The Olympic Primoz Roglic champion looked in fine form during the individual time trial and he now seems a good bet to win his third title in a row in Spain. Rivals will now look to start putting dents into Roglic’s lead in order to make sure that he doesn’t get too far away and make the race a non-event early on.
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Brentford marked their Premier League bow with a memorable 2-0 victory over a tepid Arsenal on the opening night of the new season. Sergi Canos scored the first goal of the 2021/22 season with Christian Nørgaard heading home the goal that but the result beyond any doubt as the Bees stung the Gunners.
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Chelsea have confirmed Romelu Lukaku’s return to Stamford Bridge after he completed his transfer from Inter Milan for a reported club record fee of €115m. The 28-year-old Belgian striker has signed a five-year deal at the club he first joined in 2011.
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Thomas Tuchel’s decision to bring on Kepa Arrizabalaga proved to be inspired as the Spanish goalkeeper was influential as Chelsea saw off Villarreal on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup at Windsor Park.
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Paris Saint Germain have announced the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer with the Argentine signing a two year deal at the Parc des Princes with an option for a third. The 34 year old will wear the number 30 jersey for the French giants as he adapts to live outside Barcelona.
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