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Angel Di Maria's promising debut failed to inspire lacklustre Manchester United to a first win of the season as Burnley held on for a 0-0 draw.

QPR and Aston Villa suffered humiliating 1-0 defeats against fourth-tier Burton Albion and third-tier Leyton Orient respectively in the second round.

Lionel Messi netted a double as 10-man Barcelona eased to a 3-0 victory over Elche in their Spanish League opener.

Albert Ebosse died in hospital after he was struck at the match between JS Kabylie and USM Alger in the northern city of Tizi Ouzou.

Costa and Hazard scored in the second-half as Chelsea finally broke down Leicester's stubborn resistance for a 2-0 victory.

QPR manager Redknapp is expecting a good reception when his new club play away to Tottenham, who sacked him two years ago despite finishing fourth in the EPL.

Indian Super League is all set to kickstart at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan, on October 12 with the home team taking on Mumbai in the inaugural match.

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra was picked by the Kerala Blasters, co-owned by cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar.

Two months after Spain's national team flopped at the World Cup, the country's domestic league is ready to shine with even more star power.

Rodriguez came on for Cristiano Ronaldo in the second half at the Santiago Bernabeu and found the back of the net in the 80th minute.

Manchester City began their Premier League title defense with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at St. James' Park on Sunday.

Douglas is seen as a candidate to fill the right-back spot of compatriot Daniel Alves, who the Blaugrana want to sell.

Millen said he wanted the job on a full-time basis after his resilient team made Arsenal scrap all the way before snatching a 2-1 victory on Saturday.

Ramsey gave Arsenal a winning start to the Premier League for the first time in five years, grabbing a stoppage-time goal in a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Manager Van Gaal has urged Rooney not to let the burden of the club's captaincy weigh heavily on his shoulders.

"Chelsea has two of the three best [goalkeepers] in the world and this is something unique," said Jose Mourinho.