Atletico Madrid kept up their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona with an Alvaro Morata double in a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad on Sunday, despite having to play the final half-hour with 10 men after Koke was sent off.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp dismissed criticism of his tactics and substitutions in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Everton in the Merseyside derby in a tetchy exchange with a reporter in the post-match news conference.
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri was in the mood to forgive and forget after his recalled goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga produced a fine display in their 2-1 win at Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday.
First-half goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Jorginho earned Chelsea a 2-1 win over struggling Fulham in an entertaining southwest London Premier League derby on Sunday but they had to work hard for the points.
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has called a meeting to discuss the future of the game at international level following widespread criticism of the governing body's proposals for a world league.
Sampdoria's in-form veteran forward Fabio Quagliarella scored two early goals to lead his side to a 2-1 win at SPAL, whose fans walked out in protest after another VAR decision went against them in their Serie A match on Sunday.
Netherlands youngster Harrie Lavreysen gave a solid performance to overcome compatriot Jeffrey Hoogland and claim the men's sprint gold at the world track championships on Sunday.