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Torres hat-trick helps Barca down Betis to extend Liga lead

Torres hat-trick helps Barca down Betis to extend Liga lead

Ferran Torres netted a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-3 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

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Bielle-Biarrey strikes twice as Bordeaux win Champions Cup opener in S.Africa

Bielle-Biarrey strikes twice as Bordeaux win Champions Cup opener in S.Africa

Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as holders Bordeaux-Begles began the defence of their Champions Cup title with a 46-33 comeback win over the Bulls in South Africa.

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Liverpool humbled again by Leeds fightback for 3-3 draw

Liverpool humbled again by Leeds fightback for 3-3 draw

Liverpool suffered another embarrassing capitulation to ramp up the pressure on manager Arne Slot as Leeds twice hit back to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday.

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'Democracy has crumbled!': Four arrested in UK Crown Jewels protest

'Democracy has crumbled!': Four arrested in UK Crown Jewels protest

London police arrested four people Saturday after apple crumble and custard were thrown at a display case containing Britain's priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, in the latest direct action protest stunt.

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Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule

Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule

The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out with FIFA on Saturday confirming the full match schedule for the first 48-team tournament, a day after the star-studded draw ceremony in Washingon dominated by Donald Trump.

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Inter thump Como to top Serie A ahead of Liverpool visit

Inter thump Como to top Serie A ahead of Liverpool visit

Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on Saturday after hammering high-flying Como 4-0 at the San Siro, ahead of the visit of struggling Liverpool in the Champions League.

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Maresca fears Chelsea striker Delap faces fresh injury setback

Maresca fears Chelsea striker Delap faces fresh injury setback

Enzo Maresca fears Liam Delap faces a new spell on the sidelines after the striker injured his shoulder in Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday.

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Consistency the key to Man City title charge – Guardiola

Consistency the key to Man City title charge – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City can rival Arsenal for the Premier League title if they maintain the standards showed in cruising past Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday.

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Thauvin on target again as Lens remain top in France

Thauvin on target again as Lens remain top in France

Surprise package Lens ensured they will emerge from the weekend as French Ligue 1 leaders with a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday.

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Frank relieved after Spurs ease pressure on under-fire boss

Frank relieved after Spurs ease pressure on under-fire boss

Thomas Frank said he was "very happy" to end Tottenham's troubled spell after a 2-0 win over his old club Brentford eased the pressure on the under-fire Dane.

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