Messi scores twice in triumphant injury return for Miami

Lionel Messi dazzled in his return from injury, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes and adding an assist in Miami’s victory over Philadelphia.

Bellingham, Tchouameni back for Madrid’s Champions League opener

Real Madrid midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni are back as Los Blancos begin the defence of their Champions League trophy.

Ronaldo misses Al Nassr draw in Asian Champions League opener

Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence, when the club kicked off the Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta.

Marseille in talks with France star Rabiot

French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot is in advanced negotiations for a two years deal with Marseille.

Barcelona lose Olmo for month with hamstring injury

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss around a month with a hamstring injury.

South African Tau scores twice as Ahly crush Gor Mahia

South Africa winger Percy Tau scored twice as Al Ahly began their CAF Champions League title defence by hammering Gor Mahia of Kenya 3-0.

Judgement day for Man City’s golden era as long-awaited hearing begins

Six years after the investigation began and 115 charges being levelled against the English champions, a hearing that will decide City’s fate begins.

Villa return to Champions League primed to ruffle feathers again

Forty-two years after being crowned shock European champions, Aston Villa return to the Champions League ready to upset the established order.

Yamal bags brace as Barca take Girona revenge

Teenage star Lamine Yamal struck twice as La Liga leaders Barcelona thrashed Girona 4-1.

Orlando Pirates win in Botswana to avenge shock loss

Orlando Pirates avenged a shock CAF Champions League qualifying loss to Botswana outfit Jwaneng Galaxy last season with a 2-0 away victory.