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Serie A giants Inter were stunned by second-tier opposition as Nurnberg handed them a first defeat of pre-season.

Uruguay's fringe players will be looking to book a place in the Copa America first-team with a strong friendly showing against Guatemala.

Anthony Straker Aleksandar Mitrovic tasted defeat on his Newcastle United debut against York City on Wednesday.

Lionel Scaloni Lionel Scaloni could give international debuts to Juan Foyth and Rodrigo De Paul in upcoming friendlies against Iraq and Brazil.

Arsene Wenger Arsene Wenger was happy with the tempo his Arsenal side showed in their 7-1 pre-season victory over Vietnam on Wednesday.

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Shane Long Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Netherlands in Dublin left manager Martin O'Neill pleased, despite his side conceding a late equaliser.

Caretaker coach Dave Sarachan has handed a number of young players their first call-up ahead of the USA's friendly against Paraguay.

Timothy Howard United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann named his 23-man squad for upcoming friendlies against Peru and Brazil.

Pep Guardiola Manchester City rounded off their preparations for the 2017-18 campaign with a comfortable win over West Ham to leave Pep Guardiola content.