The Italian league begins this weekend with Parma returning to the top flight only three years after being declared bankrupt.

On opening weekend in the Premier League it was hard to not find yourself, for better or worse, drawing an imaginary rectangle.

In the words of Craig Finn, it's one thing to start it with a positive jam, and it's another thing to see it all through.

"As a professional league, we are committed to providing a thrilling experience for fans and a top-notch experience for players," Papadakis said.

Ten ties went to penalty kicks and only one remains on the docket before the 13 PL clubs who are not in European competition join the fray.

"We gave AEK a lot of problems but you have to defend properly and we didn’t do that," Brendan Rodgers said.

Valencia finished fourth in the Spanish league last season.

Back in 2011, Robin van Persie scored a hat trick to lead the Gunners to an exciting 5-3 win over Chelsea. The two sides clash again this Saturday at 12:30pm ET on NBC.

Relive all the top moments from an exciting opening weekend in the Premier League.

Everton could see additional investment in the club from a billionaire with experience as a PL owner.

Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola led their sides to big wins on the opening weekend. Check out which manager tops Joe Prince-Wright’s manager power rankings and the rest of the top five.

After two goals in Everton’s draw with Wolves, Richarlison sits at the top of Joe Prince-Wright’s Premier League player power rankings. Check out the rest of the top five.

Christian Eriksen and Cristiano Ronaldo were each nominated for UEFA's Goal of the Season.

Tiémoué Bakayoko lasted just one season at Stamford Bridge.

Ronaldo was released from the hospital in Ibiza after overcoming a severe bout of the flu.

FIFA has given Nigeria and Ghana final deadlines to avoid international suspensions because of outside interference in their soccer associations.

Capped by England as a teenager, it’s almost inexplicable how Micah Richards has arrived at this point in his career. According to multiple reports in England, Aston Villa and manager Steve Bruce are...

The Danish playmaker's contract is running dangerously low.

FIFA's new code of ethics has made a number of quiet changes that detract from the organization's fight against corruption.

The 22-year-old is currently part of a crowded midfield at Chelsea.

Another 18-year-old American international is scoring goals for a top European club in a competitive environment.

The Spaniard is in the final year of his deal at Old Trafford.

The 29-year-old will be sold for slightly under his $40 million release clause.

Bernd Leno's former club took a shot at Arsenal's starting goalkeeper that he didn't appreciate.

Due to "issues with critical safety systems" the new Spurs stadium will be opening at least a month late.

The opening weekend of the Premier League saw a number of incredible goals. Here are the best of the bunch.

David De Gea and Hugo Lloris had some of the best saves of Matchday 1. Find out which other saves made the cut.

Reigning champs got off to a great start, but that doesn't mean Pep is overly impressed.

After a busy summer of deals, many Premier League sides will be hoping their impact signings can bring their clubs to new heights.

Is Klopp trying to lower expectation levels at Anfield at the start of the new season?

What was it like to be with the Premier League broadcast time on-location in England for the opening weekend of the new season?

Chelsea host Arsenal this Saturday at 12:30pm ET on NBCSN to cap off Premier League Mornings.

A look at the top 20 players from the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

USMNT veteran likely to leave recently relegated Stoke before August 31 transfer deadline.

Plenty of money was spent this summer on new players.

Wayne Rooney's amazing hustle perfectly summed up why DC United brought him to MLS.

Robert Lewandowski scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich won the German Super Cup.

Don't look now, but the Sounders are peaking and making a serious playoff push.

For those that questioned Rooney's commitment and effort, Wayne would like a word.

Ho-hum, another trophy for Lionel Messi, making him the all-time winningest player in club history.

It's a three-horse race for the Supporters' Shield, and Toronto FC are going the wrong way in the playoff race.

The first of many goals from 18-year-old PSG attacker Tim Weah?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first of what will surely be many goals for Juventus.

Neither Southampton nor Burnley could get on the board in the first weekend of the 2018-19 PL season.

Manchester City easily shut out Arsenal in Unai Emery's managerial debut for the Gunners.

Liverpool shut out West Ham United with a dominating offensive performance.

Guardiola also had a funny little nugget for his gregarious and very talented left back, Benjamin Mendy.

Arsenal's text match comes Saturday at Chelsea, Cech's old team.

Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva scored in each half as Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 win over Arsenal.

Jurgen Klopp did not start Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Jordan Henderson in Liverpool's 4-0 demolition of West Ham United.