Real Madrid train under pressure after Karim Benzema injury - in pictures
Real Madrid's brilliant early-season form will be put to the test in the absence of injured talisman Karim Benzema when Los Blancos travel to Real Mallorca on Sunday.
Brazil Sport News
Olivier Giroud scores off penalty to earn 10-man AC Milan victory at Sampdoria
AC Milan a deserved 2-1 win at Sampdoria in Serie A on Saturday, sealing their first away victory of the season. Milan moved up to second place level on 14 points from six games, behind Napoli, who are also unbeaten after edging Spezia 1-0 with Giacomo Raspadori scoring his first goal for the club. Stefano Pioli's Milan side ended their wait for an away win this season after drawing at Atalanta and Sassuolo. His side opened the scoring in the sixth minute when Rafael Leao brilliantly set up forward Junior Messias in the box and the Brazilian put the champions in front with a low shot. With his third assist of the season, Leao has contributed to 20 Serie A goals this year (10 goals, 10 assists).
Canada ousted by hosts Brazil in semifinal at AmeriCup tournament
Canada will play the United States for bronze on Sunday, following a tough AmeriCup semifinal battle with Brazil on Saturday.
Arsenal: Edu 'connections' could lure £87m star to the Emirates
Arsenal technical director Edu will play a ‘huge role’ in the Emirates Stadium outfit’s pursuit of Palmeiras star Danilo thanks to his ‘connections in Brazil’, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Giroud penalty earns 10-man Milan 2-1 win at Sampdoria
GENOA, Italy: A penalty by French striker Olivier Giroud gave 10-man AC Milan a deserved 2-1 win at Sampdoria in Serie A on Saturday (Sep 10), sealing their first away victory of the season.
Tottenham: Conte ‘not the biggest fan’ of £26m star at Hotspur Way
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte is ‘not the biggest fan’ of right wing-back Emerson Royal, which may make his run in the team a surprise to some supporters, according to journalist Paul Brown.
Brazilian Drugovich wins Formula Two title
MONZA, Italy : Brazilian Felipe Drugovich won the Formula Two championship at Italy's Monza circuit on Saturday but his chances of moving up to Formula One next season remain remote.
Ireland well beaten by New Zealand in Rugby World Cup Sevens 1/4 final
Ireland fell to a 28-0 defeat to reigning champions New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup Sevens quarter-final in Cape Town on Saturday evening.