The Belgian midfielder was involved in a tussle with Brighton’s manager Roberto De Zerbi in an attempt to force a transfer to a top English club.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were on target as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Riyadh All-Star XI 5-4 in a thrilling friendly match in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night.
The remaining fixtures for matchday two of the 2022/2023 NPFL season were decided on Thursday in various locations across the country.
Four out of the 10 matches slated for the NPFL midweek fixtures were decided on Wednesday, with three away wins and a draw.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have been named the best club ahead of La Liga club Real Madrid and Premier side Manchester City.
Barcelona beat arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-1 in an El Classico final at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday night.
Three away wins, two home wins, four draws producing a combined 22 goals were recorded in various venues across the nation.
Chelsea, who have struggled to hit the ground running this season, are looking to bolster their attacking options.
The Super Eagles forward put Napoli upfront in the 14th minute with a header from a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia rebounded overhead kick.
Mendy was found not guilty of seven counts allegations of rape, kidnapping and sexual assault brought against him by prosecutors in the UK.
