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Madrid derby lessons, Liverpool exit FA Cup, lucky Man United: Marcotti recaps the weekend
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Monday, 10 February 2025 11:22
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe European soccer weekend didn't disappoint -- does it ever? Let's review. In LaLiga, Real Madrid and Atlético served up a feisty derby draw that both teams can ultimately feel good about as the title race and Champions League look like they'll go right down to the wire. The English FA Cup, the sport's oldest cup competition, delivered…
Guardiola plays down Ballon d'Or rift with Madrid
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Monday, 10 February 2025 07:52
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPep Guardiola has said Manchester City have drawn a line under the Ballon d'Or controversy with Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League showdown.The Spanish giants boycotted the ceremony in Paris in October in protest at City midfielder Rodri winning the award ahead of Vinícius Júnior.The two teams face each other in the first leg of their Champions…
Espanyol complain over Mapi León crotch touch
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Monday, 10 February 2025 07:52
EmailPrintEspanyol have condemned Barcelona's Mapi León for touching Daniela Caracas in the crotch area during Sunday's Catalan derby in Liga F.León and Caracas clashed in the 15th minute of the game as they lined up at a set piece, with the Barça centre-back saying something to her opponent while briefly touching her inappropriately."Espanyol wish to express total condemnation at events…
Spain coach testifies Hermoso wasn't punished
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Monday, 10 February 2025 07:52
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSpain women's coach Montse Tomé told a judge Monday she was not trying to punish Jenni Hermoso by omitting her from the national team in the fallout of the kiss by former football federation president Luis Rubiales.Rubiales is accused of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso at the 2023 Women's World Cup final presentation ceremony, as well as of…
Upset? What upset? FA Cup loss could be best result of Liverpool's season
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Monday, 10 February 2025 06:13
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsArne Slot lost his FA Cup gamble against Plymouth Argyle, but the Liverpool manager might instead have edged closer to winning the trophies that really matter at Anfield this season by giving his star men the day off.Make no mistake, Plymouth's giant-killing 1-0 win -- the bottom club in the Championship beating the Premier League leaders and ending…
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