FC Barcelona will play Boca Juniors in a one-off friendly to mark the first anniversary of Diego Maradona’s death. The legendary Argentine played for both clubs during his prolific playing career. He is adored by Boca fans his first spell at the club ended when he moved to Europe to join Barca.
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Liverpool humiliated rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford hitting the Red Devils for five with Mohamed Salah scoring a fine hat-trick. United played the last 30 minutes with ten men after substitute Paul Pogba saw red for a lunge on Naby Keita.
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David Alaba scored on his El Clasico debut as Real Madrid recorded their fourth straight win over Barcelona picking up a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou. The sides were evenly matched throughout and as Barca pushed for an equaliser Lucas Vazquez stretched their advantage only for Sergio Aguero to pull one back.
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Cardiff have sacked manager Mick McCarthy following their 2-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough on Saturday – their eighth loss in as many games. The latest setback means the Bluebirds have picked up just 11 points from their 14 Championship games so far this season.
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Saudi Arabia’s finance minister insists their association with Newcastle United can only be good for Premier League competition. Mohammed Al-Jadaan also says there will be “plenty of opportunities for sponsors” despite clubs voting to impose a temporary freeze on deals with businesses linked to their owners.
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