Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on another trophy as Al-Nassr were beaten on penalties in the Saudi Super Cup final by Al-Ahli following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
Cristiano Ronaldo bagged yet another goal and reached an incredible milestone for Al-Nassr following his strike against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup.
Mikel Arteta has admitted he fears Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka are set for lengthy spells on the sidelines after both players were substituted in Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday.
Marcus Rashford was handed his first La Liga start for Barcelona on Saturday but lasted only 45 minutes as Hansi Flick opted to replace the Manchester United loanee at half-time during their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Levante. Despite a bright opening spell, Rashford was withdrawn with the Blaugrana trailing 2-0 at the break before a late fightback secured all three points.
Scott McTominay could not hide his admiration for Kevin De Bruyne after Napoli’s 2-0 win over Sassuolo, where both midfielders found the back of the net. The former Manchester United star hailed the Belgian as a 'great guy' and even admitted he is the one seeking advice, despite being last season's Serie A MVP. De Bruyne marked his league debut with a trademark free-kick goal.
Angel Di Maria lit up the Clasico Rosarino with a breathtaking free-kick as Rosario Central secured a 1-0 win over Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine top flight. The 37-year-old curled home a sensational strike in front of an electric Estadio Gigante de Arroyito crowd, earning his first-ever derby victory and extending Central's dominant streak over their city rivals.
Arsenal celebrated a dominant 5-0 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium, but all eyes were on 15-year-old Max Dowman as he made history with his Premier League debut. The teenager became the second-youngest player in Arsenal’s history in the league. Jurrien Timber, who scored twice in the match, hailed the youngster’s potential after the final whistle.
Drama erupted at Borussia Dortmund after Jobe Bellingham’s parents reportedly tried to confront head coach Niko Kovac following the midfielder’s half-time substitution in a chaotic 3-3 draw against St Pauli. The 19-year-old, who joined from Sunderland this summer, was taken off after a poor first half, sparking frustration from his father, who also acts as his advisor.
Nottingham Forest have stepped up security measures for their players ahead of today’s clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The so-called “El CASico” comes on the back of UEFA’s ruling that saw Palace relegated from the Europa League, while Forest got promoted instead. The Metropolitan Police have also increased their presence as tensions rise between the two sides.
The Argentine midfielder, who joined from Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, was initially set to see his contract expire at the end of the Apertura 2025.