BBC Sport looks at some of the eye-opening moments from this summer's transfer window, including staged 'kidnap' videos, exorbitant fees and Neymar's world record-breaking move.
Northern Ireland forward Conor Washington says his game is suited to international football as he looks forward to Friday's World Cup qualifier against San Marino.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is pleased with the build-up for Friday's World Cup qualifier against San Marino, despite injuries and transfer speculation.
A Champions League finalist, an England international, pre-match singing and a lion-themed dressing room, BBC Sport delves into life at Billericay Town.
West Brom's Nacer Chadli wants to join Swansea, with head coach Paul Clement saying he expects to sign at least two players before the transfer deadline.
Striker Jermain Defoe says the England camp 'feels strange' without Wayne Rooney after the country's all-time leading goalscorer retired from international football
Scott Fox and Craig Gordon committed two at the weekend, and here are some more memorable mistakes that those playing in between the sticks have made in Scottish football.
Liverpool are prepared to test Monaco's resolve to keep midfielder Thomas Lemar with a club record offer of about £60m before Thursday's transfer deadline.
Match of the Day 2 pundit Martin Keown believes his former club Arsenal are in "crisis" and is baffled by some of the decisions made behind the scenes.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche says his side's late equaliser in their 1-1 draw against Tottenham consisted of a "sublime" pass from Robbie Brady and finish from debutant Chris Wood.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side conceding a late goal to draw 1-1 with Burnley was "down to them" and not a result of the so-called 'Wembley curse'.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is delighted with his side's "strong" and "physical" performance as they produce a dazzling attacking display to destroy Arsenal 4-0 at Anfield.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he will need to rotate his team in the coming months, and hopes the club will strengthen the squad before the transfer deadline.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says his side "made it too easy" for Chelsea as they lose 2-0 away at Stamford Bridge, and that the Toffees "need another striker" before the transfer window closes.
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says he is "grateful" to come away from The Hawthorns with a point, after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion.
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer is furious with the decision to send off Raheem Sterling following his 97th-minute winner for Manchester City against Bournemouth.
Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare promises to "put right" some of the defensive failings that cost his team at Old Trafford after a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says all his players are "committed to the cause", after a 2-0 win over Leicester saw United maintain their 100% start to the Premier League season.
Watford boss Marco Silva says his team showed "good spirit" after playing with 10 men from the 24th minute following Miguel Britos' red card in their 0-0 draw against Brighton.
Brighton boss Chris Hughton is disappointed his side were not awarded a penalty for a foul on Anthony Knockaert during their 0-0 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road.
Huddersfield head coach David Wagner says he is "happy and proud" of his side after a 0-0 draw with Southampton moved them to the top of the Premier League table.
Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer says his side's 2-0 defeat at home against Swansea is "a hard lesson" to learn and that his players need to show more courage.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says he is "enthused" by his team's display against Manchester City, despite the Cherries conceding in the 97th minute to lose 2-1.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he does not understand why Raheem Sterling was sent off after celebrating his 97th-minute winner in their 2-1 win at Bournemouth.
Football Focus pundits Mark Lawrenson and Dion Dublin both agree that it was a "no-brainer" for Manchester United to re-sign striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
England boss Gareth Southgate says Mark Sampson, his counterpart for the women's team, is "an excellent character" following allegations of bullying and discrimination.
Graham Potter will be the only British manager in this season's Europa League group stages after leading Ostersunds to a comeback win over PAOK Salonika.
Celtic fans share their initial thoughts on being drawn in Group B of the Champions League alongside Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Anderlecht.
Six British teams will compete in the Champions League group stages for the first time in 10 years, with the draw to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST.
Former England striker Gary Lineker says Wayne Rooney is "underestimated and undervalued" after the country's all-time leading scorer announced his international retirement.
After announcing his retirement from international football, Wayne Rooney recalls his first England start when he played against Turkey at The Stadium of Light in April 2003.
The steroids used by Carlos Tevez, Dirk Kuyt and Gabriel Heinze during the 2010 World Cup should be banned completely, says Fifa's former chief medical officer.
