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UCL

Champions League round-up: Wins for Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Porto

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between Lokomotiv Moskva and FC Bayern Muenchen at RZD Arena on October 27, 2020 in Moscow, Russia.Bayern Munich recorded a 13th straight Champions League win with a 2-1 Group A victory at Lokomotiv Moscow.The reigning champions took a 13th-minute lead when Leon Goretzka headed home Benjamin Pavard's brilliant volleyed cross.Anton Miranchuk levelled 20 minutes from time with a crisp finish, but Joshua Kimmich maintained Bayern’s winning run in the 79th minute.Atletico Madrid, beaten 4-0 by Bayern last week, returned to winning ways with a 3-2 victory over RB Salzburg.Joao Felix was the hero scoring twice, including the winner five minutes from time, after Mar...
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LALIGA

Bartomeu faces Barcelona exit as no confidence vote is upheld

Josep Maria Bartomeu, President of the Fc Barcelona, during the match between FC Barcelona and CSKA Moscow, corresponding to the week 1 of the Euroleague, played at the Palau Blaugrana, on 01st October 2020, in Barcelona, Spain.Josep Maria Bartomeu's position as president of Barcelona is moving closer to its end after his appeal to have the vote of no confidence against him suspended was turned down.Nearly 20,000 Barcelona club members signed a motion against Bartomeu's presidency earlier this month and delivered it to the club, expressing their dissatisfaction with his running of the club.Each name required verification, and the number required was reached, surpassing similar situations regarding Joan Laporta in 2008 and Josep Lluis Nunez in 1998.The Socios now have the right to announce ...
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Pirlo sees positives as Juventus miss Ronaldo before Barca clash

Andrea Pirlo sees positives despite preparing for his biggest match since taking over as Juventus coach with Covid-19 -stricken Cristiano Ronaldo in doubt against Lionel Messi's Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday.Pirlo took over after Maurizio Sarri was sacked immediately after Juventus' last 16 exit to Lyon in August, the veteran coach lamenting another failure in a "competition cursed for Juve".The Turin side have won the tournament twice, but not since 1996. They have been runners-up seven times, including twice in the last five years.In fact, 41-year-old Pirlo's last Juventus game as a player came in the 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the 2015 Champions League final.Juventus signed Portuguese star Ronaldo in 2018 with the aim of lifting the coveted European trophy, and his absenc...
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LALIGA

Levante and Celta draw, stay near bottom in Spanish league

Celta players celebrates the goal of Sergio Carreira during the La Liga Santander mach between Levante and Celta at Estadio de la Ceramica, on October 26, 2020 in Vila-real Spain.Levante and Celta Vigo ended their losing streaks but stayed near the bottom of the Spanish league standings after a 1-1 draw on Monday.Both teams were coming off three straight losses and neither had scored a goal during that streak.Levante thought it had the winner in stoppage time but the goal was disallowed for offside after video review. The hosts loudly complained, claiming that the player offside did not influence the play.It was the latest VAR controversy in the league, coming two days after Real Madrid was awarded a decisive penalty kick in its 3-1 win at Camp Nou Stadium on Saturday.Levante scored first ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Alario scores twice as Leverkusen beats Augsburg 3-1

Leverkusen's Lucas Alario in action during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at BayArena on October 26, 2020 in Leverkusen, Germany.Lucas Alario scored twice as Bayer Leverkusen beat Augsburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Monday to win its third game in a row across all competitions.Alario won and converted a penalty and later restored Leverkusen’s lead with a header after Daniel Caligiuri levelled with Augsburg’s first goal in Leverkusen since 2015. Moussa Diaby added Leverkusen’s third goal in stoppage time.Leverkusen started the league season with three straight draws but turned a corner with a 1-0 win over Mainz before hammering Nice 6-2 in the Europa League on Thursday. Monday’s win takes Leverkusen up to fourth in the Bundesliga standings. It’s one of three ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Aubameyang explains the exciting way Partey will change Arsenal’s midfield

Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has praised the club’s deadline day signing of Thomas Partey after his big move from Atletico Madrid.The Ghana international looked a world class performer at Atletico, and should prove himself a considerable upgrade on most of Arsenal’s other midfield options.Aubameyang certainly seems pleased to see Partey arrive, as he talked up the new qualities the 27-year-old should bring to Mikel Arteta’s side.Writing in Arsenal’s matchday programme, as quoted by the Daily Mirror, Aubameyang said: “He is so strong physically but yet so good on the ball as well.“We didn’t really have a profile like this ...
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SERIE A

