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European soccer weekend review: Liverpool KO turns FA Cup upside down

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Sunday, 09 February 2025 15:00

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThis weekend, the magic of the FA Cup was akin to the sorcery of an episode of "Stranger Things." It was an Upside Down in which the biggest teams in England's grandest division fell victim to -- or survived narrow escapes -- against seemingly no-hopers from the lower leagues.In Germany, Borussia Dortmund weren't the beneficiaries of the patented…

Ancelotti on VAR pen: 'Football people' confused

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Saturday, 08 February 2025 15:22

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCarlo Ancelotti said "football people don't understand" penalties like the one awarded to Atlético Madrid in their 1-1 derby draw with Real Madrid on Saturday.Julián Álvarez converted the 35th minute spot kick -- given by VAR after Aurélien Tchouaméni was adjudged to have fouled Samuel Lino -- to put visitors Atlético ahead at the Bernabéu.Kylian Mbappé equalised in…

Brighton knock misfiring Chelsea out of FA Cup

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Saturday, 08 February 2025 15:22

Kaoru Mitoma sealed Brighton & Hove Albion's 2-1 comeback home victory over Premier League rivals Chelsea to send the south coast club into the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday.Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen gifted Chelsea a fifth-minute lead when he bundled a cross by Cole Palmer into his own net under no pressure.The hosts were not behind for long, however,…

Pep's joke on fan chants: Chairman won't sack me!

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Saturday, 08 February 2025 15:22

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPep Guardiola has joked that Manchester City's FA Cup fourth round win at Leyton Orient saved his job.City were facing one of the great shocks in the competition's history as League One side Orient led at the break through a Stefan Ortega own goal as Jamie Donley's stunning 45-yard strike hit the crossbar and then the City goalkeeper's…

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atlético

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Saturday, 08 February 2025 15:22

Real Madrid salvaged a 1-1 draw against city rivals Atlético Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday with Kylian Mbappé scoring a second-half goal to cancel out Julián Álvarez's first-half opener for the visiting side.That kept Real top of LaLiga on 50 points, one ahead of Atletico in second who missed a chance to leapfrog them. Barcelona, third on 45 points, visit…

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