Lionel Messi apologises to PSG after unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi has issued a public apology to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates after being handed a two-week suspension for an unauthorised holiday to Saudi Arabia.
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Copa del Rey: Osasuna punch above their weight and can land knockout blow to Real Madrid
Two teams have been drawn against both Sevilla and Real Betis, the two sides from Spain’s fourth biggest city, in cup competition this season. One, Manchester United, defeated Betis but were then eliminated from European competition by Sevilla. The other, Osasuna, went one better, beating holders Betis away on penalties then Sevilla at home after extra time in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Al Hilal not distracted by Lionel Messi rumours in bid for Asian Champions League crown
Al Hilal manager Ramon Diaz would not be drawn on Friday on rumours linking Lionel Messi to the club, preferring instead to focus on this weekend's Asian Champions League title defence.
Erik ten Hag 'convinced' Man United will bounce back and claim top-four finish
Erik ten Hag is "convinced" Manchester United will bounce back from Thursday's last-gasp defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion and seal their place in the Premier League top four.
Galtier: Messi's suspension 'nothing to do with me' as PSG coach condemns Neymar protests
Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier said Lionel Messi's suspension was the club's decision while he also condemned the Ligue 1 side's fans for staging protests outside Neymar's house.
Napoli emulate Diego Maradona after ending long Serie A title wait
Napoli finally ended their long wait to win Serie A on Thursday, joining late club legend Diego Maradona in the history books by being crowned Italian champions with a record-equalling five matches to play.
Asian Champions League final: Al Hilal need to show champion courage in face of adversity
Having let slip the lead in the match, Al Hilal relinquished control of the tie.
Erik ten Hag bemoans Manchester United's 'annoying' loss to Brighton
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said it was "annoying" to see his side concede a last-gasp winner to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, a defeat that leaves them looking over their shoulder to secure a Champions League place.