Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wedn...

Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after coach Javier Mascherano revealed the Argentine superstar was still struggling with injury.Messi, who has battled a "minor" muscle injury since a Leagues Cup group match against Necaxa on August 2, had returned to Miami's lineup Saturday after a two-week absence, scoring a goal after coming on as a substitute in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.However the 38-year-old World Cup winner looked to be in physical discomfort during his second-half appearance, and he was not in the lineup announced before the clash in the cross-border club competition for teams from Major League Soccer and Mexico's Liga-MX.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Messi's absence is a blow to Miami's hopes of regaining the Leagues Cup title they won in 2023 during the Argentine icon's fairytale first season in Major League Soccer.Mascherano predicted a stiff test against Tigres, the eight-time Mexican champions, describing them as "a team with a lot of offensive power."Miami's game with Tigres was one of four Leagues Cup quarter-finals set for Wednesday.Mexico's Toluca face Orlando City before Los Angeles Galaxy host Pachuca, while the Seattle Sounders take on Puebla at home.

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - AUGUST 16: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) waits for a corner kick in the second half during the match between LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Marseille president Pablo Longoria said Wednesday that the French giants had decided to place sta...

Marseille president Pablo Longoria said Wednesday that the French giants had decided to place star player Adrien Rabiot and English winger Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list as the result of an "extremely violent" dressing room bust-up."What happened was extremely serious and extremely violent, something I've never encountered before," Longoria told AFP in an interview."We had to take a decision because what happened went way beyond what is acceptable in a football club, as it would be in any organisation."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The incident happened following Friday's 1-0 defeat away to Rennes in their opening match of the French Ligue 1 season, a game which Marseille lost to a stoppage-time goal after playing for an hour with an extra man.Marseille had called the players' behaviour "unacceptable" in a brief club statement published on Tuesday."I wasn't in the dressing room but the staff who were told me it was incredible, violent, aggressive and went beyond any limits," added 39-year-old Spaniard Longoria, who has been Marseille president since 2021.The incident is a huge setback for the 1993 Champions League winners, who finished second in Ligue 1 last season to qualify for Europe's elite club competition.They came into this campaign with ambitions of pushing champions Paris Saint-Germain under Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, but have now been plunged into a full-blown crisis."Roberto De Zerbi has been coaching for 13 years, (sporting director) Medhi Benatia has been in top-level football for 22 years. I started out in professional football 20 years ago," Longoria added."I think we all have enough experience to say we have never seen anything like it in a dressing room... Even in the worst punch-ups there are rules. Not in this case."England Under-21 international winger Rowe spent last season on loan at OM from Norwich City and that deal was turned into a permanent transfer in the summer.The 30-year-old Rabiot, who has 53 caps for France, joined Marseille at the beginning of last season as a free agent after leaving Juventus.He had an outstanding first campaign at the Velodrome but Marseille have not succeeded in persuading the former PSG midfielder to extend a contract which will expire at the end of this season.However, Longoria insisted that the decision to put Rabiot up for sale was in no way related to his contractual situation."The decision was very clear. It protects the club as an institution and it protects our season going forward. It is not negotiable for me to be president of a club where there are no rules," Longoria added."Honestly as a club we are the victims in this situation. A fight like this is unheard of in the world of football."Marseille's second game of the Ligue 1 season will be at home to newly-promoted Paris FC on Saturday.

TARRAGONA, SPAIN - JULY 29: Adrien Rabiot of Olympique de Marseille looks on during the AirCup match between Valencia CF and Olympique de Marseille at Nou Estadi Costa Daurada on July 29, 2025 in Tarragona, Spain.

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Rangers look set to miss out on the Champions League after suffering a 3-1 home loss to Club Brug...

Rangers look set to miss out on the Champions League after suffering a 3-1 home loss to Club Brugge in the first leg of their play-off tie on Tuesday.The Scottish side made a disastrous start as a defensive mix-up allowed Romeo Vermant to run through and loft the ball over goalkeeper Jack Butland from 30 yards.Defender Jorne Spileers swept in a corner as Brugge doubled their lead inside seven minutes at Ibrox.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The bitter mood inside the ground soured further when centre-back Brandon Mechele blasted in a third from just outside the area on 20 minutes.Danilo pulled a goal back at the start of the second half but Rangers have a huge task on their hands going into next week's return leg in Belgium.Qarabag of Azerbaijan won 3-1 against Ferencvaros in Hungary to take a big step towards the league phase, with Cypriot side Pafos 2-1 winners at Red Star Belgrade.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 19: Jack Butland of Rangers during the UEFA Champions League Play-offs Round First Leg match between Rangers and Club Brugge at Ibrox Stadium on August 19, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to...

Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso.The France striker, last season's European Golden Shoe winner, scored early in the second half after he was fouled in the area by Osasuna defender Juan Cruz.It was enough to seal the points in Alonso's first game in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Madrid now unbeaten in their opening fixture of a league campaign since 2008.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Trent Alexander-Arnold made his La Liga debut after his move from Liverpool, with former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and left-back Alvaro Carreras other summer arrivals included in the starting line-up.Madrid though were without England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is expected to be sidelined until October as he recovers from a operation to solve a recurrent shoulder issue.Madrid are looking to turn the page on a disappointing end to the Carlo Ancelotti era after relinquishing both their domestic and European crowns last season.Alonso's side had to show patience against an Osasuna team that finished ninth last term, with the hosts largely restricted to long-range efforts from centre-backs Huijsen and Eder Militao in the first half.Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera was equal to both, while Mbappe failed to connect cleanly after being picked out by Vinicius Junior before he curled another shot wide as Madrid struggled to break down their opponents. But Mbappe grabbed the only goal six minutes after half-time after he went down following a clumsy challenge by Cruz as he tried to cut past the defender.Mbappe, who was La Liga's top scorer with 31 goals in his first season in Spain, got up and running for the new campaign as he sent Herrera the wrong way from the spot.Alonso handed 18-year-old Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono his debut midway through the second half as Madrid controlled the game and seldom looked troubled.Ante Budimir headed over in a rare opportunity for Osasuna and Mastantuono was denied late on by Herrera.Osasuna finished the match with 10 men with Abel Bretones sent off in stoppage time for throwing an arm to block the run of Gonzalo Garcia.

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates 1-0 during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid v CA Osasuna at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 19, 2025 in Madrid Spain

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Alexander Isak believes his departure from Newcastle is "in the best interests of everyone" after...

Alexander Isak believes his departure from Newcastle is "in the best interests of everyone" after breaking his silence on the saga of the Premier League transfer window amid speculation over a move to Liverpool.The Swedish international, who was the second highest goalscorer in the Premier League last season, has not featured for the Magpies in pre-season or their opening game of the campaign, a 0-0 draw away at Aston Villa on Saturday.Liverpool have reportedly had a £110 million bid ($149 million) rejected for the 25-year-old, with Newcastle holding out for a British transfer record fee of up to £150 million.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Isak released a statement on Tuesday after deciding not to appear at the Professional Footballers' Association awards event despite being selected in the Premier League 2024/25 team of the year."I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors," Isak posted on Instagram."The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading."When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue. That's where things are for me right now - and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself."According to reports, Isak had been promised an improved contract only for the club to hold off due to pressures of meeting financial sustainability rules.Newcastle responded with a statement late Tuesday saying that while they were saddened by Isak's comments, they could yet welcome the 25-year-old back into the squad."We are disappointed to have been alerted to a social media post by Alexander Isak this evening," the club wrote. "We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer."We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views."The statement added: "This is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates."He has scored 62 goals in 109 appearances since joining from Real Sociedad in 2022, including the winner against Liverpool in the League Cup final earlier this year that ended Newcastle's 70-year wait to win a domestic trophy.Liverpool have already spent around £300 million in overhauling a squad that romped to the Premier League title last season.But they have also recouped over £200 million in sales and are still in the market for attacking options after the departures of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez and tragic death of Diogo Jota.Any deal is unlikely to be done before the two clubs face off in their next Premier League game on Monday at St James' Park.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park on January 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Manchester United's expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their qu...

Manchester United's expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal after the Italian defender pounced on a huge mistake by United's stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.United have splashed out £200 million ($271 million) on new forwards to remedy a lack of punch in the final third.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian.After finishing second for the past three seasons, the pressure is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver the club's first league title in 2003/04.The Spaniard was left to depend on his reliable defence and goalkeeper David Raya to secure a huge three points as the visitors never got going as an attacking force."Big result," said Arteta. "First game of the season at Old Trafford when you feel they are building something."He conceded his side will have to be much better if they are to rival Liverpool and Manchester City for the title."It certainly gives you momentum and confidence when you are not at your (top) standards. "Today we weren't, to be fair. The team has to find that resilience through nine, 10 months of the season."We have to improve a lot of things and that will happen very soon."Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season as the English giants endured their worst campaign for 51 years, finishing 15th in the table.The new arrivals have at least lifted the mood around Old Trafford and the majority of the 75,000 fans in attendance could at least leave encouraged by the performance of Ruben Amorim's men.Cunha and Mbeumo unsettled Arsenal's normally unflappable centre-back pairing of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba early on.However, United's good work was undone by a glaring error from Bayindir, who was deputising for the injured Andre Onana.The Turkish international meekly flapped at an inswinging Declan Rice corner on 13 minutes, allowing Calafiori the simplest of tasks to head into an unguarded net.Patrick Dorgu came closest to a United reply before half-time with a powerful effort from distance that came back off the post.Mbeumo and Cunha saw tame efforts easily saved by Raya, while the Spaniard did brilliantly to divert another Cunha shot across the face of goal.Arsenal had held interest in Sesko for well over a year before instead pursuing a move for Viktor Gyokeres as the solution to their need for a number nine.The Swede had a quiet Premier League debut and was replaced before the hour mark by Kai Havertz.Sesko made his entrance moments later to a hero's welcome after rejecting the advances of Newcastle for the lure of the 20-time English champions.United continued to enjoy the better of the play without finding the finish as Mbeumo saw a powerful header expertly clawed out by Raya.But Arsenal held firm to keep pace with title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who also won on the opening weekend of the campaign.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Gabriel Martinelli during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025 in Manchester, England.

