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Inter and Roma Lead a 10-Match Monday Across Six Leagues

A 10-match guide across six leagues, led by Inter v Udinese and featuring tight table meetings in Argentina and England.

15 matches, two leagues and a first-points race across Thursday

A 15-match Thursday spans the opening Champions League league-stage fixtures and a busy MLS regular-season programme, led by Manchester United v Sabah FA and several top-table meetings.

35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide

A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.

Nine matches shape Monday’s early table

A nine-match guide across Brazil, Spain, Argentina, England and Italy, led by Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano and a meeting of Argentine table extremes.

Eight matches, five leagues: Monday’s table contrasts

An eight-match guide covering five leagues, with Racing Club v Boca Juniors the day’s clearest table contrast and key early-season fixtures across Europe.

Roma stay first after four wins and an unbeaten opening five rounds

Form check

AS Roma remain top after five Serie A rounds, combining four wins with a 2-2 draw against Inter. The story so far runs from a 4-0 opening win through a four-match winning streak to an unbeaten record of 13 points, with three clean sheets, six away goals without conceding and D. Malen leading the league charts with six goals.

Two Goals Each as Koné and Martínez Share the Spotlight in 2-2 Draw

Roma led 2-0 through two Manu Koné goals, but Lautaro Martínez struck twice after half-time as Inter recovered for a 2-2 draw. Both teams move to 13 points after five Serie A matches.

Fenerbahçe 1-1 AS Roma: Brown equalises after Cristante opener

Archie Brown cancelled out Bryan Cristante’s opener as Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with AS Roma in Istanbul, despite Roma dominating possession and passing.

14 shots and two goals: Roma continue perfect Serie A start

AS Roma beat Torino 2-0 in Serie A, with Donyell Malen opening the scoring and Niccolò Pisilli adding a late second. Roma created more chances despite Torino having more possession.

39 shots and a late turnaround: Roma defeat Atalanta 2-1

AS Roma came from behind to defeat Atalanta 2-1, scoring twice in the final two minutes through Mario Hermoso and Matias Soule after Éderson José dos Santos had given the visitors the lead.

Roma’s 15 shots and four goals overwhelm Lecce at Via del Mare

AS Roma defeated Lecce 4-0 at Via del Mare, racing to a 3-0 half-time lead through two Donyell Malen goals and a strike from Matias Soule before R. Mora completed the scoring.