63 h. ago European football: Napoli hold off Lazio in fiery contest with three red cards

Spinazzola and Rrahmani goals earn 2-0 away winSevilla slump to 3-0 home defeat against LevanteFirst-half goals from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani helped Napoli claim a 2-0 victory at Lazio on Sunday in a heated contest that featured three red cards.Victory moves Napoli back to one point behind Serie A leaders Milan, who won 1-0 at Cagliari on Friday. Inter sit third but can reclaim top spot with victory at home to Bologna later on Sunday.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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2 w. ago European football: Mbappé matches Ronaldo’s record as Real close on Barça

Mbappé makes it 59 goals in a year in win over SevillaJuventus stay in Serie A race with 2-1 win over RomaKylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid with a late penalty in his side’s 2-0 home win over Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, the French forward celebrating his 27th birthday in style.Mbappé missed several earlier chances before getting his chance from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th goal in as many games across all competitions in 2025 to level Ronaldo’s 2013 haul. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European football: Real Madrid relieve pressure on Xabi Alonso with crucial win at Alavés

Rodrygo keeps Real within four points of Barça at topInter win 2-1 at Genoa, as Milan draw and Napoli loseRodrygo secured a crucial 2-1 victory for Real Madrid at Alavés in La Liga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of the leaders, Barcelona.Real, under pressure after two successive defeats in all competitions, broke the deadlock through Kylian Mbappé’s stunning first-half strike. However, a resilient Alavés levelled in the 68th minute through Carlos Vicente. The visitors restored their lead eight minutes later, courtesy of a counterattack led by Vinícius Júnior, whose assist was converted by Rodrygo. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European football: Inter make no mistake and go top after rivals falter

2-1 win at Genoa lifts Inter as Milan draw and Napoli loseHarry Kane rescues a draw for Bayern against MainzInter moved to the top of Serie A with a 2-1 victory at Genoa thanks to first-half goals from Yann Bisseck and Lautaro Martínez. The result put Inter on 33 points, one ahead of their city rivals Milan and two ahead of Napoli, both of whom failed to win earlier in the day. Genoa are 16th with 14 points.Inter’s match was preceded by unrest outside the stadium as supporters of both teams clashed, with several vehicles set on fire before police restored order. The incident did not delay kick-off. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European football: Ekkelenkamp’s stunner for Udinese hits Napoli off course

Champions miss chance to go top as Milan drop pointsReal Sociedad sack Sergio Francisco after Girona defeatNapoli missed the opportunity to move top of Serie A after suffering a deserved 1-0 defeat at Udinese. The visitors had a chance to take first place after Milan earlier drew with Sassuolo but Napoli struggled against an aggressive Udinese, who had two goals disallowed.Napoli are second with 31 points, one point behind Milan and a point ahead of third-placed Inter, who play at Genoa later on Sunday. Bologna host Juventus in the night match. Udinese are 10th with 21 points. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European football: Bartesaghi’s double not enough as Milan held by Sassuolo

Laurienté equalises for visitors after defender’s two goalsReal Sociedad sack Sergio Francisco after Girona defeatMilan had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo at San Siro after Armand Laurienté’s late strike for the visitors ensured the Serie A title race remains finely poised. Milan are top by one point with 32 points from 15 matches but can be overtaken by Napoli, the defending champions, who visit 12th-placed Udinese later on Sunday. Sassuolo sit ninth on 21 points.The visitors stunned Milan in the 13th minute when Andrea Pinamonti’s clever layoff set up the midfielder Ismaël Koné, who expertly chipped Mike Maignan to open the scoring.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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