Brazilian football icon Pele, a three-time World Cup winner and widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, has died at the age of 82.
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Dutch international forward Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven subject to a work permit for a fee of £37 million.
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 and Manchester United marked their return to the Premier League with comfortable victories over Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening.
Liverpool have reportedly won the race to sign Dutch star Cody Gakpo after PSV Eindhoven announced an agreement with the Reds.
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that midfielder Njabulo Blom has joined Major League Soccer outfit St Louis City SC.
Former Springbok fly-half Piet Visagie has passed away at the age of 79, the national body announced.
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
Manchester City eliminated holders Liverpool out of the League Cup in a dramatic 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday evening.
Marcus Rashford marked his return to help Manchester United advance into the quarter-finals of the League Cup following their 2-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday.