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Kylian Mbappé remains goalless in La Liga as Real Madrid settles for a 1-1 draw with Las Palmas. Vinícius Júnior scores the equalizer, but the champions struggle to regain last season’s form.
Manchester United and PSG have agreed on a £50 million deal for midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan is set for a medical and could debut against Liverpool on Sunday.
Dani Olmo scores a late winner on his debut as Barcelona come from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season.
Dani Parejo’s stoppage-time penalty secured Villarreal a 4-3 win over Celta Vigo, propelling them to the top of La Liga in an action-packed match.
Serge Gnabry’s late goal secured a 3-2 victory for Bayern Munich over Wolfsburg, giving new coach Vincent Kompany a winning start in the Bundesliga.
Brazilian teenager Endrick made history in his Real Madrid debut, becoming the youngest foreign player to score for the club in La Liga at just 18 years and 35 days.
Leverkusen began their Bundesliga title defense with a dramatic 3-2 win over Monchengladbach, sealed by Florian Wirtz’s injury-time winner, extending their unbeaten run to 35 games.
Wu Lei’s hat-trick leads Shanghai Port to a 3-0 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, securing a place in the Chinese FA Cup semifinals and giving Shanghai two clubs in the next round.
Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a late winner as Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League season opener. Despite dominating possession, Al Nassr couldn’t secure victory.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson shares an emotional farewell message as he battles terminal pancreatic cancer, reflecting on his life and influential football career in Europe and Asia.
Kylian Mbappé has filed a legal complaint against PSG over €55 million in unpaid wages. The dispute involves PSG’s main shareholder, Qatar Sports Investments, and may proceed to an employment tribunal.
Atletico Madrid and Villarreal played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their La Liga season opener, with all four goals coming in the first half.
Will Manchester City remain favorites in the new Premier League season? Plus, Kylian Mbappé is expected to boost Real Madrid’s already strong squad.
Napoli’s new coach Antonio Conte faces a tough start as his team falls 3-0 to Hellas Verona in the Serie A opener, highlighting challenges ahead.
Erling Haaland celebrated his 100th appearance for Manchester City by scoring his 91st goal, leading a 2-0 victory over Chelsea. Mateo Kovacic added a late goal as City began their quest for a fifth straight Premier League title.
Paris Saint-Germain began the post-Mbappé era with a convincing 4-1 win over Le Havre in their Ligue 1 opener, showcasing depth and talent in a promising start to the season.
Beijing Guoan’s top-three ambitions were hindered after a 0-0 draw with Zhejiang Pro. They remain fourth with 42 points, nine behind Chengdu Rongcheng.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the head coach of the USMNT, marking a significant move as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Vincent Kompany prepares for his debut as Bayern Munich’s head coach against Ulm in the DFB-Pokal, keeping his strategies close to the chest as the team looks to rebound from a challenging season.
Erik ten Hag acknowledges Manchester United are not 100% ready as they begin the 2024-25 Premier League season against Fulham but is confident his team will build momentum.
