Former Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata has created a piece of history this week as the first active player to become a club owner in Major League Soccer.
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen is reported to have undergone surgery on a troublesome Achilles injury, extending his spell on the sidelines into the New Year.
Chelsea legend John Terry has named the emerging defensive prospect that he sees his younger self in, praising the home-grown player's attitude as much as his talent.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw says her side are well prepared as the Cityzens travel to Stockholm to face Hammarby in the UEFA Women's Champions League on Thursday evening.