Fifth-placed Borussia Dortmund eased past bottom side Darmstadt 98 3-0 away on Saturday for a winning start to the new year as Jadon Sancho set up one goal on his return for the Ruhr valley club following his loan move from Manchester United.
Both of Argentina’s planned friendlies in China have been canceled by local authorities after Lionel Messi did not play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last weekend.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plans to sign the book of condolence for the late Bobby Charlton when his team travel to Old Trafford on Sunday to face Manchester United, and condemned the “vile chanting” by two City fans.
Real Betis defender Felix Martí Garreta has thanked fans for their support after sustaining a serious head injury following a domestic fall that left him in intensive care.