Inconsistency threatens to derail their top-four hopes.
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Election draws spotlight as Barca host Sevilla
Barcelona welcome Sevilla on Sunday aiming to maintain their La Liga lead on Real Madrid, but the stakes are even higher off the field with the club’s next president to be named that night. Club members will vote for one of the two candidates, Joan Laporta or Victor Font, to determine the direction Barca head […]
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Ligue 1: Lens eyes top spot as it takes title fight to PSG
Lens are enjoying a remarkable season in France and can seize top spot in Ligue 1 this weekend as they look to take the title fight to a Paris Saint-Germain side whose main focus is the Champions League. PSG’s lead at the top of the table is a single point with nine games remaining, meaning […]
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Trump says Iran shouldn’t come to World Cup for ‘own life and safety’
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran’s football team Thursday their “life and safety” would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
Federico Valverde’s sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarterfinals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.
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Messi stuck on 899 goals after Miami’s 0-0 draw at Nashville
Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar striker was tightly marked throughout the match, a first leg showdown in the round of 16 in the North American club showdown. Inter Miami […]
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PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16, first leg
A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday. It looked as if Chelsea would return to London for next week’s second leg with a draw, […]
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Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City
Federico Valverde’s superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions League last 16 first leg rout on Wednesday. Los Blancos were missing several key players including Kylian Mbappe but Uruguayan midfielder Valverde’s stunning treble, netted inside a 22-minute spell, crushed Pep Guardiola’s team at the Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior […]
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Bayern trio Musiala, Davies and Urbig sidelined with injuries
Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Jonas Urbig will all miss matches after picking up fresh injuries in Tuesday’s 6-1 Champions League win at Atalanta. Bayern issued a statement confirming the injuries on Wednesday and said the trio “would be sidelined for the time being” without indicating any return dates. Musiala and Urbig were […]
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Two more members of Iran women’s national team claim asylum in Australia
Two more members of Iran’s women’s national team at the Asian Cup have claimed asylum in Australia after they were branded “traitors” at home.