Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield in their Champions League opener, though Bradley Barcola limped off injured.

Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde punished Inter errors as Real Madrid won 2-1 at the Bernabeu on Jose Mourinho's return to the Champions League with the club.

Martin Odegaard's second-half winner gave Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles rescued a point for Everton against Manchester United with a 96th-minute equaliser.

Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125 million on transfer deadline day, a fee that equals the British transfer record.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at 39, ending a 20-year Argentina career that produced the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles.

Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123 million, making him their second-most expensive signing.

Bruno Fernandes scored three times as Manchester United recovered from an early deficit to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford, giving Michael Carrick his first win of the season.

The 2026-27 Premier League season begins Friday with Arsenal hosting Coventry City, opening a weekend of fixtures that runs through to Monday night.

World Cup winner Ferran Torres is set to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth around €50 million, reuniting the forward with former Spain coach Luis Enrique.