Real Madrid's trip to Celta Vigo might once have been seen as a chance to rest and reset but the Clasico capitulation has raised the stakes ahead of next week's Champions League first leg against Chelsea.
Liverpool and Manchester City resume their quest for historic trophy hauls on Saturday at the start of a season-defining month for both Premier League title contenders.
Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday with their title hopes in the balance as Italy fully opens its doors to supporters for the first time in two years and fans focus on domestic concerns following the national team's World Cup flop.
France coach Didier Deschamps felt his side could have scored even more goals against Bafana Bafana despite claiming a resounding 5-0 victory at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday evening.
Kaizer Chiefs has welcomed the pronouncement made by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to open the stadium for fans to attend football matches from 8 April 2022.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insisted that France played with "12 players" against them following Kylian Mbappe's stellar performance in Lille on Tuesday evening.
Catch up with highlights from the international friendly as France proved too strong for Bafana Bafana after they cruised to a comfortable 5-0 victory at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday night.
A brace from Kylian Mbappe inspired France to a comfortable 5-0 victory over Bafana Bafana in an international friendly at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Tuesday evening.
France coach Didier Deschamps has identified the potential threats in the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of their highly anticipated international friendly at the Stade Pierre Mauroy on Tuesday night.
Gareth Southgate insists Harry Maguire can still thrive at the highest level as the beleaguered England defender prepares to return in Tuesday's friendly against Ivory Coast.