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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains his side were right to boycott last year’s Ballon d’Or after Vinicius Jr was beaten to the award by Manchester City’s Rodri.

Two teams meet again in Champions League playoffs City have faced Madrid five times in past six years On the eve of Real Madrid’s Champions League playoff first leg at Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti billed the clashes between the sides as a “clásico”. Madrid’s trip to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night and the return

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains his side were right to boycott last year’s Ballon d’Or after Vinicius Jr was beaten to the award by Manchester City’s Rodri.

Marcelinho Paraiba was appointed as coach of two Brazilian sides — Carioca A2 side Americano-RJ and Nacional de Patos — within 24 hours over the weekend.

A stunning Scottish Cup exit at home to Queen’s Park could hardly have come at a worse time for Rangers manager Philippe Clement, but the club are unlikely to take drastic action, says Kheredine Idessane.

Blackburn Rovers “reluctantly” give boss John Eustace permission to speak to another Championship club after Derby make approach.

Tiger Woods withdraws from this week’s Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines as he is “still processing” the death of his mother.

Carlo Ancelotti said Manchester City vs. Real Madrid “feels like a Clásico now” as the teams prepare to meet in the Champions League for the fourth season in a row, and backed the tie’s winner to “go far in the competition.”

Plymouth Argyle have been rewarded for their victory over Liverpool on Sunday with a trip to face Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

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