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Real Madrid eases past Arandina to reach Copa del Rey last 16

Reigning champion Real Madrid secured its place in the Copa del Rey last 16 with a 3-1 win at fourth-tier…

Brazil sacks Diniz as coach, Dorival Jr likely replacement

Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)…

Manchester United keeper Onana available for Wigan Cup game, says Ten Hag

Manchester United will have goalkeeper Andre Onana available for its FA Cup third-round match against Wigan Athletic, manager Erik ten…

Frank says Brentford would need ‘unbelievable’ offer to sell Toney

Brentford manager Thomas Frank said only an “unbelievable” offer would persuade the club to consider selling England striker Ivan Toney…

Hodgson warns stars like Rooney have ‘no magic wand’

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes leading former players such as Wayne Rooney often face “unrealistic” expectations when they become…

Hermoso testifies in sexual assault case after kiss at Women’s World Cup final

The Spanish player kissed on the lips by the football president at the FIFA Women’s World Cup final appeared in…

Argentina set to retire Lionel Messi’s No. 10 jersey

The Argentina Football Association is set to retire the jersey No. 10 worn by Lionel Messi once he ends his…

Arteta laments ‘worst game of the season’ as Arsenal misses out on top spot

Arsenal cannot afford to repeat the performance that led to Sunday’s 2-1 loss at Fulham if it wants to fight…

Milan’s Bennacer back in Algeria squad for Africa Cup of Nations

AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer is back in the Algeria squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations finals for…

Turkey Super Cup final, set to be played in Saudi, cancelled amid row – reports

FILE – Galatasaray‘s Kerem Akturkoglu, right, challenges for the ball with Fenerbahce‘s Alexander Djiku, during a Turkish Super Lig match between…