SOCCER

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Paris Saint-Germain relinquished their place at the summit of Ligue 1 as they were unable to find a way past OGC Nice in a 1-1 draw which kept Les Aiglons’ unbeaten home record this season going strong. The two sides’ contrasting starts to the Ligue 1 season were hardly evident in the opening stages, as Franck Haise’s struggling side started distinctly on the front foot.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Despite being two goals ahead early on, Manchester United were forced to rely on a late Harry Maguire equalizer to draw 3-3 with Porto, who were unable to hold onto their lead after a previous stunning comeback. A promising start from Porto came to an abrupt end just before the seven-minute mark, when Marcus Rashford brilliantly came in from the far left and forged into the box, dodging challenges from Stephen Eustaquio and Joao Mario before sliding it under Diogo Costa at the near post.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Three penalties were missed as Fiorentina defeated AC Milan 2-1 in a breathless Serie A encounter at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Fiorentina’s run of one defeat in their previous 11 home SA matches - albeit with that loss coming against the Rossoneri in March - suggested it would be a tough night at the office for Milan.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Juventus produced a stunning comeback with 10 men to overcome RB Leipzig in a magical night at the Red Bull Arena, meaning the Italians make it two wins from two in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Paul Pogba's (31) doping suspension was cut from four years to 18 months after experts supported the French soccer player's claims of having unintentionally ingested a banned substance, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Monday.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Jhon Duran (20) capped off an unforgettable night at Villa Park with the goal that took Aston Villa to a 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, replicating the score line of their European Cup final triumph against the Bavarians in 1982.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Chelsea have now lost just one of their last 15 home games in all competitions after kicking off their maiden UEFA Conference League (UECL) campaign with a 4-2 victory over KAA Gent at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are used to the glamour of the UEFA Champions League but, following a year in the European wilderness last term, a return to any form of European competition is welcome.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have secured another trophy and clinched home-field advantage for the entire Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs.