Cuba Mitchell has removed all Bangladesh-related photographs from his Instagram account amid growing uncertainty over his involvement with the national team.

The result left Liverpool with two draws from two league matches under Iraola, who was appointed this summer after the club followed up its 2025 Premier League title triumph with a disappointing fifth-place finish under Arne Slot last season, despite their £446 million spending spree a year ago.

The France captain is among the contenders for the Ballon d'Or after finishing last season as the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, despite failing to win a major trophy.

Portugal winger Rafael Leao bid an emotional farewell to AC Milan amid reports he is close to joining Turkish side Galatasaray, saying the decision was difficult but that he would always remain part of the Rossoneri's history.

For years, Messi's future has been discussed almost entirely in terms of trophies, contracts and performances. Now the question is more personal. Does he still want the demands that come with being Messi?

BBC reported that Liverpool have agreed an initial £106 million fee for the 23-year-old France international, with a further £17 million available in add-ons.

His emotional volatility, expressive style and willingness to take risks are not necessarily problems to be eliminated. In the right structure, they can become weapons.

Bashundhara Kings have finally cleared the last of their FIFA registration bans, allowing the reigning Bangladesh Football League champions to enter the transfer market with just days remaining before the window closes.

If Alvarez stays, Simeone will almost certainly have to keep using him. The question is whether he can get the same player back.

Jackson's biggest difference is perhaps how involved he is in attacks.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane confirmed on Friday he has started talks to extend his deal at the German champions beyond 2027.

Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki's "unbelievable" performance in Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday.

Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday.

Michael Olise and Luis Diaz were among five goalscorers as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-1 home win over Stuttgart in Friday's Bundesliga opener.

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both struck twice as their side strolled to a 4-1 win away to Crystal Palace on Friday night to notch their second successive Premier League win.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery confirmed Ollie Watkins' impending departure and revealed the striker had apologised for making himself unavailable for the club's Premier League opener, saying he became emotional as he said goodbye to Villa's record scorer in the competition.

Xabi Alonso said he wants players that "feel a desire" to play for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton.

Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian's "massive potential".

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has extended the club licensing deadline for defending champions Bashundhara Kings until September 1, after the club failed to complete the process by Friday’s deadline because of outstanding FIFA registration bans.

English duo Bournemouth and Sunderland were both handed a glamour tie against AC Milan among their eight matches in the Europa League as the draw for this season's league phase took place on Friday.