No Nigerian as FIFA list nominees for Best Football Awards 2022
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Barcelona beat Betis on penalties to reach Super Cup final
Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved Juanmi's and William Carvalho's poorly-struck spot kicks to give Barcelona a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Betis after the teams had finished level at 2-2 following extra time in their Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Barca beat Betis on penalties, reach Clasico Super Cup final
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.
Messi and Mbappe among nominees for FIFA Best award
Fresh from their brilliant performances at the World Cup, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the nominees for FIFA's The Best award for last year, world football's governing body announced on Thursday.
Messi headlines shortlist for FIFA Best Men's Player award
Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards following their World Cup triumph, with forwards Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Lionel Scaloni receiving nominations in their categories.
Barca’s Torres and Atletico’s Savic banned for two games
Barcelona’s Spanish forward Ferran Torres (L) fights with Atletico Madrid’s Montenegrin defender Stefan Savic during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on January 8, 2023. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
Madrid open defense of Super Cup title Wednesday in Saudi Arabia
MADRID: The Spanish Super Cup is returning to Saudi Arabia with defending champions Real Madrid and Valencia looking to get back on track and Barcelona and Real Betis hoping to maintain momentum.
Madrid open defense of Super Cup title Wednesday in Saudi Arabia
MADRID: The Spanish Super Cup is returning to Saudi Arabia with defending champions Real Madrid and Valencia looking to get back on track and Barcelona and Real Betis hoping to maintain momentum.