OLIVER HOLT IN CARDIFF: When the curtain went up on the new Premier League season at the Principality Stadium, Manchester City recoiled at what they saw.
The Spanish giants had been forced to wait to see Gordon feature following England's run to the World Cup semi-finals, contributing to the 25-year-old starting his pre-season late.
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Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he will likely call time on his three decades in football at the end of the season in an interview about his wedding to Georgina Rodriguez.
Mikel Arteta was seen having an intense exchange with goalkeeper David Raya immediately after Arsenal's second goal against Manchester City.
Troy Parrott was reportedly set to return to the Premier League with West Ham, but the Hammers have reportedly cooled their interest in the AZ Alkmaar striker
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that the current Al-Nassr season could be his last in professional football.
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Arsenal played Manchester City off the park to win the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Trent Rockets stormed to a first women's Hundred title after demolishing defending champions SunRisers Leeds by eight wickets in a one-sided final at Lord's.
French 2000 Guineas hero Rayif bounced back to form to repel a strong raiding party in the Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.
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Great Britain's women's flag football team miss out on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics as they suffer defeat at the World Championships.
Trent Rockets win their first women's Hundred title with an eight-wicket win at Lord's after bowling Sunrisers Leeds out for just 91.
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Southampton discovered that the Championship will be an unforgiving arena this season as they were baited about Spygate on their way to being beaten 2-1 by a new-look Watford side at Vicarage Road.
