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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Chelsea have signed attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year contract in a deal worth £71m. The Germany international has scored 36 goals and contributed 25 assists in 118 appearances for the Bundesliga club
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Lionel Messi has ended intense speculation about his future by saying he will remain with Barcelona for another year. The Argentine six-times world player of the year had told the club last month that he wanted to leave, insisting a clause in his contract allowed him to do so on a free transfer.
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An injury time Shane Duffy header rescued a draw for Ireland away to Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League after Bozhidar Kraev gave the hosts the lead. The result earns Stephen Kenny a point in his first game as Ireland manager.
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