Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan admits their shock League Cup exit against Southampton was a "wake-up call" as they attempt to dethrone Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Lionel Messi marked his return to action with a goal to help Paris Saint-Germain secure a 2-0 victory over Angers in Ligue 1 on Wednesday.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter praised the quality of new signing Joao Felix and believe the Portuguese forward could "make a difference" in the Blues squad.
Chelsea have officially completed the signing of Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid for the remainder of the season.
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to bag a brace as Manchester United beat Charlton 3-0 to reach the League Cup semi-finals, while Newcastle United secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester City on Tuesday evening.
Virat Kohli was in impressive form after his 113 runs inspired India to a 373-7 against Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international on Tuesday.
Arsenal are set to face Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round after cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory over third-tier Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Monday evening.
Roberto Martinez has been named as the new head coach of Portugal after he stepped down as coach of Belgium following their early elimination from the World Cup in Qatar.
France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36.
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has retired from professional football at the age of 33 going down on one of the most decorated players in British football history.