Roma ends Milan’s winning streak in Serie A

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) of AC Milan competes for the ball with Leonardo Spinazzola of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 26, 2020 in Milan, Italy.AC Milan's perfect Serie A record was snapped by Roma on Monday, as the Rossoneri fumbled the lead three times, only managing a 3-3 home draw.AC Milan showcased fearsome form since the start of the new season, going on a run of four consecutive victories, scoring nine goals and conceding just one. But in Monday's match, Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma and Jens Petter Hauge tested positive for COVID-19 just hours before kick-off.The home side had a dream start just two minutes into the game, as Rafael Leao whipped in a cross from the left, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic cushioned a volley into th...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Jose Mourinho hails ‘fantastic’ Son Heung-min and Harry Kane after Burnley win

Tottenham Hotspur's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho (L) speaks with Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (R) on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on October 26, 2020. - Tottenham won the game 1-0.Jose Mourinho hailed the understanding between Harry Kane and Son Heung-min after the pair helped Tottenham return to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought battle at Burnley.Minutes after Kane cleared off the line to keep the score goalless, the England captain flicked on Erik Lamela’s corner towards the back post, where Son reacted quickest to direct his header into the top corner.It was the 29th time the South Korea forward and Kane have combined for a g...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Klopp proud of Liverpool form amid Van Dijk absence

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool before the Premier League match between Liverpool and Sheffield United at Anfield on October 24, 2020 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised his team for their form without Virgil van Dijk.The Premier League champions managed to beat both Dutch giants Ajax and Sheffield United last week despite missing star central defender van Dijk, who is set to be sidelined for several months recovering from knee surgery following a brutal challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the Merseyside derby on October 17.Fabinho, a midfielder, has found himself covering for the Dutchman alongside Joe Gomez and Klopp believes Liverpool are getting by as well as could be hoped in the absence of the "best defender in the world.""Every team ...
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NEWS

Pogba’s slams France retirement rumours as ‘fake news’

Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on October 24, 2020 in Manchester, England.Manchester United's Paul Pogba said on Monday reports claiming he had retired from international duty in protest against French President Emmanuel Macron's comments about radical Islam were "fake news".According to reports in the Middle East picked up by British tabloid The Sun, World Cup winner Pogba wanted to end his international career after Macron vowed to take the fight to Islamic radicals after the October 16 beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty."Unacceptable, fake news," Pogba, a converted Muslim, posted on Instagram with a screenshot of The Sun's article.Paty had shown cartoons of the Prophet Mohamed to pupi...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Zaha ‘enjoying his football’ at Crystal Palace after transfer request

Wilfred Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Fulham and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on October 24, 2020 in London, England.Wilfried Zaha has insisted he is enjoying his football at Crystal Palace after he responded to the challenge thrown down by Roy Hodgson last week.Hodgson had called on Zaha to produce more and the 27-year-old answered by putting in a brilliant display and scoring his fifth goal of the season in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Fulham.Having made no secret of his desire to leave Palace over the summer, Zaha has faced questions over his commitment to the club.But Zaha has already scored one more goal than he managed in the whole of last season and said: “I love football so there is no day when I am not enjoying it really.”Zaha, who also set up the ope...
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LALIGA

Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann furious with Ronald Koeman after Real Madrid snub

Barcelona's Dutch coach Ronald Koeman (L) speaks to Barcelona's French midfielder Antoine Griezmann before he enters the pitch during the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 24, 2020.Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann is reportedly unhappy with Ronald Koeman after being benched for the club’s 3-1 El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday. The France international was introduced with just eight minutes left on the clock. And he couldn’t prevent his side from dropping points at the Nou Camp.Barcelona were outplayed and outmaneuvered by Real Madrid on Saturday, with Koeman’s side producing a dire display.Los Blancos went ahead early on through Federico Valverde before Ansu Fati then levelled.Real went 2-1 up through ...
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SERIE A

Pirlo demands more intensity from his Juventus side

Andrea Pirlo Coach of Juventus FC during warm-up ahead of the Serie A match between Juventus and Hellas Verona FC at Allianz Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Turin, Italy.Juventus once again had to come from a goal behind to get a share of the spoils, this time against Hellas Verona at home in a 1-1 draw.After the game, coach Andrea Pirlo was displeased that his side needed to go behind again to get a reaction.“Our first half wasn’t aggressive enough, we waited for them, and yet we created the best chances.“We reacted well after they took the lead, but we shouldn’t need a slap in the face to wake up and play with intensity.“When you play against Verona or Atalanta, it’s difficult because they take you one-on-one all over the field and create many duels. We worked to avoid their high press an...
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LALIGA

