Neuer’s record-breaking day turns sour after error and injury

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday but the form of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will again be in the spotlight after another error almost produced an equaliser for the home side in the first half.

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Neymar's father appointed Santos FC CEO

Brazilian club Santos FC said on Friday it had appointed Neymar's father and agent, Neymar Sr., as its CEO.

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Japan great 'King Kazu' Miura sets oldest appearance record at 59

Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest player to appear in Japan's third-tier league on Saturday when the 59-year-old came off the bench in Fukushima United's 4-1 home win over FC Ryukyu.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-HUL:Soccer-Too close for comfort for Arteta despite Arsenal's fifth win in a row

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Odegaard seals narrow win for Arsenal, Man City lose again

Arsenal banked another three points in their Premier League title defence as their trademark persistence paid off in a 1-0 home win over stubborn Hull City but Manchester City suffered a third successive league defeat, 3-1 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

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Lacklustre Man City felled by Forest as title challenge stutters

Manchester City's title aspirations suffered a severe setback on Saturday as they slumped to a third straight Premier League defeat, conceding twice in the first half before losing 3-1 to Nottingham Forest to fall six points behind leaders Arsenal.

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Tenerife bid tearful farewell to De Miguel

Thousands of mourners gathered at Tenerife's stadium on Saturday to bid farewell to striker Jesus de Miguel, with captain Enric Gallego struggling through tears to honour a teammate who died aged 30 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match.