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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
AFP · 3 months ago
Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul for the second time this season.
Olise could be world great, says Bayern coach Kompany
AFP · 3 months ago
Vincent Kompany said that Michael Olise could become one of the world's best footballers after the France international starred with a brace in Bayern Munich's 6-1 thumping of Atalanta in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after hitting Atalanta for six
AFP · 3 months ago
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.
Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare
AFP · 3 months ago
Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg victory on Tuesday.
Griezmann dreaming big at Atletico after Spurs rout
AFP · 3 months ago
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann confirmed he plans to stay at the club and dreams of "doing something big" after thrashing Tottenham 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Howe sees 'hope' for Newcastle despite blow of Barcelona equaliser
AFP · 3 months ago
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle can upset Barcelona in the Camp Nou to make the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite the blow of conceding late to draw Tuesday's last 16, first leg 1-1.
Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle
AFP · 3 months ago
Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle in a 1-1 Champions League last 16, first leg draw on Tuesday.
Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after smashing six past Atalanta
AFP · 3 months ago
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.
Slot frustrated by sloppy Liverpool in Galatasaray defeat
AFP · 3 months ago
Arne Slot was left to rue Liverpool's sloppy finishing as Galatasaray earned a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.
Spurs sub goalkeeper Kinsky after two huge errors in 17 minutes
AFP · 3 months ago
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was substituted after just 17 minutes of the Champions League last 16 first leg clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after committing two errors leading to goals.
Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in Champions League last 16 first leg
AFP · 3 months ago
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario Lemina's goal left the Reds in danger of a shock exit.
Rosenior says Club World Cup victory irrelevant as Chelsea and PSG clash again
AFP · 3 months ago
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said his team's "amazing achievement" in winning last year's Club World Cup by beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final would have no bearing when the sides meet again in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.
'Don't use that phrase': Arteta shuts down Arsenal quadruple talk
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta on Tuesday dismissed talk of a possible quadruple this campaign ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg match at Bayer Leverkusen.
After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
The head of the Iranian Football Federation on Tuesday cast further doubt on his country's participation in this summer's World Cup, saying women playing in the Asian Cup in Australia had been coerced into defecting.
Walker retires from international duty after 96 England caps
AFP · 3 months ago
Kyle Walker announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday after winning 96 caps for England and featuring at five major tournaments.
Chukwuemeka switches eligibility to Austria from England before World Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Borussia Dortmund's Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international eligibility to Ralf Rangnick's Austria from England ahead of the World Cup.
Leverkusen coach questions legality of Arsenal's set-piece tactics
AFP · 3 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand questioned whether Champions League opponent Arsenal's set-piece tactics are legal ahead of Wednesday's last-16 first-leg tie in Germany.
Ex-footballer Barton charged with assault near golf club
AFP · 3 months ago
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been charged with an assault near a golf club in northwest England.
Real Madrid not inferior to Man City even without Mbappe: Arbeloa
AFP · 3 months ago
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester City, even without injured striker Kylian Mbappe.
Luis Enrique confident PSG can raise game ahead of Chelsea showdown
AFP · 3 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday his side had "no doubts whatsoever" that they can rediscover the form that led them to Champions League glory last season as they prepare to face Chelsea in the last 16.
