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IK Sirius averaging 2.8 goals per game: Swedish side lead world's sharpest attacks
The Allsvenskan outfit have netted 47 times in 17 matches, topping a global list that includes Inter Miami and Bodø/Glimt.
Benevento friendlies rack up 28 goals in four fixtures, averaging 7.00 xG per match
The Italian side have turned pre-season into a scoring exhibition, converting chances at a rate that dwarfs competitive football averages.
Tverskov orchestrates San Diego possession: 116 passes in MLS defeat
The midfielder touched the ball 138 times and completed 93% of his distribution, yet Portland claimed all three points.
Navarro burns 1.52 xG as Rapids edge LAFC with single strike
Colorado's Rafael Navarro found space all night but couldn't find the net, racking up five shots and a match-high expected goals tally in vain.
Itō completes 117 passes as Bayern cruise past Heidenheim in friendly
The Bayern defender barely put a foot wrong, recycling possession 120 times in a comfortable win for the German champions.
Unsaín denies spot kick but Gimnasia Mendoza still fall to Talleres
Ezequiel Unsaín saved a penalty and made four stops in total, yet his heroics couldn't prevent a 3-1 home defeat in the Liga Profesional.
Eight-goal friendly: VfL Osnabrück edge SC Spelle-Venhaus in pre-season thriller
VfL Osnabrück survived a chaotic friendly with lower-league SC Spelle-Venhaus, prevailing 5-3 in an eight-goal contest.
Pavlidis perfect: Benfica forward earns 10.0 rating with four-goal haul
The Greek striker scored three and set up another as Benfica ran riot at Casa Pia, capping a complete performance with the platform's maximum match grade.
Ipswich Town bet 137 million euros on six players in eight days
The Tractor Boys have signed nine players for a combined fee eclipsing 137M EUR, with six major arrivals in just over a week.
Thiaguinho's seven key passes cannot unlock Novorizontino stalemate
The Clube De Regatas Brasil midfielder created chance after chance but his side drew 0-0 in a Brasileirão Serie B frustration.
Zé Vitor wins 16 duels to anchor Vitória's narrow victory over Botafogo
The midfielder controlled the physical battle in a 1-0 Brasileirão win, dominating ground and aerial contests throughout.
Veiga orchestrates América rout with goal and two assists in San Luis demolition
Raphael Veiga recorded three goal involvements as Club América swept aside Atlético San Luis 3-0 in Liga MX Apertura action.