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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.