SOCCER

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a prolific season with Bayern Munich and England, becoming the first English recipient since Michael Owen in 2001.

Bayern Munich travel to Freiburg without Vincent Kompany, who remains in hospital after collapsing at training. Assistant Aaron Danks will lead the unbeaten champions on Sunday.

Arsenal host Everton at Emirates Stadium with their perfect home record on the line, while Bukayo Saka's injury and Everton's response to defeat headline the team news.

Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season as PSG won 4-2 in Paris, with Lamine Yamal scoring after an error contributed to the opening goal.

Fabio Capello has hailed Donyell Malen as one of Serie A's most dangerous attackers, comparing the Roma forward's movement, power and finishing to Ronaldo and Paolo Rossi.

Wayne Rooney has condemned Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Portugal's camp, saying the forward undermined his manager, teammates and the Portuguese Football Federation.

Son Heung-min scored his seventh MLS goal of the season for LAFC against Austin FC after returning from international duty as South Korea's all-time leading men's scorer.

Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0 to clinch an MLS playoff berth, with Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul scoring as Lionel Messi provided an assist.

Liverpool visit Austrian champions LASK seeking a response after their weekend defeat, but face the Champions League match without several key players because of injuries.

Arsenal host Leeds United as the Premier League resumes after the international break. Here is where viewers in the United States, UK and abroad can watch the match.

Lionel Messi ended his 21-year Argentina career with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin, receiving an emotional farewell from 85,000 fans.

Son Heung-min scored his 59th international goal in South Korea's 2–0 win over Uzbekistan, surpassing Cha Bum-kun as the country's leading men's scorer.

India's friendly against Uruguay was suspended in Kolkata after lightning struck near the stadium, with Darwin Núñez and Anirudh Thapa scoring before the weather delay.

Son Heung-min gave South Korea an early lead against Uzbekistan in Yongin, where the friendly serves as Roberto Moreno's final opportunity to assess his squad during the international window.

Eom Ji-sung scored the decisive goal as South Korea defeated Japan 1-0 in the Asian Games men's football final, securing a record fourth consecutive gold medal.

South Korea and Japan meet in the Asian Games men's football final in Toyota, with a fourth consecutive title, home advantage and military-service exemptions at stake.

South Korea and Venezuela drew 0-0 in Ulsan, with Venezuela creating more chances and outshooting the hosts in a physical friendly match during South Korea's invitational series.

Jeff Bezos has joined a consortium that acquired roughly 38% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, valuing the Premier League club at more than $7 billion.

Brazil recovered from an early Australia lead to win 4-2 at Suncorp Stadium, securing a victory in their two-match friendly tour after a 1-1 draw in Townsville.

Brazil lead Australia 3-2 late in a thrilling international friendly at Brisbane's sold-out Suncorp Stadium after the Socceroos twice fought back from behind.

South Korea host Uruguay in Seoul on Monday as both teams begin new coaching cycles. Here are the kick-off times, broadcast details, expected team news and venue information.

Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free kick and moved closer to several career milestones, but Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew after a late stoppage-time goal.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Denmark 3–2, taking his international tally to 64 goals and moving him past Ronaldo Nazario and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Kylian Mbappe scored France's winner against Turkiye before leaving with a hyperextended left knee, with further tests in Madrid needed to determine the injury's severity.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he personally helped arrange Lionel Messi's final national-team appearance against Benin on October 6, as uncertainty also surrounds Scaloni's future.

Nestory Irankunda's spectacular free kick put Australia ahead against Brazil in Townsville, but Rayan's stoppage-time header secured a 1-1 draw in the Socceroos' post-World Cup return.

Manchester United's 15-year-old academy forward JJ Gabriel has asked to cancel his contract after a reported breakdown with the club, leaving his immediate future unresolved.

Lamine Yamal scored twice in Barcelona's 4-2 win over Levante, extending their perfect La Liga start and adding weight to comparisons with Lionel Messi and his Ballon d'Or claim.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1, responding to their previous league loss and moving level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.