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De Zerbi and Marseille hoping to handle heat in Champions League fight
AFP · one year ago
Marseille have gone from cruising towards Champions League qualification to suddenly finding themselves engaged in something of a dogfight, but Roberto De Zerbi is hoping his team can withstand the pressure and secure a return to Europe's top table.
Old foes Bayern and Dortmund face off amid spectre of European exit
AFP · one year ago
Bayern Munich's home 'Klassiker' clash with Borussia Dortmund takes place on Saturday against the backdrop of potential Champions League elimination for both sides.
Liverpool can move closer to the title as top five tension mounts
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool will look to bounce back from a rare defeat as the runaway Premier League leaders host West Ham on Sunday.
'Mistakes can happen': Amorim backs Onana after Lyon nightmare
AFP · one year ago
Ruben Amorim defended Andre Onana and said mistakes "can happen" after the Manchester United goalkeeper committed a pair of errors in Thursday's 2-2 draw at Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Man Utd and Spurs draw in Europa League, Rangers hold Athletic
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 away to Lyon on a bad night for goalkeeper Andre Onana in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, while Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers held Athletic Bilbao.
Porro rescues Postecoglou as Spurs held by Frankfurt
AFP · one year ago
Ange Postecoglou's bid to end Tottenham's long trophy drought is delicately poised after a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday.
Man Utd held late in Lyon after Onana errors in Europa League
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured a night to forget as two costly mistakes allowed Lyon to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.
MLS to open 'second phase' of major season overhaul study
AFP · one year ago
Major League Soccer said Thursday it will conduct a second phase of study into proposals to bring its season into line with the European calendar.
Former Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker dies aged 82
AFP · one year ago
Former Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker has died aged 82, the Spanish club said Thursday.
Relevent settle anti-trust lawsuit with US Soccer
AFP · one year ago
Relevent sports, the marketing company with growing influence in global soccer, has settled its antitrust legal case with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) increasing the chances of foreign league games being held in the USA.
Mbappe moves closer to recouping 55mn euros from PSG
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe moved closer on Thursday to receiving the 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages and bonuses he says his former club Paris Saint-Germain owe him.
Forest will ignore top five cushion: Nuno
AFP · one year ago
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo insists the cushion of an extra Champions League place for English clubs will not change his approach as they chase a top five finish.
Cantona claims Ratcliffe is destroying Man Utd
AFP · one year ago
Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona has accused co-owner Jim Ratcliffe and his lieutenants of destroying the Old Trafford club.
Ranieri eyeing Champions League for Roma before derby swansong
AFP · one year ago
Claudio Ranieri faces his final Rome derby on Sunday as he leads Roma on a charge for the Champions League before finally, definitively sailing off into the distance.
Messi scores twice in Miami's three goal comeback over LAFC
AFP · one year ago
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate against Los Angeles FC with a 3-1 win (3-2 on aggregate) on Wednesday to move into the last four of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Aston Villa boss Emery remains bullish despite defeat in Paris
AFP · one year ago
Aston Villa coach Unai Emery insisted he still believes his side can get the better of Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of their last-eight tie on Wednesday.
Barca still improving: Flick warns rivals after thrashing Dortmund
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned their Champions League rivals his team are still looking to improve after beating Borussia Dortmund 4-0 on Wednesday.
Kvaratskhelia genius helps give PSG Champions League edge against Villa
AFP · one year ago
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored one of the great Champions League goals as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.
Salah getting closer to new Liverpool deal: reports
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool are making progress on talks over a new contract for Mohamed Salah and the Premier League leaders are increasingly confident he will stay at Anfield next season, according to reports on Wednesday.
Sensational Barca destroy Dortmund in Champions League mismatch
AFP · one year ago
Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
