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Spain ‘devastated and affected’ by Carvajal’s injury, says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was “shocked and devastated” by Dani Carvajal’s knee injury suffered against Villarreal on Saturday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said everyone is “devastated and affected” after Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal suffered a triple…

“I feel shame and sorrow” – Real Sociedad coach hits out at Anderlecht ultras

Imanol was angry after the Anderlecht ultras caused terror at the Reale Arena. He described the incidents as sad and shameful and gave his opinion on the outcome of the match. “I’m not the one to stop it, especially without…

EU court set for ex Madrid star Diarra ruling which could shake up transfer market

An EU court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the case of former French footballer Lassana Diarra against FIFA, a potentially landmark decision which could shake up the football transfer system. The court of justice of the European Union…

Rampant Benfica smash Simeone’s absent Atletico

Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side were thoroughly outplayed and outfought in Lisbon and the Portuguese side triumphed emphatically to record a second win in two matches in the…

Aston Villa stun Bayern Munich in repeat of 1982 European Cup final

Aston Villa repeated their famous 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich as Jhon Duran’s winner beat the German giants 1-0 on Wednesday. The Colombian striker caught Manuel Neuer off his line 11 minutes from time to make it…

OFFICIAL: Man United win appeal on Bruno Fernandes’ red card

Manchester United announced on Tuesday that their appeal on Bruno Fernandes’ red card was successful. The captain was set to face suspension from United’s next three fixtures after his foul on James Maddison in the match against Tottenham on Sunday….

Emery keen to show Aston Villa can compete in ‘special’ Bayern clash

Unai Emery is hoping Aston Villa can summon the spirit of the club’s 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich when the German giants visit Birmingham in the Champions League on Wednesday. Villa’s return to the top level of…

One year in prison and 3 years banned from stadiums for racist abuse of Vini and Chukwueze

A person has been sentenced to one year in prison and a further three years without setting foot in a stadium following racist insults he first hurled at Vinicius and then Samu Chukwueze two weeks later at Son Moix. Palma’s…

West Ham boss Lopetegui jokingly rules himself out after calf injury

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui jokingly ruled himself out of his side’s next game after ending up on crutches following their heavy League Cup loss away to Liverpool. Football injuries are usually confined to the players, but so incensed was…

Lopetegui gets injured in Liverpool defeat

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui injured his calf when he jumped in anger at a clear chance Crysencio Summerville missed against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Spain manager Julen Lopetegui suffered a calf muscle injury and had to…