Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain, police say

Diogo Jota, the celebrated Portuguese soccer star who recently won the English Premier League with Liverpool Football Club, has been killed in a car crash, authorities said Thursday. The club issued a statement saying it was “devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.” The Guardia Civil confirmed in a statement that the 28-year-old star…

“Mbappé Nearing Full Fitness, Confirms Coach Alonso as Real Advance to Club World Cup Quarterfinals”

Mbappe made his long-awaited debut in the tournament as a second-half substitute following a bout of gastroenteritis that sidelined him during the group stage. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappe was edging closer to full fitness ahead of the Club World Cup quarterfinal after his side eliminated Juventus 1-0 in the last 16…