- The Canadian Press
Hazard's extra-time goal puts 10-man Madrid in Copa quarters
MADRID (AP) — Eden Hazard scored late in extra time to help 10-man Real Madrid rally to a 2-1 win over Elche in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Elche took the lead moments after Madrid defender Marcelo was sent off late in the first half of extra time, but Isco Alarcón and Hazard scored in the second half to send Madrid into the quarterfinals. Hazard, who hasn’t played much this season under coach Carlo Ancelotti, came on at the start of extra time and scored in the final minute
The IndependentArsenal vs Liverpool LIVE: Carabao Cup latest score and goal updates from semi-final tonight
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The Canadian PressInfantino focuses on welfare in player talks, not more WCups
LONDON (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino assured players during talks Thursday that a reshaped international calendar will tackle their workload and congested seasons, while backing away from heavily pushing biennial World Cups. The meeting in northern England was convened by the English players' union, including Manchester United players Paul Pogba and Juan Mata, and Manchester City duo Steph Houghton and Lucy Bronze. The Professional Footballers’ Association leadership has previously call
