Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to lead Arsenal’s Premier League title charge, saying on Friday that he is “super positive” about the winger and that he is “going to fly and be so decisive.”
Megan Rapinoe lamented ending her final World Cup with a missed penalty as the United States women’s national team exited at the round of 16 for the first time in its history.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández disputed that his team’s performances are not as good as last season, although he acknowledged Real Madrid are in better form ahead of Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final.
Liverpool moved one win away from sealing the Premier League title as substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold secured a 1-0 victory at Leicester City, which condemned their hosts to relegation on Sunday.