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Holders Man City ease into EFL Cup quarterfinal

Oct 30, 2019

Man City are through to the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup thanks to their 3-1 win over Southampton this morning.

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Nicolas Otamendi opened the scoring for the holders, before Sergio Aguero added another two goals.

In other selected results, Leicester defeated last season's semifinalists Burton 3-1

While Everton overcame Watford 2-0.

In Spain...

Lionel Messi was once again the center of attention as Barcelona beat Valladolid 5-1 this morning.

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The Argentine scored twice and provided two assists to send Barca back to the top of La Liga.

Another match saw Alaves hold Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw.

Zidane rubbishes Bale rumours

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has rubbished speculation that Gareth Bale is on his way out in January. 

Zidane says the Welsh winger has been working hard in training and remains a key member of the squad...despite pushing for a move to China this past summer. 

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The Real boss also clarified that Bale's trip to England this week was to deal with a personal matter, denying reports that the player is working on a move to the Premeirship.

Sonny Bill to become highest paid rugby player

New Zealand All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly considering a big money switch to Super League side Toronto Wolfpack. 

The deal is worth an estimated 6.2 million dollars over two years - which would make Williams the highest paid player in the world in both rugby league and rugby union.

The 34-year-old is expected to call time on his union career after the All Blacks' third-place World Cup playoff against Wales on Friday.

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