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Iniesta says goodbye to old friends at Barcelona in friendly in Tokyo

TOKYO: Andres Iniesta said goodbye to old friends as he played for his Japanese club Vissel Kobe against his former club Barcelona in a friendly at the National Stadium on Tuesday. Barcelona won the match 2-0. Iniesta played 674 games for Barcelona from 2002-18, winning 30 trophies.

'Unacceptable' - Ruaidhrí Higgins apologises to Derry supporters for Inchicore display

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins apologised to the club's travelling support after their "unacceptable" 4-1 loss to St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park on Monday.

Tottenham appoint Ange Postecoglou as head coach on four-year contract

Tottenham have appointed former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as their head coach on a four-year deal.

Karim Benzema leaves Madrid for €100m Saudi deal

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema said farewell to Real Madrid in a small, private ceremony closed to fans and media on Tuesday following a trophy-laden 14-year stay with the La Liga club. The 35-year old French striker will leave as a free agent in the close season and is set to move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, signing a two-year deal estimated by media reports to be worth more than €100m. There were no tears in a ceremony that lasted less than 20 minutes and in which only players, family and close friends were allowed to attend. "I will never forget Real Madrid. It's impossible, it's the best club in history," Benzema told the small audience at Real's training facilities