Barcelona were 3-0 winners against a wasteful Liverpool side at the Nou Camp, but what were five talking points from an enthralling Champions League semi-final in Spain? Continue reading
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Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops
Barcelona extended their La Liga lead to 11 points with a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid, but which players struggled while others excelled? Continue reading
Barcelona 2-0 Atletico Madrid: Suarez and Messi breach Atleti resistance late on
A quick-fire double late on courtesy of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi broke Atletico hearts, to extend Barca’s La Liga lead to 11 points in dramatic style – essentially sealing the title against their closest rivals in the process. Continue reading
Barcelona 2-0 Espanyol: 5 Talking Points
Lionel Messi turned matchwinner once more as a second-half brace saw Barcelona seal a 2-0 home win over local rivals Espanyol, edging them closer towards the La Liga title with nine league matches remaining. Continue reading
World Cup Final Preview: France vs Croatia – All or nothing
After an unpredictable tournament packed with memorable moments, France and Croatia will contest the 21st World Cup final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday afternoon. Both sides have worked hard and battled through difficult moments to get here, but both know their final opponent pose various threats; so they’ll be equally bullish about their chances of bringing home the ultimate prize.
Croatia 2-0 Nigeria: Player ratings as Modric and co cruise to opening victory
Croatia made light work of Nigeria with a comfortable 2-0 victory ensuring Zlatko Dalic’s side began this year’s World Cup with a much-needed win. With difficult tests to come against Argentina and Iceland to finish Group D, it was important that they got off to a positive start.
Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Messi sparkles as Barça go eleven points clear
Lionel Messi once again proved why he’s already been lauded as the world’s best ever player with a superb individual display to help Barcelona to a comfortable 3-0 away win over rivals Real Madrid away from home. Luis Suárez and substitute Aleix Vidal were also on the scoresheet, as the defending champions were humbled at home just days before Christmas.
