African champions beat Asian counterparts to advance in Inter Continental Cup

African champions Mamelodi Sundowns edged their Asian counterparts Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia 2-1 in the Inter Continental Cup on Saturday, with a double strike from Portuguese import Nuno Santos.

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Arteta vows Arsenal will learn from chastening Brighton defeat

There were no excuses from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after his side's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came to an ignominious end at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday with a stunning 3-0 defeat in which they were out-hustled by their hosts.

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Lampard's Coventry earn landmark first Premier League win in 25 years

Jay Dasilva sealed Coventry City's first Premier League win for 25 years on Saturday as Frank Lampard's side finally kick-started their season with a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.

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Carrick brushes aside questions over future as United seek turnaround

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick dismissed speculation over his position at the club on Friday, insisting he expects to be given time to turn results around despite a difficult start to the season.

SOCCER-GERMANY-FCB-KANE:Soccer-Kane proud of achievements, not giving too much thought to Ballon d'Or

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Kane breaks record and Olise hits treble as Bayern thrash Union 7-0

A record-breaking milestone from Harry Kane and a sensational hat-trick by Michael Olise propelled Bayern Munich to the top of the Bundesliga with a 7-0 thrashing of Union Berlin on Friday.

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Mbappe leaves Nike, signs with On as Swiss sportswear maker forays into soccer

French soccer star Kylian Mbappe has ended a two-decade partnership with Nike to join fast-growing Swiss sportswear brand On, giving the Roger Federer-backed company a marquee name for its push into soccer and handing the US giant another high-profile defection.