Emery takes positives, but Villa ‘have work to do’ to reach Barca level
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have “work to do” to reach Barcelona’s level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain’s Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal’s international camp and will explain why “in time”, hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.
Aston Villa’s summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. BBC Sport looks at his rise.
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka’s penalty puts the result beyond doubt.
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.