Own goals are the cruelest twist of fate for defenders, turning moments of desperation into statistics they would rather forget. It is a moment of helplessness, where a split-second decision or an unlucky deflection can undo minutes of defensive discipline.

Just like every other worker, footballers also have their bad days at work, and only a few of them can be worse than putting the ball into your own net.

The adage "you don't know what you've got until it's gone" often rings true in the beautiful game, and Chelsea currently finds itself a victim of its own doing; fortunately, they've not permanently lost what they had.

Desire Doue delivered a performance to be desired, the PSG teen stood out as the best player of the weekend in top European leagues, while he is joined by four others in our list on this week's edition.

English football has long been a battleground of glory, with clubs etching their names into history through silverware-laden triumphs.

When talent runs in the family, football becomes more than just a game, but also a shared destiny. The beautiful game has seen siblings rise to prominence, but it's even more special when twins sharing the same journey.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is having that moment of his own. Vinicius Junior had his with his dance and for Jude Bellingham, it's his rise beyond their imagination that upsets them. For the Arsenal youngster, it's his smiles they want to take.

An eventful second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter final fixtures produced a combined 21 goals as Portugal and France overcame deficits, while Germany hold off Italy to prevent disaster.