Ivan Rakitic
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Messi hits 50 goals for Barca, Madrid ends season to forget
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice to hit the 50-goal mark for the sixth time in his career on Sunday while Real Madrid put a fittingly poor ending to its worst season in…
3 months ago -
‘Mentality of giants’: Self-belief fueling Klopp’s Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Like the rest of the soccer world, Juergen Klopp had his doubts. Given the scenario — the big first-leg deficit, the presence of Lionel Messi on the other side, injuries to…
4 months ago -
Barcelona beats Madrid 5-1, Lopetegui future in jeopardy
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With Luis Suarez giving a masterful performance in attack, Barcelona didn’t need Lionel Messi to deal Real Madrid the kind of defeat that could lead to Julen Lopetegui’s departure as Madrid…
10 months ago -
Messi breaks arm as Barcelona regains lead in La Liga
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona ended its slump and regained the Spanish league lead but there was little to celebrate as Lionel Messi broke his right forearm and will be sidelined for three weeks. Also, Real…
10 months ago -
Messi double helps Barcelona to 4-2 win at Tottenham
LONDON (AP) — Back at the scene of his 2011 Champions League final triumph, Lionel Messi delivered another display of artistry at Wembley Stadium. Messi’s two goals helped Barcelona fight off Tottenham’s second-half resurgence and…
11 months ago -
Huesca takes early lead against Barcelona before losing 8-2
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Newly promoted Huesca enjoyed short-lived celebrations on Sunday after stunning Barcelona with a goal just three minutes into their Spanish league game. But Lionel Messi provided a harsh reality check with…
12 months ago -
The Latest: Pussy Riot charged in protest at World Cup final
MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local): 1:43 a.m. Authorities in Moscow have charged members of the punk protest group Pussy Riot with “violation of spectators’ rights” and…
1 year ago -
Croatia fears World Cup chance may never come again
MOSCOW (AP) — The rain hid Croatia’s tears. After Luka Modric collected his Golden Ball award in a downpour, he shared an emotional embrace with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, both wearing the country’s red-and-white checkered…
1 year ago -
Reasons why Croatia will win the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) — For the players who pushed their bodies to the limit to reach the World Cup final, Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has an apt motto. “Who dares, wins” — a line popularized by…
1 year ago -
Mbappe, France to face Modric, Croatia for World Cup title
MOSCOW (AP) — Kylian Mbappe has electrified the World Cup with his speed and youthful exuberance. Luka Modric has coolly controlled matches in Russia with his graceful play in the middle. Whether France wins its…
1 year ago