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There's Being Excited For The Season And Then There's Roma Right Now

Hypothetically speaking, if you could only watch one club in Europe this season from a neutral's perspective, I don't think you could find anything more dramatic or exciting than the current build of AS Roma.

The hype started last season with the return of José Mourinho to Italy, where he enjoys an unblemished reputation on the strength of his remarkable two-year period with Inter Milan. The 59-year-old didn't disappoint during his first year in Rome by landing the club's first major trophy (the inaugural Conference League) since 2008.

Haaland Calls Debut ‘Shit’ For Not Scoring In Final 25 Minutes. He Came Off In The 78th

And so it begins. On Sunday, Erling Haaland made his Premier League debut for Manchester City and scored two goals during his 78 minutes on the pitch.

History says this is largely what we should expect from the 22-year-old. With Borussia Dortmund, Haaland averaged a goal every 86 minutes (62 in 5,388) while his career average in the Champions League is one every 77 (19 goals in 1,463 minutes).

Guardiola said it best after the match: "He was born to score goals."

Barcelona Manda A Pumas De Vuelta A México Con Una Maleta Llena De Goles

Barcelona le dio un baño de fútbol a Pumas en el tradicional Torneo Joan Gamper.

El marcador final de 6-0 reflejó el dominio culé sobre el equipo universitario, pero también es necesario decir que fue un poco engañoso, porque bien pudieron siete, ocho o nueve goles de diferencia.

Demoledor.

Antes del partido, el técnico de Pumas Andrés Lillini reconocía las diferencias de nivel que existen entre LaLiga y la Liga MX, pero al mismo tiempo mostraba confianza hacia sus pupilos: "No se me cruza por la cabeza una derrota abultada", decía.

5 Extreme Takeaways From EPL Opening Weekend That Might Actually Be True

With 37 matches still to play, it's time to bring the curtain down on the 2022-23 Premier League season. On the limited evidence of Matchday 1, here's how things are going to shake out over the next nine months, guaranteed.

5 Things That Are Certain After EPL Opening Weekend

#1. Manchester City's Going To Win The League

Erik Ten Hag's Man United Era Begins With Defeat To Brighton At Old Trafford

MANCHESTER, England - New manager Erik ten Hag saw the depth of the crisis at Manchester United when his side fell to a 2-1 Premier League defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Sunday, with German Pascal Groß scoring twice.

United fans' hopes that the off-season would mark a turning point have faded, with the club failing to make major moves yet in the transfer market and there was a grim familiarity to the club's opening match.

Lionel Messi Hits Outrageous Bicycle Kick In PSG's First League Match

Lionel Messi scored a sensational bicycle-kick goal as Paris St Germain began the defense of their Ligue 1 title with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Clermont at the Stade Gabriel Montpied on Saturday.

Messi netted a brace to go with goals from Neymar, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos as they followed up last weekend's 4-0 Trophée des Champions victory over Nantes with another easy win.

Everton’s Godfrey Suffers Needless Horror Injury After Referees Fail To See The Ball Clearly Went Out

Chelsea defeated Everton 1-0 in the Blues' Premier League opener, however a horrifying Ben Godfrey injury early in the first half dampened the mood in Goodison Park.

In the 18th minute of the game Godfrey had to be stretchered off the field, put on oxygen and taken to the hospital after a terrifying injury to his right ankle while trying to make a tackle on Kai Havertz.

Fans are furious at the linesman for not seeing that the ball had clearly gone out of play moments before the injury.

Jordan Pefok Has Now Scored More Bundesliga Goals Than Ricardo Pepi After One Game

Jordan Pefok has made his presence known with his new club Union Berlin. After scoring a bicycle kick in a DFB-Pokal match a week ago he opened his Bundesliga scoring account on Saturday during Union Berlin’s 3-1 victory in the Berlin derby vs. Hertha.

Pefok opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a nicely placed header at the near post. Last season’s Swiss Super League golden boot winner shows no signs of slowing his lust for goals.

USMNT Star Brenden Aaronson Scores Game-Winner (Kind Of) For Leeds In First EPL Game

American and Leeds United fans couldn’t have had a better Saturday as USMNT forward Brenden Aaronson grabbed a game-winner, sort of, in a 2-1 victory vs. Wolves. He and Tyler Adams looked great in their first Premier League game.

With the score tied at 1-1 late in the second half and Wolves looking the more threatening side, Leeds and manager Jesse Marsch needed something special. 

A dangerous and precise pass from Adams got the move started for Leeds and then a cross from Patrick Bamford found Aaronson for the winner in the 74th minute.

Mitrović Scores Twice As Fulham Get Surprise Draw With Liverpool

American Premier League fans who woke up early Saturday morning were treated to quite the entertaining fixture. Newly promoted Fulham hosted last season’s runners-up Liverpool at Craven Cottage and both sides shared the honors with a 2-2 draw after a back and forth affair.

Liverpool vs Fulham Highlights

Fulham played with guts and desire, and honestly, looked like the better side throughout the 90 minutes. A pair of goals from Aleksandar Mitrović gave Fulham every chance of leaving with all three points but Liverpool equalized on both occasions to secure the draw.

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