Man City overcome the boos to crush Spurs in second half
Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City staged a stunning fightback to reignite their title hopes with a 4-2 win over Tottenham.
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FIFA charges Argentina over World Cup final celebrations
ZURICH: FIFA opened a disciplinary case against the Argentine Football Association on Friday for alleged offensive player misconduct and violations of fair play at the World Cup final. FIFA cited its media and marketing regulations for prosecuting the case, which appears to relate to a boisterous celebration by players running through the interview zone after the game on Dec. 18. Argentina beat France in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. About three hours later, players led by captain Lionel Messi ran and sang through the official interview area and damaged flimsy partition walls without stopping to speak to international broadcast and print media.
Real Madrid, Seattle Sounders could meet at Club World Cup
RABAT, Morocco: European champions Real Madrid are in line to face Seattle Sounders, the first-ever US team to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup, at the next edition of the tournament in Morocco in February.
Napoli crush 2nd-placed Juventus 5-1 to go 10 points clear
NAPLES: Two of Napoli’s most influential players combined for what could be their most crucial win in this campaign. They also brought Juventus’ revival to a juddering — and humiliating — halt.
El Clásico comes to Riyadh for Spanish Super Cup final
RIYADH: The Spanish Super Cup final is returning to Riyadh, and Saudi football fans’ mouths are watering.
Barca beat Betis on penalties, reach Clasico Super Cup final
RIYADH: Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved twice from the spot to help Barcelona beat Real Betis 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Thursday, setting up a Clasico Spanish Super Cup final. The Catalans will face their bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday after Carlo Ancelotti’s side beat Valencia on penalties on Wednesday. Barcelona needed spot-kicks to see off Betis after an entertaining draw over 120 minutes at Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium.
‘Unbelievable’ Erling Haaland a ‘perfect fit’ at Manchester City: Ilkay Gundogan
LONDON: Manchester City may be seething after their surprise exit from the Carabao Cup this week, with the team missing out on a semifinal date with Newcastle following their 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
Man City League Cup defeat was ‘wake-up call’, says Gundogan
Manchester City’s Dutch defender Nathan Ake (L) vies with Southampton’s English midfielder Che Adams (C) during the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 11, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP) /