Pellegrini: Antony wanted ‘revenge’ after Utd exit

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández disputed that his team’s performances are not as good as last season, although he acknowledged Real Madrid are in better form ahead of Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final.

Egypt relieved coach Rui Vitoria of his duties following a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign, the country’s football association confirmed in a statement on Sunday.

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong is set to be out for over a month with an ankle injury and may miss October’s Clásico, sources have told ESPN.