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Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Raphinha nets second successive hat-trick as LaLiga champions continue winning start

Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona: Raphinha nets second successive hat-trick as LaLiga champions continue winning start

Raphinha scored his second hat-trick in four days as Barcelona came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 and continue their impressive start to the season. Youssouf Fofana gave Sevilla the lead at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium before Barca’s Brazilina playmaker…

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Experts’ Opinion

Newcastle’s performance at Leeds last night was alarming. They looked vulnerable at the back and also need to do a better job of breaking teams down in the final third if they are to challenge for Europe.

Despite the narrative around Tottenham this season, Roberto De Zerbi’s men deserve patience. Four games and no goals is a bad look for anyone, but let us not forget that Aston Villa went winless in their first five matches last season before going on to qualify for the Champions League.

The greatest footballer of modern times has not acted like it off the pitch. Lionel Messi’s vision should have extended to ensuring Argentina congratulated Spain when they lifted the World Cup, and his message afterwards offered scarce generosity to the winners. For all their achievements, La Albiceleste lack grace.

The upcoming four-game international break is a great idea. It may seem frustrating initially but having fewer breaks will help the flow of Europe’s top leagues.

Transfer News

Liverpool confirm signing of teenager N’Guessan

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of teenage winger Djylian N’Guessan from Saint-Etienne. The Reds announced the deal on Friday, with the 18-year-old set to officially join the club in January. Having made 13 senior appearances for Ligue 2 leaders Saint-Etienne,…

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Liverpool confirm signing of teenager N’Guessan

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Sevilla v Barcelona: Preview, expected line-ups, stats

Sevilla v Barcelona La Liga preview Barcelona’s performance level is “verging on outrageous” and “looks like they aren’t playing against top-flight sides”, according to the head coach of their next opponents. Luis Garcia Plaza will be the eighth manager this…

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Sevilla v Barcelona: Preview, expected line-ups, stats

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