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Match reports
Girona 0-3 Real Madrid: Mbappe, Bellingham & Guler secure win, 2 points behind top
Real Madrid closed the La Liga title gap to two points this weekend with a 3-0 win in Girona.
Betis 2-2 Barcelona: Barcelona is held by last goal, Lewy scores, Flick is sent off
Barcelona have failed to achieve consecutive wins in La Liga. After convincingly putting Mallorca aside on Tuesday, Hansi Flick's team were held 2-2 by Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin.
Man Utd 2-3 Nottingham Forest: Utd are on a two-match losing streak, Bruno scores
RUBEN AMORIM suffered horror on his honeymoon as Forest plundered victory to punish Manchester United's more meek defense.
Crystal Palace 2-2 Man City: City drops points again despite Net Haaland & Lewis
MANCHESTER CITY lost more ground in the Premier League title race as Rico Lewis was sent to an early shower.
LA Galaxy 2-1 New York RB: Galaxy wins the MLS Cup, but misses the FIFA Club World Cup
The LA Galaxy claimed a record-extending sixth MLS Cup by beating the New York Red Bulls 2-1, with early goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic securing the trophy.
These things happen
OFFICIAL: Everton vs Liverpool POSTPONED due to adverse weather conditions
OFFICIAL: Today's Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
Real Madrid suffered another injury, because the attacker is no longer in the selection
Real Madrid have been unlucky with injuries so far this season, and unfortunately for them, the problems don't seem to be stopping. Ahead of Saturday's showdown against Girona in Montilivi, Carlo Ancelotti will now be without another key player: Rodrygo Goes.
Hansi Flick is in danger of being excluded from La Liga after missing an important Barcelona match
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has been hit with a two-match touchline ban in La Liga following his dismissal from Real Betis.
Barça prioritizes TAA signing as Man City enters race to reach Real Madrid target
Trent Alexander-Arnold will be a player to watch in 2025. His contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season and it is expected that he will not renew – presenting a big opportunity for other clubs.
Odegaard becomes a father as his wife gives birth to a baby boy after the win over West Ham
MARTIN ODEGAARD has welcomed a baby boy with wife Helene Spilling.
Premier League winner and former Man Utd goalkeeper said they could leave Barcelona
Barcelona are open to selling Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia – four years after a mega-money offer from Manchester United.
Chelsea sign the 15-year-old son of Arsenal cult hero who plays for the U-21 side
CHELSEA have signed one of the best 15-year-olds in the country.
Van Nistelrooy wants to land 'Man Utd starlet on loan in the January transfer window
Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is eager to sign a youngster from Manchester United in January.
What they say
“The real Ballon d'Or winner is Florentino” – Ronaldo on the controversial 2024 award
In October, Real Madrid were furious after finding out Vinicius Junior would not be the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner. When they discovered this, they decided to boycott the ceremony in Paris.
Mbappé: When you are a star and you don't speak, people speak for you
The last exclusive interview of Kylian Mbappé (25) was dated January 18, but amid difficulties on the pitch at the new club Real Madrid, he is about to break his silence.
Ruben Amorim says a lack of quality was to blame for the Nottingham Forest defeat
Ruben Amorim admitted that Manchester United's lack of quality cost them against Nottingham Forest and reiterated that there is no quick fix.
Hansi Flick does not want Barcelona to sell their expected outgoing player
Barcelona have been looking ahead to next summer's transfer window, with possible arrivals and departures both being considered by sporting director Deco, who will be responsible for the club's operations. Regarding the latter, Frenkie de Jong is expected to leave, especially if he does not sign a new contract at the end of the season.
Messi promises Miami will 'come back stronger' after disappointment in the MLS play-offs
Lionel Messi insisted Inter Miami will “come back stronger” next season after clinching the MLS MVP award for the 2024 season.
“Chelsea CAN win the EPL title – here's how Enzo Maresca proved me wrong”
They must be jumping up and down for joy in the Chelsea boardroom right now as they find their side in second place in the Premier League. Ignore all the talk coming out of the club about them not seeing themselves as potential champions. Privately they will think: 'If Liverpool make a mistake, we have a great chance'. It would be wrong for them to think otherwise.
Matches of the day
EPL
Fulham VS Arsenal 2024/12/08 14:00 UTC
Tottenham Hotspur VS Chelsea 2024/12/08 16:30 UTC
Series A
Napoli VS Lazio 2024/12/08 19:45 UTC
La Liga
Atletico Madrid VS Sevilla 2024/12/08 20:00 UTC
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