Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain with a brace in a 4-0 demolition of the Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifying on Friday, while Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick as Belgium began a new era with a 3-0 victory in Sweden.
Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading goal-scorer in the win against Italy on Thursday, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s win over Liechtenstein to kick off Euro 2024.
Lionel Messi scored his 800th career goal with a spectacular free-kick as Argentina secured their first victory since lifting the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder, Mesut Ozil retired announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday, at the age of 34.
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Barcelona snatched a 2-1 Clasico win over Real Madrid with Franck Kessie’s late goal Sunday to move 12 points clear at the top of La Liga.
Arsenal surged eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka’s brace inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany endured a nightmare return to Manchester City on Saturday as Erling Haaland scored his sixth hat-trick of the season in a 6-0 rout that sent Pep Guardiola’s men into the FA Cup semi-finals.
Karim Benzema struck for Real Madrid to clinch a 1-0 win over Liverpool and qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday 6-2 on aggregate.
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