On practice field, titleholder Real Betis advances in Copa
January 5, 2023 GMTMADRID (AP) — Real Betis began the defense of its Copa del Rey title with a 4-1 win against fourth-division club Ibiza in a round-of-32 match played in front of only a few thousand fans at a practice field in the Balearic Islands on Thursday.
Showdown in Spain: Real Madrid and Betis try to stay perfect
September 1, 2022 GMTMADRID (AP) — Real Madrid finally appears at home where it can reaffirm it's the team to beat in the Spanish league.
After three straight road games to start the season, defending champion Madrid returns to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Saturday for a showdown against Real Betis, the only other team with a perfect record.
MATCHDAY: Inter faces test; Betis hosts Osasuna in Spain
August 25, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
SPAIN
Real Betis hosts Osasuna in a match between two of the teams that started the Spanish league with consecutive victories. Betis, the fifth-place finisher last season, got off to a good start despite coach Manuel Pellegrini not being able to register several players because of the league's financial fair play rules.
MATCHDAY: Man United hosts Brentford; Betis visits Getafe
May 1, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:
ENGLAND
Manchester United hosts Brentford in the Premier League with a top-four finish and Champions League qualification already appearing beyond interim manager Ralf Rangnick with three games remaining for the sixth-place team.
MATCHDAY: City looks to extend EPL lead, Copa semis commence
February 8, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
MATCHDAY: Atlético faces title test; Man United vs Brighton
April 3, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
SPAIN
Atlético Madrid faces a critical test in its title bid when the league leaders visit fourth-place Sevilla...
EPL festive spirit in short supply amid anger over VAR calls
December 28, 2019 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Festive spirit was in short supply from video assistant referees in the Premier League on Saturday as three goals were ruled out for marginal offside calls, exacerbating frustration about the technology being used for the first time in England this season...
Manchester City stays third in Premier League after draw
January 13, 2016 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City was denied a late penalty as it remained third in the Premier League after a goalless home draw with Everton on Wednesday.
Raheem Sterling went down under a challenge from John Stones in injury time but nothing was given.
Hart dropped by Man City for Norwich match
November 2, 2013 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — England goalkeeper Joe Hart was dropped by Manchester City for Saturday's Premier League game against Norwich, paying the price for a number of recent mistakes.
The decision by City coach Manuel Pellegrini follows a string of high-profile mistakes from Hart, who has been criticized for his recent poor displays both with his club and the national team.