- The Canadian Press
Atlético's Torrecilla returns to action after cancer battle
MADRID (AP) — Virginia Torrecilla was back on a soccer field Sunday after battling cancer for nearly two years. The Spain and Atlético Madrid player came on as substitute in the 85th minute of Atlético's 7-0 loss to Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Fans chanted her name and players from both teams threw her into the air after the final whistle. The 27-year-old midfielder hadn't played in 683 days after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was Barcelona's second Super Cup title
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- The Canadian Press
Gouiri delivers standout display in Nice's 2-0 win at Metz
PARIS (AP) — Amine Gouiri scored with a Panenka penalty kick and delivered an assist on Sunday as Nice moved back to second place in the French league standings with a 2-0 win at Metz. The result extended Nice's winning run to five league matches and lifted the team to within eight points of leader Paris Saint-Germain. Nice has a two-point lead over third-place Marseille, which won 2-0 at Lens on Saturday. PSG later hosted Reims at the Parc des Princes. The 21-year-old Gouiri started the match i
