A few weeks ago, it would have been highly unlikely for Fluminense to have the mental strength to come from behind against the league leaders. The team was not poorly coached or bad in terms of its playing approach, but ...

After a turbulent summer in which Julian Alvarez's saga prevailed, Atlético Madrid kicked off their opening game against the returning side to La Liga, Málaga. Both teams appeared to be shy in the first half before Simeo...

River Plate’s first half performance gave them the foundation to build on a resilient second half performance. Argentinos’ lack of attacking solutions in the first half made it easier for River Plate to get a grip on the...

The Trophée des Champions, for the first time since 2022, would be back in its usual spot in the calendar as the curtain raiser for the French top flight. Coupe de France winners RC Lens would host Ligue 1 champions Pari...

Early goals in both halves set the stage for a game in which Arsenal’s disciplined defensive scheme saw little danger from Enzo Maresca’s 3-1-3-3 attacking idea. Manchester City’s own defensive line was less solid, with ...