Torres hits hat-trick as Barca see off Betis

Barcelona secured a last-gasp 4-2 win at Real Betis on Sunday, as stoppage-time goals from substitute Joao Felix and striker Ferran Torres, who completed his hat trick, helped to ease the pressure on manager Xavi Hernandez in a stuttering season. Barcelona are third in the La Liga standings on 44 points, seven behind leaders Real Madrid.

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Felix sees red as Fulham add to Chelsea’s woes

Chelsea’s Joao Felix endured a nightmare debut when he was sent off in a 2-1 Premier League defeat at Fulham to increase the pressure on manager Graham Potter. The Portugal forward looked sharp one day after completing a loan move from Atletico Madrid but he was shown a straight red card in the 58th minute for a reckless tackle on Fulham defender Kenny Tete

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João Félix joins Chelsea on loan from Atletico Madrid

Chelsea have signed Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix on loan for the rest of the season for a fee of €11 million. Felix, 23, has also signed a one-year extension to his Atletico contract until June 2027. Boss Graham Potter said injuries had “sharpened” Chelsea’s focus in their pursuit of the Portugal international, with Christian Pulisic ruled out for a couple of months.

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Ronaldo on target as Portugal edge out Ghana

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five Fifa World Cups as Portugal began their campaign with a thrilling victory over Ghana. The 37-year-old scored the opening goal from the penalty spot but Ghana hit back through Andre Ayew. Quick-fire goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao ultimately proved decisive.

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Elanga scores vital goal as United hold Atletico to draw

Anthony Elanga says he has “dreamt of moments” like his late equaliser in the the first leg of Manchester United’s Champions League last-16 draw at Atletico Madrid. Joao Felix’s superb header had given Atleti the lead but United dug in and earned a late draw.

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