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Carlos Espí gives Real Madrid hope in the face of Barcelona’s La Liga storm | Sid Lowe

‘It is for every fan who has ever followed us’: Bournemouth’s European debut caps journey from the brink

Enzo Le Fée makes amends from the spot as Sunderland overcome AZ

Raphinha cashes in against Santander with hat-trick as Barça hit seven

Szoboszlai screamer seals Liverpool’s progress as De Zerbi’s Spurs woes grow

Iranian football returns in the shadow of war and with row over last league title

Oscar Bobb takes Fulham past stubborn West Ham and into Carabao Cup last 16

Howard Webb says accidental handball law ‘a nonsense’ and calls for reform

Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide

From Segura to Maltby: six breakout stars from the Women’s Under-20 World Cup

PSG have finally won a game in Ligue 1 – but they were far from convincing

Craig Bellamy says he rejected Burnley manager’s job to stay in ‘right place’ with Wales

European football: Inter roar back to beat Udinese and join Roma at the top

Rangers lay down Old Firm marker to send Celtic packing from Scottish League Cup