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Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta to set up Real clash
AFP · 2 months ago
Harry Kane scored in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Atalanta 4-1 at home in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, winning 10-2 on aggregate to book a quarter-final date with Real Madrid.
Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarters
AFP · 2 months ago
Liverpool shrugged off their Premier League malaise to storm into the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield on Wednesday.
Atletico survive Spurs scare to reach Champions League quarters
AFP · 2 months ago
Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham's bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in the last-16 second leg on Wednesday.
Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach Champions League quarters
AFP · 2 months ago
Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 on aggregate.
Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
AFP · 2 months ago
Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.
PSG's Barcola ruled out for several weeks with ankle injury
AFP · 2 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola has been ruled out for "the next few weeks" with an ankle injury, the Champions League holders said Wednesday.
Vinicius 'should be loved by everyone' says Donnarumma after celebration row
AFP · 2 months ago
Gianluigi Donnarumma has questioned why Vinicius Junior celebrated his goals at Manchester City on Tuesday in front of the home support, saying a player of his calibre "should be loved by everyone".
Carrick urges England boss Tuchel to call up United trio
AFP · 2 months ago
Michael Carrick has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to give Manchester United trio Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo a chance to underline their World Cup credentials.
Aston Villa want to be more than a 'maybe team' in quest for Europa League
AFP · 2 months ago
Aston Villa captain John McGinn wants his side to be remembered as more than a "maybe team" in their quest for Europa League glory.
Doku adamant Man City still have plenty to play for after Champions League exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Jeremy Doku believes Manchester City demonstrated enough quality while being knocked out of the Champions League to show that Pep Guardiola's men could yet enjoy a successful season.
Senegal demands 'corruption' probe over Cup of Nations decision as Morocco defend appeal
AFP · 2 months ago
Senegal's government said on Wednesday it wanted an "independent international investigation" into corruption after its national team were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declaring Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.
Iran women's football team cross Turkish border to head home: AFP
AFP · 2 months ago
The Iranian women's national football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday, among them several players who withdrew an asylum bid in Australia.
Arsenal's Trossard says Leverkusen win ideal ahead of League Cup final
AFP · 2 months ago
Arsenal's Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen is the perfect preparation for Sunday's League Cup final with Manchester City, according to forward Leandro Trossard.
Japan thrash South Korea 4-1 to set up Women's Asian Cup final with Australia
AFP · 2 months ago
A clinical Japan swept past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to set up a Women's Asian Cup final against hosts Australia, with the two-time champions putting on a masterclass.
AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
AFP · 2 months ago
Senegal football fans slammed AFCON'S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a "disgrace for Africa" as they woke up to the news Wednesday.
Fernandez uncertain over Chelsea future after Champions League exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Enzo Fernandez has suggested he could leave Chelsea at the end of the current season after the London club were knocked out of the Champions League.
Celtic keeper Schmeichel fears shoulder injury could end his career
AFP · 2 months ago
Kasper Schmeichel has revealed a major shoulder injury could end his career. The Celtic goalkeeper has been playing through the pain since hurting his left shoulder while appearing for Denmark last year and aggravated the injury against Stuttgart last month.
PSG, Real Madrid and Arsenal march into Champions League last eight
AFP · 2 months ago
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, record 15-time winners Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, while Sporting produced a brilliant comeback in Portugal to end Bodo/Glimt's remarkable run.
'Incomplete' Man City not what they once were, says Guardiola
AFP · 2 months ago
Pep Guardiola believes a new-look Manchester City need time to match the feats of his earlier years in charge after bowing out of the Champions League to Real Madrid for the third consecutive season.
Arteta hails 'magical' Eze after Arsenal star sinks Leverkusen
AFP · 2 months ago
Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday.
