Arsenal hand promoted Coventry a lesson, not another crisis

Considering the depths to which Coventry City descended in their 25-year Premier League absence a 3-0 defeat against champions Arsenal on their return to the big time on Friday would barely have raised a frown amongst their supporters at The Emirates.

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Malaysia's JDT stay unbeaten for world record 109th league match

Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) set a world record of 109 consecutive league matches unbeaten after opening the Malaysian Super League season with a 3-0 victory over Kuching City in the Charity Shield on Friday.

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Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined

Argentina's Leandro Paredes received a 10-match suspension for his part in a brawl after his team lost to Spain in the World Cup final while teammate Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games, FIFA announced on Friday.

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Kai Wun food poisoning ends partnership with Wei Chong

Tee Kai Wun’s illness due to food poisoning meant he and Man Wei Chong had to withdraw from the World Championships, bringing an end to their partnership.

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Heatwave-damaged Parc des Princes pitch forces PSG fixture switch

French champions Paris St Germain have been forced to move their Ligue 1 opener against Stade Rennais on Sunday after scorching summer heat left their Parc des Princes pitch unsafe, the club said.

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Chelsea boss Alonso gives little away on Fernandez future amid transfer talk

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said midfielder Enzo Fernandez was preparing well for their Premier League opener at Fulham on Monday, but stopped short of confirming whether the Argentine had told him he wanted to stay amid transfer speculation.