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Shaky defense: Sommer looks flat, Akanji loses focus. Inter, so many gaps
Inter’s back line was supposed to be rejuvenated, but that hasn’t happened. And the Swiss goalkeeper has kept a clean sheet in only one match.
City lets slip the chance to hurt United even more in the Manchester derby
The first Manchester Derby of this season went to Manchester City on Sunday. At their own Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s team was dominant against arch-rivals Manchester United. And it was a very welcome victory for the blue side of the city.
Khephren and Marcus like the Insigne and Nyers brothers: siblings who score in the same match
Marcus and Khephren Thuram made history in the Derby d’Italia, both scoring headers for Inter and Juventus in the same match a rare feat only seen twice before in Serie A, following the Nyers brothers in 1949 and the Insignes in 2020.
'Street-smart' Vázquez: A fine contrast to Frimpong
Compared to his predecessor Jeremie Frimpong, he offers a clear contrast. In his debut for Bayer, Lucas Vázquez played less spectacularly but no less effectively – and is expected to pass on his experience to his teammates.
Real Madrid hold out for an hour with ten men and move clear at the top of LaLiga
Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-1 despite playing an hour with ten men, with Kylian Mbappé scoring and assisting before Arda Güler added the second. Mikel Oyarzabal pulled one back from the spot, but Madrid held firm to stay top of LaLiga.
Starting problems for Hato at Chelsea: 'He still has a lot to learn'
Jorrel Hato is experiencing some starting problems at Chelsea. The nineteen-year-old defender did not have a great game for Chelsea on Saturday against city rivals Brentford. In the English media, he received a failing grade.
FIFA does not understand the presence of a coach on the refereeing appointment committee
FIFA is closely monitoring reforms in Spain’s refereeing system. While it welcomed transparency measures, it strongly questioned LaLiga’s appointment of coach Gregorio Manzano to the referee designation committee, breaking with the tradition of using only former referees.
Sunderland take a point with debutant Brobbey, standing ovation for Woltemade
Sunderland earned a valuable 0-0 draw away to Crystal Palace on a weekend of tight Premier League matches. Everton and Aston Villa also shared a goalless draw, Bournemouth beat Brighton 2-1, Newcastle edged Wolves 1-0 thanks to debutant Woltemade, and Fulham snatched a last-minute 1-0 win over Leeds.
Borussia parts ways with Seoane
On Sunday evening, Roland Virkus asked for a night to think it over. Now the Gladbach leadership team, led by the sporting director, has made a decision: Gerardo Seoane is no longer Borussia’s coach.
AC Milan beats Bologna with decisive goal from Luka Modric
Luka Modric, at 40, scored the decisive goal as AC Milan beat Bologna 1-0 in Serie A. The Rossoneri climb to fifth, while Napoli and Juventus lead the table after three rounds.