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Pakistan left out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20 squad named Sunday for the Asia Cup...

Pakistan left out Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20 squad named Sunday for the Asia Cup and a warm-up tri-series beginning this month against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates. Azam and Rizwan have been star performers in the shortest format in the past but have not played since December, which head coach Mike Hesson put down to other players performing well."We know what a fine player Babar (Azam) is," said Hesson. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Babar has been asked to improve in certain areas, like taking on spin, and in terms of his strike rate, and he is working hard on these things. "The players we have are performing well and having a positive impact," said Hesson.Since Hesson took over as head coach in May, Pakistan has played three T20 series - winning 3-0 at home but losing 2-1 away to Bangladesh. They then beat the West Indies 2-1 in the United States. "Our focus is to win the tri-series and the Asia Cup, and the aim is to peak from these pinnacle events," said Hesson.All-rounder Salman Agha will lead the side, which also sees the return of fast bowlers Mohammad Wasim and Salman Mirza.Mirza took seven wickets in Bangladesh but was left out of the squad against the West Indies.Opener Fakhar Zaman also returns after being injured for a one-day international series in the West Indies last week, which Pakistan lost 2-1.The tri-series, which starts on August 29, and the Asia Cup from September 9 will both take place in the UAE.Pakistan squad: Salman Agha (captain), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hussain Talat, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim

NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 29: Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam of Pakistan during game one of the Men's ODI series between New Zealand and Pakistan at McLean Park, on March 29, 2025, in Napier, New Zealand.

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Nottingham Forest signed Ipswich forward Omari Hutchinson in a deal worth a reported £37.5 millio...

Nottingham Forest signed Ipswich forward Omari Hutchinson in a deal worth a reported £37.5 million ($50 million) on Saturday, and followed that up shortly after by announcing the signing of James McAtee from Manchester City for a reported £30-million fee.Hutchinson agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League club on the eve of their season opener against Brentford on Sunday.The 21-year-old played 32 times for Ipswich as they were relegated from the Premier League last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm really excited to be here and can't wait to get started. I've played at the City Ground a few times and it's always felt like a hostile atmosphere, so I'm looking forward to playing here with the fans behind us," Hutchinson said."I'm going to give it my all and I'm looking forward to the challenge as it's a new chapter for me, but I feel ready."McAtee, who scored seven goals in 34 appearances for Manchester City, inked a five-year contract with Forest. "I feel ready for a new challenge and the Club had a great season last year so I want to help build on that and show what I can do," he said.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Since the end of last season, Forest have signed Switzerland international Dan Ndoye and Botafoga duo Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha.They also convinced captain Morgan Gibbs-White to sign a long-term contract amid reported interest from Tottenham.Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo had expressed frustration with the club's transfer activity in the summer.But Saturday's moves should ease his concerns ahead of a campaign that will feature Forest in Europa League action.

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA - JUNE 28: Omari Hutchinson of England looks on as he lines up on the pitch for the national anthem prior to the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 Final match between England and Germany at National Football stadium on June 28, 2025 in Bratislava, Slovakia.

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Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 2-1 away on Saturday to lift the ...

Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 2-1 away on Saturday to lift the German Supercup for a 10th time.The match, which opens the German season with the league and cup winners facing off, was held for the first time since it was renamed for football legend Franz Beckenbauer, who died in 2024. A year into their attacking partnership, Michael Olise and Kane were again Bayern's most dangerous, combining for the opener with 18 minutes played. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Off balance and falling, Kane collected Olise's pass and hit a low shot across the grass and into the bottom corner for his 86th goal in his 97th Bayern appearance.Pushed on by a 60,000-strong home crowd, Stuttgart went looking for an equaliser late in the second half but Bayern broke through on the counter, Diaz heading in from close range with 13 minutes left. Diaz ran to the corner post and sat on the grass, mimicking former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota's video-game celebration. It was the latest tribute for Portugal winger Jota, who died in a car accident in July.Stuttgart pulled a goal back through Jamie Leweling in stoppage time.The win netted Kane a second team trophy of his career after the 32-year-old broke his duck to win the Bundesliga last season.The lead-up was dominated by transfer speculation around freshly-minted Germany striker Nick Woltemade, with Stuttgart reportedly rebuffing several Bayern offers. While Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle ruled out a possible transfer moments before the match, on the field Bayern stuck to Woltemade, keeping a lid on the home side's most dangerous attacking threat.Olise created the opener, curling a dangerous chip between Stuttgart's two central defenders.Centre-back Luca Jaquez stuck out his leg only to knock the ball into Kane's path and the England captain expertly hammered home. Olise headed over the bar with 38 minutes played and Kane forced a superb save from Fabian Bredlow midway through the second half. Stuttgart sensed an equaliser with 15 minutes remaining and Woltemade went close, but the 1.98-metre tall striker headed over the bar. Moments later Bayern's veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer saved spectacularly, getting an outstretched arm to a Lewelling shot which took a wicked late deflection. Bayern put the match to bed in the 77th minute, Diaz leaping to head a Gnabry cross past the helpless Bredlow.Leweling headed in a goal in stoppage time but it was not enough as Bayern lifted the Supercup for a record 10th time.Bayern open the Bundesliga season on Friday at home against Leipzig while Stuttgart face Union Berlin in the German capital a day later.

16 August 2025, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: Soccer: Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, VfB Stuttgart - FC Bayern Munich, MHPArena, Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich) celebrates winning the Supercup with the trophy. IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the regulations of the DFL German Football League and the DFB German Football Association, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or of the match in the form of sequential images and/or video-like photo series. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

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Paul Pogba watched as Monaco easily beat Le Havre 3-1 in their Ligue 1 opener on Saturday as Lyon...

Paul Pogba watched as Monaco easily beat Le Havre 3-1 in their Ligue 1 opener on Saturday as Lyon won away at Lens.The 2018 World Cup winner's appearance in the locker room at the Louis II Stadium was one of the highlights of the first half. Dressed in a vintage Monaco jersey, a cap on his head, and a big smile on his face, Pogba saw his team quickly take the measure of an outclassed Le Havre.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Midfielder Pogba signed a two-year contract with Monaco from Juventus this summer in a bid to relaunch his career back home in France.The former Manchester United player had made only 12 appearances across the last three seasons due to injuries, suspension and an extortion case in which he was the victim.However to see Pogba in a Monaco jersey, fans will have to wait a little longer, along with Guinea-Bissau forward Ansu Fati, the club's other big summer signing. Adi Hutter's hosts proved dominant particularly in midfield opening after 32 minutes after Gautier Lloris bundled Aleksandr Golovin's powerful cross into his own net.Englishman Eric Dier, also a summer signing, doubled the lead with a header from a well-taken Lamine Camara corner just after the hour mark. Le Havre pulled a goal back six minutes later when Rassoul Ndiaye got the better of new Monaco goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky before Maghnes Akliouche put the result beyond a doubt after 74 minutes. <h3>Mikautadze pulls Lyon through</h3>Earlier Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon got their campaign off the mark at Lens.Mikautadze struck at the end of the first half to give the seven-time Ligue 1 champions their first win since American businesswoman Michele Kang took over as president in June to save the club from relegation after compatriot John Textor resigned amid financial irregularities.Lyon turned the page on this era by winning against their former coach Pierre Sage, who took over at Lens after Will Still's departure.Financially constrained for summer signings, Lyon built its success with what it already had with strikers Malick Fofana and Mikautadze and midfield stalwart Corentin Tolisso combining well. Fofana ran rings around the Lens defence, breaking through at the end of the first half when he provided an ideal cross to Mikautadze. Despite 18 shots on goal, Lens were unable to deliver with Wesley Said and Deiver Machado both missing numerous chances.New recruit Florian Thauvin came off the bench for Lens after 57 minutes to rapturous applause from the home fans but despite bringing creativity and freshness, the World Cup winner could not make the difference.

CHESTERFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Paul Pogba of AS Monaco in the dugout ahead of the pre-season friendly match between Nottingham Forest and AS Monaco at SMH Group Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Chesterfield, England.

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Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they ...

Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca.Two of Barcelona's Ballon d'Or nominees combined to put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, Lamine Yamal crossing for Raphinha to head in.Yamal played a key role in the second goal after 23 minutes. Mallorca defender Antonio Raillo headed away the teenager's shot and then fell to the ground. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>As the referee waved play on and Mallorca failed to clear, the ball fell to Ferran Torres. He fired home from the edge of the box.Manu Morlanes was one of two Mallorca players booked for dissent as they told the referee he should have stopped the game.Ten minutes later, Morlanes received a second yellow for a challenge on the rampant Yamal and was sent off.In the 39th minute, as Barcelona's debutant goalkeeper Joan Garcia jumped to head a ball clear, Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi challenged with his boot so high he planted his studs on Garcia's cheek. Muriqi also saw red.Barcelona strolled through the second half. Coach Hansi Flick brought on summer loan signing Marcus Rashford, whose league registration only cleared on Saturday morning, for his Liga debut.Deep into injury time Yamal sliced through the home defence and curled in the third goal with the final kick of the game."He surprises you every day. He's a spectacular player," said Flick.Atletico Madrid start their campaign on Sunday at home to Sevilla. Real Madrid close the opening round on Tuesday against Osasuna

MALLORCA, SPAIN - AUGUST 16: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his teams third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Son Moix on August 16, 2025 in Mallorca, Spain.

