5 h. ago European football: Endrick shows Real Madrid not toothless without Mbappé

Sociedad beaten in Copa after Mbappé has tooth removedJuve out of Coppa Italia: Longoria handed 15-match banKylian Mbappé’s replacement Endrick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday.Madrid were without Mbappé after he had tooth removed and was forced to miss training on Tuesday. But 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick stepped in to score a goal on the counterattack after Jude Bellingham’s long pass. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Endrick hands Real Madrid narrow lead over Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey semi

Los Blancos head back to the Bernabeu with clear advantage as returning Jude Bellingham proves influential

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8 h. ago Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey latest score and updates after Endrick goal

Kylian Mbappe misses semi-final first-leg showdown at Anoeta, but Jude Bellingham starts

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3 d. ago European football: Moise Kean in hospital for head trauma after collapse

Fiorentina striker suffered blow to head on pitchNapoli’s loss at Como lets Atalanta back into title raceThe former Everton striker Moise Kean was taken to hospital after appearing to pass out following an earlier blow to his head during Fiorentina’s defeat by Hellas Verona on Sunday.The Italy international had been involved in an accidental collision with Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola midway through the second half, taking a knee in the face which left him with a cut above his eye. Although Kean returned to the pitch after treatment with his head bandaged, the 24-year-old soon fell, initially appearing unresponsive, before being taken off on a stretcher in the 67th minute. Fiorentina later confirmed Kean had suffered a head trauma and was in hospital for tests. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago European football: Napoli title bid hit by Como, Modric stunner lifts Real Madrid

Napoli’s 2-1 defeat allows Atalanta back into title raceBayern Munich and Real Madrid earn home winsNapoli’s title hopes suffered another blow as they were beaten 2-1 by Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Antonio Conte’s side missed the chance to reclaim top spot in Serie A as Assane Diao’s fine strike extended the visitors’ winless streak to four matches.Having been overtaken at the summit by Inter on Saturday, Napoli made a nightmare start when Amir Rrahmani handed the lead to Como in the seventh minute. The Kosovan centre-back attempted a back-pass from Matteo Politano’s throw-in, but with the goalkeeper Alex Meret out of position, the ball bounced into an empty net. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago European football: Napoli title hopes suffer blow with shock defeat by Como

Napoli’s winless run now at four games after 2-1 lossLa Liga: in-form Athletic Bilbao thrash Valladolid 7-1Napoli’s title hopes suffered another blow as they were beaten 2-1 by promoted Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday. Antonio Conte’s side missed the chance to reclaim top spot in Serie A as Assane Diao’s fine strike extended the visitors’ winless streak to four matches.Having been overtaken at the summit by Inter on Saturday, Napoli made a nightmare start when Amir Rrahmani gifted the lead to Como in the seventh minute. The Kosovan centre back attempted a back pass from Matteo Politano’s throw-in, but with goalkeeper Alex Meret out of position, the ball bounced into an empty net. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago European football: Barcelona march on at top of La Liga as Inter scrape by Genoa

Barça beat Las Palmas 2-0 and Atléti stay on their heelsInter move top of Serie A with Napoli to play on SundayDani Olmo and Ferran Torres came off the bench to rescue a 2-0 win for Barcelona at Las Palmas on Saturday that sent them back to the top of the La Liga table after a game that is unlikely to live long in the memory.Barcelona now lead on 54 points, one ahead of Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid are third on 51 but have a game in hand and will host Girona on Sunday. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Army veteran who was given months to live set to play football for Scotland

Barry Roan, who underwent a liver transplant two years ago, is set to feature for the Scotland Transplant Active Football at the European Championships.

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6 d. ago Champions League round of 16 draw simulated: Arsenal and Liverpool get favourable ties as Barcelona face PSG

The draw takes place at the House of European Football on Friday

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6 d. ago Real Madrid moment offers Man City blueprint to cope without Erling Haaland vs Liverpool

Manchester City were mostly toothless against Real Madrid as Erling Haaland could only watch on from the bench.

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