Bournemouth’s English defender Adam Smith (center) vies with Manchester City’s English midfielder Raheem Sterling (left) and Manchester City’s French defender Benjamin Mendy during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England. AFP

MADRID: Lionel Messi scored twice and saw a penalty saved as Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the season in La Liga with a 2-0 win at Alaves on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

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