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'No excuse': Real Madrid's Rudiger after throwing object at ref

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger apologised Sunday after his red card for throwing an object at the Copa del Rey final referee.

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In pictures: Barcelona-Real Madrid five-goal thriller

In a breathtaking Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja, Jules Kounde’s 116th-minute rocket sealed Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

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Liverpool primed for Premier League title party

A draw with Tottenham will take Liverpool to a title-clinching 80 points -- mathematically out of reach of second-placed Arsenal, who would be 13 points adrift with just four games left

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'This is what we live for', says Kounde after winning Copa del Rey final

French defender Kounde struck in extra-time to settle a wild Clasico in Barcelona's favour, with the Catalans triumphing 3-2 in Seville.

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Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr give Saudi Arabia three Asian semifinalists

Ronaldo, the top scorer in this season's Saudi Pro League, has eight in seven appearances in this campaign's Champions League Elite, one short of joint-top scorers Riyad Mahrez, Salem Al-Dawsari, Anderson and Jasir Asani.

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Barcelona clinch Copa del Rey with dramatic extra-time win over Real Madrid

The Catalans, aiming for a quadruple this season, won the first major trophy of Hansi Flick's reign as coach and a record-extending 32nd Spanish cup in dramatic fashion

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Wrexham seal promotion to Championship in front of Hollywood owners

Wrexham clinched a record third successive promotion with a 3-0 win against Charlton that booked their place in the Championship in front of Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds on Saturday.

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Palace sweep past Villa to reach FA Cup final

Crystal Palace outplayed Aston Villa as they reached the FA Cup final for only the third time with two brilliant goals by Ismaila Sarr and another by Eberechi Eze sealing a 3-0 victory at Wembley on Saturday.

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Chelsea beat Everton 1-0 to reignite Champions League hopes

 Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

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Palmer's dip in form a 'mental thing', says Chelsea boss Maresca

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said.

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Guardiola says Man City must show 'spirit' to get back on top

Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side.

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Young Barca must 'enjoy' Real Madrid Copa final fight: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to 'enjoy' fighting rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final in Seville.

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Nice end PSG's unbeaten run in Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain saw their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 this season finally ended in a 3-1 home defeat against Nice on Friday, just ahead of their Champions League semifinal showdown against Arsenal.

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Copa del Rey ref statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up

Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club's television channel were 'unacceptable' on Friday, after pulling out of planned pre-match activities.

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Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield: Slot

Arne Slot believes Liverpool have a "big responsibility" to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans when Tottenham visit Anfield on Sunday.

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Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints

Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at complaints made by the match officials earlier in the day, the club told media in Seville.

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Bologna to face Milan in first Coppa Italia final since 1974

Bologna sit fourth in Serie A and look a good bet to return to the Champions League after their disappointing debut appearance in the competition this season. I

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Messi muted as Miami stumble in Concacaf semi 1st leg

Messi's impact was limited -- he was quickly closed down by Vancouver and was restricted to an optimistic long-range effort in the 29th minute which flew high over the bar.

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