Las Palmas stun Liga leaders Barca

Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations.

Mbappe’s problem is Real Madrid’s problem

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe’s struggles this season are due to his team’s overall lack of consistency.

Saudi Arabia World Cup bid ‘medium risk’ for human rights

Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered “medium risk” for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take “significant time and effort”.

Southampton denied shock Brighton win by VAR call

Southampton were denied victory by a controversial VAR decision in a 1-1 draw at high-flying Brighton on Friday.

Watch: Top goals between West Ham v Arsenal

Mikel Arteta looks for another win following an unimpressive past few weeks as the Gunners travel to face West Ham United on Saturday.

Liverpool dealt Konate injury blow

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has expressed his frustration at suffering a knee injury that will rule him out of Sunday’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash against Manchester City.

Watch: Can Riviero lead Pirates to their first PSL title since 2012?

Coach Riviero’s Orlando Pirates have a 100% win record this season and are comfortably at the top of the Premiership standings, level on goal difference with second-place Mamelodi Sundowns, having gave up only two goals.

Maresca: ‘Chelsea not in Premier League title race’

Enzo Maresca does not believe his Chelsea side are in the Premier League title race despite an impressive start to the season in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge.

Amorim puts faith in Mount to turn United career around

Ruben Amorim says he “believes a lot” in Mason Mount and that the former Chelsea midfielder is desperate to succeed at Manchester United after an injury-blighted career at Old Trafford so far.

Guardiola will not ‘run’ from Man City rebuild

Pep Guardiola says he is braced for the challenge of turning around Manchester City’s fortunes after the worst run of his managerial career ahead of a daunting trip to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool.