Futbol

Erling Haaland says everyone at Manchester City must "stay positive" as the club plays its first matches since being found guilty of breaching Premier League rules, ESPN reports. The ruling hangs over City as they try to keep their focus on results.

Monterrey coach Matías Almeyda says he does not see the matchup with América as a test of where Rayados stand, ahead of their visit to Estadio Banorte. He insisted his team already knows its level, playing down the idea of the game as a measuring stick.

Récord ranked the standout players of Rafa Márquez's first tour in charge of Mexico, a four game stretch with two draws and two losses. Teenager Gilberto Mora topped the ratings, and several young players outscored veterans like Hirving Lozano and Orbelín Pineda.

Alavés coach Quique Sánchez Flores warned his squad that any drop in level will cost them a happy season. He spoke ahead of the match against Atlético Madrid.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will run for a fourth and final term, an unprecedented move, after saying in 2024 that he would not seek reelection. The 58 year old has ruled out challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency.

Striker Daryl Dike is back with Orlando City, the club where he broke through in MLS. MLSsoccer.com calls it a full circle return.