Milan beat Samp
AC Milan kept hold of their five-point lead at the top of Serie A on Sunday after a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sampdoria, while Napoli moved third after strolling to victory over bottom side Crotone.
Man Utd storm back
Manchester United roared back to beat West Ham 3-1 on Saturday, while Chelsea moved top of the Premier League by the same scoreline over Leeds as fans returned to the English top flight for the first time in nine months.
Barca slump to shock loss
Barcelona conceded two embarrassing goals as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat away to Cadiz in La Liga on Saturday.
Neymar lifts PSG
Neymar's brace helped Paris Saint-Germain to a vital 3-1 win over Manchester United on Wednesday that took the French club to within touching distance of the Champions League last 16, while Borussia Dortmund secured their qualification for the next round and Olivier Giroud scored all four goals in Chelsea's 4-0 thumping of Sevilla.
You'll Never Walk Alone
"La Masia will be a personalized accompaniment to the player, under the slogan of 'You will never walk alone,'" wrote Barcelona presidential candidate in his manifesto to take charge of the Spanish giants at their next election in 2021 last week.
VAR OUT
The English Premier League has a VAR problem. Every week, despite some of the biggest clubs, best players and smartest coaches in world football, it is all there is to talk about.
Liverpool advance
Curtis Jones sent a depleted Liverpool through to the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, while Zinedine Zidane dismissed suggestions he might walk away from Real Madrid after another defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk left their European hopes in the balance.
Stunning win
Fulham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after finally solving their penalty woes in a shock 2-1 win at Leicester on Monday.
Still in charge
Joachim Loew will remain in charge of Germany for next year's delayed European Championship despite a series of poor recent results, the German football federation (DFB) announced Monday.
Barcelona, Napoli lead tributes to former star Diego Maradona
Clubs across Europe continued to pay tribute to Diego Maradona on Sunday with particularly poignant moments in Italy and Spain where the Argentine played.
'Selfish' or 'protective'?
Liverpool's ever expanding injury list has prompted Jurgen Klopp to take on the football authorities and broadcasters over a grueling schedule that he feels is doing little to protect the players.
'Adios Diego'
On the first weekend of sporting action since the death of Diego Maradona, sports leagues and teams round the world on Saturday paid tribute to the Argentine football great.
Real stunned by Alaves
Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 loss at home to Alaves in La Liga on Saturday as city rivals Atletico moved level with leaders Real Sociedad after extending their winning run to six matches.
Silverware for Spurs?
They have exploded as has Kane. The England skipper has been outstanding under Mourinho -contributing to 45 goals in 34 games.
Man or Superman?
When AC Milan play Fiorentina this weekend they will be missing Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Hollywood ball
Much attention in recent weeks has been shone on the owners-elect of non-league side AFC Wrexham, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Tyson says 'kid' is under control
Boxing great Mike Tyson says he has learned to protect that "kid always in me" as he prepares to return to the ring for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr on Saturday.
Vissel Kobe sail through
Andres Iniesta scored his first goal in the Asian Champions League as Vissel Kobe powered their way to the last 16 with a dominant 3-1 win over Fabio Cannavaro's Guangzhou Evergrande in their Group G clash on Wednesday.