Lewandowski leaves Plzen poleaxed and Sane shines: Champions League team of the week
Some familiar names lit up the opening games of the 2022/23 Champions League, while others announced themselves on club football's biggest stage.
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Miralem Pjanic trains with Sharjah, thanks Barcelona for 'honour of wearing the shirt'
Miralem Pjanic was welcomed at training by his new Sharjah teammates on Wednesday night after joining on a free transfer from Barcelona - one of the most prominent deals in recent UAE football history.
Napoli v Liverpool player ratings: Kvaratskhelia 8, Osimhen 7; Salah 3, Gomez 2
Liverpool, Champions League runners-up last season, suffered a shock 4-1 defeat to Napoli in their opening Group A game at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Seats torn up in Sharjah stadium amid trouble on and off pitch
Seats were torn up and there were sporadic clashes between fans after Afghanistan narrrowly lost to Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Wednesday night.
Tottenham vs Marseille player ratings: Richarlison 8, Kane 5; Mbemba 3, Guendouzi 8
Richarlison finally scored for Tottenham Hotspur as the Brazil forward's double powered his side to a 2-0 victory over 10-man Marseille in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Barcelona player ratings v Viktoria Plzen: Lewandowski 10, Dembele 9, Kounde 8
Robert Lewandowski struck a hat-trick in his first Champions League game for Barcelona to power the Catalans to an emphatic 5-1 home win over Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday.
No place like home as Ferrari hope to draw power from Monza's 'temple of speed'
Under mounting pressure to turn their faltering season around, team boss Mattia Binotto has insisted Ferrari will be more competitive on home turf at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Premier League predictions: Man City sink Spurs, Arsenal thump Everton
The last remaining 100 per cent record in the Premier League bit the dust last week when Arsenal fell to a 3-1 defeat at Manchester United.