The new team Rising Peaks forced ABO FC into a penalty shootout on their first appearance in the tournament, while DR7 lost their opening match against FWZ.
Arsenal’s flawless start to the new Premier League campaign has come to an abrupt and surprising end. The defending champions were comprehensively beaten by a relentless Brighton & Hove Albion side today, exposing uncharacteristic defensive vulnerabilities and leaving manager Mikel Arteta with significant issues to address ahead of the international break.
Fabio Silva has already scored four goals in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund in this still young season. In the Bundesliga match away to VfB Stuttgart, the 24-year-old will initially have to take his place on the bench. SPOX tells you what lies behind it.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has delivered a significant boost to the club's long-term future by confirming that new contracts have been agreed for three key players. The former Portugal international revealed that Raphinha, Marc Bernal, and Xavi Espart are all set to sign extensions to remain at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has firmly denied having any involvement in the recent decision made by new France boss Zinedine Zidane to omit midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from the national team squad. The Portuguese coach expressed his surprise at the news but fully supported the move, which allows the player to properly recover from an ongoing groin injury.
With Giannis Konstantelias, Borussia Dortmund seem to have pulled off a real coup. The Greek could possibly pave the way for another compatriot's transfer to the Bundesliga.
West Ham United forward Taty Castellanos has found himself at the centre of a storm following allegations of unsportsmanlike conduct during a heated London derby. The Argentine striker is accused of spitting at Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall in a match that saw old rivalries reignite in the Championship.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his profound frustration after furious supporters booed his team off the pitch following a dismal 3-2 Premier League defeat. The hostile reaction from the stands came after a catastrophic defensive display against Aston Villa, leaving the winless north London club in an early-season crisis.