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Chelsea and Betis fans clash before Conference League final

Chelsea and Betis fans clash before Conference League final

Fans of Chelsea and Real Betis have clashed ahead of Wednesday's Conference League final in Polish host city Wroclaw, authorities said, warning they would clamp down hard on violence. Footage on social media showed fans in the city centre hurling chairs at each other and taking part in running bat


Messi joins Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

Messi joins Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

From their glory days at Barcelona to reuniting at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have now brought their enduring partnership into a new chapter, co-founding Deportivo LSM, a club set to compete in professional Uruguayan football. Formerly known as Deportivo LS, the club was founded by

Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Captain Lionel Messi has returned to Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the Argentine football association said on Thursday. The 37-year-old missed the team's March qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to an adductor injury but has since returned to action

Alonso poised to take over at Real Madrid

Alonso poised to take over at Real Madrid

Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season, Spanish media reported on Monday. Alonso, 43, is expected to replace current Real boss Carlo Ancelotti, who is being lined up for the vacant Bra