Champions League

Erling Haaland knew the impact his words could have . . . and said them anyway. The striker faced questions on Tuesday about his Manchester City future, and speculation about a move to Real Madrid. “If I say this now,” Haaland said,…
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Galeno curled in a sublime stoppage-time strike as FC Porto defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Portugal on Wednesday. Appearing in a first knockout match in Europe’s premier club competition…
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Victor Osimhen made a special return to action for Napoli on Wednesday as his goal gave the Italian champions a 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League. Nigeria forward Osimhen rolled home the leveller with 15…
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Marko Arnautovic gave Inter Milan a single-goal advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid after netting the only goal in Tuesday’s hard-fought 1-0 win. Austria striker Arnautovic replaced Marcus Thuram at…
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PSV Eindhoven coach Peter Bosz was left ruing missed chances after his side squandered several opportunities in a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie on Tuesday. “In the second half, we had loads…
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Bayern Munich have condemned racist comments sent to defender Dayot Upamecano on social media following his red card in the team’s Champions League loss to Lazio. Numerous racist comments were left on the French defender’s Instagram…
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High and wide. Headers and half-volleys. Free kicks and more. No matter what Bayern Munich tried, the German club simply couldn’t find the goal. None of Bayern’s 16 shots were on target Wednesday in a 1-0 loss at Lazio in the first…
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After scoring Real Madrid’s winner with a mazy solo run, Brahim Díaz jogged to the sideline and spread his arms wide open to celebrate. He was imitating the trademark goal celebration of Jude Bellingham, the injured teammate he replaced…
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Al-Ittihad took top spot in Group C in the Asian Champions League on Monday following a 2-1 win over Sepahan in Jeddah. It marked a third straight victory for new coach Marcelo Gallardo and, more importantly, the return to action after a…
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Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the clubs to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games to spare on Wednesday, while Manchester United’s poor form continued as they slipped to a stunning 4-3 defeat against…
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