Torres double helps Barcelona cruise to 3-0 victory over Getafe

Ferran Torres scored twice as Barcelona cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Getafe in LaLiga on Sunday, with Dani Olmo adding the third goal and an assist in another impressive display by Hansi Flick's side at their makeshift home venue, Reuters reported.

The win keeps the unbeaten Catalans second in the standings with 13 points, trailing leaders Real Madrid by two points after Los Blancos maintained their flawless record with five wins from five matches by beating Espanyol on Saturday.

Playing in front of 6,000 rain-soaked fans at their Sant Joan Despi training ground, Barcelona controlled proceedings from the outset, showcasing their depth and resilience despite missing Lamine Yamal for the third consecutive game due to injury, according to Reuters.

 

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.