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Argentina faces Spain in the run-up to the World Cup on historic ground
Argentina and Spain will meet in the run-up to the World Cup as part of the Finalissima. The match will take place on March 27 in Qatar, a special location for the world champions.
Guardiola warns Man City players: Im going to weigh them on Christmas Day
Pep Guardiola has warned his players ahead of the festive period. Man City’s squad will get a few days off to spend time with family and friends, but they are expected back in top shape on Christmas Day. Guardiola has scheduled a weigh-in and is strict: putting on too much weight means you will not travel to Nottingham Forest.
FC Porto is backing Pal after Farioli: This is a crisis of confidence
FC Porto has issued a statement about the quality of refereeing in Portugal. Earlier, head coach Francesco Farioli strongly criticised the referee in the match between FC Porto and Famalicão. Porto fully supports his view and believes there is a bigger problem.
Nico González suffers a muscle injury and is a doubt for the Spanish Super Cup
Nico González is set to miss the next few weeks with a right thigh muscle injury picked up against Girona, casting serious doubt over his availability for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Napoli condemns Allegri for an uncontrolled assault in the Italian Super Cup
Napoli’s two to nil Italian Super Cup win over AC Milan was overshadowed by a club statement accusing Massimiliano Allegri of repeated insults toward sporting coordinator Gabriele Oriali, raising the prospect of scrutiny from match officials and disciplinary authorities.
Giménez and Baena, in their countdown
Baena and José María Giménez completed individual ball work at Cerro del Espino as they enter the final phase of their recoveries, set to miss Girona but aiming to return for Real Sociedad and reach peak form for the Saudi Super Cup.