Trending
Enzo Maresca endured a nightmarish first competitive match in charge of Manchester City as Arsenal scored inside 24 seconds before powering to a 3-0 victory in the Community Shield on Sunday.
English soccer's annual season curtain-raiser between the reigning Premier League (Arsenal) and FA Cup (City) champions offered a chance for an early assessment of the two teams most likely to challenge for the big trophies this campaign.
Arsenal delivered a statement performance, not least by scoring after 23 seconds through Riccardo Calafiori. There will be early concerns for City and Maresca at the start of the post-Pep Guardiola era.
Elsewhere in soccer:
– Cameroon finally won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the other on Sunday.
– Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri appears to be heading back home after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder's move. A person with knowledge of the transaction has confirmed to The Associated Press that the clubs have agreed to a deal for Rodri worth 76.5 million euros ($88.5 million).
Hunt wins fourth gold
BIRMINGHAM, England -- Amy Hunt won a record fourth gold medal in a single edition of the European championships after Britain clinched victory in the mixed 4×100 relay on Sunday.
Hunt had already won two individual titles -- the 100 and 200 -- and added a third gold Saturday in the women's 4×100 relay at Alexander Stadium.
Swiatek opens with victory
MASON, Ohio -- Iga Swiatek overcame a short turnaround after winning the title in Toronto on Thursday to defeat Colombian Emiliana Arango, 6-3, 6-0, on center court at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.