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Yamal Runs the Show as Spain Brush Past Croatia 4-1
Lamine Yamal scored twice and set up another as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League, finishing with a 9.9 match rating.
Seventeen Matches, Both Nets Bulging: The Night's Wildest Scorelines
From Brazil's 4-2 win in Australia to a 4-4 goal avalanche across continents, BSD rounds up the day's games where both teams found the net.
Three Points, Two Teams, and a Goal Difference Gap Flamengo Won't Give Up
Flamengo hold a three-point lead over Palmeiras with the same number of games played, and a healthier goal difference gives them extra breathing room.
Eight Teams, One Number: Zero Points From Fifteen Games
India, Kuwait, North Korea, Botswana, Guinea-Bissau and three Swedish clubs are all mired in five-game losing runs with nothing to show for it.
Benevento Are Putting Up Video Game Numbers in Friendly Action
Benevento are averaging 7.00 xG per game and have scored 28 goals in their last four run-outs, the standout figure among chance-creation leaders this week.
Barcelona and City Still Unbeaten as Autumn Leaders Take Shape
A look at who leads Europe's top leagues and beyond, from Barcelona's perfect record to Flamengo's grip on Brazil.
Matthys Denies Leganés From The Spot As Castellón Win On The Road
Romain Matthys saved a penalty and made two stops in total as CD Castellón beat Leganés 2-0.
Henry Martín Scores Three as América Pulls Away From Necaxa
Henry Martín's hat trick powers Club América to a 4-2 win at Necaxa in the Liga MX Apertura.
Manchester City Pay 145M for Enzo Fernández, Nearly 50M Above His Market Value
Manchester City have signed Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for 145M euros, a fee that sits well above his roughly 97M euro market value.
Iloski's 31 Touches Do All the Damage in Philadelphia's Rout of Orlando
Milan Iloski scored a hat-trick on just 31 touches as Philadelphia Union beat Orlando City SC 4-2.
17 Clearances Later: Benn Ward's Rearguard Effort in Reading's Wycombe Draw
Benn Ward threw himself into everything at Adams Park, clearing his lines 17 times as Reading fought back for a 2-2 draw at Wycombe Wanderers.
Atlético Goianiense Edges Goiás 1-0 in Goiânia Derby
A single goal was enough for Atlético Goianiense to get the better of rivals Goiás in the Brasileirão Serie B derby.