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Guardiola glad of Rodri return but uncertain if he'll play in FA Cup final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is glad to have Spain midfielder Rodri back in training but has no idea yet if he will feature at all in this month's FA Cup final, saying "I'm not a doctor".

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Inter coach Inzaghi banned for one game over 'ultra' links

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi and midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu have been handed one-match bans while Inter and city rivals AC Milan have also been fined over their relations with hardcore 'ultra' fans, the Italian soccer association (FIGC) said on Thursday.

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Barca's Kounde to miss Inter Milan second leg injured

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is set to miss the Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Inter Milan after he was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Thursday.

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Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar

Julen Lopetegui, sacked by Premier League side West Ham in January, was appointed the new head coach of Qatar on Thursday.

6h ago

Yamal heroics preserve Barca's Champions League final dream

For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.

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Raphinha surpasses Messi to close in on Ronaldo’s record 

Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday, with teenage star Lamine Yamal shining bright.

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'They can't run, can't defend': Messi's Miami project risks global embarrassment

A dejected-looking Lionel Messi walked off the field in defeat on Wednesday after his Inter Miami team were exposed in emphatic fashion by a young Vancouver Whitecaps.

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Interview / Locals key to Fed Cup success, says Kings captain Tapu

After leading Bashundhara Kings to Federation Cup title defence as captain, central defender -- even becoming the joint-top scorer -- Tapu Barman was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

14h ago

BFF closing in on Cuba Mitchell for June fixture

BFF’s senior vice-president Imrul Hassan confirmed to The Daily Star that they have contacted with the Sunderland FC under-21 player, who has shown a positive attitude.

1w ago

'When we win, we like these kinds of games': Flick on Barca's comeback

Flick said it was one of those comebacks that nobody forgets easily, adding it was not easy to win after Borja Iglesias netted a hat-trick to give Celta a 3-1 lead.

1w ago

McTominay fires Napoli level with Inter as Conte fuels exit rumours

Scotland midfielder McTominay nodded home his 10th goal in all competitions this season from Giacomo Raspadori's cross in the 72nd minute to save Napoli's blushes after a drab display in northern Italy.

1w ago

Messi's Miami stay undefeated and stop Crew's unbeaten streak

A crowd of 60,614 turned out at Huntington Bank Field, the home of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, for the visit of Lionel Messi and friends and while the Argentine had a quiet game, Miami left with the points.

1w ago

Union, Stuttgart set Bundesliga record with eight-goal first half

Saturday's clash between Union Berlin and Stuttgart was locked at 4-4 at half-time, the first time eight goals have been scored in the first 45 minutes of a Bundesliga game.

1w ago

Barca make stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo in Liga thriller

Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

1w ago

Bayern close in on Bundesliga title with Heidenheim thumping

The victory took Bayern nine points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who play at St Pauli on Sunday.

1w ago

City strike late in 2-0 victory at Everton

City move up to fourth with 58 points from their 33 matches, four points ahead of both sixth-placed Chelsea and Aston Villa seventh, but they have played a game more. The top five qualify for the Champions League next season.

1w ago

Ancelotti to discuss Real Madrid future at 'end of season'

Carlo Ancelotti will discuss his future with Real Madrid at the end of the season, the coach said Saturday, following the Champions League holders' elimination by Arsenal.

1w ago

Neymar out for 4-6 weeks after latest injury: Reports

Brazilian superstar Neymar will be out for four to six weeks to recover from the latest injury he suffered while playing for Santos against Atletico Mineiro on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

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