Daily Archives: February 1, 2020

Karim Benzema goal gives Real Madrid derby win, La Liga leaders extend unbeaten run

By: Sports Desk | Updated: February 1, 2020 10:39:47 pm Karim Benzema wheels away to celebrate after scoring for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid on Saturday (Twitter/LaLiga) A Karim Benzema goal was the difference between the two Madrid clubs as Real beat Atletico to open up a 6-point gap at the top of the La Liga points table on Saturday. ...

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World Cup, Champions League winner Lucio retires at age 41

By: AP | Updated: January 30, 2020 3:30:28 pm Lucio started his career at Internacional of Porto Alegre in 1997 (File photo) World Cup and Champions League winner Lucio announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 41. The Brazilian defender spent the last two years playing for Brasiliense, a small team in his hometown Brasilia. Lucio was a ...

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Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale out of Madrid derby

By: Reuters | Madrid | Published: February 1, 2020 10:57:14 am Eden Hazard returned to training this week for the first time since hurting his ankle against Paris St Germain on November 26.  Real Madrid will still be without their two most expensive players Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard for Saturday’s derby at home to Atletico Madrid as Zinedine Zidane’s ...

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Manchester City reaches League Cup final despite loss to Manchester United

By: AP | Manchester | Updated: January 30, 2020 11:39:55 am Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts while Manchester United’s Nemanja Matic walks off after being shown a red card by referee Kevin Friend (Source: Reuters) Pep Guardiola slumped to his haunches in the technical area and put his head in his hands after seeing his Manchester City players squander ...

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