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Champions LeagueRaphinha leads Barcelona rout as PSG and Stuttgart win
Raphinha answered his Ballon d’Or snub with two goals as Barcelona swept past Feyenoord. PSG and Stuttgart also opened with emphatic Champions League wins.
Top LeaguesRaphinha closes on Lewandowski in Barcelona Champions League chart
Raphinha is rapidly closing in on Robert Lewandowski in Barcelona’s Champions League scoring rankings. The Pole’s place among the club’s top three could soon come under threat.
Champions LeagueArsenal set club mark with dominant display against Napoli
Arsenal overcame Napoli 1-0 in the Champions League, but the margin did not reflect their control. Mikel Arteta’s side registered a club-record 26 shots.
National TeamsPoland women suffer early setback at beach soccer Euros
Poland's women's beach soccer side made a difficult start to the European Championship finals after losing to Italy. Their tournament, however, is still alive.
Top LeaguesFlick backs Yamal for Ballon d'Or and questions omission
Hansi Flick believes Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d'Or and said Raphinha should have been on the shortlist. The Barcelona coach gave his view after the win over Feyenoord.
Top LeaguesLewandowski-Messi clash sets Chicago Fire attendance record
Chicago Fire’s game against Inter Miami attracted 63,094 fans, a new attendance record driven by the spotlight on Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi.
Top LeaguesChicago Fire v Inter Miami draws record crowd in Chicago
A record crowd at Soldier Field watched Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski meet in Chicago, with Polish supporters turning out in force for the Chicago Fire forward.
Top LeaguesBerhalter hails Lewandowski impact at Chicago Fire
Gregg Berhalter has praised Robert Lewandowski’s wider influence at Chicago Fire, saying the striker is helping the team beyond goals alone.
National TeamsRodrigo De Paul involved in clash with Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski was involved in a heated confrontation with Rodrigo De Paul, with the Poland forward ending up on the ground during the incident.
Top LeaguesChicago Fire set attendance record as Messi and Lewandowski draw
Chicago Fire’s meeting with Inter Miami brought a record crowd to Soldier Field, with Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski central to the occasion.
Top LeaguesBarcelona hit five past Feyenoord in Champions League opener
Barcelona continued their strong start to the season with a 5-1 home win over Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Champions League.
Champions LeagueArsenal make four changes for Champions League trip to Napoli
Arsenal have reshuffled their side for a Champions League night in Naples, while Napoli field a team featuring several well-known former Premier League players.