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Alvaro Morata to return to Atletico Madrid as Juventus loan deal ends
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Alvaro Morata to return to Atletico Madrid as Juventus loan deal ends

The Spanish international forward will leave Turin after the two clubs failed to come to an agreement that would have allowed him to extend his stay in Italy.

Serie A: AC Milan squeeze past Empoli to move five points clear, Juventus beat Sampdoria
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Serie A: AC Milan squeeze past Empoli to move five points clear, Juventus beat Sampdoria

AC Milan will stay top of Serie A this weekend after Saturday's tight 1-0 win over Empoli moved them five points clear of the chasing pack.

Juventus striker Alvaro Morata reveals coach Massimiliano Allegri persuaded him to stay
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Juventus striker Alvaro Morata reveals coach Massimiliano Allegri persuaded him to stay

Morata was reportedly close to joining Barcelona during the January transfer window after Juventus signed Vlahovic for €80 million from Fiorentina.

Serie A: Juventus register hard-fought win over Salernitana; Atalanta register fourth consecutive win
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Serie A: Juventus register hard-fought win over Salernitana; Atalanta register fourth consecutive win

Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata struck the goals which gave struggling Juve the points at the Stadio Arechi but they stay seventh, seven points behind Atalanta who sit fourth in the final Champions League spot.

Serie A: Napoli's Koulibaly strikes late to heap more misery on Juventus; Fiorentina beat Atalanta
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Serie A: Napoli's Koulibaly strikes late to heap more misery on Juventus; Fiorentina beat Atalanta

After netting the winner he snatched a camera from a pitch-side photographer to take a snap of the celebrating fans behind the goal.

Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players
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Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players

As he had done for Euro 2020 Luis Enrique decided not to rely on any Real representatives for September's international window fixtures against Sweden, Georgia and Kosovo.

Premier League: Chelsea record signing Romelu Lukaku likely to feature in weekend clash against Arsenal
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Premier League: Chelsea record signing Romelu Lukaku likely to feature in weekend clash against Arsenal

Belgium striker Lukaku rejoined Chelsea in a £98 million ($135 million) move from Inter Milan last week.

Euro 2020: Italy enter final after beating Spain 4-2 in penalty shootout
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Euro 2020: Italy enter final after beating Spain 4-2 in penalty shootout

Donnarumma was the hero of the shootout as he saved Morata's meek penalty low to his left and Jorginho rolled home the next spot-kick to ensure Italy return to Wembley at the weekend.

Euro 2020: Midfield battle in focus as Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into semi-finals
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Euro 2020: Midfield battle in focus as Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into semi-finals

Spain are unbeaten in the last 13 games. Italy last lost a match in 2018.

Euro 2020: Switzerland look to spring another surprise as Spain aim to inch closer towards fourth title in QF clash
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Euro 2020: Switzerland look to spring another surprise as Spain aim to inch closer towards fourth title in QF clash

The Swiss hope to spring another surprise against a Spain team that has scored 10 times in two games after a slow start to the group stage.

Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata wins redemption and Spain's place in quarters
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Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata wins redemption and Spain's place in quarters

Juventus forward Morata lashed home a brilliant goal in the 100th minute of an epic match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen to put Spain 4-3 ahead after La Roja had thrown away a two-goal lead in the final seven minutes of normal time.

Euro 2020: 'What a game. What a tournament' — Twitter reacts to Switzerland and Spain's dramatic wins
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Euro 2020: 'What a game. What a tournament' — Twitter reacts to Switzerland and Spain's dramatic wins

Switzerland eliminated world champions France with a penalty shootout win while Spain knocked Croatia out with help of extra time goals.

Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata, Mikel Oyarzabal score in extra time as Spain beat Croatia to reach quarter-finals
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Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata, Mikel Oyarzabal score in extra time as Spain beat Croatia to reach quarter-finals

Spain had not won a major tournament knockout match since thrashing Italy in the Euro 2012 final but now progress to a quarter-final in Saint Petersburg on Friday.

Euro 2020: Spain striker Alvaro Morata admits to his family being abused following poor performances
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Euro 2020: Spain striker Alvaro Morata admits to his family being abused following poor performances

Morata has endured a difficult tournament so far after missing a number of chances, including a penalty in Spain's last Group E match against Slovakia in Seville.

Euro 2020: Jordi Alba backs Spain to deliver in pressure game against Slovakia
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Euro 2020: Jordi Alba backs Spain to deliver in pressure game against Slovakia

Sweden's victory over Slovakia on Friday means Spain are third in the group, with Slovakia also in front of them after they opened with a win over Poland.

Euro 2020: Spain suffer scoring woes again to be held by Poland
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Euro 2020: Spain suffer scoring woes again to be held by Poland

Morata poked in from close range to put Spain in front but Lewandowski's 60th goal of the season pulled Poland level before Moreno's penalty hit the post.

Euro 2020: Germany under pressure against Portugal, Spain look to get going
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Euro 2020: Germany under pressure against Portugal, Spain look to get going

The Germans have home advantage in Munich, but on the evidence of recent performances they will struggle to win the latest heavyweight showdown in Group F.

Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata not the only one responsible for goals, says Spain coach Luis Enrique
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Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata not the only one responsible for goals, says Spain coach Luis Enrique

Morata is under pressure after missing a golden chance against the Swedes, whose 1-0 victory over Slovakia on Friday means all four teams in Group E are still in the mix to reach the last 16.

Euro 2020: Strike Alvaro Morata jeered as wasteful Spain frustrated by Sweden
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Euro 2020: Strike Alvaro Morata jeered as wasteful Spain frustrated by Sweden

Spain missed a string of chances in their goalless draw against Sweden with Alvaro Morata wasting the best opportunity.

Euro 2020: Spain held by Sweden in tournament opener as Czech Republic's Patrik Schick stunner downs Scotland
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Euro 2020: Spain held by Sweden in tournament opener as Czech Republic's Patrik Schick stunner downs Scotland

Elsewhere on day four of the tournament, Slovakia edged out 10-man Poland 2-1 in Saint Petersburg.