England great Michael Owen believes conquering the mental side of the game could be the determining factor between 18-year-old Australian Nestory Irankunda enjoying a long career in Europe and not quite living up to his incredible potential.

Manchester City and Spain defensive midfielder Rodri has won his first Ballon D'Or in what turned out to be not much of a shock as the signs pointed to the 28-year-old taking out the prestigious gong.

Manchester United are chasing Ruben Amorim, the coach of Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon, to be their new manager, according to multiple reports.

The Matildas have defeated Germany 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday morning (AEDT) on the back of an absolute worldie from Kyra Cooney-Cross.

It was the move everyone saw coming.

Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after a disastrous start to the season with former Red Devils striker Ruud van Nistelrooy named interim boss.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou bristled in his post-match interview as he lamented a 1-0 loss away to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah rescued Liverpool as the Egypt star's late equaliser earned a pulsating 2-2 draw against title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as the striker sealed a 1-0 win against Southampton, while third-placed Aston Villa were frustrated by Bournemouth's last-gasp leveller.

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands as new side held his former club Manchester United 1-1 on Thursday to extend the English giants' wait for a Europa League win.