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Liverpool begin Champions League campaign with 1-0 win over Ajax
Liverpool got their Champions League campaign off to a successful start as they earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ajax in Amsterdam. Nicolas Tagliafico’s first-half own goal was the difference between the sides in an end-to-end Group D game short on midfield control at Johan Cruyff Arena. Starting life without injured talismanic centre-back Virgil van Dijk in the DutchRead More
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E2%80%95-super-eagles-stars-others-condemn-lekki-killings/ ‘God is watching’ ― Super Eagles stars, others condemn Lekki killings
Reactions have continued to trail the murder of peaceful Nigerian #EndSARS protesters by security forces, at the Lekki toll gate on Tuesday night. Stars of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, amongst others, have taken to social media to condemn the dastardly act by security forces, and show solidarity with millions of Nigerian youths calling forRead More
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UEFA abandons attempt to hold under-19 finals
UEFA has given up on holding its under-19 championships in Northern Ireland and cancelled the tournament, which had already been postponed several times. The governing body of European football issued a statement, dated Tuesday evening, which said that the decision was “due to the current unresolved epidemiological situation in Europe and resulting travelling difficulties.” TheRead More
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E2%80%95-top-fa-official/ China wants football to be ‘bridge with the world’ ― Top FA official
China wants to unite its 1.4 billion people through football while also using the sport as “a bridge to work with the rest of the world”, a top FA official says. Chinese Football Association Secretary General Liu Yi explained to AFP what lies behind the country’s aggressive push to become a major football power byRead More
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Ozil out of Arsenal’s Premier League squad, Cech in surprise return at Chelsea
Arsenal’s out-of-favour midfielder Mesut Ozil was left out of their 25-man English Premier League (EPL) squad list for the 2020/2021 season released on Tuesday. This has further increased the likelihood that he has played his last game for the north London club. Ozil, who is under contract with Arsenal until June 2021 and earns aRead More
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Tuchel: Man Utd loss one of PSG’s worst
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel described Tuesday’s 2-1 loss against Manchester United as one of the club’s worst games, the German particularly scathing of the first-half performance in their Champions League opener. PSG succumbed to Marcus Rashford’s strike with three minutes remaining in Paris, where last season’s Champions League runners-up made a losing startRead More
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Messi and Fati set Champions League records against Ferencvaros
Lionel Messi became the first player to score in 16 successive Champions League campaigns after his penalty opened the scoring for Barcelona against Ferencvaros. Barca were 2-0 up by the interval at Camp Nou, with Messi scoring from the spot in the 27th minute and Ansu Fati volleying in a second. Messi’s strike means the ArgentineRead More
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Schalke investigate alleged racist abuse of Dortmund youngster
Bundesliga side Schalke said Tuesday they are investigating alleged death threats and racist abuse aimed at Borussia Dortmund’s 15-year-old prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko during an Under-19 match. “Schalke 04 has evaluated the audio and video material of the match and is now working intensively on identifying the persons responsible,” the club said in a statement. Cameroon-bornRead More
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Carragher urges Liverpool to sign Upamecano in January
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool need to do whatever it takes to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano in January after losing Virgil van Dijk to a serious knee injury. Netherlands international Van Dijk was forced off early in the Reds’ 2-2 draw with Merseyside rivals Everton on Saturday after a wild challenge from Jordan Pickford. ScansRead More
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Ibrahimovic has ‘shifted the balance more’ in Italy than Ronaldo
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had a greater impact on Italian football than Cristiano Ronaldo, according to former Milan and Juventus head coach Alberto Zaccheroni. The 39-year-old has made a considerable impact since rejoining Milan in January, scoring 11 goals in 20 appearances in the second half of the 2019-20 campaign. He has been in equally impressiveRead More
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Champions League: Zidane told two players to sign after Real Madrid’s loss to Shakhtar Donetsk
