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Benni McCarthy, Nacho Monreal hail Job Ochieng’s La Liga bow
Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng became the third Kenyan to play in La Liga, debuting in a 3–1 win over Elche and earning praise from Benni McCarthy and Nacho Monreal.
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Real Madrid keep heat on Barca with 2–0 win at Valencia
Missing the spark of suspended forward Vinícius Júnior and the midfield dynamism of injured Jude Bellingham, Los Blancos were short on dazzle but heavy on determination.
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Kenya’s Amos Wanjala joins Valencia Mestalla
Kenyan defender Amos Wanjala has joined Valencia CF’s reserve side, VCF Mestalla, after 15 months at Athletic Club Torrellano, aiming to progress through one of Europe’s top academies.
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Job Ochieng on the brink of La Liga breakthrough after Sociedad win
Ochieng’s journey from Sociedad’s reserves to the fringes of the first team has been steady and determined.
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January transfer window: what you need to know about key moves
Key January transfer moves and advanced talks across Europe, from Marc Guéhi’s switch to Manchester City to Juventus’ bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nottingham Forest’s push for Lorenzo Lucca.
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Sociedad 2–1 Barcelona: VAR drama and woodwork deny visitors
Real Sociedad beat Barcelona 2–1 in San Sebastián after three disallowed Barca goals, a Rashford equaliser, Guedes’ winner, a late Carlos Soler red card and repeated VAR and woodwork frustration.
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January Transfer Window: Key Deals and Moves
Michael Carrick’s interim role at Manchester United headlines a busy winter window, with major moves, loan deals and firm ‘not for sale’ stances reshaping clubs across Europe.
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Raphinha’s brilliance seals Supercopa thriller as Barça edge Madrid 3-2
Raphinha’s brace gave Barcelona a 3-2 Supercopa win over Real Madrid in Jeddah, securing Hansi Flick’s first trophy of the season and exposing defensive issues for both Clásico rivals.
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Barcelona reignite title charge with Villareal win
Against the run of play, Raphinha coolly dispatched a penalty in the 12th minute after being felled by Santi Comesaña, giving Barcelona an early edge and setting the tone for a high-octane encounter.
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Mbappé, Rodrygo keep Real Madrid’s La Liga hopes alive
When Real needed a moment of brilliance, Kylian Mbappé obliged. In the 24th minute, Jude Bellingham slid a perfectly weighted pass into the France captain’s path, and Mbappé did the rest;
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Why Alonso’s chances of survival at Real Madrid look slim
Alonso still believes he can find solutions, and some within the club admire his modernising impulse.
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Real Madrid stunned at Bernabéu
Celta’s triumph marks their first La Liga win over Real since May 2014, ending a 22-game drought against the capital giants.