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Kai Tak erupts once the spot-kicks begin 42,826 people packed into Kai Tak Stadium, and most of them stayed on their feet when normal time ran out. Inter Milan and Manchester City had traded a goal apiece across 90 minutes in Hong Kong. The shootout is where it got interesting. Divin Mubama gave City the…

Max Dowman, 16, lit up Arsenal’s pre-season opener with a goal and an assist as the Gunners cruised past Girona 4-1, Tzolis scoring on debut.

Son Heung-Min struck early at BC Place, but Thomas Muller’s penalty earned Vancouver a 1-1 draw that keeps both clubs top of the West.

Brentford break the bank Not many saw this one coming. Brentford did. The west London club have opened the chequebook for a Lens midfielder. Mamadou Sangare is off to the Premier League. The deal, completed yesterday, becomes the most expensive in Bees history. A clear statement, sent right in the middle of the transfer window.…

Miami stopped in its tracks in Columbus Inter Miami had won six straight. That run ended last night in Ohio, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by the Columbus Crew. Brais Mendez struck late to level it in his very first game in new colours. Luis Suarez and youngster Noah Allen, a product…

Newcastle close the Eddie Howe chapter Eddie Howe has left. The Englishman confirmed his exit on Thursday, ending almost five years in charge at St James’ Park. Nobody pushed him out. He decided. That is what makes it strange. Howe walked with Newcastle sitting comfortably in the top third of the Premier League, the new…

A free transfer, and Ajax beat the Premier League to it Ajax got their man on Friday. The Dutch side confirmed the signing of Julian Brandt, the Germany international arriving on a free transfer with no fee changing hands. He has put pen to a three-year deal that runs until June 2029. Brandt had been…

Fulham make their move for Gonzalo Garcia The saga is over. Gonzalo Garcia is heading to the Premier League. The 22-year-old Spain striker is set to leave Real Madrid and sign for Fulham, with the two clubs now in full agreement. It is a deal a long way from the 70 million euros first mentioned,…

World Cup : Europe fires an unprecedented warning at FIFA It is no longer just a spat between officials. This time, UEFA has raised the stakes. Meeting on Thursday, representatives from Europe’s 55 national associations agreed on a united stance against the plan pushed by Gianni Infantino, who wants to open the door to private…