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Manchester City signalled their intent to take back the Premier League title as Erling Haaland struck twice in a 4-0 win at Wolves on Saturday to begin their campaign.After four consecutive titles, City finished a distant third last season as Pep Guardiola's men failed to win any trophy for the first time in eight years.New signings Tijjani Reijnders, who was the star of the show at Molineux, and Rayan Cherki were also on target to give Guardiola hope his side will be back in the title race this season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We knew he is a top signing for the coming years for City," said Guardiola on Reijnders' outstanding Premier League debut after a £46.5-million move from AC Milan."Of course we have changed after last season with many injuries and problems - fresh energy this season."It's quite similar to when I first arrived. We had a lot of players who came when I first arrived...they were outstanding and now the club has to refresh for the next years and be consistent."Guardiola made a bold call amid ongoing uncertainty over City's goalkeeping situation.James Trafford made his first senior appearance for the club after returning for a second spell at the Etihad from Burnley.Ederson was not in the travelling squad as he is reportedly close to a move to Galatasaray, which could see City pursue a deal for out-of-favour Paris Saint-Germain 'keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.Wolves are among the favourites to be relegated after losing talisman Matheus Cunha to Manchester United.Vitor Pereira's were ultimately well beaten, but the outcome could have been very different had they made the most of an uncertain City start.Marshall Munetsi powered a header into the bottom corner but was flagged offside.Instead, the game swung decisively in City's favour with two goals in three minutes, thanks to Reijnders creativity and goal threat from midfield.The Dutchman jinked through the Wolves midfield before dinking a pass into Rico Lewis, who squared for Haaland to tap in at the back post.Moments later Oscar Bobb released Reijnders to arrow in a precise finish on his left foot.Trafford did not have many saves to make, but showed his ability with his feet to begin a flowing move for City's third.The England goalkeeper cushioned a long pass into Reijnders, who played a one-two with Bobb, before cutting the ball back for a clinical Haaland finish.Haaland was denied the chance to net a hat-trick as he was replaced by Cherki 17 minutes from time.The French international took just another eight minutes to make his mark by picking out the bottom corner from outside the box.Tougher tests of this new-look City are around the corner with Tottenham, Brighton, Arsenal and Manchester United in their next four league games.But the convincing nature of victory was more like the City of old, which will strike fear into their title rivals.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates Tijjani Reijnders and Oscar Bobb during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on August 16, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England.

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Thomas Frank earned his "dream" first Premier League win as Tottenham manager as Richarlison's brilliant overhead kick inspired a 3-0 success against Burnley on Saturday.Frank was hired from Brentford to replace Ange Postecoglou after the Australian was sacked at the end of last season.The Dane made a good first impression in Tottenham's opening game of the top-flight season thanks to a majestic display from Richarlison.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Brazil forward scored twice, including an eye-catching acrobatic strike, to reward his manager for selecting him instead of Dominic Solanke.Brennan Johnson hit Tottenham's third to complete an uplifting start to the Frank era."Perfect start or dream start. I will just enjoy it and I hope the players, the club and the fans enjoy it because that is important," Frank said."Overall it was a good performance, not through the roof. It's never easy in the Premier League."Even winning the Europa League to secure Champions League qualification did not save Postecoglou after Tottenham ended 17th in the Premier League -- their lowest finish since 1976-77.Frank's impressive work establishing Brentford in the Premier League convinced Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy that he is the right man to return the club to the right end of the table.Frank nearly kicked off his reign with a trophy in midweek, but Tottenham lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in the closing stages.That solid display against the Champions League holders was encouraging for Frank. The efficient defeat of Burnley provided more optimism for the sell-out crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Frank praised Richarlison's contribution, saying: "Fantastic he is scoring. I have a striker that takes those two chances and helps us win the game."He deserves a lot of praise. He was very good against PSG and today he was exceptional, with his work-rate, driving the team, link-up play, hold-up play, just dominating and then the two finishes."The second, an exceptional finish. I'm a little disappointed that so early we have the goal of the season, but it must be a contender!"Burnley won promotion from the Championship last season largely thanks to a superb defence that kept 30 clean-sheets in 46 league games.<h3>Frank makes his mark</h3>Scott Parker's team conceded only 16 goals in the second tier, setting an English Football League record.Tottenham's ruthless finishing showed Burnley will need more than defensive resilience to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.While Postecoglou was criticised for his refusal to change his attacking philosophy during his turbulent two-year Tottenham reign. Frank is an arch pragmatist.The 51-year-old plays the percentages with a focus on set-pieces and a willingness to use long-ball tactics, but this was far more than just a route one victory.Frank was given a warm reception by Tottenham fans before kick-off and he responded with a wave to all four sides of the ground.The Dane admitted he would feel nervous during his home debut, but Lucas Bergvall almost eased that anxiety in the first minute with a strike that forced a good save from Martin Dubravka.It took just 10 minutes for Richarlison to give Frank the perfect welcome present.Mohammed Kudus, signed from West Ham in the close season, whipped over a tempting cross and Richarlison finished with aplomb, spinning to fire past Dubravka.After scoring just five times last season, it was a much-needed boost for the former Everton forward.Richarlison struck again in stunning styte in the 60th minute.Kudus was the provider with a pin-point cross. Richarlison launched himself into the air for a spectacular bicycle kick that whistled into the net from 10 yards.Tottenham's Mathys Tel came on to applause in the second half after he was racially abused on social media for a missed penalty against PSG.Johnson wrapped up Frank's maiden win in the 66th minute as he slotted home from Pape Sarr's pass.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with team mates after he scored his second goal for 2-0 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2025 in London, England.

