Ronald Koeman pays the price after Barcelona lose at Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona first-team coach Ronald Koeman was sacked after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano Former Manchester United and Chelsea forward Radamel Falcao’s first-half strike was enough to condemn Barca to a fourth defeat in six matches. Koeman’s misery was compounded when Memphis Depay missed a penalty with 18 minutes remaining. Barcelona are ninth in LaLiga, six points […]

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Man City’s five-year Carabao Cup reign finally ends

LONDON — Make a note of the date. Manchester City have finally been knocked out of the Carabao Cup. Five years and one day since Pep Guardiola’s team last suffered elimination from the competition, West Ham United’s 5-3 penalty-shootout victory, after a 0-0 draw at the London Stadium, ended one of the most remarkable records in top-level football. Not since […]

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