It's only October and there's another international window - luckily, Ireland aren't playing this time. Thank god! No games for Ireland! Nothing to see here! Instead, we look at Pochettino's appointment as USMNT Head Coach, why Brazil are struggling and the European games in the calendar.

Lassanna Diarra is not quite a Barclaysman, but did have a storied career, including stints at Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and PSG. He's been in the news recently after the European Court of Justice ruled in his favour. We explain what it's all about and what it means for football.

Munster versus Leinster is the most storied game in Irish rugby. Over the last few year, it's been almost totally lopsided, as Leinster have established dominance over the fierce rivals. They meet again this weekend in Croke Park, with a close to sell out crowd expected to witness the next chapter in this intense struggle.