FootballIñaki Williams makes the difference in Athletic’s “final”
Athletic returned to winning ways after four matches without a victory. Iñaki Williams scored the second goal and opened his account for the season.
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FootballNeymar sent off after Rodrigo Nestor confrontation as insults are decoded
Lip-reading specialist Velloso interpreted the exchange between Neymar and Rodrigo Nestor. The Santos forward was sent off after his opponent told the referee he had covered his mouth to insult him.
FootballReal Sociedad give players two and a half days off before Basque derby
Real Sociedad have a clear week before travelling to San Mamés to face Athletic next Sunday at 21:00. Pellegrino Matarazzo has granted his squad two and a half days off after a demanding spell of matches and travel.
FootballCole Palmer apologises after first career red card
Sent off in Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, Cole Palmer apologised after receiving the first red card of his professional career.
FootballHull City and Brentford share the points after McBurnie opener
Hull City let their advantage slip against Brentford, who found an equaliser after the break to leave the MKM Stadium with a point.
FootballModric leads Milan to a 2-0 win at Udinese
A Luka Modric assist set Milan on the way to a 2-0 victory away to Udinese, extending the team’s strong run.
FootballPedri admits Barcelona fell short in defeat to Real Madrid
After Barcelona’s defeat to Real Madrid, Pedri said his side lacked pace and fluidity. He called for improvement while stressing that the season is still long.
FootballHaaland calls for greater precision after Manchester City lose at Aston Villa
Beaten 2-1 at Villa Park, Manchester City need to make better use of the wings and convert their chances, Erling Haaland said. Aston Villa were ninth after eight rounds and had won three of their previous five league matches.
FootballMatchday 9 in Primera Federación Group 1 brings late goals and a difficult afternoon for Mérida
Coria took control after half-time against Mérida, while other games in the round featured decisive goals and a late chance to level.
FootballMatarazzo celebrates Real Sociedad win but rues missed chances
The coach praised his team’s football and felt it could have scored more against Levante.
FootballJuventus beat Lecce 2-0 to strengthen their Serie A position
Douglas Luiz scored and assisted as Juventus secured a win at Lecce after a spell under pressure.
FootballAbdelli calls Marseille’s lapse against Le Havre unacceptable
Marseille won 4-3 after building a four-goal lead, but a comfortable-looking success became a nervy finish. Abdelli criticised the drop in effort and questioned the substitutes’ contribution.
FootballTJ Shorts revives Valencia and turns the tide against Baskonia
Led by TJ Shorts, Valencia Basket beat Baskonia at Roig Arena in the fifth round of Liga Endesa.
FootballCrystal Palace lose to Newcastle as Pierre Sage rues a missed 15 minutes
Beaten 2-0 at home, Crystal Palace are under growing pressure. Pierre Sage says his side lost its focus after the break but insists he can improve their fortunes.
FootballGary Neville accuses Manchester United players of undermining their managers
The former player says the squad’s influence is a factor in the club’s crisis and describes Michael Carrick’s position as precarious.
FootballAtlético Madrileño held to a draw and still without a win after six rounds
Atlético Madrileño drew 1-1 with Real Jaén in Alcalá de Henares, extending its winless run. Fernando Torres is urging his team to hold on to a winning mentality before hosting Alcorcón.
FootballCarrick says his walk around the pitch was not a farewell to Manchester United fans
After Manchester United’s 3-0 Premier League defeat, Michael Carrick explained his walk with the players and addressed the decision to leave Bruno on the bench.
FootballBallon d’Or: Mbappé, Yamal and Kane lead a three-way race
The Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place in London on Monday, with Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane among the contenders in an open race.
FootballInter overturn Fiorentina in the closing minutes
Held at bay for much of the match by David De Gea, Inter beat Fiorentina 2-1 after falling behind to Alex Jiménez. Thuram and Zielinski turned the game around late on.
FootballIñaki Williams gives Athletic a boost with the 2-0
In the 35th minute, the captain finished a counterattack to give Athletic a two-goal lead after four matches without a win.
FootballManolo González will lead Espanyol in the Copa del Rey
After another league defeat, Manolo González led Espanyol’s training on Sunday and will take charge in Tuesday’s Copa del Rey tie. He could remain in the job until Friday.
FootballMourinho and Flick hold back before the match at Camp Nou
Esteban Pascual examined the coaches’ answers and gestures ahead of the match at Camp Nou. Mourinho was more guarded on sensitive subjects, while Flick kept his message measured and showed confidence in his team.
FootballEli Junior Kroupi announces his choice to represent France
The Bournemouth forward wants to play for France rather than Ivory Coast. As he recovers from injury, he could return against Manchester United on Sunday.
FootballXabi Alonso says his Real Madrid exit came earlier than expected
The Chelsea manager has revisited his departure from Real Madrid and explained why he chose a new project.
FootballBayern insiders feared Kompany was pushing himself too hard
People inside Bayern were concerned about Vincent Kompany’s workload. The manager received medical attention after collapsing.
FootballBellingham, Tchouaméni and Valverde return as survivors of Real’s last Barcelona win
Ahead of Sunday’s Clásico, three Madrid players are linked to the club’s last league win in Barcelona: Bellingham scored both goals.
FootballThe 5-0 at Camp Nou that set the tone for a fiercely tense rivalry
On 29 November 2010, Madrid lost 5-0 at Camp Nou. That defeat began the story of a rivalry between Mourinho and Guardiola’s Barça, played out on the pitch and in public exchanges.
FootballCarrick under pressure as Manchester United host Bournemouth
Michael Carrick faces a high-stakes home game against Bournemouth, with his position under pressure. Bruno Fernandes’s questions over the tactics have put the coach’s authority in focus.
FootballTwo VAR interventions shape Villarreal’s 2-1 win over Valencia
VAR intervened twice in the Comunidad Valenciana derby. The first review led to a penalty for Valencia, before Pape Gueye was sent off.
FootballAllegri sent off after Roma equaliser as Napoli held to 3-3 draw
Massimiliano Allegri insists he did nothing to warrant his dismissal. His anger after Leonardo Balerdi’s equaliser prompted Napoli staff to step in.