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Newcastle got a worrying glimpse of life without Alexander Isak as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Aston Villa despite Ezri Konsa's dismissal.Villa defender Konsa was sent off for a professional foul on Anthony Gordon midway through the second half on Saturday.But Newcastle were unable to take advantage in a toothless display that showed why they are so desperate to keep hold of Isak.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Sweden striker was not involved against Villa after reportedly telling the club he wants to leave to join Premier League champions Liverpool.Isak, 25, was the subject of a rejected £110 million ($149 million) bid from Liverpool earlier this month."I don't think we dominated, chance-wise, the way we wanted. We were maybe a little bit too anxious to score," Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said."If you're not totally together in the Premier League, you're going to find it very difficult, but I think we answered a few questions today in terms of our spirit."Isak, who helped Newcastle secure Champions League qualification and end their 56-year trophy drought last season, is reportedly refusing to train or play in an effort to force his way out of the club he joined from Real Sociedad in 2022.He did not take part in Newcastle's pre-season tour, training alone at his former club in Spain instead.Gordon led the line in Isak's absence as the England winger started out of position in the centre of Newcastle's three-man attack.Anthony Elanga made his Newcastle debut after the winger's £55 million ($74 million) move from Nottingham Forest, while Malick Thiaw, a defender signed from AC Milan, was among the substitutes.Without Isak to power their attack, Newcastle were unable to make their territorial dominance count as Howe was left hoping for a swift resolution to the transfer saga, which could run until the window closes in September."From my perspective, you want a resolution quickly. It's taking away the focus of the players and the supporters," Howe said. "We want to be united together. We'd like a resolution, but we're not in control of that."<h3>Profligate Newcastle</h3>Villa boss Unai Emery could take heart from his team's backs-to-the-wall effort after Konsa's exit.Emery had admitted it was a "challenging" transfer window after his club were constrained by Premier League profit and sustainability rules, leaving them with just two new signings.Marco Bizot, recruited from Brest, made his debut in goal in the absence of the suspended Emiliano Martinez, while Evann Guessand, a striker signed from another French club, Rennes, was on the bench.Elanga wasted a golden opportunity for a debut goal after sprinting through on goal for a shot that was repelled by Bizot.Gordon was equally profligate when he headed Harvey Barnes' cross over the bar from just six yards.Newcastle threatened again as Bruno Guimaraes headed a free-kick towards Barnes and he picked out Gordon, whose low strike from 20 yards was turned away by Bizot.Newcastle had eight shots in the first 30 minutes, while Villa mustered just two touches in the visitors' penalty area in the same period and failed to manage a single shot in the entire half.Villa finally tested Newcastle keeper Nick Pope through Boubacar Kamara's header immediately after the interval.But Emery's men were reduced to 10 men in the 66th minute after Elanga's superb pass sent Gordon bearing down on goal, provoking a despairing tug from Konsa that sent the England star crashing to the turf and earned the defender a red card.Newcastle pressed for the winner, but Barnes' goal-bound volley was blocked by Matty Cash and Bizot denied Gordon as Villa held on.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on August 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England.

