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Real Madrid lands in Emirates super jumbo for Spanish Super Cup

Although all eyes are on the Africa Cup of Nations, there’s Spanish Cup action in Europe and Real Madrid is all set for their epic match against rivals,…

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Setback for Super Eagles and others! World Leagues unwilling to release players for Cup of Nations until Jan. 3

The World Leagues Forum (WLF) has written to global soccer governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to say they will not release players for…

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Sergio Aguero finds new role in football

Prematurely retired Sergio Aguero is set to return to Manchester City, the club that made him famous. According to Spanish news outlet, Tribuna, quoting another publication, Ole, the…

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Real, Barca and Bilbao sue La Liga over nearly 2 billion euro CVC deal

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao are taking legal action against La Liga over a 1.994 billion euro (S$3.08b) private equity deal that Spanish football administrators agreed last…

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Sergio Aguero tearfully announces retirement

As earlier foretold, Argentina and Barcelona star player, Sergio Aguero on Wednesday announced his retirement from football. The sad news comes just six months after Aguero joined Barcelona,…

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Sergio Aguero set to announce retirement from football

Argentina star footballer, Sergio Aguero is expected to announce his retirement from football later this Wednesday. This is sequel to his lingering heart problems. Sports Village Square recalls that…

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From glory to agony for Messi, ordered to demolish luxury four-star hotel

Just days after winning, though controversially, his record seventh Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi has been ordered by a Barcelona court to demolish a luxury hotel he has in…

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Messi breaks his silence on controversial Ballon d’Or win

Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi said he is grateful to be named among the greatest players in world football, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach…

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Samuel Chukwueze’s goal not enough for Villarreal as late goals ensure Barcelona win away

Barcelona scored twice in the closing stages for a 3-1 triumph at Villarreal on Saturday as they won away for the first time this season and handed new…

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Real Madrid’s Benzema gets suspended jail term in sex tape trial

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international team mate over a sex tape on Wednesday…

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Barcelona desperately want Nigerian-born striker

A Nigerian born player has appeared in the scouting radar of troubled FC Barcelona. He is Karim Adeyemi who the club considered a priority as the January transfer…

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Shocking: Abidal’s wife allegedly ordered attack on female PSG player

There is a new twist in the attack on a female player of Paris Saint-Germain, Kheira Hamraoul last week as the wife of Eric Abidal of FC Barcelona…

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New Sheriff in Barcelona! Xavi wields the big stick, hits Dembele

Former Barcelona player and now the new coach on the saddle, Xavi Hernandez has shown he will be a ‘no nonsense man’. In his first interaction, he…

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Barcelona throw away 3-0 lead

Barcelona threw away a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 at Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Saturday (Nov 6) in a chaotic game which underlined the scale of the…

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Aguero ruled out for three months after cardiac examination

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out for three months following cardiac evaluation, the Spanish club said on Monday (Nov 1). The Argentinian international received medical assistance…

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Messi keen on Barcelona return

Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris Saint-Germain is over and would like to help the La…

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Barca president hurts Messi

Lionel Messi has hit out at Barcelona president Joan Laporta for hoping that he would ‘stay and play for free’ in order to help the Catalan club in the middle of…

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Aguero to remain under supervision for a few days ahead of full heart check

Sergio Aguero will remain under the watchful eye of medical professionals over the next few days after suffering a heart scare against Alaves on Saturday night. The Argentine, after jumping…

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Aguero Diagnosed with Cardiac Arrhythmia

Sergio Aguero has been diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia – an irregular heartbeat – after leaving the pitch with breathing difficulties in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Alaves on Saturday evening.…

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Carlo Ancelotti slams treatment meted to Ronald Koeman

Carlo Ancelotti has criticised the people who mobbed Ronald Koeman’s car after the Clasico on Sunday, claiming the scenes showed ‘a problem within society’. The two former Everton…

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Bizarre details emerge over how Barcelona sacked Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman is reported to have been sacked as Barcelona coach whilst still on the plane home from Wednesday night’s La Liga defeat to Rayo Vallecano. Koeman’s Barça slumped to…

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