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Barcelona's hot start, Bayern win Supercup, more from the weekend
We're back for the 2025-26 and Gab Marcotti has a lot to unpack from opening weekend! From Arsenal's win over Man United to Barcelona's hot start, let's recap the weekend.

Why a move for Nkunku makes sense for Bayern Munich
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MLS Power Rankings: Messi's return helps Miami surge up
Lionel Messi's return is a huge boost for Inter Miami as they look to take the top spot in the latest ESPN Power Rankings.

PREMIER LEAGUE REACTION
The VAR Review: Explaining Eze's disallowed goal, and why Senesi escaped a red card
Looking at Eberechi Eze's disallowed free kick for Crystal Palace at Chelsea, and Marcos Senesi's possible red card against Liverpool.
The best tifos from the Premier League's opening weekend
Amid all the prematch excitement there were several impressive tifos on display in the stands.
Isak, Højlund, Guéhi sagas prove fans are only loyal people in football

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United braced for Chelsea's opening Garnacho bid
Manchester United will hold firm on their valuation of Chelsea target Alejandro Garnacho. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Will Manchester United be able to sign more players?

MORE FROM OPENING WEEKEND
Arsenal begin new season in style as problems persist for Man United
Arsenal open their Premier League campaign with a crucial 1-0 win at Manchester United, exposing the key differences between the two sides.
Chelsea ratings: Palmer, Gittens, Pedro all 4/10 in drab draw with Palace
Chelsea have spent billions but couldn't break down Crystal Palace in their opening game of the season.

MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM IN FOCUS
USMNT World Cup countdown: Sargent makes claim to be Pochettino's No. 9
While Josh Sargent is scoring early and often in 2025-26, Matt Turner is on the move in search of minutes. ESPN has the latest on the player pool.
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- Source: Mexico's Ovalle nears deal to join NWSL
- Leeds win Prem return in Grealish's Everton debut
- Diarra suing FIFA for $76m after transfer case
- Liverpool pass $270M in outgoing player revenue
- Moyes laments 'poor' start for refs in Everton loss
- Messi, Mastantuono on Argentina qualifying team
- Source: Vinícius contract talks stall with Madrid
- Rooney: Fines, points deduction can tackle racism
- ⚽ Best banners and tifos from opening weekend
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