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        Catalan separatists from Democratic Tsunami on Tuesday called for a “massive” protest around Camp Nou stadium on December 18 where Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to play their rearranged Clasico.Spain’s most prestigious fixture had been due to take place at the Barcelona stadium on October 26 but was postponed following a wave of violent pro-independence protests in Catalonia.“In an exceptional situation, we should act in an exceptional way,” said a statement from the group, which has called supporters to gather at four points around the stadium from 4:00 pm, just four hours before kickoff.The rally is the latest in a wave of protests which began two months ago when Spain’s top court jailed nine Catalan separatist leaders over their role in a failed 2017 independence bid.It is not clear who runs the shadowy protest group which emerged in September and on the day of the verdict managed to rally 10,000 demonstrators … [Read more...] about Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico could see ‘mass protest’ by Catalan separatists outside Camp Nou

Paris: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema may be facing a criminal trial after France's highest court of appeal on Monday dismissed his appeal challenging the legality of a blackmail investigation over a sextape featuring fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena. The court found that the investigative methods used in the case, in which Benzema is alleged to have colluded in blackmailing Valbuena, were within the law. Benzema and Valbuena were both in the French national team at the time of the attempted blackmail. In June 2015, Valbuena, who now plays for Greek club Olympiakos, filed a complaint, claiming he was the victim of an attempted blackmail after receiving a call informing him of the existence of a sextape in which he appeared. Investigators suspect 31-year-old Benzema of acting as an intermediary between the presumed blackmailers -- including one of his childhood friends - and Valbuena. Benzema, indicted for "complicity in attempted blackmail", challenged the investigation methods … [Read more...] about Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema Could Face Trial Over Sextape Allegations

Barcelona: Lionel Messi scored two exquisite free kicks as he netted his first hat-trick of the season in a 4-1 win over Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou on Saturday which took Barcelona back to the top of La Liga after a difficult week. Barca's captain coolly converted a penalty to put the champions ahead in the 23rd minute but gave away a foul in a dangerous area which led to Lucas Olaza levelling for Celta with an outstanding strike from a free kick in the 42nd. But Messi restored Barca's lead right before halftime with a stunning free kick of his own, curling the ball into the top corner. He conjured up an almost identical strike at the start of the second half to complete his treble and match Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 34 hat-tricks in Spain's top flight. Sergio Busquets struck a fourth goal in the 85th to round off a first win for Barca in three games, after falling to a shock 3-1 defeat at Levante last week in La Liga and drawing 0-0 at home to Slavia Prague in the Champions … [Read more...] about La Liga: Messi gives set-piece masterclass as Barca crush Celta

MANCHESTER (United Kingdom): Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Guardiola's City have been the Premier League's outstanding side over the past two years, clocking up 100 points in 2017/18 and retaining the title last term during their treble-winning campaign. Guardiola hopes City, who have now lost four of their 16 league games this season, will be able to learn from their setbacks. "United have the quality to defend and the quality to attack on the counter-attack and you have to accept that," said the City boss. "That is the level we face against Liverpool, United, Barcelona, Madrid, Juventus. They are the teams we have to face and the reality is maybe we are not able now to compete with them. "We have to improve and accept it and move forward. Maybe we need to live that as a club to improve, to accept the … [Read more...] about Guardiola admits Manchester City standards have slipped

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan and East Bengal have to negotiate a tight schedule before facing each other in the season's second derby as the I-League announced its fixtures - barring the final round - on Tuesday. The competition kicks off with a double header - Mohun Bagan travel to Aizawl FC and Kerala FC host Neroca FC on November 30, forty days after the commencement of ISL. Eleven teams will be vying for the honours to make the AFC Cup and not the AFC Champions League qualifiers, as the tournament has lost its numero uno status in Indian football pyramid. Mohun Bagan will host the first-leg derby at the Salt Lake Stadium on December 22. However, while Kibu Vicuna's side has to play four matches before the derby, Alejandro Menendez's East Bengal have been drawn to play four matches in a fortnight before the big clash. Both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will use the Kalyani Stadium as their home venue while the two derbies will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium. I-LEAGUE FIXTURES OF BIG … [Read more...] about East Bengal, Mohun Bagan face tight schedule before December 22 derby