Premier League bosses united against fixtures and sub limit
"How can you expect players to perform to the best of their ability when you send them out at 12:30 pm?" was the question on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's lips after the club's comeback win over Everton last weekend.
England skipper Harry Kane keeps on scoring
In his last Europa League appearance he notched his 200th goal for his boyhood club and then he followed it up with a 150th English Premier League - the decisive goal in a 1-0 win for the North London side over West Bromwich Albion.
Finland stun France
Finland spoiled Marcus Thuram's party on Wednesday after beating France 2-0 on the day the Borussia Moenchengladbach attacker emulated his father Lilian Thuram by making his debut for Les Bleus.
Physical toll
A meeting of the Netherlands and Spain would normally be something to savor, a glamour match-up between two of the great names of European football, but it and this week's other international friendlies are a nuisance to coaches of Europe's top clubs concerned about the physical toll a packed calendar is taking on players.
Finland aiming high
The postponement of Euro 2020 put Finland's major tournament debut on ice but, when the finals do come around, the Nordic nation have their sights set on emulating the remarkable recent achievements of Iceland.
Maradona progressing well after brain surgery
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona is progressing well after brain surgery on a blood clot and could be discharged this week, his doctor said Monday.
'Bad day'
Real Madrid were thrashed 4-1 at struggling Valencia on Sunday as Carlos Soler scored a hat trick of penalties to raise further doubts over La Liga's reigning champions.
Honors even
Kevin de Bruyne missed a penalty as Manchester City squandered the chance to close the gap on Liverpool on Sunday while Tottenham's Harry Kane celebrated joining the Premier League's 150-goal club.
Messi rescues Barca off the bench
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score twice and lead Barcelona to a 5-2 home victory over Real Betis on Saturday, snapping a four-game winless streak in La Liga for the Catalans.
United rally to down Everton
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described the scheduling of Manchester United's match against Everton on Saturday as an "absolute joke" as Chelsea pummeled Sheffield United 4-1 to climb to third in the Premier League.
Barca, Juve win in ECL
"We are happy because we won," said Barca coach Ronald Koeman. "But we have to play better than we did today. We have to improve, above all without the ball, where we haven't played well."
Sassuolo target top spot
Surprise package Sassuolo host Udinese on Friday looking to claim top spot in Serie A before their rivals return to domestic duties after a heavy week of European action.
Pochettino's poker face
"I need to wait for the right project. I will not close any door," former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football last week.
Solksjaer's record stands up but scrutiny continues
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blew out the candles on his 100th game in charge at the club with a 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Liverpool visit Manchester City to resume Premier League rivalry
"I'm looking forward to seeing Manchester City vs Liverpool this Sunday because that will be a real test," Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville said ahead of the weekend's biggest game, which takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.
Maradona undergoes successful brain surgery on blood clot
Argentine football great Diego Maradona underwent successful brain surgery for a blood clot in a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, his doctor said.
Liverpool, Bayern run riot
Diogo Jota scored a stunning hat trick in Liverpool's 5-0 demolition of Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday, as holders Bayern Munich scored six and Real Madrid struck late to beat Inter Milan in a thriller.
Bale on relaunch mission
Gareth Bale will hope to use Thursday's Europa League game against Ludogorets to further sharpen his fitness following his return to Tottenham, while Arsenal and Leicester City can take a step towards the knockout stages with a third win in a row.