Tag: La Liga
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Warri Wolves crush Katsina United 4-1 in enthralling football encounter
It was a dominant display in the second quarter-final game of the ongoing 2021 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL/La-Liga U-15 Promises Youth League in Enugu, as Warri Wolves beat defending champions, Katsina United, 4 -1. The Junior Wolves opened scoring in the 22 minutes of the enthralling encounter through Abdul Samuel, after some beautiful team…
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EPL: Don’t ask me about summer signings – Koeman
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has rejected questions about summer arrivals. For tomorrow’s clash with Getafe, Koeman was asked about talk of a deal for Lyon striker Memphis Depay. But he insisted: “I’m not talking about the signings or the players we want to sign, or the players who won’t continue next year. “These are the…
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Spanish La Liga/NPFL U15 football tournament begins in Enugu
The Spanish La Liga/Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) U-15 tournament began on Thursday in Enugu, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The tournament being sponsored by the NPFL and Spanish La Liga has the Enugu State Government and the League Management Company (LMC) as co-hosts. In the first match of the day, Enyimba International…
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Luis Suarez injury a heavy title blow – Simeone
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has admitted they may find it difficult to cope without t Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan striker will be missing through injury for a couple of weeks, starting with Sunday’s trip to play Real Betis in LaLiga Santander. “You can coach [players to finish], yes,” Simeone said. “We’re focused on trying…
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Real Madrid go top of La Liga after thrilling El Clasico win
Real Madrid moved top of La Liga with thrilling victory over Barcelona in an El Clasico played in torrential rain at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Karim Benzema broke the deadlock with a sublime near-post flick – his ninth goal in his past seven La Liga games. Real doubled their lead before half-time through Toni…
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La Liga: Title race will go to end – Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insists their clash with Barcelona won’t be decisive in the title race. Given how tight things are at the top of the table, if Real Madrid lose the Clasico, are they out of the title race? “No, and I’m not thinking about that,” Zidane said. “We are going to give…
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I’ve earned the right to make whatever decision I want – Ramos
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says he deserves a new contract. Ramos and Real Madrid are at risk of splitting as new contract talks continue to drag on. The defender’s current deal expires in June. The Spain international, however, insists: “I have earned the right to make whatever decision I want. I’m a beast and…
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La Liga giant revive interest in Inter Milan striker
La Liga giant Barcelona are reviving their interest in Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. The Catalan club were strongly linked with a move for the Inter forward last summer, but they refused to pay the Argentine’s 111 million euro release clause. RAC1 says that while Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland remains Barcelona’s priority, Lautaro is…
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Real Madrid defender sanctioned for breaking COVID-19 restrictions
Real Madrid defender, Marcelo, faces a fine for breaking the travel restrictions currently in place to halt the spread of COVID-19. This was decided after the Valencian regional government confirmed it had started investigating him on Monday. The confirmation came shortly after the player posted a photo of himself and his family at the Malvarrosa…
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Real Madrid rule out Cristiano Ronaldo return
La Liga giant Real Madrid have ruled out a return for Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo. Marca says Ronaldo may want to return to Real Madrid, but the directors at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu are not contemplating that scenario. Ever since returning to the Spanish capital for a visit in March of 2020, Ronaldo has conPlaylistsidered…