Maresca urges Chelsea’s Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons

Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between rival teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal on the eve of Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Barcelona.

Cristiano adds to overhead goal collection with stunner

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another moment of pure theatre on Saturday night, rolling back the years with a breathtaking overhead kick.

Zwane signals intent to extend playing career

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane says he intends to continue playing professionally as long as his physical condition allows, emphasising that he alone will determine when it is time to retire.

Spurs boss bemoans lack of fight in derby humbling by Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank issued a blunt apology to supporters after his side were humbled 4-1 by Arsenal in a North London derby described as “painful” and lacking “fight”.

Late Bellingham finish saves Madrid from shock defeat

Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, keeping his team top of La Liga by a point from rivals Barcelona. Xabi Alonso’s side struggled against their mid-table opponents in an entertaining battle in which Madrid twice came from behind.

Pulisic powers Milan to derby triumph while Roma climb

Christian Pulisic fired AC Milan to derby victory with the only goal in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Inter Milan, moving his side up to second in Serie A and within two points of new leaders Roma.

Eze’s hat trick inspires Arsenal to derby demolition

Eberechi Eze hailed his “special” moment as the Arsenal star’s first ever hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday. Eze tore Tottenham to shreds with three clinical finishes after Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

CAF Wrap: Sundowns secure home win, Chiefs lose to Al masry

Mamelodi Sundowns sealed an important home victory in Pretoria as the CAF Champions League group stage kicked-off on Saturday, while Kaizer Chiefs suffered a last-gasp loss to Al Masry in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Barca mark Camp Nou return with dominant 4-0 win

Barcelona made a triumphant return to their rebuilt Camp Nou stadium on Saturday following two and a half years in exile with a 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to go joint top of La Liga.

Olise scores twice as Bayern come back to win

Michael Olise scored twice and set up three more goals as Bayern Munich came from two down to beat Freiburg 6-2 at home in the Bundesliga on Saturday.