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Girona and Mallorca shared the points in a goalless draw at Montilivi that keeps both sides in the upper part of the standings. The hosts had more chances and hit the crossbar through Abel Ruiz, but ran into an inspired Arnau Tenas. The draw leaves the two promotion hopefuls with mixed feelings.
varela·5 min read
Celtic have withdrawn recognition from the Celtic Fans Collective after the group staged a protest against Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews. The club announced indefinite bans for anyone involved in planning or carrying out the action. The supporters' group hit back by questioning the majority shareholder's priorities and calling him notoriously thin-skinned.
Javi
·5 min read
Manchester City fought back from two separate deficits to defeat Arsenal 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium. The result piles more pressure on Gunners boss Renee Slegers as the London side's poor WSL form continues.
Matt·4 min read
The award for the best Under-21 player at a European club unveils its official candidates this Monday. Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsí is the leading contender to succeed Désiré Doué. The winner will be revealed in early December at the Turin gala.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo could still play for Portugal again. Head coach Jorge Jesus said after the win over Norway that the 41-year-old captain will decide his own international future. Portugal have qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals and face Denmark and Wales in November.
Natilla·5 min read
Alex Scott, the 23-year-old Bournemouth and England midfielder, has become a target for Real Madrid after weeks of close monitoring. Chelsea lead the race for his signature, with Liverpool and Arsenal also in the mix. Meanwhile, Real Betis are ready to reject any approach for striker Troy Parrott.
varela·4 min read
Portugal completed a perfect international break with a 2-1 home win over Norway, but the Cristiano Ronaldo saga still dominates the conversation. Head coach Jorge Jesus said the captain can return whenever he wants, with Joao Cancelo and Nuno Mendes also backing a comeback. The final decision now rests with Ronaldo, with a new international window arriving in a month.
Javi·5 min read
Las Palmas and Real Valladolid played out a 2-2 draw at the Estadio de Gran Canaria in matchday eight of LaLiga Hypermotion. The home side went ahead after five minutes, but the visitors turned the game around before half-time. Elías Romero levelled in the second half for a team still stuck in a rough patch and an opponent still winless on the road.
Matt·5 min read
Portugal secured its place in the Nations League knockout stage with a 2-1 comeback win over Norway at Estádio Do Dragão. Kristoffer Ajer gave the visitors the lead with a stunning strike, but João Cancelo and Gonçalo Ramos turned the match around. Erling Haaland was substituted in the second half with muscle discomfort.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Portugal sealed their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 home win over Norway in Porto. Gonçalo Ramos scored the decisive goal with eleven minutes remaining. The biggest concern of the night was Erling Haaland, who asked to be substituted and limped off the pitch.
Natilla·5 min read