Olympique Marseille go top of Ligue 1

Marseille climbed top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Metz which left coach Roberto De Zerbi purring over his side’s form after four straight wins.

Semenyo double fires Bournemouth up to second

Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat Fulham 3-1 on Friday.

Alisson ruled out until after international break

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month’s international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray.

Mitoma out of Japan squad to face Brazil

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan’s squad Thursday because of injury for home friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil but Takefusa Kubo was called up despite carrying a knock.

Disappointing Kaizer Chiefs run continues

Kaizer Chiefs continued a disappointing Betway Premiership Premiership run when held 1-1 at home by AmaZulu in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Arsenal tie down Saliba with long-term deal

William Saliba has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, keeping the France defender at the club until 2030, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Ngumoha signs first professional contract with Liverpool

Liverpool have confirmed that Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional contract with the club.

Nuno Espirito Santo named new West Ham manager

West Ham hired Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager just hours after sacking Graham Potter on Saturday.

Kane nets 100 goals as Bayern secure win over Bremen

Harry Kane scored twice to reach 100 goals for Bayern Munich on Friday as the German champions continued their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid

Aston Villa ended their winless run by beating Bologna 1-0 to open their Europa League campaign, while Rangers manager Russell Martin’s job was placed into peril by a 1-0 home defeat to Genk on Thursday.