Carlos Tevez, Dirk Kuyt and Gabriel Heinze have been named by hackers Fancy Bears as three of the footballers allowed to use banned medicines during the 2010 World Cup.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman praises Wayne Rooney, saying he is "happy" the striker is back at the club after scoring his 200th Premier League goal in Monday's 1-1 draw at Manchester City.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side "put absolutely everything on the pitch" in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton which saw a first-half red card for defender Kyle Walker.
Former Arsenal and Germany forward Lukas Podolski considers legal action after a conservative website Breitbart printed a photo of him with an article about illegal immigration.
Chelsea may have needed the "wake-up call" of losing to Burnley to show them the level of effort required to defend their title, says Thibaut Courtois.
Jermaine Jenas suggests his former club Tottenham are missing the quality of former right-back Kyle Walker & injured left-back Danny Rose, after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte thanks his players for an "amazing performance" after Marcos Alonso's second goal of the game gives the defending champions a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Wembley.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side were "unlucky" during their 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in their first Premier League game at Wembley Stadium.
Hamburg winger Nicolai Muller wheels away after scoring against Augsburg, ruptures a knee ligament while celebrating, and will now miss the next seven months of the season.
Manager David Wagner says he is "delighted" with Huddersfield's 1-0 win against Newcastle, after a "great" goal from Aaron Mooy was enough to give the Terriers victory.
Could Leicester's Harry Maguire be the best signing of the summer transfer window? Former team-mate Alex Bruce believes Maguire has "everything you want" from a centre-half.
Southampton players Nathan Remond, Oriol Romeu, Manolo Gabbiadini and Florin Gardos join Big Issue vendors in Winchester to raise awareness of the Saints Foundation's new partnership.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says he is "scratching his head" as to why his side put in such a disappointing performance, losing 2-0 at home to Watford.
Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare feels his side got their "just rewards" with a "very professional" performance in their 2-0 win over newly promoted Brighton.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp describes the tension during his side's 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace, as part of the "all-inclusive package" of watching the Reds.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic refuses to talk about Marko Arnautovic's red card & the penalties his side conceded but says he saw lots of positives in their 3-2 defeat at Southampton.
Brighton boss Chris Hughton admits the timing of both of Leicester's goals was detrimental to the style of play of his side as they lost 2-0 away at the King Power Stadium.
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino says his side must learn from their 3-2 win over West Ham, after victory came courtesy of an injury-time penalty from Charlie Austin.
Northern League Division One side South Shields ease to a 3-1 win over Bridlington Town of the Northern Counties East League in the preliminary round of the FA Cup.
Former England midfielder Lianne Sanderson tells BBC Sport she felt as if she had "fallen out of favour" and was unappreciated by England boss Mark Sampson.
BBC football analyst Pat Nevin asks whether most goalkeepers are technically strong enough to play the ball out from defence, or whether such tactics are risky?
QPR legend Les Ferdinand and musician Marcus Mumford talk about their plans to hold a charity football match to raise money for people affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster.
An anti-racism campaigner says "bigger questions" must be answered by the Football Association after England striker Eni Aluko alleged head coach Mark Sampson made "racial" comments.
Following the start of a trial which sees players sin-binned for dissent in 32 grassroots leagues, BBC Points West checks the progress in Gloucestershire.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he will not take credit for Trent Alexander-Arnold's goal against Hoffenheim but admits he told the 18-year-old to take free-kicks.
Asked to pick the toughest defenders they faced, Alan Shearer seemingly incurs the wrath of Sol Campbell when he suggests he could push the centre-back around.
Carlos Tevez is granted permission to go to Argentina, but only after agreeing in writing to return to Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua by 30 August.
To celebrate 25 years since the first ever Premier league game, BBC Sport asks five members of the public to model some of the iconic (or not) hairstyles of the era.
Mark Chapman is joined by former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer and former Tottenham star Jermaine Jenas to discuss Manchester United's dominant performance against West Ham.
Jose Mourinho says he never thought Manchester United would be able to sign Nemanja Matic before "something special happened" for a £40m move from Chelsea.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says his side's 4-0 defeat away to Manchester United is a "disaster result" as their season begins with a record 11th opening-day defeat.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho praises Premier League debutants Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic after his side brush aside West Ham 4-0 at Old Trafford.