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Three things we learned from Real Madrid v Manchester City - News24

Xavi wants to sign 25-year-old Spanish midfielder for Barcelona, operation difficult - Barca Universal

Newcastle can inflict even more agony on Manchester City this weekend - Geordie Boot Boys - Newcastle United F.C. News

Currie Cup XV to tackle Italy A in SA Rugby's 'Champions Match' - News24

Preview: Mallorca vs. Granada - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports Mole

Ex-Shark: SA teams will 'distort' Champions Cup - SARugbymag

Benni McCarthy names the two most-wasted talents he’s ever seen - The South African

What Antonio Conte has told Tottenham players ahead of Liverpool and his verdict on Jurgen Klopp - Football.London

Why are sponsors snubbing Zim football? - The Herald

Pep Guardiola has just sent Liverpool a warning as Jürgen Klopp finally gets his golden chance - Liverpool.com

Edinson Cavani says he would have quit Manchester United if he knew Ronaldo was signing - United In Focus - Manchester United FC News

US golfer Phil Mickelson lost R640 million to gambling in four years, auditors find - News24