Netherlands negotiate Qatari test with ease

In-form Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands finished top of Group A, ending Qatar’s miserable involvement at their home World Cup with a third consecutive defeat. Qatar’s dismal showing means they became the first host nation to exit the tournament with three group-stage losses, finishing bottom with no points.

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Barcelona turn on the style to blast past Napoli

Barcelona’s revival under Xavi continued tonight as a fine performance saw them progress to the Europa League Last 16 thanks to goals from Jordi Alba, Frenkie De Jong, Gerard Pique and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.

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Barcelona demolish Bilabo to win Copa del Rey

Lionel Messi scored a brace as Barcelona demolished Athletic Bilbao to win the Copa del Rey 4-0 in Seville. A 12 minute second half blitz saw goals from Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie de Jong and Messi pick apart their Basque opponents.

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Ajax – a breath of fresh air

A young Ajax side have set the Champions League alight with their intelligent attacking football. They were the team the competition was screaming out for and have made some fall back in love with the beautiful game.

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