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French giants Marseille suffered a Ligue 1 first-day upset when felled 1-0 by 10-man Rennes on Friday.The opening game of the 2025/26 season was heading for a goalless stalemate until Ludovic Blas secured the injury-time winner, six minutes after entering the fray.Home side Rennes went down a man in the 31st minute with the sending off of Moroccan teenager Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal for a foul on Michael Murillo.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Marseille will be kicking themselves after hitting the post twice via Adrien Rabiot and Murillo but failing to exploit their numerical advantage.Champions Paris Saint-Germain, fresh from their UEFA Super Cup win over Tottenham in midweek, begin their title defence on Sunday at Nantes.

Marseille's Gabonese forward #97 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts after their defeat at the end of the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, western France, on August 15, 2025.

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Jorge de Frutos scored the first goal of the new La Liga season to set Rayo Vallecano on their way to a 3-1 win over 10-man Girona on Friday.In the night's late game Real Oviedo's return to the top flight after a 24-year absence began on a flat note with a 2-0 defeat at Villarreal.Rayo's Spanish winger de Frutos struck with his right foot from close range in the 18th minute, with Alvaro Garcia adding a second a couple of minutes later.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Girona's goalkeeper Paulo Gazziniga earned the unenviable distinction of picking up the first red card of the 2025/26 campaign when the Argentinian was sent off two minutes from half-time.His foul on de Frutos led to Isi Palazon converting the ensuing penalty.Girona pulled one back just before the hour when Joel Roca shot into the top left corner after an assist from Viktor Tsygankov.Rayo finished eighth last season to earn qualification to the Conference League marking their return to European competition for the first time since 2001.Later Real Oviedo's La Liga comeback began badly when Alberto Reina was sent off after picking up a second yellow in the 27th minute.Two minutes later Cameroon forward Etta Eyong headed the home side into the lead, Pape Gueye adding a second before the interval.Champions Barcelona begin the defence of their title on Saturday at Mallorca.Real Madrid kick off life under their new manager Xabi Alonso against Osasuna on Tuesday.

GIRONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 15: Jorge de Frutos of Rayo Vallecano celebrates a goal with her teammates during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Montilivi on August 15, 2025 in Girona, Spain.

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Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season on Friday.Antoine Semenyo looked to have rescued a point for the Cherries by scoring twice, after he had reported an incident of racial abuse from a fan, to cancel out Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo's strikes for the defending champions.But on an emotive night as Anfield remembered Diogo Jota, Chiesa was the unlikely hero as the injury-hit Italian fired the home side back in front before Salah rounded off the scoring.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
An emotional Mo Salah applauds the Kop as they sing Diogo Jota's song. More than football. ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/rLd98M2XDL">pic.twitter.com/rLd98M2XDL</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1956481559273369753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Liverpool's joy at celebrating a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title turned to tragedy during the off-season as forward Jota was killed alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident last month at the age of 28.Just 11 days prior to the accident, the Portuguese international had married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children.A large banner at the front of The Kop stand read: "Rute, Dinis, Duarte, Mafalda - Anfield will always be your home. You'll Never Walk Alone."During a minute's silence, fans held up a giant mosaic with the initials of Jota and Silva, who was also a footballer, and their shirt numbers in the Portuguese flag."The main emotion should be how emotive the tribute for Diogo was," said Liverpool boss Arne Slot. "It was all so impressive and powerful."Despite romping to the title with four games to spare last season, Liverpool have undergone a major transformation in the transfer market, spending close to £300 million ($407 million).Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong made their first competitive starts for the Reds.More could be yet to come with Liverpool linked with a British transfer record move for Newcastle's Alexander Isak and interest in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.The visitors were fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men less than 15 minutes in when Marcos Senesi clearly directed the ball out of Ekitike's path with his hand when the French striker had a clear run at goal, but VAR surprisingly did not intervene.<h3>Salah's tears</h3>The game was briefly halted on the half hour mark as Semenyo reported to referee Anthony Taylor he had been the subject of racist abuse from a Liverpool supporter, who was seen to be removed from the stands by police at half-time."Totally unacceptable," said Bournemouth captain Adam Smith. "Kind of in shock it happened in this day and age."Shortly after the resumption, Ekitike settled Liverpool's nerves as he got the break of the ball and slotted past Dordje Petrovic.Ekitike then got the assist for Liverpool's second just after the break as Gakpo coolly left two Bournemouth defenders on the ground and rolled into the bottom corner.Slot's men have struggled to find the right balance in pre-season and in losing the Community Shield to Palace last weekend as a new-look slick attack could not compensate for wide open defensive gaps on the counter-attack and so it proved again.David Brooks broke the offside trap and squared for Semenyo to pull a goal back.The Ghanaian then rounded off his eventful evening for good and bad with an incredible equaliser.Semenyo collected possession just outside his own box and sprinted through a vacant Liverpool midfield before firing into the bottom corner 13 minutes from time.Chiesa was barely used by Slot in his debut season in England but became the unlikely hero when he pounced on a loose ball inside the Bournemouth box on 89 minutes.Salah then broke clear in stoppage time to score his customary goal in the opening game of the season and paid his own homage to Jota by mimicking one of his goal celebrations.The Egyptian then broke down in tears after full-time as a chant in Jota's name was belted out from the stands.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

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France winger Kingsley Coman said goodbye to teammates at Bayern Munich as he moved to Saudi Arab...

