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AC Milan began their Serie A campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, handing Ruben Amorim a winning start in his first competitive match in charge. After a lively but goalless first half, Milan found the breakthrough in the 64th minute when 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse scored on his competitive Serie A debut. The Rossoneri doubled their lead just two minutes later as substitute Adrien Rabiot, who had assisted the opener, finished from Samuel Chukwueze’s cross. Torino pushed back strongly, with Alieu Njie hitting the post before the hosts finally struck in stoppage time through Che Adams. However, Milan held firm to secure all three points after controlling large spells of the contest.
Chelsea began the Xabi Alonso era with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Joao Pedro gave the Blues a dream start, scoring after just 32 seconds, but Josh King levelled for Fulham in the 23rd minute. Chelsea regained the lead before half-time when debutant Morgan Rogers found the net, before Cole Palmer made it 3-1 early in the second half. Fulham refused to give up, however, as Gonzalo Garcia marked his league debut with a goal to cut the deficit. The hosts pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, but Chelsea held firm to secure all three points in Alonso’s first competitive match in charge.
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Another productive day unfolded for India as they took complete control of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Dhruv Jurel’s first Test hundred on Lankan soil highlighted the second day of the Test, while Rishabh Pant also added an element of entertainment with his rapid 63-run knock as India piled up a mammoth 503/9 before declaring their first innings. Jurel shared 112 with Rishabh Pant to lift India from 307 for six to 419, before adding 39 with Suthar. Jurel’s 177-ball innings showcased remarkable composure, risk-free run accumulation and excellent situational awareness. Sri Lanka were reduced to 8 for two at stumps after Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar dismissed Lahiru Udara and Prabath Jayasuriya respectively. Kamil Mishara was unbeaten on five as the hosts ended the extended session at 5:51 pm, still trailing India by 495 runs.
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FC Barcelona began their La Liga 2026-27 campaign in dominant fashion, cruising to a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Elche at the Estadio Martínez Valero. Captain Raphinha set the tone early, converting a 14th-minute penalty after being fouled inside the box. New signing Karim Adeyemi marked his debut in style just before the interval, latching onto a pass from Raphinha to double the visitor's advantage. The second half continued similarly as Hansi Flick's side capitalized on their attacking depth. Raphinha netted his second of the night in the 67th minute from an assist by substitute Anthony Gordon. Super-sub Fermín López then took over, rounding off the night with a quick-fire double in the 71st and 79th minutes to seal a five-star opening display.
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