Kylian Mbappe scored an injury-time winner as Neymar got sent off in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Wednesday.
Erling Haaland struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Leeds United to lift the defending champions back up to second in the Premier League.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter praised his side after they ended their five game winning run following their 2-0 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
World Cup winner Lionel Messi is set to return to Paris Saint-Germain next week, according to club coach Christophe Galtier.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says his main objective is to grind out positive results as they prepare for the resumption of the DStv Premiership season.
Chelsea and Manchester United marked their return to the Premier League with comfortable victories over Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening.
St Louis City SC sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel believes that South African midfielder Njabulo Blom is the "missing puzzle piece" they needed.
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admits the club's supporters will be dreaming of a Premier League title challenge after his side's 3-0 victory at Leicester City on Monday.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has hailed his side's "big character" after they fought back to secure a thrilling 2-2 at Brentford as the Premier League returned.
Jurgen Klopp has praised 18-year-old Stefan Bajcetic after he bagged his first senior goal in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Monday.