Villarreal has welcomed back Eric Bailly, the Ivorian defender, on an 18-month contract, marking his return to the Spanish club after his departure from Turkish side Besiktas. The 29-year-old center-back previously graced Villarreal’s squad during the 2015-16 season before making a move to Manchester United in a £30 million deal. …
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Late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho sent Manchester United into the last 16 of the Champions League and gave Michael Carrick the win in his first game as caretaker manager. The first half looked like one might imagine a first half between the 12th-best team in Spain and …
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Cristiano Ronaldo is now the all-time record holder for most Champions League appearances in the history of the competition. Ronaldo formed part of Man United’s starting lineup as the Red Devils battled Villarreal in their second Group F encounter on Wednesday, September 29. The appearance was the forward’s 178th in …
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Kepa Arrizabalaga was the unlikely hero as Chelsea started the new season as they ended the last with a European trophy by beating Villarreal 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to win the UEFA Super Cup in Belfast. The Spaniard, who has lost his place as number one since …
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