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Champions League

Felix scores scores twice as Barca demolish Antwerp

 Joao Felix goal celebration during the match between FC Barcelona and Royal Antwerp FC, corresponding to the week 1 of the Group H of the UEFA Champions League, played at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys, in Barcelona, on 19th September 2023.Barcelona coasted to victory in their opening Champions League game with a comfortable win over Royal Antwerp.Xavi's side were three goals ahead after just 23 minutes thanks to strikes from Joao Felix and Robert Lewandowski, plus an own goal from Jelle Bataille.Gavi added a fourth before Felix got his second after the break to give Barca's campaign the perfect start.The La Liga champions were eliminated in the group stage of their past two Champions League campaigns.Antwerp, who won the Belgian title last season to reach the Champions League fo...
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Champions League

Alvarez star as Man City come back to beat Red Star

 Julian Alvarez of Manchester City and Cherif Ndiaye of FK Crvena Zvezda in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and FK Crvena Zvezda at Etihad Stadium on September 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manchester City came from behind and Julian Alvarez scored two second-half goals as Pep Guardiola's men began the defence of their Champions League title with a win against Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade.European Cup winners themselves in 1991, Red Star threatened a famous win when Osman Bukari put them in front at the end of the first-half.But City took less than 90 seconds to level after the restart as Alvarez raced onto Erling Haaland's return pass, rounded Red Star keeper Omri Glazer with a superb piece of deception and squeezed the ball home f...
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Champions League

Newcastle draw at Milan on Champions League return

 Olivier Giroud of AC Milan competes for the ball with Fabian Schär of Newcastle United FC during the UEFA Champions League match between AC Milan and Newcastle United FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 19, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Newcastle marked their return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence with a creditable draw at AC Milan.Eddie Howe's side are back in Europe's elite club competition after finishing fourth in the Premier League last season, and this was their first match in a tough Group F that also contains French champions Paris St-Germain and German giants Borussia Dortmund.They were given a reminder of the difficulty of games in this competition as Milan dominated the first half, with Nick Pope saving well from Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez.Rafael ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United boosted by return of Mason Mount and Raphael Varane

 Manchester United Training Session at Carrington Training Ground on September 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. Mason Mount and Raphael Varane trained on the eve of Manchester United's Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.Erik ten Hag's men kick off their campaign away to the perennial Bundesliga champions on Wednesday.United went through their paces at Carrington ahead of flying to Germany, with Mount and Varane both involved after injury.The former picked up a knock on just his second appearance after joining from Chelsea and has not played since the loss at Tottenham.Varane was forced off at half-time of the following game against Nottingham Forest.Deadline-day signing Sofyan Amrabat and teenager Kobbie Mainoo trained away from the main group as they work their way back to f...
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SERIE A

Radonjic double earns Torino Serie A win at Salernitana

 Nemanja Radonjić of Torino FC after scoring a goal to make it 0-4 before the referee ruled it out for offside during the Serie A TIM match between US Salernitana and Torino FC at Stadio Arechi on September 18, 2023 in Salerno, Italy.Serbia forward Nemanja Radonjic has scored either side of halftime for Torino in a 3-0 Serie A win at Salernitana.The Turin club moved up to seventh place with seven points from their opening four matches.Alessandro Buongiorno, who took advantage of a scramble in the box to poke the ball past a diving Guillermo Ochoa, put them ahead in the 15th minute at the Stadio Arechi on Monday night.The hosts started to grow into the match but their momentum was scuppered in the 41st minute, when Radonjic pounced on a loose ball outside the penalty area and smartly p...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Callum Hudson-Odoi’s debut screamer denies Burnely at the City Ground

Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest in action with Zeki Amdouni of Burnley during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Burnley FC at City Ground on September 18, 2023 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Callum Hudson-Odoi scored a glorious equaliser on his Nottingham Forest debut to earn a Premier League draw against Burnley.The Clarets looked to be controlling the game but deadline day signing Hudson-Odoi had other ideas, curling a stunning strike into the top corner on the hour mark.Burnley had taken a first-half lead through Zeki Amdouni's well-taken shot into the bottom corner after fine work by the lively teenager Luca Koleosho.Swiss striker Amdouni, who scored the winner here in the Carabao Cup just 20 days ago, had already given goalkeeper Matt Turner a warning...
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Ligue 1

PSG not obsessed with winning Champions League, says Luis Enrique

 Luis Enrique Head coach of PSG looks dejected at full-time following the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint-Germain and OGC Nice at Parc des Princes on September 15, 2023 in Paris, France. An obsession with winning the Champions League would only hurt Paris St Germain, manager Luis Enrique said on the eve of the Ligue 1 side's group-stage clash with Borussia Dortmund.PSG have been the most successful club in France since Qatar Sports Investments took over in 2011, winning the league nine times. They have also had success in France's domestic cup competitions, but have failed to win the Champions League.The French champions relaunch their quest for the elusive trophy on Tuesday, taking on Dortmund in their opening game of a difficult group - which also features English s...
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LALIGA

