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<p>McTominay and De Bruyne clinched a win for Napoli (Massimo Paolone/AP)</p>

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Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne score as Napoli begin title defence with win

The league’s player of the season McTominay picked up where he left off following his incredible 2024-25 campaign.

<p>Michael van Gerwen beat Niko Springer 6-5 in Gottingen. Pic: David Davies/PA</p>

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Michael van Gerwen comes from behind to beat Niko Springer at European Trophy

Harry Kane is congratulated by team-mates after scoring for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen (Sina Schuldt/dpa via AP)

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Two for Olise, one for Kane as Bayern prosper under Kompany

Harry Kane nets first hat-trick of the season as Bayern hammer Holstein Kiel

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Harry Kane nets first hat-trick of the season as Bayern hammer Holstein Kiel

Kylian Mbappe opens his LaLiga account with brace as Real Madrid beat Real Betis

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Kylian Mbappe opens his LaLiga account with brace as Real Madrid beat Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe stars as PSG close in on Ligue 1 title

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Kylian Mbappe stars as PSG close in on Ligue 1 title

Bayern Munich Training and Press Conference - Monday December 11th - Old Trafford

Thomas Tuchel concedes Bayern will not win Bundesliga as Leverkusen extend lead

For Tuchel, who will leave the Bavarian giants at the end of the season, the matter has already been settled.

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

Euro round-up: Leverkusen beat Freiburg to continue march towards the Bundesliga title

Euro round-up: Leverkusen beat Freiburg to continue march towards the Bundesliga title

Xabi Alonso’s side are on track to deny Bayern a 12th title on the trot.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Harry Kane makes Bundesliga history after fourth hat-trick in Bayern’s huge win

Harry Kane makes Bundesliga history after fourth hat-trick in Bayern’s huge win

Kane struck after 13 minutes, in first-half stoppage time and 20 minutes from the whistle to take his tally for the season to 30 league goals.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Lazio beat Bayern Munich as PSG take control against Real Sociedad

Lazio beat Bayern Munich as PSG take control against Real Sociedad

Lazio striker Immobile sent Manuel Neuer the wrong way from 12 yards in the 69th minute.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Inter extend lead over Juventus at the top of Serie A with narrow San Siro win

Inter extend lead over Juventus at the top of Serie A with narrow San Siro win

The Nerazzurri made the breakthrough just before half-time when Juve defender Federico Gatti diverted a cross into his own net.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Vitor Roque nets winner for Barcelona as Xavi’s side get back on track

Vitor Roque nets winner for Barcelona as Xavi’s side get back on track

Roque, the 18-year-old Brazil forward recently signed from Athletico Paranaense, opened his Barca account with a header.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Serie A leaders Inter Milan survive dramatic ending to beat Verona

Serie A leaders Inter Milan survive dramatic ending to beat Verona

Inter looked set to have to settle for a draw after an early strike from Lautaro Martinez was cancelled out by Thomas Henry in the 74th minute.

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

End of Year Review 2023

Euro round-up: Greenwood sees red as nine-man Getafe beaten by Rayo Vallecano

The Old Trafford exile became the eighth player to receive a red card for Getafe this season.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

European Super League File Photo

Premier League ‘Big Six’ distance themselves from joining European Super League

Arsenal became the last of the clubs who joined the original Super League in 2021 to confirm their position on Friday.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Ballon dOr Ceremony - Red Carpet Arrivals - Theatre du Chatelet

Football ‘united’ against European Super League, says UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin

Clubs including Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan – founder members of the original Super League back in 2021 – have already pledged their commitment to the existing competitions.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

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Manchester United committed to UEFA competitions after Super League ruling

Backers of the European Super League declared victory after a court found rules allowing UEFA the right to grant prior approval to new competitions were contrary to EU law.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

European Super League reaction

European Court of Justice set to deliver verdict in European Super League case

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice must decide whether UEFA and FIFA acted against competition law by blocking the formation of the European Super League in 2021 and then seeking to sanction the clubs involved.

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Jude Bellingham marks Real Madrid debut with goal in victory at Athletic Bilbao

Jude Bellingham marks Real Madrid debut with goal in victory at Athletic Bilbao

Bellingham, who joined Real from Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer, scored his team’s second goal eight minutes before half-time.

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo snatches last-gasp winner for Portugal on landmark appearance

Cristiano Ronaldo snatches last-gasp winner for Portugal on landmark appearance

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was honoured ahead of his country’s European Championship Group J qualifier in Reykjavik with a Guinness World Records certificate.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Jude Bellingham nets double as Borussia Dortmund keep up title pursuit

Jude Bellingham nets double as Borussia Dortmund keep up title pursuit

Bellingham bagged both of his goals in the second half

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Rodrygo fires Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory as Inter continue Serie A rise

Rodrygo fires Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory as Inter continue Serie A rise

The Brazilian forward fired Madrid into an early lead at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium and tapped home a second-half winner.

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Lazio extend Napoli’s wait for title by a day at least

Lazio extend Napoli’s wait for title by a day at least

It could be a long night in Naples.

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Real Madrid beaten as four-goal Taty Castellanos inspires Girona

Real Madrid beaten as four-goal Taty Castellanos inspires Girona

Castellanos struck four times to secure a 4-2 victory for Girona.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico

Kessie pounced to finish off a cross from Alejandro Balde for his first Barcelona goal in the 92nd minute.

