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Girona Take LaLiga Lead Back, Atletico Madrid Go Third

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona returned to the top of La Liga with a 1-0 at Celta Vigo on Sunday. Atletico Madrid climbed third, above struggling champions Barcelona on goal difference, with a comfortable 2-0 win at home against Valencia. Michel Sanchez's Girona moved one point clear of Real Madrid, who beat Las Palmas on Saturday, although the Catalan team have played one more match. Portu finished well in the 20th minute to send Girona ahead in a match they largely dominated but could not make safe by finding a second goal.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola has made Mikel Arteta feelings clear amid shock Arsenal exit claims

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is being linked with a potential departure from the Emirates after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola previously talked up his chances of replacing him at the Etihad.

I couldn't decide between Man United and Chelsea - but an incredible gesture made up my mind

When Manchester United signed John Obi Mikel for £4million in April 2005 and staged a press conference to announce the exciting prospect's arrival, not many could have predicted what would happen next, as unprecedented twists and turns beckoned.

Iraq need to play 'perfect' match to beat Jordan in Asian Cup last-16 clash

Iraq manager Jesus Casas has played down his side’s favourites tag in their Asian Cup last-16 encounter with Jordan, saying they need to be “perfect” if they are to keep alive their chances of winning a second continental title.

Girona Take La Liga Lead Back With Win At Celta

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona returned to the top of La Liga with a 1-0 at Celta Vigo on Sunday. Michel Sanchez's side moved one point clear of Real Madrid, who beat Las Palmas on Saturday, although the Catalan team have played one more match. Portu finished well in the 20th minute to send Girona ahead in a match they largely dominated but could not make safe by finding a second goal. Rafa Benitez's Celta, provisionally 16th, sit two points above the relegation zone.

Xavi: Why is he leaving Barcelona and what's next for him and the club?

Two days after Jurgen Klopp announced he would leave Liverpool at the end of the season, another vacancy will soon open up at a European superclub as Xavi confirmed on Saturday night he would step down at Barcelona.

Manchester United ‘offered’ former Barcelona striker plus more transfer rumours

Manchester United have apparently been offered the chance to sign former Barcelona attacker Martin Braithwaite. The striker is currently plying his trade at Espanyol in the second tier of Spanish football and has 11 goals to his name.

Xavi Hernandez To Quit 'Cruel, Unpleasant' Job As Barcelona Coach At End Of Season

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his "cruel and unpleasant" job at the end of the season after his struggling team were beaten 5-3 by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga. "On June 30 I will leave the club, it's a decision I have taken with the president, with the staff," Xavi told reporters. Champions Barcelona, third in the top flight, are 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid with their title defence virtually over. "The feeling of being Barca coach is cruel, unpleasant, it feels like people lack respect for you a lot of the time," said Xavi.

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Girona Take LaLiga Lead Back, Atletico Madrid Go Third

Man City boss Pep Guardiola has made Mikel Arteta feelings clear amid shock Arsenal exit claims

I couldn't decide between Man United and Chelsea - but an incredible gesture made up my mind

Iraq need to play 'perfect' match to beat Jordan in Asian Cup last-16 clash

Girona Take La Liga Lead Back With Win At Celta

Xavi: Why is he leaving Barcelona and what's next for him and the club?

Manchester United ‘offered’ former Barcelona striker plus more transfer rumours

Xavi Hernandez To Quit 'Cruel, Unpleasant' Job As Barcelona Coach At End Of Season