International Football Thread

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Man Utd storm back against Ipswich​

Fernandes hits a hat-trick to help his side beat Ipswich 5-2

AFP
August 31, 2026

Bruno Fernandes turns away to celebrate after scoring his side's fourth goal to complete his hat-trick against Ipswich. Photo: AFP

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MANCHESTER: Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Manchester United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday.

After a nightmare 2-0 defeat to Hull last weekend, another newly-promoted side had the Red Devils on the ropes when Leif Davis opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys.

But Fernandes blasted home to level before half-time and then converted from the penalty spot after a Jacob Greaves own goal put United in front.

The United captain completed his hat-trick from close range before adding an assist to his fine afternoon for Bryan Mbeumo.

 

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Messi stars as Miami settle for Atlanta draw​

AFP

Embolo’s late penalty cancels out goals from Casemiro and Suarez

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Haaland keeps Man City perfect in Premier League​

AFP

The Norwegian striker heads home Semenyo’s cross to seal a 1-0 win over Coventry

 

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Bayern held to draw by stubborn Schalke​

AFP

The draw ends the champions’ 67-matchday reign

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Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers​

AFP

Late drama lifts both sides to nine points after three games

 

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Arsenal cruise past Ipswich​

Reuters

The 16-year-old Dowman scores twice as the Gunners beat Ipswich 4-2

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Al-Nassr suffer heavy Al-Ain defeat​

REUTERS

Rahimi brothers and Giakoumakis seal a comfortable victory for the hosts

 

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Messi set for Argentina farewell​

The 39-year-old will make his final appearance against Benin in Buenos Aires

AFP
September 16, 2026

Lionel Messi is set to make his final Argentina appearance at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. Photo: AFP

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MIAMI: Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.

The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America triumphs in 2021 and 2024.

"We made the decision to invite the best player in the world, the symbol of our national team, our captain, Lionel Andres Messi, so that he can have the farewell he truly deserves on October 6 here in Argentina," said Argentine FA president Claudio Tapia.