Spanish footballer Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault and assault causing injury by a court in Valencia. The verdict, which can be appealed, follows a complaint filed in September 2024 and highlights the sensitive issue of women's rights in Spanish sports.
Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-0 loss and finished with nine men against Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Sunday.
Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia
Messi brace leads Barca to within four points of La Liga summit
Japan are the only team to maintain a perfect record in the group stage and are now just one win away from securing a first medal in men's soccer since claiming bronze at the 1968 Games.
Brazil will face the winners of Tuesday's other semi-final between Spain and Japan in Saitama.
Hulk signs two-year contract with Atletico Mineiro.
Second-placed Sevilla were held to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona, while Juventus registered a routine 2-0 win over struggling Cagliari.
A summary of Saturday's action in Serie A and La Liga.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.
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