La Liga
Five talking points in European football this weekend
Lionel Messi's delivered a La Liga record 35th hat-trick as Barcelona kept pace with Real Madrid, in-form Lazio inflicted a first defeat of the season on Juventus to muscle their way into the title picture, while Dutch league leaders Ajax slumped to a surprise home loss.
Bundesliga
Dortmund star Witsel has surgery after domestic accident
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel will miss the rest of the year after needing surgery for a facial injury sustained in an accident at home, his club said Monday.
UCL
Barcelona leave Messi out of squad for Inter clash
Barcelona have left Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique out of their squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Inter in San Siro.
Greek Super League
French Supreme Court rejects Benzema's appeal for the 'Valbuena case'
The French Supreme Court rejected the Real Madrid striker's appeal with which he hoped to bury the accusation that has persecuted him since 2015 for his alleged involvement in an attempt to blackmail his then team-mate, Matthieu Valbuena.
UCL
Barcelona 'cannot afford' to lose Vidal in January, says Blaugrana president Bartomeu
Ernesto Valverde opened the door for Arturo Vidal to leave Barcelona, but Josep Maria Bartomeu would rather keep hold of the midfielder.
Premier League
Wolves confirm two arrests for homophobia in Brighton and Hove Albion match
Wolves had strongly condemned the behaviour of two supporters after two arrests were made for homophobic abuse.
EURO 2020
England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly
Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.
World Cup
BREAKING NEWS: Russia handed four-year ban from international events by WADA
WADA has banned Russia from international sporting events after a panel recomended RUSADA be declared non-compliant again.
Bundesliga
African players in Europe: Salah and Keita drive Liverpool towards title
Liverpool's confident march towards a first English title since 1990 continued with Mo Salah and Naby Keita both on target in the 3-0 win at Bournemouth.
Premier League
Klopp says he never doubted Keita's quality
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he has never doubted the quality of midfielder Naby Keita despite the Guinea international's limited impact since his arrival at Anfield last year.
Premier League
Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Premier League
Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd
Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.
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