Madrid rally to beat Sociedad, stay perfect in La Liga

 Fede Valverde of Real Madrid competes for the ball with Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 17, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid have remained perfect in the Spanish league after they rallied again for a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.Federico Valverde and Joselu scored early in the second half at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday to give Madrid their fifth straight victory to start the La Liga season.The only team still with a perfect record, Madrid have a two-point lead over second-placed Barcelona, who have won four in a row after opening with a draw.Ander Barrenetxea put Sociedad ahead with a goal from inside the area only five minutes in after a cross by J...
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SERIE A

Lukaku and Dybala play together for first time as AS Roma crush Empoli 7-0

 Romelu Lukaku of AS Roma during the Serie A  match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on September 1, 2023 in Rome, Italy.Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala looked a powerful partnership in their first match together as they helped Roma crush newly promoted Empoli 7-0 in Serie A on Sunday. Dybala netted twice and Lukaku scored his first goal in his second match since joining from Chelsea. Renato Sanches, Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini and an own-goal from Alberto Grassi secured Roma’s first win of the season in style.Dybala had missed Roma’s last match against Milan — which was Lukaku’s debut — through injury. Empoli has now lost all four of its opening matches without scoring a goal.Jose Mourinho’s Roma got off to the best possible start when it was awarded ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Bournemouth and Chelsea playout forgettable draw

 Raheem Sterling of Chelsea is challenged by Dominic Solanke of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC at Vitality Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.Bournemouth and Chelsea continued their lacklustre starts to the campaign with the first goalless draw of the Premier League season.The Cherries are yet to win in the league under Andoni Iraola, while Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea have one win to show from their five league games.Chelsea had the better chances with Nicolas Jackson and Raheem Sterling hitting the woodwork and Levi Colwill having a goal disallowed for offside.New Blues signing Cole Palmer had a chance to win the game late on but shot straight at Neto.Bournemouth had opportunities to win too with Dominic Sol...
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Ligue 1

Monaco predicted XI v Lorient: Folarin Balogun set for first start?

 Folarin Balogun #20 of United States looks on against Oman at Allianz Field on September 12, 2023 in St Paul, Minnesota. Folarin Balogun could make his first start for AS Monaco in today’s Ligue 1 fixture against FC Lorient. Mohamed Camara is suspended, meaning that Denis Zakaria is set to move into the midfield for the first time. Balogun, at least in the short-term, is seemingly in competition for a starting place with Wissam Ben Yedder, despite manager Adi Hütter stating that the two can play together. The USMNT striker came off the bench to make his debut in a 3-0 victory against RC Lens before the international break, but he may now be set for a first start. Elsewhere, there are no fresh concerns for the Principality club. Camara is suspended, with new signing Zak...
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BUNDESLIGA

Hummels double in Dortmund’s comeback win over Freiburg

 Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund at Europa-Park Stadion on September 16, 2023 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Mats Hummels scored goals in each half as Borussia Dortmund fought back late to win 4-2 at Freiburg on Saturday.Hummels put Dortmund in front early but Dortmund again suffered a collective blackout, allowing Freiburg to take the lead in first-half injury time with two quick goals.Donyell Malen gave far too much space to Freiburg’s free-kick specialist Vincenzo Grifo, who threaded a ball into the box, allowing Lucas Hoeler to head the home side level.Just four minutes later, the Dortmund defence again lost track of a free-kick, Nicolas Hoefler he...
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SERIE A

Napoli salvage 2-2 draw at Genoa

 Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli (center) scores a goal during the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 16, 2023 in Genoa, Italy. Second-half goals by Giacomo Raspadori and Matteo Politano helped champions Napoli come from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw at promoted Genoa in Serie A on Saturday.Napoli provisionally moved up to fifth in the standings with seven points from four games.Genoa, who returned to Serie A after being relegated in 2021-22, defended well against visiting champions and defender Mattia Bani earned the lead in the 40th minute, sending the ball into the roof of the net following a corner.Italy forward Mateo Retegui added the second for the hosts after the break with a first-time shot into the bottom left corner.Napoli...
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LALIGA

Felix and Cancelo score in Barcelona’s 5-0 rout of Betis

 Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates 2-0 with Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona, Gavi of FC Barcelona, Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Real Betis Sevilla at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Barcelona Spain.Felix opened the scoring and Cancelo capped the biggest win so far this season for the defending champions.Joao Felix and João Cancelo scored after making their first starts for Barcelona in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis in the Spanish league on Saturday. The pair of Portugal internationals made their debuts last round for Barcelona as substitutes two days after they joined the defending champions on loan just hours before the summer transfer market closed.Felix opened the scoring and Cancelo capped the bigges...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Brighton up to fourth with 3-1 win over Man Utd

