17 h. ago European football: Mbappé on target as Real Madrid join Barça at top of La Liga

Vinícius Júnior also scores in 2-1 win over Rayo VallecanoGetafe’s late double stuns Atlético; Napoli beat FiorentinaKylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday that helped them draw level at the top of the table in the battle to retain their La Liga crown.Only one point separates Spain’s three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races in recent years with Barcelona leading the pack on 57 points, ahead of second-placed Real on goal difference with Atlético Madrid in third on 56 points after a 2-1 loss at Getafe earlier on Sunday. Barça, who will face Atlético next Sunday, have a game in hand after their match against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed due to the sudden death of their team doctor.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Mbappé and Vinícius score as Real Madrid beats Rayo to join Barcelona at the top of Spanish league

Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored goals in a five-minute span in the first half as Real Madrid held on to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 and move level on points with Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league

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27 h. ago Russia still wields huge influence inside Ceferin’s Uefa despite bans | Philippe Auclair

Alexander Dyukov and his fellow Putin-backed officials’ continuing role has largely been ignoredUefa’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine could not have been swifter. Hours after the fighting had started in Luhansk, European football’s governing body convened an extraordinary meeting of its executive committee and, three days later, on 28 February 2022, Uefa, with Fifa, announced that all Russian clubs and national teams had been banned from their competitions until further notice.Under-17 male and female teams were allowed back in September 2023, on condition they compete without their national kit, flag or anthem, only to be banned again after a dozen member associations threatened a boycott. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago European football: Barcelona game called off after club doctor dies

Osasuna match postponed by death of Carles Miñarro Garcia Barcelona extend ‘heartfelt condolences’ to his familyBarcelona called off their match against Osasuna on Saturday night after their first-team doctor, Carles Miñarro Garcia, died. The game was scheduled to start at 9pm local time but an announcement was made shortly beforehand.“FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening,” the club statement said. “For this reason, the match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna has been postponed to a later date. The FC Barcelona board of directors and all staff extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”This story will be updated Continue reading...

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42 h. ago European football: Bayern and Leverkusen both beaten in Bundesliga

Bayern slump to shock 3-2 defeat at home to BochumFlorian Wirtz injured in 2-0 loss to Werder BremenBayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead in front of a home crowd to slump to a 3-2 loss to Bochum, but second-placed Bayer Leverkusen were unable to take advantage, going down 2-0 at home to Werder Bremen.Bayern, who beat Leverkusen 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday, looked to be cruising to a comfortable win after Raphaël Guerreiro struck twice in 14 minutes to put them 2-0 up by the 28th minute. Bochum, however, cut the deficit three minutes later, with Jakov Medic drilling in.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Trent Alexander Arnold finally gets permission to keep plush padel court in his garden after neighbours kicked off when he put it up without permission

The Liverpool defender initially built the court without permission from East Cheshire Council, but has now been allowed to keep it after agreeing to follow the retrospective conditions the council set.

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50 h. ago I played for Celtic against Real Madrid but now I'm hanging up my boots to become a fashion guru

Bruno Davidson has been a regular fixture in Celtic's B team but has opted for a change of career

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69 h. ago Postecoglou defends Vicario, Glasner on Mateta’s recovery, and more: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendFixtures | Tables | Top scorers | And you can mail DavidSouthampton: With the teams separated by 52 points, Southampton face a daunting weekend trip to Anfield, where nobody gives the Premier League’s bottom side a snowball’s chance in hell of adding to their tally of nine points against the table-toppers.While Ivan Juric could be forgiven for whimpering in fear behind the sofa, the Saints boss fronted up at his press conference to declare his side – who have already given Liverpool a decent run for their money on two separate occasions this season – will try to give a good account of themselves. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Casemiro vows to keep giving his all for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United

The Brazilian, 33, has struggled for game time since the arrival of the Portuguese head coach.

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2 d. ago Postecoglou defends Vicario, Slot on ‘really lucky’ Liverpool and more: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendFixtures | Tables | Top scorers | And you can mail StuartSouthampton: With the teams separated by 52 points, Southampton face a daunting weekend trip to Anfield, where nobody gives the Premier League’s bottom side a snowball’s chance in hell of adding to their tally of nine points against the table-toppers.While Ivan Juric could be forgiven for whimpering in fear behind the sofa, the Saints boss fronted up at his press conference to declare his side – who have already given Liverpool a decent run for their money on two separate occasions this season – will try to give a good account of themselves. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Botman injury blow for Newcastle, Slot on ‘really lucky’ Liverpool and more: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendFixtures | Tables | Top scorers | And you can mail BarrySouthampton: With the teams separated by 52 points, Southampton face a daunting weekend trip to Anfield, where nobody gives the Premier League’s bottom side a snowball’s chance in hell of adding to their tally of nine points against the table-toppers.While Ivan Juric could be forgiven for whimpering in fear behind the sofa, the Saints boss fronted up at his press conference to declare his side – who have already given Liverpool a decent run for their money on two separate occasions this season – will try to give a good account of themselves. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Botman injury blow for Newcastle, Premier League team news and more: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendFixtures | Tables | Top scorers | And you can mail BarrySouthampton: With the teams separated by 52 points, Southampton face a daunting weekend trip to Anfield, where nobody gives the Premier League’s bottom side a snowball’s chance in hell of adding to their tally of nine points against the table-toppers.While Ivan Juric could be forgiven for whimpering in fear behind the sofa, the Saints boss fronted up at his press conference to declare his side – who have already given Liverpool a decent run for their money on two separate occasions this season – will try to give a good account of themselves. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago European reaction, Premier League team news and more: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendFixtures | Tables | Top scorers | And you can mail BarrySouthampton: With the teams separated by 52 points, Southampton face a daunting weekend trip to Anfield, where nobody gives the Premier League’s bottom side a snowball’s chance in hell of adding to their tally of nine points against the table-toppers.While Ivan Juric could be forgiven for whimpering in fear behind the sofa, the Saints boss fronted up at his press conference to declare his side – who have already given Liverpool a decent run for their money on two separate occasions this season – will try to give a good account of themselves. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Man City ban 165 fans and suspend hundreds more after Real Madrid ticket chaos

Manchester City have taken action against fans found to be re-selling or touting tickets to other supporters, with a number of high-profile incidents reported against Real Madrid recently.

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3 d. ago Celtic amongst top 10 European money makers as Rangers gate revenue explodes in UEFA report

The Hoops recorded one of the highest pre-tax profits on the continent while Gers made top 20 for gate receipts

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3 d. ago Follow Lionesses latest and WSL title race with Women's Football News March 2025 edition

The latest edition of Women's Football News is here as the countdown to this summer's European Championships for England's Lionesses is upon us

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4 d. ago FIFA to announce $1BILLION Club World Cup prize money as Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid swirl

The massive pot was boosted by a TV deal agreed with DAZN in December

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4 d. ago Real Madrid goalscorer Brahim Diaz gets revenge on Diego Simeone with win over Atletico Madrid

Tempers flared during the Champions League Madrid derby on Tuesday night, with Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz confronting Atletico boss Diego Simeone after he scored the winner.

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4 d. ago Mikel Merino insists Arsenal are good enough to win Champions League after PSV hammering

Arsenal will face Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in quarter-finals barring a complete second-leg collapse

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4 d. ago Arsenal path to Champions League final: Gunners set for Madrid showdown after dominant win over PSV

Arsenal could have to beat Real Madrid and Liverpool to reach final

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