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Watch VideoVillarreal beat Barcelona to clinch Champions League spot, Real Madrid triumph

Villarreal secured their Champions League spot with thrilling 3-2 victory over Barcelona as Real Madrid triumphed and Leganes keeps survival hopes alive.

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Watch VideoLamine Yamal's stunning strike secures Barcelona's La Liga title against Espanyol

In a thrilling derby, Lamine Yamal's stunning strike propelled Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Espanyol, securing their La Liga title and leaving Real Madrid in the dust.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoBarcelona edge Real Madrid in thriller to move to brink of La Liga title

Barcelona triumphed 4-3 over Real Madrid in a thrilling Clasico comeback, moving closer to securing the La Liga title.

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AFP|Published

Frattesi shoots Inter into Champions League final after Barcelona epic

Italy midfielder Frattesi won a tie for the ages under a downpour in Milan when he lashed home in the 99th minute after great play from Marcus Thuram.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoChampions League: Barcelona fight back against Inter Milan in sensational semi-final draw

Barcelona and Inter Milan play out thrilling 3-3 Champions League semi-final first leg, highlighted by Lamine Yamal's record-breaking brilliance.

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AFP|Published

Watch Video'Shosholoza!' . . . Bastian Schweinsteiger's lasting memory from the 2010 World Cup in SA

Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals his most cherished memory from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, a moment that transcends the tournament's highlights.

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John Goliath|Published

Barcelona set for El Clasico after defeating Atletico in Copa del Rey semi-final

Barcelona secure Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid after ousting Atletico.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoFormer Barcelona star Dani Alves' rape conviction overturned by Spanish appeals court

Dani Alves' rape conviction has been overturned by a Spanish appeals court, citing serious flaws in the initial trial.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoThe tragic life of SA football icon Steve Mokone: From Barcelona pioneer to convicted abuser

As young SA star Relebohile Mofokeng eyes a move to Barcelona, we uncover the haunting story of Steve 'Kalamazoo' Mokone — South Africa's first Barcelona signing whose trailblazing football career ended in controversy and conviction.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoAtletico Madrid hold Barcelona in eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller

After Diego Simeone's side scored twice in the opening six minutes through Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann, Barca raced through the gears in a high-octane performance.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoLiverpool, PSG set for blockbuster Champions League last 16 clash as Real Madrid face city rivals

Liverpool gears up to face PSG in a thrilling Champions League last 16 clash, while Real Madrid prepares for a showdown with city rivals Atletico.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoAston Villa move 'an easy decision' for out of favour Manchester United star Marcus Rashord

Once a hero for the Manchester United fans, Marcus Rashford has admitted earlier this season he was ready for a "new challenge".

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Big boots to fill | When footballers follow in the glorious footsteps of their fathers, it is quite the sight to behold

From Justin Kluivert's Premier League hat-trick to Timothy Weah's Serie A success, a new generation of football stars are creating their own legacies while honouring their legendary fathers' footsteps. This compelling story explores how these sons of football royalty are making their mark on the beautiful game, some surpassing expectations while others face the weight of their famous surnames.

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Samkelo Mtshali|Published

Watch VideoReal Madrid break €1 billion barrier, Manchester United rise . . . Here are the world's richest clubs

Broadcast revenue was stable at €4. 3 billion as each of the "Big Five" leagues - England, Spain, Italy, France and Germany - remained in the same domestic broadcast cycle as the preceding season.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoLiverpool surge into Uefa Champions League last-16, Barcelona mount comeback for the ages

Liverpool are the only team with a maximum 21 points from seven matches in this new, expanded Champions League and they now know they will skip next month's play-offs and head straight to the last 16 in March.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoFormer attempted rape-accused Man United star Mason Greenwood tops Ligue 1 scoring charts with Marseille

Since joining Marseille in July last year on a five-year contract, Mason Greenwood has scored an impressive 12 goals in 18 games which sees him top the goal-scoring charts.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch Video'Unbelievable' as five-star Barcelona smash Real Madrid in wild Spanish Super Cup final

Real Madrid were hoping to avenge their 4-0 home defeat by Barcelona in October's La Liga Clasico but instead were left battered and bruised by their arch-rivals in Jeddah.

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Watch VideoDortmund vs Barcelona: Dani Olmo wants more after victory in Germany

The win took the Spanish giants Barcelona to 15 points after six matches, second behind Liverpool who have won every game they’ve played in the new format 36-team Champions League.

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Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Mallorca vs Barcelona: Moment of madness as Johan Mojica headbutts teammate

Johan Mojica stunned spectators as he headbutted his fellow Mallorca player Manu Morlanes during their 5-1 defeat to Barcelona in their La Liga clash.

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Michael Sherman|Published