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The Turkey international's costly error against Arsenal has further underlined the Red Devils' need to sign a new No.1 before the window closes

After a rather slow start to the season, Orlando Pirates appear to be picking up steam after an impressive performance against a solid Mamelodi Sundowns team.

GOAL runs through the best and worst of British players plying their trade on foreign soil as seasons around Europe got under way

The Cityzens' summer signing needed no time to get to grips with his new surroundings with his majestic performance at Molineux

The English top-flight roared back into action over the weekend, and plenty of talking points have emerged after just one round of matches

Not even wearing Lionel Messi's No.10 jersey fazes the teenage sensation, while there was a touching tribute to Diogo Jota in Germany

Los Blancos have invested heavily following last season's disappointment, but it remains to be seen whether they have done enough

The need for the Red Devils to go back into the market was underlined by their 'keeper's howler while the Gunners showed defensive steel once more

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Pulisic's season-opening goal for Milan

The Red Devils' shiny new strikeforce excited the Old Trafford faithful but they were let down by their hapless goalkeeper

The Gunners' Italian maestro got the clincher but their £64 million summer signing struggled as they edged the Red Devils on their own patch

The England international had a forgettable day as the Blues' new wonderkid outshone his fellow new signings in a dull Premier League stalemate

It was an uninspiring performance, but Messi magic bailed out club late as Miami take three points

Mallorca had two players sent off in the first half as Raphinha, Ferran and Yamal all scored to give Barca a comfortable win on Saturday.

One of Pep Guardiola's major summer signings looked the part as City swept Wolves aside to start their season with a bang

The two South African heavyweights met at the Orlando Stadium this weeekend hoping to get a positive result in their bid to stand a chance of winning the annual competition.

The Buccaneers appeared lucky to avoid defeat in their own backyard as they continue with their unconvincing run of form.

The strikers will be the headline acts in Sunday's blockbuster match at Old Trafford but they could easily have ended up at opposite destinations

The Italian came off the bench to win the game for the Reds on an emotionally-charged evening at Anfield.

On Saturday, Orlando Stadium will thrum with intensity as Masandawana, the Goliaths of the South African league, step onto the pitch as cup outsiders.

The Southern African nation risk getting eliminated from the biennial competition following their failure to get maximum points in Kampala on Friday.

Mic'd Up: The former Premier League defender says City are the quiet favorites, is impressed by both Robinson and Chris Richards

Ahead of the World Cup, several familiar players were on the move - with some climbing the ladder, others taking steps back

With the 2026 World Cup just 10 months away, GOAL ranks the top 10 USMNT players heading into the European season

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah seeking to right some wrongs

The Red Devils need to compensate for a shambolic last campaign and the coach has all the resources he lacked last time

There is renewed optimism around Stamford Bridge after a summer that has propelled the club back to where it will feel it belongs

The new Premier League campaign is about to begin, and there are a number of teenage talents who look ready to explode in England's top-flight

The Reds swept everyone aside last season but still went out and spent a colossal amount of cash on new players this summer