Mikel Arteta hailed Max Dowman’s rapid transition to senior football as special following Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Newcastle. The Gunners continued their preparations ahead of the new season with a narrow victory against Premier League opposition courtesy of captain Martin Odegaard’s decisive goal.

To secure extra time to meet city council approval, Barcelona asked UEFA for the club’s first Champions League fixture of the season—which would fall midway through September—to be on the road. The club’s first three La Liga matches are already confirmed as away games.

Lionel Messi and teammate Jordi Alba didn’t play in the MLS All-Star Game last night and all eyes are still on it. Chosen to lead the MLS team, both Inter Miami stars sat out the match, officially for rest,

The Inter Miami head coach questioned the league's decision to suspend Messi following his no-show at the MLS All-Star game.