European round-up: Lionel Messi on target on PSG return
Lionel Messi scored on his return to club duty to help Paris St Germain to a 2-0 victory over Angers in Ligue 1.
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Southampton stun Manchester City in Carabao Cup
Manchester City crashed out of the Carabao Cup after substitutes Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne failed to inspire a fightback in a shock quarter-final defeat to Premier League strugglers Southampton.
Guardiola feared poor City display ahead of shock cup exit
Pep Guardiola claimed he had a premonition Manchester City would crash out of the Carabao Cup following his side's shock 2-0 quarter-final loss at Premier League strugglers Southampton.
Dean Henderson the hero as Nottingham Forest reach Carabao Cup semis
Dean Henderson was the hero for Nottingham Forest as he saved two penalties in a shootout against Wolves to send his side through to the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Thibaut Courtois heroics help Madrid beat Valencia in Saudi Arabia to reach Spanish Super Cup final
RIYADH: Thibaut Courtois was the hero for Real Madrid as they beat Valencia 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Riyadh on Wednesday to reach the Spanish Super Cup final. The reigning Super Cup champions were below their best again amid a difficult start to 2023, but Courtois excelled, making crucial saves and then decisively denying Jose Gaya in the shootout. Madrid will go on to play either Barcelona or Real Betis, who play Thursday, in Sunday’s final.
Last-gasp equaliser helps Gallants draw with Stellenbosch FC
Stellenbosch FC and Marumo Gallants played out a 1-1 draw, with Gallants scoring late in the game to secure a point at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Wednesday evening.
FIFPRO wants concussion subs at Women's World Cup
The world players' union is keen for temporary concussion substitutes to be trialled at this summer's Women's World Cup.
Lampard gets the vote of confidence from Everton owner
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists he retains faith in manager Frank Lampard and the board of directors as he seeks to quell rising tensions among supporters.