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Xavi says he won't continue at Barcelona next season after falling 10 points behind Real Madrid

Xavi says he won't continue at Barcelona next season after falling 10 points behind Real Madrid

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández said enough was enough after Barcelona again fell apart in a 5-3 home loss to Villarreal on Saturday, a defeat that left it 10 points behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league.
Second-place Nice scrapes home win over Metz, Marseille shaken by Monaco draw

Second-place Nice scrapes home win over Metz, Marseille shaken by Monaco draw

PARIS (AP) — Second-placed Nice needed a late penalty to scrape past Metz 1-0 at home and stay on the tail of French league leader Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Milik sees red and Juventus draws with Empoli. AC Milan misses 2 penalties in draw

Milik sees red and Juventus draws with Empoli. AC Milan misses 2 penalties in draw

MILAN (AP) — Arkadiusz Milik could have cost Juventus dearly. Juventus was held by relegation-threatened Empoli to 1-1 on Saturday after Milik was sent off in the 18th minute. Massimiliano Allegri’s team could lose the Serie A lead.
Maidstone pulls off upset, Pedro scores hat trick and Luton nets last-gasp winner in FA Cup

Maidstone pulls off upset, Pedro scores hat trick and Luton nets last-gasp winner in FA Cup

LONDON (AP) — Maidstone provided the kind of massive upset the FA Cup is known for, Brighton's Joao Pedro netted a hat trick, and Luton scored a last-gasp winner against Everton in the fourth round on Saturday.

Bundesliga leader Leverkusen signs forward Iglesias on loan from Betis

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga leader Bayer Leverkusen signed Spanish forward Borja Iglesias on loan from Real Betis on Saturday as cover for the injured Victor Boniface.
Kane scores in injury-hit Bayern's win over Augsburg, and Bundesliga leader Leverkusen draws

Kane scores in injury-hit Bayern's win over Augsburg, and Bundesliga leader Leverkusen draws

AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane scored his 23rd Bundesliga goal for Bayern Munich in a 3-2 win over local rival Augsburg that was marred by Kingsley Coman's knee injury on Saturday.
Spectator becomes game official in Bundesliga after player hits assistant referee with ball

Spectator becomes game official in Bundesliga after player hits assistant referee with ball

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — A spectator at a Bundesliga game was recruited as the fourth official after the assistant referee was struck in the face by the ball and taken to hospital on Saturday.

Angry fan chases referee in English third-division game

LONDON (AP) — An angry supporter ran onto the field and chased the referee after a late penalty decision in England's third division on Saturday.

Maidstone shows 'magic of the FA Cup' is still alive by pulling off giant upset

IPSWICH, England (AP) — Maidstone manager George Elokobi could sum up the moment in only one way. “The magic of the FA Cup,” Elokobi said, "is very much alive.
Struggling Lyon signs veteran midfielder Matić from Rennes to boost survival bid

Struggling Lyon signs veteran midfielder Matić from Rennes to boost survival bid

LYON, France (AP) — Struggling French club Lyon signed veteran defensive midfielder Nemanja Matić from Rennes on Saturday to boost its bid to avoid relegation.
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