Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias has announced that he will be boycotting the Spain national team in protest against RFEF president Luis Rubiales.
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Carlo Ancelotti expressed his admiration for legendary defender Sergio Ramos ahead of their reunion in Real Madrid's trip to Sevilla on Saturday.
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Ramos' Sevilla host MadridDefender comes up against ex-coachAncelotti owes his job to legendWHAT HAPPENED?
Ramos spent 16 years at Madrid, two of which were spent under the Italian's guardianship, and returned to his former side Sevilla in the summer transfer window. Sevilla will host Ancelotti's Madrid in La Liga this weekend and the home team's vice-president has already speculated on whether or not Ramos will celebrate if he scores in the game.
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Ramos helped fire Madrid to Champions League success under Ancelotti in 2014. It was the veteran defender who scored a 93rd minute goal to pull his side level in the final against Atletico Madrid, allowing them to go on to win 4-1 after extra-time.
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Ancelotti says he owes his current job to the 37-year-old and is looking forward to seeing him again.
"No, I love to see him, to greet him because obviously I have a special affection for him," Ancelotti told reporters. "If I'm here today it's above all because of Sergio Ramos. If he didn't score the goal in the final I probably wouldn't be here. For this and for everything he has done for this club, everyone is very fond of him, especially me in particular. I'm sure he's going to have a great game and then if he scores a goal, hopefully not, he can do whatever he wants."
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Madrid hope to preserve their lead at the top of La Liga with a win against Sevilla, who sit 14th in the table and have not won in their last three games in all competitions.
Real Madrid released an update on French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who sustained an injury while on national duty.
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Camavinga injuredReal Madrid reveal injuryCould be out for 6-8 weeksGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
After a number of medical tests, the Spanish giants gave an update on his injury on Friday, confirming that the 21-year-old has suffered a rupture of the external lateral ligament of the right knee. Due to the injury, the 21-year-old may miss eight to ten weeks of play. He suffered the injury during training with Les Bleus.
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"Following tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid medical services, it has been diagnosed that he has torn the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. Further developments are awaited," said Real Madrid in an official statement.
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This season, the youngster has been outstanding for Real Madrid and provides Carlo Ancelotti both a left-back and midfield alternative. So far this season, he has made 17 appearances across all competitions. As a result, his absence will be deeply felt, particularly in light of the fact that Aurelien Tchouameni, a fellow defensive midfielder, sustained an injury that is likely to keep him out for six weeks.
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The midfielder has returned to Madrid as the club will look to get him ready to recuperate as quickly as possible.
Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been named England Women's Player of the Year after her key role in their journey to the World Cup final.
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Manchester City star Jack Grealish sent a congratulatory message to UFC ace Leon Edwards after his win over Colby Covington.
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Edwards retained UFC welterweight titleDefeated Covington by decisionGrealish watched the fightWHAT HAPPENED?
Edwards retained his UFC welterweight title with a straightforward decision win over Colby Covington in Las Vegas. Grealish took to Instagram before and after the fight, expressing his support for the Brit, who has always fought out of Birmingham, where the City star grew up.
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The England international posted a message to Edwards both before and after the fight.
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Grealish may have needed to focus his mind on other things after City threw away a 2-0 lead on Saturday to draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace. Grealish scored the opening goal, but the champions were unable to see their win out, leading manager Pep Guardiola to call his players out in public.
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The City star has scored three league goals this season but will now pause his domestic duties as the club head to the Club World Cup. They face Urawa Reds on Thursday.
Lionel Messi is in line to land his eighth Ballon d’Or, with that trophy set to travel to Paris in style courtesy of Louis Vuitton “trunks”.
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An Ollie Palmer goal helped Wrexham comfortably beat Yeovil Town 3-0 on Sunday to secure their progress to the FA Cup third round.
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Wrexham won comfortablyGoals from Palmer, Andy Cannon and Sam DalbyWill play Shrewsbury in third roundGettyTELL ME MORE
Wrexham scored the opening goal after just 11 minutes, as Palmer fired home after a cross was parried away by Yeovil goalkeeper Joe Day. The Red Dragons then had to deal with an injury scare at the next stoppage, as Aaron Hayden limped off and was replaced by James Jones.
Yeovil almost had a stunning equaliser on the stroke of half-time, as Jordan Young sent a 30-yard free-kick against the post, with Mark Howard beaten. Instead, Wrexham added a second before the interval, as Andy Cannon slammed a half-volley at goal, and it squirmed under the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Day.
The Red Dragons remained firmly in control for the second half, and comfortably secured their progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup, as Sam Dalby added a third in stoppage time.
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Palmer's goal broke the deadlock and allowed Wrexham the chance to keep the ball and move it across the pitch with some real zip. Yeovil could barely get into the game from that point, beyond a free-kick that hit the post. Without the striker's intervention, one has to think this might have turned into a frustrating evening.
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Day in the Yeovil goal had a dreadful game. First, he parried a straightforward cross to the feet of Palmer to score the opener, and then he let Cannon's strike squirm under his hand for Wrexham's second. Both goals were more than preventable and while he can have no complaints with Dalby's final goal, which came from a defensive error, it was overall a poor display from the Yeovil 'keeper.
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Wrexham have booked their spot in the third round, where they will play Shrewsbury Town. While Shrewsbury are in League One, one has to think Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side will be confident of progressing, and potentially facing a Premier League giant in the fourth round.
Nottingham Forest loanee Jonjo Shelvey scored a Harry Kane and David Beckham-esque goal in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.
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Darwin Nunez opened the scoring in style for Liverpool against Brentford on Saturday in the Premier League.
Liverpool away at BrentfordNunez breaks deadlockScores wonderful dink in first halfWHAT HAPPENED?
Liverpool continued their title challenge at Brentford on Saturday and took the lead in impressive fashion. Nunez, who has been criticised for his finishing this season, put the Reds 1-0 up in the first half with a great dink over goalkeeper Mark Flekken after a quick break. Nunez was played in by Diogo Jota who managed to beat Sergio Reguilon to the ball and head into his team-mate's path.
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Nunez's goal was a bright spot in a tough game for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side lost both Curtis Jones and Jota to injury in the first half which saw the Reds bring on Mohamed Salah as a substitute on his return from a muscle problem. Nunez then went off at half-time himself.
Yet a win for Liverpool will see Klopp's side extend their lead at the top of the table as they play before rivals Manchester City and Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side take on Chelsea later on Saturday, while Arsenal are up against Burnley.
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Liverpool will now be sweating on the fitness of Nunez, Jones and Jota ahead of some key fixtures. The Reds play Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, February 25, and face Everton and Manchester City at the start of March. Klopp's side are already without Trent Alexander Arnold due to a knee problem.
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer remained confident that Thomas Muller will extend his contract amid rumours of joining Manchester United.
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