Ronaldo double leads Portugal win over Ireland

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June 12, 2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half in what might have been his last international appearance on home soil as Portugal beat Ireland 3-0 in their final Euro 2024 warm-up on Tuesday.

Atletico’s Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
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December 24, 2024
The final weekend before Christmas brought plenty of gifts for us across Europe’s Big Five leagues. In LaLiga, Atlético Madrid came back from 1-0 down to stun Barcelona 2-1 and take top spot heading into a brief winter break. In the Premier League, Liverpool took full advantage of Tottenham’s self-destructive tendencies to take home a… Read more: Atletico’s Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Man City’s star loyalty sees prodigies leave — and flourish
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December 24, 2024
Manchester City might have the most productive academy in football right now, but as Pep Guardiola’s side lurches from one defeat to another during an unprecedented slump, it is their “lost team” of Cole Palmer, Michael Olise, Morgan Rogers and so many more that is compounding the misery at the Etihad. Just as the club… Read more: Man City’s star loyalty sees prodigies leave — and flourish
Flick on late Barça defeat: We need the break
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December 23, 2024
Hansi Flick said Barcelona need a break after Atlético Madrid inflicted a third straight home league defeat on them to replace them at the top of LaLiga on Saturday. Alexander Sørloth scored a 96th-minute winner at the Olympic Stadium to seal a 2-1 win for the visitors after Rodrigo De Paul had cancelled out Pedri’s… Read more: Flick on late Barça defeat: We need the break
Kompany, Rose in shock after Magdeburg incident
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December 22, 2024
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and RB Leipzig counterpart Marco Rose struggled to discuss Bayern’s 5-1 victory on Friday and a planned Christmas ceremony at the Allianz Arena was cut short after a vehicle was driven into crowds at a market in the northeastern German city of Magdeburg. Authorities described the incident as a deliberate… Read more: Kompany, Rose in shock after Magdeburg incident
Transfer rumors, news: Saudi trio ready to make Rashford deal
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December 22, 2024
Three Saudi clubs have expressed their interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, while Juventus are keen to try and steal a march on several rivals to land midfielder Dani Ceballos. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades |… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Saudi trio ready to make Rashford deal
Alli confirms Everton exit amid Como interest
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December 21, 2024
Dele Alli has confirmed his future lies away from Everton despite having continued training at the club since his contract expired in the summer. Alli joined Everton from Tottenham in January 2022 but went on to make just one Premier League start for the Merseyside club, plus 12 substitute appearances. He hasn’t played football competitively… Read more: Alli confirms Everton exit amid Como interest
FIFA hails all-female crowd of 45K at game in Iran
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December 21, 2024
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has offered “heartfelt gratitude” to Iranian authorities for allowing tens of thousands of women and girls to attend a top-flight soccer match between Sepahan and Persepolis on Monday. After calls for Iran to be banned from the 2022 World Cup because of the continued exclusion of women from football matches in… Read more: FIFA hails all-female crowd of 45K at game in Iran
Who are the ‘transfer gurus’ running your club’s January business?
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December 20, 2024
The January transfer window is just around the corner, but how much do we know about the people behind the scenes who are responsible for making things happen? Be it a sporting director, managing director or even club president, Europe’s top clubs all have someone pulling the strings … well almost all, as Arsenal are… Read more: Who are the ‘transfer gurus’ running your club’s January business?
Why Germany is home to the best second division in Europe
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December 20, 2024
On my Bundesliga travels these past few weeks while jostling at railway station newsagents with Weihnachtsmarktbesucher (Christmas market visitors), I kept catching sight of a particular Sonderheft, a special edition of the highly regarded football magazine, Kicker. This one is entitled “50 Jahre 2. Bundesliga,” 50 years of the German second division, and the subheadline… Read more: Why Germany is home to the best second division in Europe
Maresca: Chelsea believe Mudryk is innocent
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December 19, 2024
Enzo Maresca has said that Chelsea believe Mykhailo Mudryk is innocent following his positive drugs test and will continue to “support” the player. Mudryk and Chelsea released statements on Tuesday confirming that the FA had been in contact over the Ukraine winger supplying an adverse urine sample, with both player and club expressing their surprise.… Read more: Maresca: Chelsea believe Mudryk is innocent