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Football | Real Madrid 3 - 2 Celta Vigo

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Mbappé brace keeps Madrid in title hunt ahead of El Clásico The French striker struck twice as Real Madrid edged a nervy 3-2 win over Celta Vigo, ensuring they remain within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona ahead of next weekend’s El Clásico. Author - Ed Carlo Ancelotti’s side went ahead in the 33rd minute, with a short corner routine culminating in Arda Güler curling a deflected effort into the top corner.  The lead was then doubled shortly after, when Mbappé finished emphatically at the end of a swift Madrid counterattack. The Frenchman added a second early in the second half, coolly slotting left-footed past Vicente Guaita after being picked out by an incisive Güler through ball. READ MORE | News from across Spain Madrid appeared to be cruising, but Celta rallied. Javi Rodríguez halved the deficit with just over 20 minutes remaining, pouncing after the hosts failed to deal with a corner. Iago Aspas then rolled back the years with a superb assist, threading a pinpoint...

Gaming | Top 5 FIFA games ranked

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For fans of football gaming, the FIFA series (now known as EA FC) has long set the standard.  From retro glory to next-gen realism, each release has left a lasting impression. But which entries stand out as true legends? Here is personal ranking of Super News author Josh D and his top 5 favourite FIFA games ever, starting with the very best and working down. 1. FIFA 07 (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) – EA delivers a comeback 2006/2007 was the year of established organisations in football coming back to the top of their game. Manchester United won the title back from a Jose Mourinho inspired Chelsea and FIFA became the best football again after years of PES being top dog.  FIFA 07 offered the perfect mix of accessible gameplay, immersive career mode and a soundtrack that defined an era. Released during a golden period for sports gaming, this edition thrived on the PlayStation 2 and original Xbox. It introduced smarter AI and more realistic ball physics, creating a smoother, more lifelik...

Football | Harry Kane finally wins a trophy

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Let's have a look at how Harry Kane helped Bayern Munich regain their Bundesliga crown  This was the first major honour of Kane’s career. Author - Jack L For all his goals and personal accolades, Harry Kane has long been dogged by one persistent criticism: he had never won a major trophy with club or country. That narrative shifted this weekend, albeit in somewhat ironic circumstances. Suspended due to a fifth yellow card of the season, Kane watched from the stands as Bayern Munich faced RB Leipzig on Saturday. He was even on the touchline, ready to join the celebrations, until a late equaliser for Leipzig delayed any title confirmation. READ MORE: News and stories from across Germany via European Super Football. Instead, the decisive moment came the following day. Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw at Freiburg ensured Bayern were crowned German champions, clinching the Bundesliga title and finally allowing Kane to lift the first major trophy of his senior career. It marks a signific...

Rugby League: Magic Weekend preview

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A look at this weekend's Super League action Magic Weekend makes its return this early May bank holiday weekend as all the sides feature in a feast of Rugby League on Saturday and Sunday. Author - Peter Grainger   The event also returns to Newcastle United's St James' Park after a year's absence when Leeds' Elland Road played host in 2024. Why this stadium for the Magic Weekend? It is almost 20 years since the first Magic Weekend event was held in 2007 at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and it has been a staple on the Super League calendar ever since. But now the event has settled on Newcastle as its most logical and loved home, can that inspire the game to break out of its heartlands? Check out some of the best Magic Weekend moments Source | Super League YouTube St. James' Park first hosted it in 2015 and it quickly became a favourite on the calendar for fans and players alike. One of the perks of St James' Park is the fact it's centrally locat...

Football: Aston Villa 5 - 2 Arsenal

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Arsenal’s Women's Super League title hopes were extinguished as they suffered a 5-2 defeat at Aston Villa This was just hours before Chelsea sealed the championship. Author - DJ Arsenal arrived at Villa Park still mathematically in the race, trailing Chelsea by six points with three matches remaining. Their hopes, already faint, were quickly dismantled. Fresh from the elation of reaching their first Women’s Champions League final in nearly two decades after beating Lyon on Sunday, the Gunners were stunned by a dominant Villa display.  First-half goals from Jordan Nobbs and Kirsty Hanson set the tone before Chastity Grant added a third just after half-time. Rachel Daly then tapped in a fourth to leave Arsenal reeling. READ MORE: Football news from Super News Affiliate Brief resistance came as Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo netted in quick succession to reduce the deficit, but Grant struck again almost immediately to put the result beyond doubt. For Villa, it marked a third...