Silva inspires Sociedad to top of table

Mikel Oyarzabal of Real Sociedad celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad and SD Huesca at Estadio Anoeta on October 25, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain.David Silva created two goals as he inspired Real Sociedad to the top of La Liga with victory over Huesca.Silva, 34, who joined Sociedad on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City, set up second-half goals for Cristian Portu and Alexander Isak.Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice for the hosts, including a penalty, either side of Rafa Mir's effort for Huesca.Sociedad are a point clear of champions Real Madrid but Zinedine Zidane's side have a game in hand.Sociedad have won La Liga twice in their history, the most recent triumph coming in the 1981...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Paul Pogba urged to leave Manchester United

Paul Pogba of Manchester United suffers an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on October 24, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Paul Pogba has been urged to leave Manchester United by former Old Trafford star Paul Ince.Pogba had to settle for a place on the bench once again in Saturday's goalless draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford.The French midfielder was brought on shortly before the hour mark - but it was the third game running that he has been among the substitutes.Pogba also missed out on a place in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting line-up in the Champions League group win at Paris Saint-Germain and the Premier League victory at Newcastle United.United extended the World Cup winner's contract until 2022 earlier this month but spe...
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SERIE A

Insigne brothers score for opposing sides in Napoli win

Lorenzo Insigne of SSC Napoli talks and laughs to his brother Roberto after scoring goal 1-1 during the Serie A match between Benevento Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ciro Vigorito on October 25, 2020 in Benevento, Italy.Lorenzo Insigne and his younger brother Roberto scored for opposing sides on Sunday as Napoli came from behind to win 2-1 away to promoted Benevento in Serie A.Roberto Insigne, the younger of the two, stunned Napoli by scoring his first Serie A goal at the age of 26 before Lorenzo levelled on the hour and substitute Andrea Petagna won the game for the visitors who moved into second place.The two brothers have had very different careers despite both making their professional debuts with Napoli.Lorenzo Insigne has gone on to make over 350 appearances for them and become one...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Southampton end Everton’s unbeaten start

Southampton's English midfielder Che Adams (L) vies for the ball with Everton's Colombian defender Yerry Mina during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Everton at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England, on October 25, 2020.Everton's unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an end as they finished with 10 men at Southampton.The visitors struggled to get going as Saints were clinical, taking a two-goal lead inside the first half.James Ward-Prowse fired past England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to break the deadlock before Che Adams benefitted from a deflection less than 10 minutes later.With 15 minutes left on the clock, Lucas Digne was dismissed - the second red card shown to an Everton player in successive weeks - for an awkward challenge...
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LALIGA

Philippe Coutinho: Barcelona midfielder ruled out with hamstring injury

Philippe Coutinho of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on October 24, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is set to miss the Champions League fixture with Juventus on Wednesday after injuring his left hamstring.The length of the 28-year-old's absence will "depend on how the injury evolves",according to Barca .The Brazilian played all 90 minutes of Barca's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico on Saturday.The ex-Liverpool player spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Bayern Munich, and has made five starts this season.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Carlo Ancelotti jokes about staying at Everton for only one more year

Carlo Ancelotti, Manager of Everton looks on following the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on October 17, 2020 in Liverpool, England.Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has joked that he could leave the Toffees after only one more season because that is when he tends to be given the sack.The appointment of Ancelotti to replace Marco Silva in 2019 was viewed as a major coup at the time and the three-time Champions League winner has transformed the Toffees so far this season.They are the only unbeaten side in the Premier League and currently sit top of the table, ahead of their Merseyside rivals Liverpool on goal difference.With Everton flying high under the Italian, he was asked in an interview with Sky Sports how long he plans to stay at Goodison Park and the 6...
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NEWS

Raheem Sterling to launch foundation aimed at helping deprived children

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on October 24, 2020 in London, England.Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling is planning to launch a foundation aimed at helping disadvantaged young people.The 25-year-old said he wanted to create something "humongous" for the people he was helping with the organisation which would focus on social mobility.The England international's charitable body would help those supported by Marcus Rashford, who plays for his club's rivals Manchester United, and his food poverty activism.Speaking to the Sunday Times magazine, Sterling said: "That's me finished with the 'what can happen, what should happen'. Now I'm trying to put into place stuff I can do myself."Stuff to gi...
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