Striker Robert Lewandowski smashed home a rebound to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in an absorbing LaLiga clash this morning.

Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick to fire Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday and lift the champions to the top of the Premier League table.

Tottenham Hotspur have banished any self-doubt they may have had going into the season after a dominant 4-0 home Premier League victory over Everton on Saturday, said manager Ange Postecoglou, who believes there is more to come from his side.

Table toppers Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday to stay perfect in the Premier League after Joao Pedro scored a late winner in the fifth minute of added time to give new manager Fabian Huerzeler a victory on his home debut.

Goals by Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi gave Fulham a 2-1 home victory over promoted Leicester City in the Premier League this morning.

Promoted Parma pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over AC Milan in Series A this morning, extending manager Paulo Fonseca’s wait for his first win as coach of the visiting side.

The Knights overcame the loss of Test forwards Tyson Frizell and Kai Pearce-Paul to keep their finals hopes alive with a 36-16 defeat of South Sydney.

Storm players weren’t aware they were playing for the minor premiership until it was in their grasp as they turned in a ruthless performance to triumph 48-6 against the Dolphins.

Queen Victoria School has once again asserted its dominance in the Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union Deans competition, clinching the title for a record 25th time in the 85th year of the tournament.

Natabua High School’s Under-18 girls’ rugby coach, Inoke Vucago, described their Raluve Trophy win over ACS as deeply emotional, particularly because it brought back memories of his late wife, who passed away last year.

Katea Ravouvou’s double helped secure a 20-15 victory for Natabua as they triumphed over ACS in the Raluve Trophy Under-18 final.

Fresh off Lami High School’s historic victory in the Under-19 Deans Trophy final, where they edged out QVS 20-19, standout number 8 Isoa Laulaba is taking a measured approach to his future.