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USWNT beats Brazil 4-1 to win Tournament of Nations (VIDEO) | SI.com
The USWNT came back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Brazil 4-1 and win the 2018 Tournament of Nations.

Aberdeen 1-1 Rangers: Steven Gerrard says his side are 'a class above' rivals - BBC Sport
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard declares his side "a class above Aberdeen" after the 1-1 draw with their Premiership rivals at Pittodrie.

Demba Ba victim of alleged racial abuse in Chinese Super League game - BBC Sport
Senegal striker Demba Ba is the victim of alleged racial abuse in a Chinese Super League game, according to his Shanghai Shenhua manager Wu Jingui.

Manchester United face ‘difficult season’, warns Mourinho after Bayern defeat | Football | The Guardian
Manchester United lost their last friendly before the Premier League season starts.

Sublime Manchester City sweep Chelsea aside to lift Community Shield | Football | The Guardian
Sergio Agüero scored both goals as Manchester City eased to a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield.

Joey Barton: ‘I’ve been through many scrapes … my chaotic career will help me as a manager’ | Donald McRae | Football | The Guardian
Joey Barton says his controversial past and philosophy degree will help him in his new role as manager of League One Fleetwood Town.

Europa League: Burnley’s Cork and Barnes sink Aberdeen in extra time | Football | The Guardian
Burnley left it late to sink Aberdeen in extra time of their Europa League qualifier.

The making of Frank Lampard: why Derby manager can be a success | Football | The Guardian
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink feels his former Chelsea teammate has what it takes to be a manager.