Inter get back on track with 2-1 win over Sassuolo

Inter Milan kick-started their Serie A campaign with a 2-1 home win over Sassuolo on Sunday, in a game where the hosts wasted plenty of opportunities and conceded a late goal but held on to earn the much-needed three points, Reuters reported.

Cristian Chivu's Inter had suffered two consecutive league losses to lose ground early in the title race, but followed up their midweek Champions League win over Ajax Amsterdam with another victory.

Federico Dimarco gave Inter a 14th-minute lead but despite creating a host of chances, they had to wait for Carlos Augusto's deflected goal nine minutes from time to go 2-0 up, with Walid Cheddira's strike in the 84th minute making for a nervy ending, according to Reuters.

Nepali national cricket team leaving for UAE today

The Nepali national cricket team has been granted visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play the Unity Cup International T20 series against the West Indies. 

The team is set to depart for the UAE today.

Following the Gen-Z demonstrations held on September 8–9, the UAE had temporarily banned tourist and working visas to Nepali citizens. 

This decision had also affected the national cricket team's travel plans. However, the visas were granted on Sunday at the call of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).

According to CAN spokesperson Chhumbi Lama, the team is expected to reach the UAE by Tuesday. 

Nepal will play three T20 matches against the UAE, two-time ICC T20 World Cup champions on September 27, 29, and 30.

All matches will be held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

 

Kane treble helps Bayern extend perfect Bundesliga start at Hoffenheim

Bayern Munich maintained their flawless start in the Bundesliga by beating Hoffenheim 4-1 away on Saturday after Harry Kane netted two penalties to bag his ninth hat-trick for the club, Reuters reported.

Vincent Kompany made five changes to the team that beat Chelsea in their midweek Champions League opener and 17-year-old winger Lennart Karl, handed his first start, assisted the opener when Kane scored for the league leaders from his corner.

Kane doubled the advantage early in the second half with a penalty after a handball before completing his treble with another spot-kick after substitute Michael Olise was fouled, according to Reuters.

Militao and Mbappe strike as Real Madrid maintain perfect start

Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the LaLiga season with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday courtesy of goals from Eder Militao and Kylian Mbappe in each half, handing their rivals their first defeat of the campaign, Reuters reported.

The result sees Real Madrid sit comfortably atop the standings on 15 points after five matches, five clear of Espanyol and Barcelona, with the reigning champions having a game in hand ahead of their clash with Getafe on Sunday.

Centreback Militao opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a stunning strike from 30 metres, his thunderous right-footed effort leaving Espanyol keeper Marko Dmitrovic no chance as it flew into the top-left corner, according to Reuters.