On Saturday, referee Gil Manzano wrongfully sent off Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen in the 32nd minute of their 2-1 away in Real Sociedad in La Liga following a foul on Mikel Oyarzabal, in which the application of the textbook rule would have easily saved him the embarrassment.

Arsenal became the first-ever club to win six consecutive Champions League games against Spanish opposition after their 2-0 win over Athletic Club in San Mames on Tuesday evening.

The season has kicked off in disappointment for many of the teams that would have been optimistic at the start of it, and after a few games, their hopes have been shattered.

The Premier League returned after the international break, with top clubs continuing where they left off; some turned things around for themselves, while it is a familiar story for others.

The first international break of the season is over, and the weekend is set to serve up some of the finest action across the world, with several heavyweight clashes that carry more than just three points at stake.

Erling Haaland and Thelo Aasgaard achieved a sensational feat on Tuesday evening when they both starred in Norway's thrilling win over Moldova in the European World Cup qualifiers.

September 2025 international break was as memorable as it was heartbreaking, but for Europeans who still have the levity of time left to make up for their slip-ups, the fall of giants in Africa and South America can still be amusing.

A list of the greatest African players in Manchester United history does not feature a neighbourhood name on the continent — but maybe in the near future, because the club does not have a knack for Africans.