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Laurent wins 14 duels as Rodez shut out Annecy in Ligue 2
Rodez defender Loni Laurent dominated the physical battle, winning 14 of 16 duels in a clean-sheet victory at Annecy.
Chouaref wins 13 duels to drive Sion past Noah in Conference League opener
The midfielder dominated the physical battle in Sion's narrow home victory, winning more than two-thirds of his challenges.
Olveira stands tall as Olimpia frustrate Vasco in Copa stalemate
Gastón Olveira made seven saves to preserve a goalless draw for Olimpia against Vasco da Gama in Copa Sudamericana action.
Besio demolishes Sheriff with brace and assist in St. Gallen's five-goal rout
Diego Besio's two goals and one assist earned a 9.5 match rating as FC St. Gallen hammered Sheriff Tiraspol 5-1 in the Conference League.
Eintracht hand FSV five-goal thrashing in Frankfurt derby friendly
City rivals Eintracht Frankfurt ran riot with five unanswered goals after FSV Frankfurt briefly led in Thursday's friendly derby.
Cornelius doubles up as København overwhelm Debreceni in Conference League romp
Andreas Cornelius scored twice and set up another in FC København's 5-1 victory over Debreceni VSC at Parken.
Marinov makes nine saves but CSKA 1948 exit on narrow Conference League defeat
Petar Marinov produced a heroic display between the posts but couldn't prevent the Bulgarian side's European campaign ending in Athens.
Real Madrid shatter €125m for Diomande as Arsenal land Guimarães
Leipzig midfielder Yan Diomande completes record move to the Bernabéu while Newcastle's Brazilian anchors Arsenal's midfield rebuild.
Rodinei wins physical battle as Olympiacos fall in Nijmegen
The Brazilian right-back claimed 12 duels but couldn't prevent defeat in the Netherlands.
Massire Sylla makes 15 clearances in rearguard action as Union fall at Bodø
The defender won nine duels and recorded four interceptions but could not prevent Royale Union Saint-Gilloise slipping to a narrow Champions League defeat in Norway.
Moreirense hold Braga to Derby Day stalemate in Minho
The neighbours split the points as Sporting Braga were pegged back twice in a 2-2 draw.
Chelsea pay €138m for Morgan Rogers in €61m premium over valuation
The Blues have acquired the Aston Villa midfielder for almost double his assessed worth in one of the window's boldest outlays.