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Sabah pressed Manchester United in their Champions League group debut at Old Trafford, but Joy-Lance Mickels squandered a golden header just before half-time and United took control with Cunha’s opener, Sesko’s 3-0 strike by the break, and Lisandro Martínez’s late finish to seal a 4-0 win; Sabah exit with pride but face a tough continental campaign ahead in a group that also includes Slavia Prague and Dortmund.
Manchester United return to the UEFA Champions League after three years with a home clash against Sabah, and manager Michael Carrick says the team is ready to compete for progression despite a slow start in the Premier League. United acknowledge a tough, heavy schedule (Thursday-Sunday-Wednesday) while aiming to go far in Europe, having previously stumbled in group stages in recent campaigns. Benjamin Sesko is in contention for his first start of the season after a late cameo against Everton, and Matthijs de Ligt is nearing a comeback from a back injury as Carrick builds a squad capable of handling Europe’s demands.
A massive fire in Sabah’s Sandakan district destroyed about 1,000 floating stilt homes in a water village, affecting 9,007 residents; firefighters faced access challenges due to narrow routes, low tide, and strong winds, but there were no injuries or fatalities, and authorities are coordinating relief and temporary housing for those displaced.
A massive overnight fire in Kampung Bahagia, Sabah (Borneo), destroyed more than 1,000 stilt homes and displaced about 9,000 residents over four hectares of densely packed housing; firefighting was hampered by low tide and water access. The cause is under investigation, though a gas stove incident is suspected. No deaths have been reported, with several injuries and authorities coordinating relocation and relief for the affected communities.
A fire in Sabah’s Sandakan district destroyed about 200 wooden homes in a water village, displacing an estimated 445 people as winds drove the blaze and low tide limited water access for firefighting; authorities say the affected homes are no longer safe, and the federal government is coordinating basic aid and temporary relocation for victims.