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FC Barcelona routed Bayern Munich 7-1 in Barcelona in the Women's Champions League opener, with captain Alexia Putellas scoring and providing two assists.
Jordi Alba, the 36-year-old Inter Miami left-back, announced he would retire from professional football at the end of the season, thanking fans in a social-media message.
Former England captain Steven Gerrard said on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast that he and England’s “golden generation” were “egotistical losers,” divided by club rivalries and that he hated national-team camps.
UEFA approved Spanish and Italian league matches to be played in Miami and Perth, drawing domestic criticism that the moves prioritize commercial gains over supporters.
Novak Djokovic collapsed and required on-court medical attention because of hot, humid conditions during his Shanghai Masters match, adding to multiple heat-related player incidents at the tournament.
Norwegian 24-year-old cross-country skier Helene Marie Fossesholm announced she had retired, saying recent months had eroded her motivation and she planned to begin studies.
