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Deco backs 'perfect' Xavi amid Barca struggles

Barcelona sporting director Deco says Xavi Hernández remains the "perfect coach" for the club despite a recent slump in performances.

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Supreme Court asks Biden for antitrust suit view

he U.S. Supreme Court asked President Joe Biden's administration for its views on whether the justices should take up the U.S. Soccer Federation's bid to bar a lawsuit accusing it of conspiring with FIFA.

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Xavi: Criticism of Barcelona is unfair (0:51)
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Griezmann nets winner as Atleti sink Villarreal

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Lino struck late in the second half as the hosts recovered to beat Villarreal 3-1 in their LaLiga clash in the Spanish capital on Sunday.

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Ancelotti: Bellingham (shoulder) out for England

Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham's shoulder will be assessed by England's medical team, but insisted the midfielder "can't play with the national team" after missing Real Madrid's win over Valencia..

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Madrid chief Perez: New UCL format 'absurd'

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said on Saturday the European Super League is "more necessary than ever" and called UEFA's new Champions League format "absurd."