… by showcasing their skills in the continental competition. “It is difficult to compare at the moment,” he said to Sky Sports, in an interview with ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. “They have the Champions League platform to show themselves. …
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Surprising Alaves to take on Barcelona in Copa del Rey final
Alaves, the recently promoted club from Basque Country, will be playing in the final of a major tournament only for the second time in its 96-year history. “This was unthinkable in the beginning of the season,” Alaves coach Mauricio Pellegrino said after their clinching 1-0 home win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday in the semifinals.
Jonjo Shelvey: Newcastle United midfielder handed five-game racial abuse ban
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been banned for five games after he was found guilty of using racially abusive language by an independent panel. Shelvey, 24, sought a personal hearing to challenge the charge following an incident with Wolves midfielder Romain Saiss in a 2-0 defeat on 17 September.
Suarez to end career at Barcelona
Luis Suarez and Barcelona have now officially agreed terms on a new contract. The 29-year-old’s new deal runs until the end of the 2020/2021 season with a newly inflated 200million buy-out clause inserted into his contract.