France winger Kingsley Coman said goodbye to teammates at Bayern Munich as he moved to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on Friday. Bayern confirmed Coman's exit after 339 games with the club, scoring 72 goals and setting up 71. Coman will join Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and Joao Felix in the Al Nassr forward line.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>German media reported that Bayern received a fee of around 30 million euros ($35 million). Coman's contract at Bayern was set to end in 2027. The 29-year-old took to social media to announce his departure, after a decade at the club. "This club will always be a part of me and I wish Bayern nothing but continued success in the seasons to come. From the bottom of my heart, thank you," Coman said in a post accompanied by a video montage. "It's hard to believe that almost 10 years have passed since I made Munich my home aged 19."Coman arrived in Munich from Juventus in 2015 on a two-year loan, which was made permanent. Since then, Coman has won nine Bundesliga titles and three German Cups. In addition, Coman scored the only goal in Bayern's 2020 Champions League final win over former side Paris Saint-Germain in Lisbon. In a statement, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said Coman "earned an eternal place in the club’s history with his goal in the 2020 Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.""King will always be part of FC Bayern, and we wish him all the best for his new challenge."Born in Paris, Coman has played 58 times for France, scoring eight times. Earlier on Friday, Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed the club was in "final discussions" with the Saudi club over a potential transfer.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 05: Kingsley Coman of FC Bayern Muenchen during a training session at on August 05, 2025 in Munich, Germany.

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Bayer Leverkusen overcame a 45-minute storm delay to beat fourth-division Grossaspach 4-0 in Erik Ten Hag's opening match as coach on Friday.A hailstorm swept across the pitch in south-western Germany with the match scoreless after 15 minutes, delaying the game by three-quarters of an hour. When play resumed with puddles across the field, Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick headed in the opener from an Amine Adli cross to give the visitors the lead after 32 minutes. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Grossaspach had several chances to equalise, taking advantage of a lack of Leverkusen fluidity in their first competitive game under the former Manchester United mentor. Second-half goals from Arthur, Christian Kofane and Alex Grimaldo's penalty allowed the 2024 German Cup winners to overrun their opponents, booking a spot in the second round. Ten Hag replaced former Leverkusen mentor Xabi Alonso in the summer.Later on Friday, six-time winners Werder Bremen play away at last season's beaten finalists Arminia Bielefeld.

15 August 2025, Baden-Württemberg, Aspach: Soccer: DFB Cup, SG Sonnenhof Großaspach - Bayer Leverkusen, 1st round, WIRmachenDRUCK Arena. The Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate their 1:0 goal. Photo: Bernd Weißbrod/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the regulations of the DFL German Football League and the DFB German Football Association, it is prohibited to utilize or have utilized photographs taken in the stadium and/or of the match in the form of sequential images and/or video-like photo series.

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Premier League champions Liverpool signed Parma's teenage defender Giovanni Leoni on Friday in a ...

Premier League champions Liverpool signed Parma's teenage defender Giovanni Leoni on Friday in a deal worth an initial £26 million ($35 million).Italy Under-19 international Leoni agreed a six-year contract with the Reds.Leoni's signing is subject to international clearance and a work permit.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He is due to be at Anfield to watch the Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Friday.Once the paperwork is finalised, the 18-year-old is expected to go straight into Arne Slot's squad to fill the gap left by Jarell Quansah's move to Bayer Leverkusen in the close-season."Because it's one of the best clubs in the world it's not possible to say no to this club," Leoni said."I'm very happy to be here. It's a really great sensation and I'm honoured to be here."I'm so honoured. When I saw this (interest from Liverpool) I said, 'Wow, this is crazy.'."In 2023, after making his debut for Padova, Leoni said he was "inspired" by Virgil van Dijk and now he has a chance to learn from the Liverpool captain at close quarters.Ibrahima Konate is Van Dijk's established partner at the heart of Liverpool's defence.Leoni will be vying with the injury-prone Joe Gomez for the role of leading understudy to Liverpool's centre-back duo.Slot has now spent over £270 million on new signings since Liverpool's title triumph last term.Prior to landing Leoni, he had splashed out on Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike, with a £110 million bid for Alexander Isak rejected by Newcastle.Liverpool also remain interested in Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, although discussions have stalled over a fee for a player in the final year of his contract.

ROME, ITALY - 2025/04/28: Giovanni Leoni of Parma seen during Italian football championship Serie A Enilive 2024-2025 derby match between SS Lazio Vs Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico. Final result of the match Lazio 2 : 2 Parma.

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