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Inter Grind Out Win at Venezia as Bologna Stun Milan
Inter moved past Venezia 2-0 on the road while Bologna put four past AC Milan in a wild night across Serie A.
Fenerbahçe and Slavia Praha Share Four Goals in Istanbul Stalemate
Fenerbahçe and SK Slavia Praha played out a 2-2 draw in the Champions League, part of a goal-heavy night across Europe.
Leeds and Manchester United Share the Spoils in a 1-1 Draw
Leeds United and Manchester United drew 1-1 as Brighton's 5-0 rout of Crystal Palace stole headlines elsewhere in the Premier League.
Hull City Let Two-Goal Lead Slip as Everton Snatch Point in 2-2 Draw
Hull City and Everton shared four goals in a Premier League draw, while Manchester City thrashed Liverpool and Real Betis hit five past Osasuna.
Riestra and Central Córdoba Share the Points in Liga Profesional Draw
Deportivo Riestra and Central Córdoba split the points 1-1, headlining a round of draws across the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
OFI Crete Stun Hoffenheim 2-0 to Open Europa League Campaign in Style
OFI Crete beat TSG Hoffenheim 2-0 in the Europa League as Beşiktaş, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth also picked up wins.
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.