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Rennes sack Sampaoli, announce Beye as new coach
AFP · one year ago
Ligue 1 club Rennes announced Thursday the sacking of coach Jorge Sampaoli, with former Newcastle defender Habib Beye taking over the hotseat in Brittany until the end of the season.
Barca's Bonmati voices opposition to Saudi Arabia hosting Spanish Super Cup
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona's two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati said Thursday she was against Saudi Arabia hosting the women's Spanish Super Cup.
Neymar announces return to Brazil's Santos
AFP · one year ago
Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.
PSG sweat on Zaire-Emery fitness for Champions League play-off
AFP · one year ago
Warren Zaire-Emery is an injury doubt for Paris Saint-Germain's two-legged Champions League last 16 play-off tie next month after picking up an injury in Wednesday's crucial win at Stuttgart.
Leipzig sign in-demand Xavi Simons from PSG until 2027
AFP · one year ago
RB Leipzig have made Xavi Simons' loan from Paris Saint-Germain permanent, breaking the club's transfer record to sign the attacking midfielder until 2027.
Gerrard leaves Saudi club Al-Ettifaq by mutual agreement
AFP · one year ago
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has left his role as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq's coach by mutual consent after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday.
New-look Champions League produces jeopardy, but giants survive
AFP · one year ago
European football body UEFA hailed the "more dynamic" new format of the Champions League as a huge success after the first phase concluded on Wednesday while all of the continent's biggest clubs survived to reach the knockout stage.
Rashford 'must be ashamed' of Man Utd exile, says Keane
AFP · one year ago
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says Marcus Rashford "must be ashamed" at his exile under Ruben Amorim.
Inter roll into Milan derby with leaders Napoli in their sights
AFP · one year ago
Inter Milan have a chance to pile pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli when the reigning champions take on local rivals AC Milan in a derby clash which could be key to the destiny of the Scudetto.
Luis Enrique praises PSG for making knockouts despite 'worst draw'
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Wednesday praised his side for making the Champions League knockout stages despite having the "worst draw of the 36 teams involved".
Man City will pose problems for Madrid or Bayern, promises Guardiola
AFP · one year ago
Pep Guardiola said he cannot see Manchester City winning the Champions League on current form, but believes his side will be better when they face the might of either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich next month.
Villa won't sell Watkins to Arsenal insists Emery
AFP · one year ago
Unai Emery insisted Aston Villa will not sell Ollie Watkins after Arsenal reportedly made a £60 million ($74 million) bid just hours before the England striker helped his team reach the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.
Arteta backs Arsenal to beat anyone after Champions League progress
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said his side could handle any opposition after progressing directly to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 win at Girona on Wednesday.
Man City, PSG stay alive in Champions League as Arsenal reach last 16
AFP · one year ago
Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.
Barca secure second in Champions League with Atalanta draw
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona made sure of second place in the Champions League on Wednesday after being held to a 2-2 draw by plucky Atalanta, who failed in their mission for direct qualification for the last 16.
Rodrygo, Bellingham fire Real Madrid to win over Brest
AFP · one year ago
Rodrygo scored twice and Jude Bellingham once as title holders Real Madrid eased to a 3-0 victory against Brest in France in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the result was not enough for the Spanish giants to advance straight to the last 16.
Villa survive Celtic scare as Rogers treble seals last 16 berth
AFP · one year ago
Morgan Rogers fired Aston Villa into the Champions League last 16 as the England forward's hat-trick inspired a dramatic 4-2 win against Celtic on Wednesday.
Dembele hits hat-trick as PSG reach Champions League knockouts
AFP · one year ago
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 4-1 win at Stuttgart, qualifying themselves for the Champions League knockout stages.
Persistent PSV rain on Liverpool's Champions League perfect parade
AFP · one year ago
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven twice came from behind Wednesday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a spectacular Champions League match, denying the Reds a perfect record in the league phase.
Man City rally to avoid Champions League knockout blow against Brugge
AFP · one year ago
Manchester City saved themselves from an embarrassing early Champions League exit with three second-half goals to beat Club Brugge 3-1 on Wednesday and progress to the play-off round.
