NorthEast United proved their dominance in Indian football once again by handily defeating Diamond Harbour FC in the highly anticipated Durand Cup final. Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Andy, Thoi Singh, and Jairo Samperio were all on the scoresheet, adding to Parthib Gogoi and Asheer Akhtar's first half strikes. With this victory, NorthEast United becomes only the second team in 34 years to defend their Durand Cup title.
Tottenham and Manchester City are in talks for a possible deal to bring winger Savinho to Spurs. The Brazilian's agent has flown in from South America to help facilitate the move as Savinho is keen on becoming a regular starter in the Premier League ahead of the World Cup next year. Spurs had previously been focused on signing No 10 target Eberechi Eze, but now the deal seems to be in danger as City shows interest in Savinho.
Hansi Flick, manager of Barcelona, is confident that Marcus Rashford will shine this season after being loaned from Manchester United. Rashford debuted for Barcelona in a 3-0 victory against Mallorca, where Flick was critical of his team's performance against nine men. Despite this, Flick has praised Rashford's abilities and believes his players have taken his message to improve to heart. However, new signing Roony Bardghji will not feature in Barcelona's second game of the season against Levante as he has yet to be registered.
After a tense first half, Levante scored two goals against a shaky Barcelona in the first half. But the Catalans staged a comeback in the second half with goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres. Levante's strong defense kept Barcelona at bay, until an own goal in extra time handed the visitors a thrilling victory.
In an update from FC Barcelona, it has been decided that there will be no problems with Lamine Yamal's friendship with star player Neymar. The duo had been rumored to have a strained relationship, but the club has come out and made it clear that there are no issues between the two. Fans and experts are now looking forward to seeing how this dynamic plays out on the field.
After being 2-0 down at half-time, Barcelona showed their resilience and determination by scoring two goals in the second half to level the score. However, the game was not over yet as Levante's solid defense made it challenging for Barcelona to find a winner. In the end, it was an own goal in the extra-time that secured all three points for Barcelona in a thrilling encounter against Levante.
The Oakland Athletics faced off against the Seattle Mariners on Friday in an important series against playoff-contending teams. Making just his third start in the Majors, A's rookie Luis Morales impressed with a quality start, allowing only one run through six innings. Despite the loss, manager Mark Kotsay praised Morales' poise and command on the mound, as he showed off his electric stuff and reached a career-high fastball speed of 99.3 mph. The A's see great potential in Morales and his performance against the Mariners only solidified his promising future as a frontline starter.
The summer transfer window is heating up as Arsenal confirm their seventh signing with the completion of Eberechi Eze's £67.5million move, while also eyeing a move for Lyon's Malick Fofana and Real Madrid's Rodrygo. Fans can expect an exciting transfer deadline day as the Gunners make their move to strengthen their squad. Meanwhile, manager Mikel Arteta speaks highly of Eze's abilities and impact during his debut at the Emirates.
FPL managers, get ready to dominate your league with the FFScout Podcast and their insider tips and analysis. With their discounted membership, you'll have access to exclusive content and a chance to win prizes by beating the FFScout community. Don't miss the Gameweek 2 Arsenal v Leeds United match, where new starters Noni Madueke and Jurrien Timber will be looking to make an impact alongside a stacked bench including 15-year-old Max Dowman. Plus, find out how Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is shaking things up after their win against Manchester United.
In the highly anticipated Premier League showdown, Arsenal delivered a stunning performance against Leeds, showing their strength in both attack and defense. Chief Sports Writer Oliver Holt and reporter Isaan Khan were on the ground to provide live updates, capturing the intense action and reactions from fans. With this impressive victory, Arsenal silenced their critics and proved their dominance on the field.