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Barcelona threw its toys out of the crib and pouted after third straight loss
Neymar and Luis Enrique aren’t taking this well.


Barcelona have lost three straight games in La Liga, and they’re taking it very poorly. After Sunday’s loss, Neymar decided he should shove some celebrating Valencia players. His tantrum didn’t stop there -- he reportedly mocked Andre Barragan by telling him that he makes 10 times his salary, and also threw a water bottle at him.
Later, in the post-match press conference, Luis Enrique updogged a reporter by tricking him into saying that he sucks.
Barcelona players and staff have good reason to be upset. Not only have they thrown away a massive lead in the title race and been knocked out of Champions League, but this is the first time they’ve lost three straight league games since 2003.
Goal of the day
Santi Mina’s winner for Valencia, scored at the end of a spectacular team move. (r/soccer)
In the news
Everyone’s really upset at Jon Moss’ refereeing performance in Leicester-West Ham. (Telegraph)
Someone tricked Jack Wilshere into tweeting a meme with Manchester United’s holy trinity. (Mirror)
David Moyes wants the Aston Villa job, so clearly he’s desperate for any work. (BBC)
Wondering how Brazil paid for the World Cup and Olympics while they're in a recession and their budget is messed up? So is their lower house of parliament, who impeached the president for manipulating the government's books. (SI)
Oh look the Milan sale got delayed again. (Football Italia)
Spurs are close to securing a deal to play at Wembley for one season while their stadium is finished. (ESPN FC)
You should be reading
Malin Hagg on the “Wenger out” question among Arsenal fans. (Unusual Efforts)
Mary Papenfuss and Teri Thompson on Chuck Blazer’s rise and the actress that stole his heart. (Vice)
Tomasz Mortimer on the Hungarian national team’s rejuvenation. (In Bed With Maradona)
What happened this weekend
Young American star Christian Pulisic scored his first Bundesliga goal. (Stars and Stripes FC)
And NWSL highlights here. (NWSL on YouTube)
Here’s a recap of Barcelona’s loss and a lot of upset fan discussion. (Barca Blaugranes)
Atlético Madrid took advantage of the Blaugrana’s slip-up. (Into The Calderon)
And so did Real Madrid. (Managing Madrid)
Juventus won, but lost Claudio Marchisio for the season -- and probably part of next. (Black and White and Read All Over)
Leicester slipped a bit, but took a point from their game against West Ham with a late penalty. (Fosse Posse)
Rangers beat Celtic on penalties in an Old Firm classic. (Got The Battle Fever On)
What to watch on Monday (click for listings, all times ET)
EPL: Stoke City vs. Tottenham Hotspur (3 p.m.) -- Nothing but a win will do for Spurs.











