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MADRID (AP) – Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Real Madrid beat third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the last-32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.Mbappe converted a penalty in the 41st minute and sealed the victory with a shot from outside the area late in the second half, his 10th goal in the last six games against Madrid. Mbappe was also involved in the play that led to Manuel Farand’s own goal in first-half stoppage time.”He was decisive,” Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said. “Kilian has the ability to score. The third goal was the key. That’s why we kept him…
Kylian Mbappu scored twice as Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 on Wednesday.Mbapp converted a penalty in the 41st minute and sealed the victory with a shot from outside the area late in the second half, his 10th goal in the last six games against Madrid. Mbapp was also involved in the play that led to Manuel Farrand’s own goal in first-half stoppage time.Kylian Mbapp scores an incredible goal during Real Madrid’s training sessionTalavera narrowed Madrid’s lead with goals from Nahuel Arroyo in the 80th minute and Gonzalo Di Renzo in…
Manchester United will be without three players over the Christmas period due to AFCON, but negotiations with Morocco to keep Nouser Mazraoui for the match against Bournemouth have failed.Nousser Mazraoui departs for AFCON(Image: Joe Prior/Visionhaus, Getty Images)Manchester United have contacted FIFA after Morocco refused permission for Nousser Mazraoui to play against Bournemouth. The defender was not allowed to delay his departure for the African Cup of Nations and joined up with his compatriots on Sunday night.At the beginning of the month, it was announced that clubs would be required to release players from December 15, rather than 14 days before…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Luis Suarez will play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami for one more season.The Uruguayan striker, who turns 39 in January, has signed a contract to play the 2026 season with the reigning MLS champions, Inter Miami announced on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.Suarez will join back-to-back MLS MVP Messi at the opening of the team’s new stadium near Miami International Airport. This is Suarez’s third season at Inter Miami.The former Barcelona, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Ajax player scored 17 goals and provided 17 assists in 50 games across all competitions last season, but…
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in less than six months, and organizers FIFA have confirmed how much money each country will earn from the tournament.The World Cup is scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer(Image: Getty Images)FIFA has set aside £490 million in prize money for next summer’s World Cup. The latest edition of the tournament will begin within six months and the draws have already taken place.There are still some eligibility issues to sort out before the World Cup begins, but FIFA has confirmed…
Bayern Munich were fined twice after breaking the rules three times during their Champions League match against Arsenal. The Gunners emerged as 3-1 winners at the Emirates, but in addition to losing the match, the German giants were awarded a penalty. UEFA’s Administrative, Ethics and Disciplinary Board (CEDB) has fined Bayern Munich a total of €70,000 (£61,000).The German giant was charged with “throwing objects, art”. 16(2)(b) DR’, ‘Crowd Disturbance, Art. 16(2)(b)’ 16(2)(h) DR’ and ‘Sending messages unsuitable for sporting events (illegal banners), Art. 16(2)(e) DR’. Before the start of the match there appeared to be some unrest at the Emirates…
Rayan Cherki recreated teammate Erling Haaland’s goal celebration after firing a superb shot into the top corner of Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Brentford in the English League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.The France playmaker gave a much-changed City team the lead in the 32nd minute before pulling off some robotic moves and sitting cross-legged in a yoga pose.With his tricks, skills and great technique, Cherki has already proven himself to be a fan favorite in his first season in Manchester from Lyon. In this month’s win over Sunderland, Cherki fired a “rabona” cross that Phil Foden headed home, but the…
IIn true Major League Baseball (MLB) offseason style, there has also been a phenomenon in MLS with rumors flying around about possible trades before the end of the year. The hot soccer market is focused on Inter Miami, the current champions and the most internationally minded team outside the United States. Robert Lewandowski is a hot topic for these reasons.Erling Haaland causes children to faint with Christmas surprise in ManchesterThe Polish striker’s contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the 2025-2026 season, and neither party has any intention of renewing or extending it. The situation has reached the ears…
Jurgen Klopp has named four of the greatest managers in the history of football to compile his Mount Rushmore, and his list of iconic candidates includes some surprises.Jurgen Klopp names his manager as Mount Rushmore(Image: Instagram/kloppo)Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp named Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola to his Mount Rushmore, but downplayed figures such as Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti.The German coach thought carefully about the difficult task of narrowing down the list of the best managers in the history of football to just four players, but removed his name from the list. But as the 58-year-old pondered his…
Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Paul Ince has urged Antoine Semenyo to hold out until the summer transfer window rather than move from Bournemouth in January. The 58-year-old believes a top-four finish in the Premier League will determine which of his former clubs wins this battle.Semenyo, 25, has flourished under manager Andoni Iraola and has scored 18 goals and provided eight assists in the top flight since the start of the 2024-25 season. His impressive form has sparked speculation about his departure in the winter, with Liverpool reportedly among several clubs monitoring his situation, with a release clause reportedly…