Midfielder Sergio Busquets has given Inter Miami a surprise boost on the eve of its deciding game of the round one the best-of-three playoff series against Atlanta United.

The Canadian Soccer Association says an independent review confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.

Norwich forward Josh Sargent underwent surgery for a groin injury and will be out for two months, the second-tier English club has confirmed.

France Football, the magazine that organises the Ballon d’Or award, have revealed the margin by which Manchester City midfielder Rodri controversially beat Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior to the prestigious individual prize.

Outspoken Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has been issued a one-match ban and fined following his diatribe about Turkish football, when he said he was fighting “the system” and suggested officials are biased against his team.

Pep Guardiola and Lee Carsley are on a collision course over Jack Grealish after the Manchester City boss revealed his England counterpart did not contact him before calling up the injured star.

The Orlando Pride, inspired by Barbra Banda’s two goals, cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL playoffs.