 Pascal Gross of Brighton & Hove Albion (R) celebrates with Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion after scoring their 2nd goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on September 16, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United were beaten 3-1 by Brighton at Old Trafford as the home crowd turned on manager Erik ten Hag.Ten Hag has enjoyed the overwhelming backing of United fans since his arrival last summer and the majority have supported the Dutchman in his current dispute with winger Jadon Sancho.But they let Ten Hag know they did not agree with his decision to replace new signing Rasmus Hojlund with Anthony Martial 19 minutes into the second period in no uncertain manner, as a cacophony of boos rang round ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Resilient Liverpool earn late win at Wolves

 Andrew Robertson of Liverpool celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at Molineux on September 16, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. Liverpool scored two late goals to earn a come-from-behind victory against a battling Wolves side at Molineux and go top of the Premier League.Andy Robertson marked his 200th Premier League appearance by putting the Reds ahead for the first time on 85 minutes, before substitute Harvey Elliott's shot deflected off Hugo Bueno for an own goal to seal the victory in stoppage time.Cody Gakpo brought Liverpool level at the start of the second half when he converted Mohamed Salah's fizzing cross-shot.The home side dominated the first half and deservedly opened the scorin...
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Ligue 1

Struggling Lyon hires former Italy defender Fabio Grosso as new coach

 Fabio Grosso Mister of Frosinone Calcio, Conferenza Stampa, Press Conference during the Italian soccer Serie B match Cagliari Calcio vs Frosinone Calcio on April 15, 2023 at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy.Struggling French club Lyon hired former Italy defender Fabio Grosso as its new coach on Saturday.Grosso replaces Laurent Blanc, who left by mutual consent following a terrible start to the season. Lyon is in last place with only one point from four games.Lyon said that the 45-year-old Grosso has a contract until the end of the season, with the option for an extra season.He will watch the home game against promoted Le Havre on Sunday night and take charge of the team on Monday.Deputy coach Jean-Francois Vulliez will oversee the Le Havre game.Grosso won the World Cup with Italy ...
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SERIE A

Allegri does not have much to say about Pogba’s failed drug test

 Paul Pogba of Juventus FC reacts during the Serie A Tim match between Empoli FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Carlo Castellani on September 3, 2023 in Empoli, Italy.Juventus manager Max Allegri does not have much to say about Paul Pogba’s ongoing drug test drama.The Frenchman tested positive for a banned substance a few days back and has asked for a counter-analysis of his samples.Juventus continues to cooperate with authorities and is preparing for the worst-case scenario, as Pogba could be banned for up to four years.Everyone at the club is shocked and saddened at the development, but the case is still being worked on and there is no verdict yet.Because of this, Allegri has decided not to talk too much. When asked in his latest pre-match presser, the Bianconeri gaffer said, as quoted b...
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LALIGA

Barca squad named for Betis

Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona warms up during the La Liga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on August 27, 2023, in Villarreal, Spain. Barcelona return from the international break with a very important La Liga game against Real Betis at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, and Xavi Hernández has called up the following 21 players for Saturday’s clash.Goalkeepers: 1. Marc-André ter Stegen, 13. Iñaki Peña, 26. Ander AstralagaDefenders: 2. João Cancelo, 3. Alejandro Balde, 5. Iñigo Martínez, 15. Andreas Christensen, 17. Marcos Alonso, 23. Jules KoundeMidfielders: 6. Gavi, 18. Oriol Romeu, 20. Sergi Roberto, 21. Frenkie de Jong, 22. Ilkay Gündogan, 30. Marc Casadó, 35. Unai HernándezForwards: 7. Ferran Torres, 9. Robert Lewandowski, 11. Raphinha, ...
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LALIGA

Rayo Vallecano beats Alaves 2-0 after back-to-back losses in Spanish league

 Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano battle for the ball with Antonio Sivera of Deportivo Alaves during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio de Vallecas on September 15, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Rayo Vallecano recovered from back-to-back losses in the Spanish league to beat Alaves 2-0 at home on Friday.Isi Palazón converted a penalty two minutes before halftime, and summer signing Jorge de Frutos sealed the win with a goal off a counterattack in the 82nd.Álvaro García played a key role in both goals. The winger was fouled in the area to set up Isi´s spot kick, and he provided the assist for De Frutos in the second goal.Rayo is coached by Francisco Rodríguez after Andoni Iraola left to take over Bournemouth in the off-season. Rayo started the sea...
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