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Everton gets historic inaugural win at new Hill Dickinson Stadium

LIVERPOOL, England, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Everton kicked off a new era at gleaming Hill Dickinson Stadium with fireworks and towering blue plumes of smoke on Sunday, 133 years to the day since Goodison Park had opened.

Although the fans had bid an emotional farewell to the ground affectionately known as "The Grand Old Lady" at the end of last season, the mood ahead of their Premier League game against Brighton & Hove Albion at the new 52,888-seat stadium was buoyant.

Watch: Hilarious Brighton fan tries to bribe referee to not call a penalty during VAR check

Brighton fell 1-0 to Everton on Saturday courtesy of an Iliman Ndiaye penalty kick with one fan trying to prevent the penalty by emptying his wallet.

The humorous moment came in the 40th minute when referee Tim Robinson went to the monitor to check a potential handball on Brighton’s Joel Veltman. In a desperate attempt to persuade the referee to not call a penalty, one Brighton fan waved money at Robinson.

Brighton fan waves money at referee

Brighton demand that lower-tier Croatian copycat club change their crest

A third-tier Croatian club have ruffled the feathers of Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion due to having a VERY similar looking crest. NK Jadran Galeb compete in Croatia and adopted a familiar look for the club’s logo.

The story gets funnier. Allegedly a member of the Croatian club visited the Brighton offices in England and informed them of the similarity between the clubs. The person in question then metaphorically swung for the fences and asked if Brighton would donate to NK Jadran Galeb in the form of equipment.

Watch: Cole Palmer makes history with four goals in the first half vs. Brighton

LONDON — Chelsea's Cole Palmer scored four first-half goals, including a stunning long-range free kick and a penalty, in a breathless 4-2 Premier League victory over Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

Watch: Declan’s Rice red card vs. Brighton is as comical as it controversial

The Declan Rice red card from Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday was one of the more bizarre moments you’ll see in a Premier League game.

Rice received his first yellow card in the 42nd minute for a tough challenge on Joël Veltman. Nothing crazy there.

It was the 25-year-old’s second yellow card that baffled fans everywhere.

In the 49th minute Rice fouled Veltman again deep in Brighton’s territory. The Arsenal man lingered around a little too long and when Veltman tried to take the free kick quickly he ended up cleaning out Rice.

American manager Fabian Hürzeler leads Brighton to dramatic win vs. Manchester United

BRIGHTON — Brighton & Hove Albion's new manager Fabian Hürzeler said he was proud of his team's never-say-die display after they beat Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday with a winning goal in stoppage time.

Brighton came into their first Premier League home game of the season as the table toppers and almost found themselves 2-1 down before United had their second goal chalked off for offside.

31-year-old American manager Fabian Hürzeler in advanced talks to become new Brighton coach

An American is about to make history.

American-born manager Hürzeler to become youngest manager in Premier League history with Brighton

Premier League’s Brighton & Hove Albion are in advanced talks with newly-promoted Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli to appoint Fabian Hürzeler as their new manager for the 2024/25 campaign, according to multiple reports.

Watch: Sheffield United’s Mason Holgate gets sent off after the worst challenge you’ll see this year

Last-placed Sheffield United took a tough Premier League loss in their match hosting Brighton this Sunday. Despite having the opportunity to overpass relegation-rivals Burnley with a win or draw, another 5-0 loss (the second one in February) sent the Blades to yet another match day as the worst team in England’s top-flight.

ICYMI — Here are the 10 best transfers made on summer deadline day 2023

European soccer's transfer deadline day is one of the most exciting days of the year, but it's also a chaotic and extremely unpredictable day. With clubs showing desperation to sign their transfer targets, the transfer deadline day makes every hour crucial and subject to breaking news, leaving fans at the edge of their social media seats to see the latest Fabrizio Romano or David Ornstein updates regarding their club.

Barcelona to Brighton — Gulls land phenom Ansu Fati on season-long loan

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed forward Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Ansu Fati Brighton loan

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