The Chicago Bears v Carolina Panthers match ended 59–37, the highest total score in the history of American football’s premier league in an opening-week fixture. However, it was not the only match in which attacks prevailed over defences.

On Thursday, the American football season kicks off in Australia with the Seattle Seahawks, the reigning champions, taking on the New England Patriots in a repeat of last year’s Super Bowl. The new and old balance of power 

The American league had tried to revamp the format to make it more interesting. This year’s failure has sealed its demise

After a long apprenticeship abroad – from Finland to Budapest, from Slovakia to the Hungarian national team – the coach now has the task of developing the national Under-16s. An unusual choice that goes against the grain

The Aston Villa manager has won five Europa League titles and is one of the most successful managers in modern football. And tonight, in the European Super Cup final, he will face Luis Enrique’s side, who are grappling with a goalkeeping problem

The Bianconeri have set their sights on the Japanese goalkeeper at Paris Saint-Germain, their latest signing as part of the squad reshuffle following Donnarumma’s departure. An inconsistent player, but one with room for improvement

The issue concerns the health of footballers, particularly the youngest players. The most recent club to address this, in chronological order, is Como, which has decided to ban heading in its Under-10s and to allow it only with lightweight balls up to the Under-13s