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

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Barcelona extend lead at top of LaLiga after hard-fought win over Valencia

Manager Xavi watched on from the stands due to a suspension as Barcelona bounced back

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Title-chasing Barcelona suffer shock defeat at struggling Almeria

Title-chasing Barcelona suffer shock defeat at struggling Almeria

Real Madrid’s own title hopes looked to have suffered a blow after they played out a 1-1 draw at home to 10-man rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2023

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead

Ligue 1 table-toppers Paris St Germain claimed a dramatic 4-3 win over Lille.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

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PSG lose again but Bayern Munich fare better in warm-up for European showdown

The sides face off in midweek in the Champions League.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Carabao Cup Final - Wembley Stadium

European Super League back on the table with 80 teams

The competition would be based on sporting performance only with no permanent members

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

Real Madrid lose ground in LaLiga as Barcelona move eight points clear

Real Madrid lose ground in LaLiga as Barcelona move eight points clear

Real Madrid lost ground at the top of LaLiga after slipping to a 1-0 defeat at Mallorca as Barcelona extended their lead to eight points. Mallorca went in front early on through a deflected header from Vedat Muriqi in the 13th minute.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2023

Kylian Mbappe misses a penalty and goes off injured in PSG win at Montpellier

Kylian Mbappe misses a penalty and goes off injured in PSG win at Montpellier

The World Cup golden boot winner saw a spot-kick saved by Benjamin Lecomte before a retake was ordered and the France forward missed again.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

Barcelona see off Real Sociedad to reach Copa del Rey semi-finals

Barcelona see off Real Sociedad to reach Copa del Rey semi-finals

Ousmane Dembele fired Barcelona into the last four of the Copa del Rey

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Inter Milan beat city rivals AC to lift Italian Super Cup

Inter Milan beat city rivals AC to lift Italian Super Cup

First-half goals by Federico Dimarco and Edin Dzeko put Inter in control before Lautaro Martinez wrapped up the scoring at King Fahd Stadium.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

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Barcelona go three points clear as Ousmane Dembele strike downs Atletico Madrid

Both Barca and Atletico had a man sent off in the closing stages.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Italy Soccer Serie A

Inter Milan condemn leaders Napoli to first Serie A defeat of season

Napoli’s defeat, which also ended their 11-match domestic winning streak, enabled second-placed AC Milan to narrow the gap at the top to five points

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

European Super League reaction

Blocking of European Super League supported by key legal opinion

Although this opinion is non-binding ahead of the final ruling next year, it appears to sink any hopes of a Super League.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Netherlands v USA - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Round of 16 - Khalifa International Stadium

Gianni Infantino fails to attend key meeting with ECA in Doha

Infantino was a no-show for the meeting, despite it taking place in the governing body’s hotel.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Manchester City v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Etihad Stadium

LaLiga would be ‘bankrupt’ if Real Madrid and Barcelona join Super League

Real Madrid and Barcelona have been warned they will bankrupt LaLiga and themselves if they press ahead with plans for a European Super League

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

Spain Soccer La Liga

Gerard Pique sent off on Barcelona swansong despite not even playing

Gerard Pique saw red in his last ever game despite not even playing as 10-man Barcelona came from behind to beat Osasuna 2-1 and extend their advantage at the top of LaLiga

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

European Super League file photo

UEFA says its ‘opposition to self-proclaimed Super League remains overwhelming’

The Super League collapsed when nine of the founder clubs – including the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ – withdrew within 72 hours of the league’s foundation being confirmed.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Spain Soccer La Liga

Karim Benzema misses a penalty as Real Madrid’s winning run ends in LaLiga

The France striker rattled the crossbar from the spot.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Chelsea v Villarreal - UEFA Super Cup - Windsor Park

UEFA considers inviting US teams to play in revamped Super Cup

Substantive discussions for a four-team season-opening event to replace the current Super Cup are ongoing, the PA news agency understands.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

France Soccer League One

Real Madrid march on while Lionel Messi passes Cristiano Ronaldo tally

Vinicius Jr promised to continue his celebration dance undeterred by racist abuse.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

Germany Soccer Budesliga

Union Berlin go top of the Bundesliga for first time in the club’s history

Union Berlin went top of the Bundesliga for the first time in their history thanks to a 1-0 victory at Cologne.

Sun, 11 Sep, 2022

Spain Soccer La Liga

Luka Modric shines as Real Madrid start life after Casemiro in style

Real Madrid began the post-Casemiro era by sweeping aside Celta Vigo 4-1 for a second successive LaLiga victory.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2022

Atletico Madrid v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Wanda Metropolitano

Alvaro Morata bags brace as Atletico Madrid begin season with victory

Reported Manchester United target Alvaro Morata scored twice as Atletico Madrid began their LaLiga campaign with a straightforward win at Getafe

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

Spain Soccer La Liga

Barcelona and Robert Lewandowski denied by Rayo Vallecano

Sergio Busquets was sent off as Robert Lewandowski’s Barcelona debut against Rayo Vallecano ended in a frustrating stalemate.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Israel Soccer French Super Cup

Lionel Messi scores over-head kick as PSG thrash Clermont in Ligue 1 opener

Neymar had opened the scoring.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2022

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Carabao Cup Final - Wembley Stadium

Super League back in spotlight as European Court of Justice hearing begins

The Super League case reaches Europe’s highest court this week, with its eventual decision likely to have profound ramifications for sport across Europe.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022