NFL opening overshadowed by distressing spit attack on live television.

In a surprising turn of events, the Philadelphia Eagles' first game of the season was marked by an unsportsmanlike incident that overshadowed their 24-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter, a key player for the Eagles, was ejected from the game just six seconds into the match. The incident occurred during an injury break, resulting in Carter spitting at Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Although Prescott was not hit, the referees disqualified Carter for his actions, depleting the Eagles' defence early on.

TV footage showed Prescott spitting in Carter's direction, but he did not make contact. Prescott later showed sympathy for Carter, stating that he was a good player, and it was a shame the incident happened. Carter, in turn, apologised for his actions after the game, expressing remorse towards his teammates and the fans.

Despite the early setback, the Eagles managed to hold their ground, with no points conceded in the second half. Jake Elliott, the Eagles' kicker, scored a field goal that was the only points scored by the team after halftime. The Cowboys, too, failed to score in the final quarter, ensuring a tense and hard-fought victory for the Eagles.

The absence of Carter was felt throughout the game, as the Eagles presented their championship banner from last season at the start of the game but played without one of their key players. The Eagles will undoubtedly hope to avoid such incidents in future games as they continue their defence of the title.

Meanwhile, in other news, The Reeperbahn Festival and the Heaven Can Wait choir in the Stadtpark are events happening in Hamburg this week. The Block trial is being covered as a fascinating story in this week's edition of The WeekMOPO, which also features a large puzzle supplement and 28 pages of sports news.

The Südstraße animal shelter, on the other hand, is facing big problems with derelict buildings and intake stop, highlighting the need for support and donations to help them continue their crucial work.