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One stat from each of the Champions League last 16 return legs as Sporting stun Bodo
David Parkes · 2 months ago
Tuesday and Wednesday saw the deciding matches of the UEFA Champions League take place, where a whopping 36 goals were scored across the eight matches. Here is a stat for each team after 16 was whittled down to eight.
Newcastle's Sandro Tonali set for €100m transfer battle as Manchester giants circle
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Sandro Tonali is emerging as one of the hottest names for the summer transfer market - but any move for him is expected to be a pricey one.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi shows potential value off the pitch of signing South African players
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Perhaps it should have come as no surprise, given how the signing of Lyle Foster provided a significant boost to Burnley’s social media numbers, but the arrival of Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire has given their digital presence an unprecedented lift.
Inter continue Serie A title hunt ahead of Italy's date with World Cup destiny
AFP · 2 months ago
Inter Milan continue their hunt for the Serie A title on Sunday night when they visit Fiorentina hoping to maintain their hefty league lead before all eyes turn to the national team's bid to reach the World Cup.
Australia call up Scotland-based striker for World Cup warm-ups
AFP · 2 months ago
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic called up Croatia-born Hibernian striker Ante Suto on Thursday for Australia's final home games before the World Cup.
Matildas "massive favourites" to win Asian Cup: Japan coach
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.
Japan thrash South Korea to advance to Women's Asian Cup final
Reuters · 2 months ago
Japan continued their fine goalscoring form as they cruised past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to book their ticket to the final of the women's Asian Cup, where they will take on Australia.
Behich, Mabil and Velupillay return to Socceroos squad for March friendlies
Aaron Murphy · 2 months ago
Several familiar faces - and three uncapped players - are in the Socceroos squad announced by Tony Popovic for their Melbourne and Sydney friendlies later this month.
Asylum dramas over as Iranian women's team arrive home
Reuters · 2 months ago
The Iranian women's soccer team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there.
Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.
Diego Simeone claims that 'numbers speak for themselves' as Atletico march on
Reuters · 2 months ago
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said the "numbers speak for themselves" after guiding his side into the Champions League quarter-finals for the eighth time in 13 seasons on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane states team 'don't fear anyone' after Champions League win
AFP · 2 months ago
Harry Kane said Bayern Munich had nothing to fear in taking on Real Madrid after setting up a quarter-final clash with the European giants by beating Atalanta on Wednesday.
Arne Slot claims PSG will not look forward to Champions League rematch
AFP · 2 months ago
Arne Slot believes Liverpool fired a warning shot to Paris Saint-Germain of what they are capable of in a 4-0 thrashing of Galatasaray on Wednesday which set up a Champions League quarter-final against the holders.
Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Miami cup clash
AFP · 2 months ago
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday, scoring for Inter Miami in their CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with Nashville.
Tottenham boss Igor Tudo pleased with 'improved' team despite Champions League elimination
AFP · 2 months ago
Igor Tudor claimed Tottenham's spirited Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid showed they have improved enough to win their fight for Premier League survival.
Lionel Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Miami elimination in Champions Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.
Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
AFP · 2 months ago
Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Galatasaray in their last-16 tie and both Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the next round.
Tudor impressed by 'improved' Spurs despite Champions League exit
AFP · 2 months ago
Igor Tudor claimed Tottenham's spirited Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid showed they have improved enough to win their fight for Premier League survival.
PSG will not relish Liverpool reunion, says Slot
AFP · 2 months ago
Arne Slot believes Liverpool fired a warning shot to Paris Saint-Germain of what they are capable of in a 4-0 thrashing of Galatasaray on Wednesday which set up a Champions League quarter-final against the holders.
Kane says Bayern 'don't fear anyone' ahead of Real clash
AFP · 2 months ago
Harry Kane said Bayern Munich had nothing to fear in taking on Real Madrid after setting up a quarter-final clash with the European giants by beating Atalanta on Wednesday.