Former Real Madrid midfielder, Guti, has urged the club manager, Zinedine Zidane, to sign Paris Saint-Germain stars, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Guti said this following Real Madrid’s Champions League 3-2 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday. Real Madrid were defeated at home against Shakhtar Donetsk, after three goals from Tete, Raphael Varane, (OG) and Manor …
Champions League: Zidane told two players to sign after Real Madrid’s loss to Shakhtar Donetsk
Griezmann, Coutinho to get pay cuts at Barcelona
Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho are in talks with Barcelona over new contracts, that will see them get pay cuts, ESPN reports. It is understood this is a part of short-term cost-cutting measures at Camp Nou. Sergi Roberto and Sergio Busquets who share the same agent, are also in talks over renewed terms. Gerard Pique, …
Griezmann, Coutinho to get pay cuts at Barcelona
Champions League: Zidane reveals who is responsible for Real Madrid’s 3-2 defeat to Shakhtar
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has taken full responsibility for their 3-2 defeat in the Champions League. Los Blancos began their campaign this season with a home loss to Shakhtar Donetsk. Zidane described it as “a bad game, a bad night” and vowed to “find the solution” ahead of their LaLiga clash against Barcelona on …
Champions League: Zidane reveals who is responsible for Real Madrid’s 3-2 defeat to Shakhtar
Champions League: Real Madrid star breaks record after 3-2 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk
Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Junior, on Wednesday night broke UEFA Champions League record following his side’s 3-2 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. Real Madrid were defeated at home against Shakhtar Donetsk, following three goals from Tete, Raphael Varane, (OG) and Manor Solomon. Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior did score for Zinedine Zidane’s side. However, according to …
Champions League: Real Madrid star breaks record after 3-2 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk
Chelsea Vs. Sevilla: Three significant lessons from UEFA Champions League draw
The London side was held to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea missed out on the chance to generate team confidence ahead of the next game. The Blues squandered a couple of goal scoring chances despite the talent they have got in their ranks just as the Sevilla side. It finished in a …
Chelsea Vs. Sevilla: Three significant lessons from UEFA Champions League draw
Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal: It is my decision to freeze Ozil out – Arteta finally opens up
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has finally admitted that it was his decision to freeze Mesut Ozil out. Ozil has not featured for the Gunners since March this year, when COVID-19 interrupted the football calendar. The German playmaker has now been left out of Arteta’s 25-man squads for both the Europa League and the Premier League. …
Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal: It is my decision to freeze Ozil out – Arteta finally opens up
Paris Saint-German Vs. Manchester United: Full match statistics
Paris Saint-Germain lost at home (Parce des Princes) to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on Tuesday Night. United impressed against the French side just like they did away at Newcastle United at the weekend. PSG could not escape defeat despite Thomas Tuchel (PSG boss) managerial antics ahead of the game. The likes of former Manchester United …
Paris Saint-German Vs. Manchester United: Full match statistics
Champions League: Three key matches to watch tonight
The UEFA Champions League takes centre stage on Wednesday as hostility ensures on the pitch. Yesterday was the opening evening of football at the European stage as some of the best teams played their respective oppositions on the occasion. The likes of Chelsea, Barcelona, Club Brugge and co were in action with the latter winning …
Champions League: Three key matches to watch tonight
Chelsea Vs Sevilla: Interesting features, match statistics from goalless draw
The Blues were pegged back again by Sevilla as they endured another 90 minutes without a win. They drew 3-3 against Southampton after taking a 2-0 lead thanks to a brace from new signing Timo Werner. However, they weren’t able to win at Stamford Bridge as Sevilla paid them a visit on Match Day 1 …
Chelsea Vs Sevilla: Interesting features, match statistics from goalless draw
Man City vs FC Porto: Projected line-up of Pep Guardiola’s team against Portuguese side
The Manchester City side begins their 2020-21 UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday with Portuguese giants, Porto paying a visit at the Etihad Stadium for Group C’s clash. Pep Guardiola is still aiming for his first European crown since taking over at the Manchester City helm. The English sides were sent packing by Olympique Lyonnais …
Man City vs FC Porto: Projected line-up of Pep Guardiola’s team against Portuguese side
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