern ahead of a trip to Anfield.