Co-hosts Mexico made a strong start to their 2026 World Cup campaign as they defeated nine-man South Africa at a packed Azteca Stadium in the tournament opener. Three players were sent off in all, with Mexico reduced to 10 men in the closing moments. Mexico had only needed nine minutes before they delighted their fans with the first goal of the finals.
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Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League at new year with a disappointing defeat at Fulham. Bukayo Saka put the Gunners ahead inside five minutes but Raul Jimenez equalised on his return from suspension, before Bobby Decordova-Reid scrambled home the winner on the hour.
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Fulham have signed Mexico striker Raul Jimenez from fellow Premier League side Wolves for a fee of about £5.5m. The 32-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Fulham, with the club having the option for a third year. Jimenez scored 57 goals in 166 games during his five seasons at Molineux.
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A Raul Jimenez shot that took a heavy deflection off the head of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips gave Wolves a hard-fought away win in the Premier League.
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Manchester City sent out a title warning to Liverpool as Kevin De Bruyne inspired them to a hard-fought 3-1 win at Wolves. Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus also found the net for City with Raul Jimenez striking a consolation goal for the hosts.
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