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Arsenal on course for last 16 after beating Dinamo
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal moved within touching distance of the Champions League last 16 after Declan Rice's goal in just 106 seconds inspired their 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.
Valladolid say Man City tapped up young star
AFP · one year ago
Spanish side Real Valladolid said Wednesday Premier League team Manchester City had tapped up defender Abdulai Juma Bah and accused the 18-year-old of breaching his contract.
Shakhtar deal blow to Brest's Champions League last-16 ambitions
AFP · one year ago
Shakhtar Donetsk eased to a 2-0 win against Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, denting the high-flying French side's hopes of earning an automatic spot in the last-16.
Besiktas romp to victory over Athletic in Solskjaer's first game
AFP · one year ago
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a dream start to life as Besiktas coach on Wednesday as his new team powered to a 4-1 Europa League win over Athletic Bilbao.
Amorim takes responsibility for crisis at 'nervous' Man Utd
AFP · one year ago
Ruben Amorim on Wednesday sought to clarify his bombshell statement that his Manchester United side are "the worst team" in the club's history, with the manager accepting a share of responsibility for the crisis at Old Trafford.
Neymar in talks to leave Saudi team Al-Hilal: club source
AFP · one year ago
Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions about leaving his Saudi club Al-Hilal but his financial demands are holding up an agreement, a club source told AFP on Wednesday.
Borussia Dortmund sack coach Nuri Sahin after Champions League setback
AFP · one year ago
Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying on Wednesday they had "lost faith" in the young manager.
'Worst ever' Man Utd turn to Europa League as saving grace
AFP · one year ago
Branded possibly the worst Manchester United team in the club's storied history by manager Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils' redemption for a shocking season rests on Europa League success.
Liverpool clinch Champions League last-16 berth, Barcelona win epic
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.
Slot not sure if Champions League top spot 'an advantage'
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not convinced that finishing top of the Champions League's inaugural league phase standings will prove to be an advantage after securing progress to the last 16 on Tuesday.
Atletico comeback win 'no coincidence', says Simeone
AFP · one year ago
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his side's intelligence in Tuesday's 2-1 come-from-behind home win over Bayer Leverkusen, saying the victory was "no coincidence".
Alvarez sends Atletico past Leverkusen late as both sides see red
AFP · one year ago
Julian Alvarez scored a second-half brace as a 10-man Atletico Madrid came from a goal down to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 at home on Tuesday, and take a major step towards a top-eight finish.
Barca score wild comeback victory at Benfica
AFP · one year ago
Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and virtually ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16.
Liverpool's magnificent seven secures Champions League progress
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool maintained their perfect Champions League record to guarantee a top-two finish in the league phase and automatic last-16 qualification with a 2-1 win over Lille at Anfield on Tuesday.
Troubled Dortmund's slump continues at Bologna in Champions League
AFP · one year ago
Borussia Dortmund's woes continued on Tuesday after the troubled Bundesliga outfit fell to a 2-1 defeat at Bologna which dented their hopes of direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.
Monaco down Villa to boost Champions League qualification hopes
AFP · one year ago
Monaco ground out a 1-0 home win against Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, denying the Premier League side the chance to all but book their spot in the round of 16.
Guardiola seeks to take pressure off Man City before PSG Champions League clash
AFP · one year ago
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola sought to take some of the pressure off his side coming into Wednesday's crunch Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, playing down the possible impact of a defeat in the French capital.
Arteta hopes for swift Saliba return as Arsenal target Champions League progress
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta allayed fears on Tuesday that William Saliba could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury as he targets a place in the Champions League last 16.
Bayern sign Germany youth international Bischof
AFP · one year ago
Bayern Munich on Tuesday announced the signing of Germany youth international Tom Bischof on a free transfer from Hoffenheim.
Mbappe says mental shift helped change his Real Madrid 'situation'
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Tuesday a shift in mentality helped him improve his 'situation' in the Spanish capital after struggling initially following his dream move from Paris Saint-Germain.
