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AEK Athens Grind Out 1-0 Win Over LASK on Busy Champions League Night
A single goal settled AEK Athens' home meeting with LASK as five more Champions League fixtures produced 14 goals across Europe.
Arsenal edge Villa in tight contest as Roma run riot in Lecce
The Gunners claimed three points at Villa Park with a narrow victory, while Roma delivered a four-goal statement in Serie A.
Torres strike in extra time hands Spain World Cup as ten-man Argentina fall short
Ferran Torres's 106th-minute goal crowned Spain world champions after Enzo Fernández's 90th-minute red card tilted the final.
Botafogo edge Santos as Brasileirão top sides stumble in tight midweek round
Botafogo claim narrow win over Santos while Fluminense share points with Bragantino; upsets for Grêmio and Vasco leave Serie A table compressed.
CSKA Sofia edge Derry in Brandywell thriller to seize Europa League advantage
Bulgarian visitors take 2-1 win in Northern Ireland as qualifiers produce mixed fortunes for home sides across six first-round ties.