Hazard extra-time goal sends 10-man Real Madrid through
MADRID :Ten-man Real Madrid overcame a hostile atmosphere and fought back from a goal down in extra-time to beat Elche 2-1 on Thursday and reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
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Mali ease past Mauritania to claim top spot
DOUALA, Cameroon : Left back Massadio Haidara’s early goal set Mali on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mauritania on Thursday and top spot in Africa Cup of Nations Group F.
Struggling St Etienne sign Mangala
Saint Etienne have signed Eliaquim Mangala on a free transfer, with the French defender signing a six-month contract, the Ligue 1 club said on Thursday.
Leeds striker Bamford suffers injury setback
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford has suffered a setback in his return to fitness following a foot injury, manager Marcelo Bielsa said on Thursday.
Horse racing-Dunne appeals against ban for bullying fellow jockey Frost
Jockey Robbie Dunne has appealed against an 18-month ban imposed on him for bullying and harassing fellow rider Bryony Frost, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said on Thursday.
Sevilla frustrated in Valencia draw
Sevilla wasted a golden opportunity to get closer to LaLiga leaders Real Madrid as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia on Wednesday in a match they dominated.
Man United ride luck to seal important win at Brentford
LONDON : Manchester United rode their luck before burying luckless Brentford with a second-half goal blitz to claim a 3-1 away victory on Wednesday and boost their challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Egypt scrape past Sudan to advance at Cup of Nations
YAOUNDE : Egypt beat neighbours Sudan 1-0 in Yaounde on Wednesday to ensure their progress to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations, finishing second behind Nigeria in Group D after another laboured performance.