European wrap: Real Madrid strike late, Bayern beaten
Real Madrid scored two late goals to win 2-0 at Osasuna and close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to four points.
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Bayern held at home to Frankfurt after Kolo Muani goal
BERLIN: Bayern Munich saw their lead in the Bundesliga cut to just one point on Saturday (Jan 28) after Randal Kolo Muani's equaliser held the German champions to a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayern Munich settle for draw as Bundesliga returns after two months
The Bundesliga resumed after an incredible two-month break on Friday and the rustiness was visible as Bayern Munich had to settle for an error-strewn 1-1 draw with Leipzig.
Entire France squad trains on eve of World Cup final despite virus
The whole France squad attended a training session on the eve of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina after a virus sidelined a number of players this week.
French team battle to stop the spread of virus between players on eve of World Cup final
DOHA: Didier Deschamps said Saturday that France is taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening their preparations for their World Cup final showdown with Argentina. “We are trying to take as many precautions as possible, to adapt as necessary and get on with it,” the France coach said at a press conference in Doha ahead of Sunday’s match. “Obviously it would be better if this wasn’t happening but we are handling it as well as possible with our medical staff.” Central defensive pair Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate missed training on Friday due to illness, along with winger Kingsley Coman.
France players hit by colds as Argentina final looms
DOHA : Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation said, as they prepare for the World Cup final against Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill on Friday.
France substitutes give Deschamps food for thought as final looms
DOHA : Concerns were raised about France's alleged lack of strength in depth after the 1-0 defeat by Tunisia in the holders' last group game but Wednesday's 2-0 win over Morocco eased the doubts as Les Bleus reached their second World Cup final in a row.