Players breaking COVID guidelines to get people in to a hotel seems to be a never ending story, now the English National Team is in on it. Reggie Cannon is leaving FCD. Messi is back in training. Mbappe tested positive. And much more.

MLS/USL

The first playoff places are likely to be clinched this week, with some of the leading title contenders closing in after weekend wins. Race for the Championship Playoffs – Everything You Need to Know

The news of Martinez’s sale was first reported by South American reporter Cesar Luis Merlo, who said the transfer fee would be $18 million dollars, and later confirmed by Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic. Official: Atlanta United announce sale of Pity Martinez to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC | MLSsoccer.com

Rumors linking Radamel Falcao to Inter Miami CF are certainly nothing new. Radamel Falcao: I want to play for Inter Miami | MLSsoccer.com

Reggie Cannon has departed Dallas and is headed to Portugal to undergo his medical and physical evaluation. Sources: FC Dallas and Portugal's Boavista have deal in place for Reggie Cannon | MLSsoccer.com

The LA Galaxy’s Cristian Pavon is hoping that his recent good form can put him in contention for Major League Soccer’s MVP. LA Galaxy's Cristian Pavon eyeing MVP push after win over LAFC

USA

Weston McKennie will look to become a first-team regular as Juventus aim to clinch a 10th consecutive Serie A title. USMNTs McKennie on Juventus move Great honour to become clubs first American player

In a remarkable show of sportsmanship, Ireland’s lacrosse team is withdrawing from an international tournament to allow a Native American team to play instead. Ireland Lacrosse gives Iroquois Nationals its spot at The World Games - CNN

World

Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood are to leave the England camp after breaking Covid-19 quarantine guidelines in Iceland, says manager Gareth Southgate. England: Phil Foden & Mason Greenwood to leave camp after quarantine breach - BBC Sport

John Coates, the Vice President of the IOC, announced Monday that the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will happen in 2021. Tokyo Olympics To Be Held “With Or Without Covid” – Deadline

Fortunes were mixed but for the most part the sizeable group of Matildas joining Sam Kerr in England did not look out of place. Australia's foreign legion begin to prove their worth in WSL | Matildas | The Guardian

Lionel Messi has returned to training at Barcelona following his failed attempt to force a move away from the club. Lionel Messi reports for Barcelona training after confirming he will stay - BBC Sport

Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s Nations League match against Croatia on Tuesday after testing positive for coronavirus. Kylian Mbappe: France forward tests positive for coronavirus - BBC Sport

Guardian photographer Tom Jenkins attended the first match at Brentford’s new stadium as the club hosted Wycombe in the EFL Cup. Brentford's futuristic stadium – in pictures | Sport | The Guardian

What’s on TV?

9:00 AM - Armenia v. Estonia - UEFA Nations League - ESPN+

9:00 AM - Georgia v. North Macedonia - UEFA Nations League - ESPN+

11:45 AM - San Marino v. Lichtenstein - UEFA Nations League - ESPN+

11:45 AM - Belgium v. Iceland - UEFA Nations League - ESPN+

11:45 AM - Denmark v. England UEFA Nations League - ESPN2, ESPN+

11:45 AM - France v. Croatia - UEFA Nations League - ESPN+

11:45 AM - Sweden v. Portugal - UEFA Nations League - UniMas, ESPN+

11:45 AM - Cyprus v. Azerbaijan - UEFA Nations League - ESPN+

11:45 AM - Luxembourg v. Montenegro - UEFA Nations League - ESPN+

5:06 PM - Monterrey v. Atlas - Liga MX - Fox Deportes

6:00 PM - Austin Bold v. FC Tulsa - USL Championship - ESPN+

7:00 PM - Chivas de Guadalajara v. Queretaro - Liga MX - Telemundo