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Injury-hit Barcelona visits Mallorca with hole in defense
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) â When Xavi HernĂĄndez oversaw the remodeling of Barcelonaâs squad this summer, the coach made sure he was so well covered at right-back that his club could afford to loan out United States defender Sergiño Dest to AC Milan. But after a spate of injuries that has decimated Barcelona over the international break, Xavi may have a huge hole in his defense ahead of Sundayâs game at Mallorca. Jules KoundĂ©, Ronald AraĂșjo and HĂ©ctor BellerĂn, who have played at right back this seas
The Canadian PressMessi's form gives Nice defenders reason to fear PSG trip
PARIS (AP) â Nice's defenders must be hoping their former coach Christophe Galtier is kind enough to rest Lionel Messi for Saturdayâs game at Paris Saint-Germain. Messi's two goals for Argentina against Jamaica on Wednesday â a typical solo goal followed by a free kick â made it nine goals in his past three games for the national team, taking his international tally to 90. So far this season Messi has four goals and a league-high seven assists for league leader PSG and his partnership with Neyma
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Toronto FC eyes chance to get better in final home outing of season against Miami
TORONTO â With the Major League Soccer playoffs out of sight and the season near its close, Toronto FC is looking to finish on the right foot when they host post-season hopeful Inter Miami CF on Friday. Toronto (9-16-7) is eliminated from post-season contention for the second year in a row while Miami (12-13-6) sits in the seventh and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Heading into their final home game of the season and with just two games remaining, TFC is focused on improvement. â(
