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Premier League Player of the Week: Pascal Gross stars as Brighton thrash Coventry

The fourth round of Premier League fixtures has now passed, with several standout individual performances as clubs continue to attempt to build some early-season momentum.

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Stamatelopoulos promises to 'bring a lot of energy' to his fifth A-League club

The decade-long merry-go-round of Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has landed him in the number nine position at the Macarthur Bulls, already his fifth A-League side.

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'We missed the fundamentals': Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle frustrated by Leeds defeat

Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle was far from impressed after his side suffered a heavy 4-1 Premier League defeat to Leeds on Monday.

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Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira ‘honoured and proud’ to take charge of Senegal

Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira has talked for the first time after he admitted his availability to handle the Senegalese national team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

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Why Kaizer Chiefs face tough task in their Confederation Cup clash with Red Arrows

Kaizer Chiefs will face Zambian side Red Arrows in the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup next month, a tricky tie given the history of meetings between clubs from the two countries.

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Danes linked to vacant coaching position at former German Bundesliga giants

After parting ways with Eugen Polanski, Borussia Mönchengladbach is looking for a new head coach. According to German sources, Brian Priske, who is currently under contract with Czech club Sparta Prague, could make a move to the German Bundesliga. Also, Bo Henriksen has been mentioned among the possible candidates to take over the job.

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Sunderland's Stadium of Light set for European return after five-decade-long wait

Sunderland will walk out at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday for their first European match in 53 years -- the latest milestone in a remarkable recovery for a club that spent decades in the doldrums.

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Danish international striker Wind scores late winner to help Braga past Estoril

Just two minutes after coming off the bench, newly signed Jonas Wind scored a late winner to give SC Braga a 1-0 win over Estoril at Pedreira, in the sixth round of Liga Portugal. After an ineffective first half, a red card for the visitors in the second half left Estoril in a tough spot, but it took the entry of the Danish international to finally break the deadlock in the 83rd minute.

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Three reasons to be excited ahead of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League season

This season's UEFA Europa League, the 18th under the competition's current banner, begins on Wednesday and Thursday with league phase play. Thirty-six teams from 22 different countries are involved in the main round.

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EXCLUSIVE: Dunne on City's perfect start and Aston Villa's 'strange scenario'

Former Premier League defender Richard Dunne spoke to Flashscore about the refereeing crackdown on wrestling at corners, Manchester City's perfect start to life after Pep Guardiola, and why Unai Emery has earned the right to fix Aston Villa.

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Calvert-Lewin shines as imperious Leeds thrash dismal Newcastle

Dominic Calvert-Lewin starred as Leeds United blitzed Newcastle United in the first half of their 4-1 win at Elland Road, with the striker scoring his eighth Premier League (PL) goal against the Magpies – a new career high.

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Betis battle back to inflict more misery on Villarreal in LaLiga

Real Betis Balompie secured their third consecutive victory in all competitions with a 2-1 LaLiga win over Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica, leaving the hosts with just two points from their opening five league games of the campaign.

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Moroccan forward Boufal embarks on new adventure in Libya

Former Southampton midfielder ⁠Sofiane Boufal has joined Libyan Premier League side Al Ittihad on ‌a free transfer, the Tripoli-based side ‌said on Monday.

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Champions Inter produce another stirring comeback to win eight-goal thriller

Inter Milan maintained their perfect start to this season’s Serie A campaign but had to do so the hard way as they came from two goals down to secure a 5-3 victory over Udinese at the San Siro.

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Former AC Milan midfielder Bennacer makes move to Qatar

Algeria midfielder Ismael ⁠Bennacer has joined Qatar Stars League side ‌Al Gharafa after agreeing ‌to terminate his ‌contract with AC ‌Milan by mutual consent, ‌the club said on Monday.

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'As you were' at Allsvenskan summit as Sirius and Djurgarden both win at home

Sirius remain seven points clear at the top of the standings after what could go down as a crucial Monday night in their Allsvenskan title bid, as they beat Degerfors while Djurgarden reclaimed second place by beating GAIS.

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FC Midtjylland secure first home win against Brondby in over two years to remain unbeaten

FC Midtjylland on Monday night secured their first win at home against Brondby in over two years by defeating the Copenhagen-side 4-1 and move into second spot in the Danish Superliga standings.

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High-flying Como continue to soar with victory over Parma in Serie A

Como continued their excellent unbeaten start to the season after a 2-1 victory against Parma at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia made it four wins from five games in all competitions (D1).

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Donyell Malen strikes again as Roma maintain perfect start to season

AS Roma continued their 100% start to the domestic season, defeating Torino 2-0 at Stadio Olimpico di Torino to make it nine successive Serie A wins stretching back to last season.

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Kenya invites private sector to invest in opportunities around 2027 AFCON

The Kenyan government has urged the corporate sector to strategically invest in multiple commercial opportunities around the PAMOJA 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as part of establishing a firm foundation for a progressive sports ecosystem whose benefits will go beyond the tournament.

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Manchester derby VAR stood down after offside mishap

Matt Donohue, the video assistant ⁠referee (VAR) who allowed Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester ‌City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United, ‌has not been selected ‌to officiate at any ‌of next weekend's Premier League ‌fixtures.

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Sjogrell strike downs VPS and takes Inter Turku joint-top of Veikkausliiga

One goal 20 minutes from time was enough for Inter Turku to beat VPS at home and move level on points at the top of the Veikkausliiga with leaders KuPS.

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EXCLUSIVE: Calls for Man Utd boss Carrick to be sacked are 'crazy', insists Owen

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has defended manager Michael Carrick following the loss to rivals Manchester City.

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Porto midfielder Seko Fofana announces retirement from Ivory Coast national team

Seko Fofana, the midfielder who returned to FC Porto in the summer transfer window, announced this Monday his retirement from international football, thus leaving the Ivory Coast national team.