Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica
Alessia Russo becomes England’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Benfica.

Alessia Russo becomes England’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Benfica.

After Jérémy Doku’s second-half substitute appearance transformed Manchester City into a high-octane proposition, the smart money was on the momentum continuing into a victorious penalty shootout.So it proved as Enzo Maresca’s men triumphed 4-3, Gerónimo Rulli the hero: his save from Lewis Dunk’s fifth spot-kick was decisive, the Argentinean also having repelled Yasin Ayari’s fourth…

“Can we play you every week?” chanted the Crystal Palace fans as they celebrated a fifth victory over Fulham on their own patch in the space of 18 months. Eddie Nketiah’s first-half goal against the run of play eased some of the growing pressure on Pierre Sage as Palace booked a third consecutive appearance in…

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is discharged from hospital and “doing well” following his collapse at the club’s training ground, according to a club board member.

Free agent Jadon Sancho turns down a move to La Liga, Desire Doue is in talks with Paris St-Germain about a contract extension, and Everton are considering a move for Marcus Rashford.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defends the franchise’s decision to sign Justin Tucker to its practice squad, stating the kicker has “done his suspension”.

Chelsea’s strong start to the season continues with victory over Roma in the Women’s Champions League.

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