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Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Al Nassr came from behind to beat Al Taawon 2-1 in the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese forward now has 978 career goals and his team remains top with four wins from four matches. Samu Costa had equalised in first-half stoppage time.
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Álvaro Morata was presented on Friday as a new Leganés player, joining on loan from Como until the end of the season with an option to buy. The Madrid-born striker said he needs to rediscover himself as a footballer and that Leganés has given him the opportunity he was looking for. In tears, he recalled that his first live match was at Butarque as a ball boy.
Natilla·5 min read
Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first competitive home match at Anfield on Saturday as Liverpool face Nottingham Forest. The Basque coach has made his attacking philosophy clear: forwards should exhaust themselves and accept being subbed rather than pace themselves for 90 minutes. He is also hoping to strengthen the front line with Bradley Barcola before the transfer window closes.
varela·5 min read
Paris Saint-Germain rescued a point at Lille after reaching the 90th minute with a 2-0 deficit. Vitinha and Marquinhos scored in stoppage time to seal a draw that keeps Luis Enrique's side unbeaten in Ligue 1. Davide Ancelotti's Lille let a win slip away in dramatic fashion.
Javi·4 min read
AC Milan kicked off their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 victory over Venezia at San Siro. Gonçalo Ramos opened his rossoneri account in the 69th minute, on a night that also featured Rúben Amorim's debut in the dugout and a starting role for Luka Modric. A late Halhal own goal sealed the win.
Matt·4 min read
Bayern Munich opened the Bundesliga season with a 5-1 thrashing of Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Friday. Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, an own goal from Josha Vagnoman, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Díaz were all on target. Vincent Kompany's side overcame early pressure and ran riot after the break.
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Manchester City cruised past Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scoring twice each. The victory keeps Enzo Maresca's perfect start alive with two wins from two Premier League games. Cherki shone after the break as Palace had no answer to City's attacking power.
Natilla·5 min read
Rangers were knocked out of European competition after a penalty shootout defeat against Czech side Jablonec. Derek McInnes called his team's display 'embarrassing' as the Ibrox club now faces the consequences of missing out on continental football. The result also damages Scotland's UEFA coefficient, which has already dropped to 19th in the live standings.
varela·5 min read
Leganes have completed the season-long loan signing of Alvaro Morata from Como 1907, with an option to buy included. The Spain international returns to Spanish football to play in the second tier and will face Cordoba CF on October 18 at Butarque. His arrival is one of the most striking moves of the summer market.
Javi·5 min read
Roberto De Zerbi wants Tottenham to make one more signing before Tuesday night's transfer deadline, targeting a specific position. The head coach discussed the plan during a dinner with the club's owners and key executives. Outgoing deals remain possible, with Pape Sarr among the candidates to leave.
Matt·5 min read