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Julian Alvarez's future at Atletico Madrid has taken another dramatic turn after the forward was subjected to a hostile reception from his own supporters during the club's 2-2 draw with Villarreal.

Mohamed Salah wasted little time making his mark at Trabzonspor, scoring twice on his first Turkish Super Lig start as his new side defeated Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1. The 34-year-old forward was handed his first league start since completing his move to Turkey and responded with a performance that reminded supporters of his goalscoring instincts.

Newcastle wasted little time putting Liverpool under pressure and took the lead after only five minutes. Gakpo found the target with a controlled strike from outside the area, giving Newcastle goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek little chance.

Brighton opened their Premier League campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, producing a devastating first-half performance at the Amex Stadium.

Lando Norris returned from Formula 1's summer break with another victory, using patience, pace and a well-timed pit-stop strategy to defeat Kimi Antonelli in an absorbing Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Manchester City came from behind to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, giving Enzo Maresca a winning start to his first Premier League campaign in charge.

Erling Haaland has sparked plenty of reactions from inside the Manchester City camp after unveiling a dramatic new hairstyle ahead of the new Premier League season. The 26-year-old striker, widely recognised for his long blonde hair, has opted for a much shorter buzz cut as he prepares for another campaign with Manchester City.

The Premier League champions will pay an initial £81.3 million, with a further £4.3 million potentially due in add-ons. The move will make the 18-year-old one of the most expensive teenagers in Premier League history, surpassing the £58.9 million Manchester United agreed to pay Lille for defender, Leny Yoro, in 2024.

Jose Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol after Carlos Espi scored a late winner at the RCDE Stadium. Madrid started strongly and took the lead after only nine minutes. Arda Guler's free-kick was met by Jude Bellingham, who rose above the Espanyol defence to head the ball into the net.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has reportedly taken his contract dispute with Crystal Palace to FIFA as uncertainty continues over his future at the club. The French striker is challenging the validity of the final year of his Palace contract, which was extended in December 2024 to keep him at Selhurst Park until 2027.