Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in the seventh round of La Liga, taking the top spot with 19 points, ahead of Real Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane is set to visit Algeria to attend the national team's matches against Somalia and Uganda in October as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, accompanied by his father and children. His son Luca Zidane recently acquired Algerian sports nationality and is eligible to play for the national team.

Napoli visits AC Milan at San Siro Stadium in the fifth round of Serie A. Napoli leads the table with 12 points, Milan is fourth with 9 points. Official lineups for both teams have been announced ahead of the match.

Napoli visits AC Milan at San Siro Stadium in the fifth round of Serie A. Napoli leads the table with 12 points, Milan is fourth with 9 points. Official lineups for both teams have been announced ahead of the match.

Napoli visits AC Milan at San Siro Stadium in the fifth round of Serie A. Napoli leads the table with 12 points, Milan is fourth with 9 points. Official lineups for both teams have been announced ahead of the match.

Napoli visits AC Milan at San Siro Stadium in the fifth round of Serie A. Napoli leads the table with 12 points, Milan is fourth with 9 points. Official lineups for both teams have been announced ahead of the match.

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni was moved to tears during a press conference before the match against Venezuela due to the possibility that Messi might play his last home game for the national team. Messi hinted at retiring internationally after the 2026 World Cup.

Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" deleted an apology post on Instagram after Al Ahly's 2-0 loss to Pyramids, following directives from club management amid fan unrest.

Lionel Messi shone in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers, scoring a hat-trick in an emotional night seen as a possible farewell to the football legend.

Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, in a match filled with emotional moments linked to Lionel Messi, who may have played his farewell game in front of his home fans.