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Maresca says 'nothing has changed' for Chelsea after Barcelona win
AFP · 6 months ago
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca tried to keep his youthful side's stunning 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in perspective by insisting "nothing has changed" for the Blues.
Reijnders adamant Man City will keep calm after Leverkusen loss
AFP · 6 months ago
Tijjani Reijnders has insisted there will be no loss of nerve at Manchester City following their surprise defeat by Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Maresca warns against Messi hype after Estevao wonder goal
AFP · 6 months ago
Enzo Maresca on Tuesday played down comparisons between Estevao and Lionel Messi after Chelsea's wonderkid scored a spectacular solo Champions League goal in a thumping 3-0 win against Barcelona.
Chelsea dominate Barca in Champions League, Man City lose
AFP · 6 months ago
Chelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep Guardiola's much-changed Manchester City went down to their first defeat of the campaign against Bayer Leverkusen.
Guirassy scores twice as Dortmund cruise past 10-man Villarreal
AFP · 6 months ago
Serhou Guirassy scored twice as Borussia Dortmund beat 10-man Villarreal 4-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Estevao dazzles for rampant Chelsea as 10-man Barcelona fold
AFP · 6 months ago
Estevao scored a breathtaking solo Champions League goal to win the battle of the teenage prodigies against Lamine Yamal on Tuesday as Chelsea humbled 10-man Barcelona 3-0.
Guardiola gamble backfires in Man City loss to Leverkusen
AFP · 6 months ago
Pep Guardiola's selection gamble backfired as under-strength Manchester City suffered a shock 2-0 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
FIFA to keep top seeds apart in expanded 2026 World Cup draw
AFP · 6 months ago
FIFA revealed on Tuesday that the top four seeded nations at the 2026 World Cup will occupy two separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, meaning they could avoid facing each other until the semi-final stage.
PSG court hearing on Mbappe league ruling set for February
AFP · 6 months ago
The preliminary court hearing requested by Paris Saint-Germain over a French football league (LFP) decision in the dispute between the club and Kylian Mbappe has been scheduled for February 23, a source close to the case told AFP on Tuesday.
Frank backs struggling Spurs to bounce back in Paris
AFP · 6 months ago
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank insists his team can get back on track in Wednesday's daunting Champions League visit to Paris Saint-Germain after they were left reeling by a heavy defeat in the North London derby at the weekend.
Alonso says must 'know how to live with' criticism at Real Madrid
AFP · 6 months ago
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Tuesday he must know how to handle criticism and media speculation over his future while at the helm of the Spanish giants.
Slot feels 'guilty' over Liverpool's 'ridiculous' slump
AFP · 6 months ago
Arne Slot admitted he feels "guilty" over Liverpool's "ridiculous" slump ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven.
Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban
AFP · 6 months ago
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body FIFA gave him a partially "suspended" ban on Tuesday following a red card.
Arsenal hope for Odegaard return in Bayern showdown
AFP · 6 months ago
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is in contention to return from injury for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association
AFP · 6 months ago
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Dembele could return for PSG against Spurs after latest injury lay-off
AFP · 6 months ago
Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele could make his latest comeback in an injury-stunted season when Paris Saint-Germain face Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Kane relishing new Bayern role before Arsenal clash
AFP · 6 months ago
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returns to north London on Wednesday to face old rivals Arsenal arguably in the best form of his career after dropping into a deeper position.
Inter's big game credentials in doubt ahead of Atletico clash
AFP · 6 months ago
Inter Milan head into Wednesday's match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts about their ability to handle big games under new coach Cristian Chivu.
Trial to open of man accused of Liverpool parade crash
AFP · 6 months ago
A British man is due to go on trial Tuesday accused of driving his car into crowds at Liverpool Football Club's Premier League victory parade in May and injuring dozens of people.
San Diego beat Minnesota to set up MLS West final with Vancouver
AFP · 6 months ago
Anders Dreyer's goal in the 72nd minute gave top seed San Diego FC a 1-0 home victory over Minnesota United on Monday to advance in the Major League Soccer playoffs.
