Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has been handed a one-match touchline ban along with an £8,000 (10,700 USD) fine following his red card during Chelsea’s Premier League victory over Liverpool earlier this month.

Lionel Messi delivered yet another masterclass, scoring twice and assisting once as Inter Miami stormed to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS) action.

Colombia delivered a dazzling second-half performance to crush Mexico 4-0 in their international friendly on Saturday night. The match, held at a packed stadium in the United States, showcased Colombia’s superior pace, passing, and finishing against a struggling Mexico side that looked out of rhythm for much of the contest.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso faces an anxious wait after news broke that Kylian Mbappe is returning to the club earlier than expected following an ankle injury sustained while on international duty with France.

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first footballer to achieve billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which estimates his net worth at an impressive $1.4 billion.

Barcelona, October 8, 2025 – Spanish La Liga club Espanyol faced a major setback on Wednesday after their key forward, Javi Puado, sustained a knee injury during training.

Spain national football team coach Luis de la Fuente has announced the inclusion of Celta Vigo striker Borja Iglesias in the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Georgia and Bulgaria.

FC Barcelona have been dealt another setback on the injury front, with the club confirming that goalkeeper Joan Garcia and forward Raphinha will both spend time on the sidelines. The news comes at a crucial stage of the season, as fixtures are piling up across domestic and European competitions.

FC Barcelona staged an impressive comeback on Thursday night, defeating Oviedo 3-1 away from home to maintain pressure at the top of La Liga. The victory ensured that Barcelona remain just two points adrift of leaders Real Madrid in the standings.

La Liga confirmed on Wednesday the date for this season’s first El Clasico, as Real Madrid prepares to face arch-rivals FC Barcelona. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for October 26 at 16:15 Central European Time (14:15 GMT) at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.