Bayern Munich beat Sevilla 2-1 after extra time to lift the UEFA Super Cup and complete a quadruple under head coach Hansi Flick, in the first European game played with some fans in the stands since the sport returned amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Manchester City sent out a title warning to Liverpool as Kevin De Bruyne inspired them to a hard-fought 3-1 win at Wolves. Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus also found the net for City with Raul Jimenez striking a consolation goal for the hosts.
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Chelsea kicked off their 2020-21 Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win at Brighton. Jorginho converted a penalty before Reece James and Kurt Zouma sealed the win with second-half strikes after Leandro Trossard levelled the score for Brighton in the 54th minute.
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Leeds United returned to the Premier League with a bang but were beaten 4-3 by Liverpool in a thrilling encounter at Anfield. A Mohamed Salah hat-trick proved crucial as the Reds begin their Premier League title defence against the newly promoted Peacocks.
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Stephen Kenny’s Ireland fell to defeat at home to Finland in the UEFA Nations League thanks to a goal from substitute Fredrik Jensen. It capped off a disappointing week for the Boys in Green following a draw in Bulgaria.
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