Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.
Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.
Arsenal came up short as their hopes of a first league title since 2004 suffered a setback.
There was however still some drama. Croatia were awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Andrej Kramaric's toe was clipped by Yannick Carrasco and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday
Images from the UEFA Champions League group matches played on Tuesday night.
Haaland slotted his side in front after four minutes.
Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.
Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for first time
Atletico celebrate anniversary with 3-1 comeback win over Mallorca
A first-half strike from Pedri gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Villareal to extend their lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga to 11 points
Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.
Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday
Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis
A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.
Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.
Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic emerged as the hero as her team beat the United States 5-4 on penalties
Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Champions Manchester City's 12-match winning streak in the Premier League came to an end as Julio Enciso's stunner earned sixth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion a 1-1 draw.
IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United on Thursday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Manchester City moved 11 points clear at the top of the English Premier League after a last-gasp goal from Rodri gave them a 2-1 victory at fourth-placed Arsenal on Saturday in a controversy packed game at the Emirates stadium.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Chelsea won their first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino with a 3-0 home victory over Premier League new boys Luton Town.
The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:
A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.
Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica
Aseem Chhabra lists must watch films, many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.
A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Images from the FIFA World Cup Group B match between Wales and Iran on Friday.
IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.
English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham Hotspur bolstered their hopes for a top-four finish and extended Chelsea's miserable run
City forward Erling Haaland, who had missed a first-half penalty, made amends in the 57th minute
Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.
A dreadful defensive error from Arsenal's Granit Xhaka gifted Burnley an equaliser as the sides drew 1-1 at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to earn Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Everton in the Premier League on Sunday, taking his career goal tally to 700 in the process.
Inter Milan scored two early goals to secure an impressive 2-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg
Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium
