Nabil Bentaleb could not have scripted his comeback any better after the Lille midfielder marked his return to the side following a heart attack last year with a goal in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Stade Rennais.
Nantes said one of their supporters died on Saturday following an assault that took place before the club’s 1-0 win over Nice in the French league, amid reports the fan was stabbed.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland wasted no time opening his account for the new Premier League season with two goals as the champions began with a 3-0 stroll against promoted Burnley at Turf Moor on Friday.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has hit back at Arsene Wenger’s suggestion that the winner of the Europa League should not automatically qualify for the Champions League.