Kick Off: France reversed by Italy, Rodrygo stunner helps Brazil beat Ecuador

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Match Report

France 1-3 Italy: Les Bleus suffer comeback at home, Dimarco & Frattesi score

Les Bleus beaten in Nations League opener despite Barcola's 13s opener, Dimarco & Frattesi help Italy reverse the score and win the game.

Belgium 3-1 Israel: De Bruyne scores brace & Tielemans nets to seal 3 points

De Bruyne double hands Red Devils winning start.

Brazil 1-0 Ecuador: Rodrygo scores the winning goal

Rodrygo's strike makes the difference between Brazil 🇧🇷 and Ecuador 🇪🇨 

These Things Happen

Real Madrid unhappy with Vinicius Junior comments & starting to lose patience

Vinicius Junior has once again dominated the headlines this week, after comments from a prior interview resurfaced. The Brazilian asserted that if Spain cannot improve their record when it comes to racism, then perhaps the 2030 World Cup should be held elsewhere.

Bundesliga side confirm German football coach has died in car crash at age of 33

Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed the death of their Under 19 head coach Helge Rasche.

Messi’s £16m-a-week contract offer away from MLS that would've changed football

Lionel Messi was reportedly offered a whopping £16-million-a-week contract from the Saudi Pro League in the summer of 2023.

Dani Alves playing football in Barcelona after bail release from rape conviction

Former Brazil, Barcelona and Sevilla right-back Dani Alves remains convicted of rape, but has been seen out and about enjoying his freedom in the Catalan capital. The 41-year-old was released from custody in early April this year.

Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN after Chile win

Emiliano Martinez has repeated his shocking World Cup final celebration while on international duty with Argentina.

AC Milan could move for reported Barcelona target in winter transfer window

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka was tipped to be England’s latest wonderkid a couple of years ago, and with Barcelona interested, was snapped up by the Blues. He still has admirers on the continent though.

Key Barca star exits international clash with muscle issue – severity unknown

Barcelona have a notably thin squad this year, as 13 players exited permanently or on loan from the first-team squad, and just two arrived, namely Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. The latter may be handed his first start soon if Robert Lewandowski’s injury issue turns out to be more than a minor issue.

Sterling demolishes three Arsenal team-mates with outrageous skill

RAHEEM STERLING showed Chelsea what they will have to miss out on this season after an outrageous piece of skill in Arsenal training.

Furious Ghana fans invade the pitch and 'throw missiles' following AFCON loss

Six Premier League stars were among players rushed to safety as Ghana fans invaded the pitch and threw missiles.

Sancho ripped to shreds by ex-Chelsea star over motivation for transfer from MU

Emmanuel Petit is completely confused by Jadon Sancho's decision to join Chelsea on Deadline Day and questioned the player's motivation.

Real Madrid expected to be without 3 centre-back options for Real Sociedad clash

Real Madrid went into the season with Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger as their only fit defenders, and while many wondered if that were sufficient, they forged ahead after Leny Yoro decided to join Manchester United and not Los Blancos. Early on, Carlo Ancelotti is without a number of options going into a tough away clash against Real Sociedad.

Liverpool boss Slot handed second injury scare as Mac Allister taken off

Liverpool have been left sweating on the fitness of Alexis Mac Allister after the all-action midfielder was substituted with a muscle issue in the second half of Argentina's 3-0 triumph over Chile on Thursday night.

Inter Miami set to sign another former Lionel Messi teammate

With the MLS Cup playoffs fast approaching Herons head coach Tata Martino has picked up an experienced goalkeeper to provide back-up to Drake Callender.

Hansi Flick compared with Real Madrid counterpart Carlo Ancelotti

Barcelona have had a brilliant start to the season, securing four wins out of four in La Liga so far, and scoring 13 goals in the process. It has meant roses and kind words for Hansi Flick in the press, and the new Barcelona manager is making quite the impression.

Barcelona on course to have important returnee for La Liga next weekend

Barcelona have a rather threadbare squad at the moment due to a number of injury problems. Hansi Flick has had slim picking to choose from in recent weeks, although the hope is that players will start to return in the coming weeks.

What They Say

Ronaldo says Portugal achievement is equivalent to World Cup after 900th goal

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another of his countless milestones on Thursday night, scoring against Croatia in a 2-1 victory, and securing his 900th career goal. The 39-year-old said he is not aiming to make the 2026 World Cup though.

"I learned to be a little more of a b******" – Rodri on playing under Simeone

Rodri Hernandez has developed into one of the best players in the world during his time at Manchester City. Prior to joining the reigning Premier League champions in 2019, he spent time at Villarreal and Atletico Madrid – and he learned plenty during his spells in Spain.

Fixtures of the Day

Nations League

Republic of Ireland VS England  2024/09/07 16:00 UTC

Germany VS Hungary  2024/09/07 18:45 UTC

Netherlands VS Bosnia-Herzegovina  2024/09/07 18:45 UTC