EPL Preview: What will and won’t happen this weekend
Eyes fall on Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Arsenal on Sunday. Our preview of that and all the other Premier League fixtures this weekend.
Benzema not interested in leaving Madrid
Karim Benzema has no interest in leaving Real Madrid because he considers Los Blancos to be “the best club in the world”.
Quiet poachers Morata, Lacazette beginning bid for A-List
Alvaro Morata and Alexandre Lacazette were sub-plots during a blockbusting window, but Chelsea and Arsenal will rely heavily on their goals.
Messi already playing under new contract – Bartomeu
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed five-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is already playing under the terms of his new contract.
Fifa shakes up World Cup draw method
Fifa has confirmed that all four pots for the 2018 World Cup finals draw will be allocated based on the governing body’s world rankings.
Sanchez still trying to recapture form – Wenger
Arsene Wenger said want-away star Alexis Sanchez is still to recapture his best form after an interrupted start to the season, despite leading Arsenal past Cologne in their Europa League opener.
Sanchez inspires Arsenal to victory in Europa League
Alexis Sanchez put his off-field problems aside to help Arsenal kick off their Europa League Group H campaign with a 3-1 win over Cologne following a one-hour delay due to crowd congestion.
Atalanta 3 Everton 0: La Dea thrive on European return
Atalanta celebrated their first European match in 26 years with a comprehensive 3-0 home win over an outclassed Everton in the Europa League.
De Bruyne one of the best I’ve ever seen – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin de Bruyne as “one of the best players I’ve ever seen in my life” after the Belgium international was instrumental in Manchester City’s 4-0 Champions League demolition of Feyenoord.
Bafana fall 14 places in Fifa rankings
Bafana Bafana have dropped 14 places in the latest Fifa rankings. They find themselves ranked 80th in the world and 18th in Africa.