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Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad
1 day, 1 hour ago

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

Associated Press  

LONDON — England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury. Stokes, England’s test captain, has not played a one-day international since the 2023 World Cup but said he was open to returning to the white-ball set-up following Brendon McCullum’s appointment as head coach …

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Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt
2 days, 3 hours ago

Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. Already pushed to their limits, some players say FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup, to be held in the United States next year, …

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New knockout format for UEFA competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw
3 days ago

New knockout format for UEFA competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

The Hindu  

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League finishing its first-ever opening league phase in January, the new format for European competitions took shape Friday with the draw for knockout playoffs in the third-tier Conference League. Eight winners of two-leg playoffs on February 13 and 20 will advance to the round of 16 scheduled in March, joining league leader Chelsea, third-place Fiorentina …

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Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream
3 days, 14 hours ago

Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream

Al Jazeera  

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not seek to rebuild his struggling squad in the January transfer window. Who: Aston Villa vs Manchester City What: English Premier League Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom When: 12:30pm on Saturday Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary stream. Last season’s surprise package Aston Villa now await at …

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Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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4 days, 14 hours ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

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Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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4 days, 14 hours ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

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Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year
5 days, 12 hours ago

Vinicius and Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

Deccan Chronicle  

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the Ballon d'Or, with Real electing to snub the ceremony when they found out …

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Vinicius Jr named FIFA Best of 2024 after Ballon d'Or snub to Rodri
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5 days, 13 hours ago

Vinicius Jr named FIFA Best of 2024 after Ballon d'Or snub to Rodri

India Today  

Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was crowned the FIFA Best Player of 2024 on December 18 in Doha, edging out Manchester City's Rodri, who had previously beaten him to the Ballon d'Or earlier this year. The award recognised Vinicius' stellar 2024 season, in which he played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s successful 2023-2024 season, while Spain and …

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards
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5 days, 14 hours ago

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards

Al Jazeera  

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was named the men’s player of the year at the world football governing body FIFA’s The Best awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to clean up in the prizes for women’s soccer. 🏆 — FIFA World Cup December 17, 2024 Vinicius echoed those sentiments in an Instagram post, where he took a thinly disguised …

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Real Madrid beat Pachuca to claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar
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5 days, 14 hours ago

Real Madrid beat Pachuca to claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Europe’s most successful club overcome Mexico’s Pachuca 3-0 at Lusail Stadium to win FIFA’s new look global club crown. Real Madrid won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after beating Mexico’s Pachuca 3-0 in a largely one-sided final in Qatar, with Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr all on target. Rodrygo hails FIFA Best winner Vinicius Junior Having won three trophies in …

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Man City set to spend big on transfers after revealing latest financial accounts
1 week, 3 days ago

Man City set to spend big on transfers after revealing latest financial accounts

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester City are in a position to go …

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UEFA Women’s Champions League 2024/25: Barcelona confirms quarterfinals berth after beating Hammarby
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1 week, 3 days ago

UEFA Women’s Champions League 2024/25: Barcelona confirms quarterfinals berth after beating Hammarby

The Hindu  

Barcelona wrapped up the last quarterfinal berth in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday as Ewa Pajor netted twice in a 3-0 victory over Hammarby in Sweden. But a fourth straight Champions League win since an opening loss to Manchester City mathematically confirmed Barca’s place in the last eight, joining City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Lyon and Wolfsburg …

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Guardiola 'questioning self' after latest loss
1 week, 3 days ago

Guardiola 'questioning self' after latest loss

China Daily  

Manchester City's Erling Haaland looks dejected as manager Pep Guardiola applauds the fans after its 2-0 loss to Juventus during a Champions League match on Wednesday. REUTERS TURIN, Italy — Pep Guardiola admitted that he is questioning himself as his Manchester City team slumped to yet another defeat at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. "I know it's difficult, …

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The crisis derby: Problems grow for Man City and Man United ahead of Premier League game
1 week, 3 days ago

The crisis derby: Problems grow for Man City and Man United ahead of Premier League game

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — A climate of crisis hangs over the first Manchester derby of the season. “Of course I question myself, but I’m stable in good moments and bad moments,” City manager Pep Guardiola said after his team’s latest loss against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. The record 20-time English champion’s troubles have continued despite the optimism sparked …

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Brest is soaring in Champions League but stumbling in Ligue 1
1 week, 4 days ago

Brest is soaring in Champions League but stumbling in Ligue 1

Associated Press  

BREST, France — Paris Saint-Germain’s ‘Dream Bigger’ motto is better suited to its French league rival Brest on Europe’s biggest stage. It’s a remarkable achievement for Brest, whose 15,000-capacity stadium in northwestern France, compares to PSG’s nearly 49,000 at the Parc des Princes, while PSG’s estimated annual budget is 860 million euros compared to Brest’s 48 million euros. “This is …

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Best way to enjoy UEFA Champions League at home, work, or while travelling: Big screen TVs, projectors, and more
1 week, 4 days ago

Best way to enjoy UEFA Champions League at home, work, or while travelling: Big screen TVs, projectors, and more

Live Mint  

As a passionate football fan, I know that the UEFA Champions League is more than just a tournament. Amplify the atmosphere with a large screen smart TV Nothing beats the excitement of watching a UEFA Champions League match on a big screen with fellow fans. Check out home theatre system for smart TV Projectors are perfect for large watch parties …

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Who is Stade Brestois 29, Champions League’s debutant on a fairytale run?
1 week, 4 days ago

Who is Stade Brestois 29, Champions League’s debutant on a fairytale run?

The Hindu  

Even if Brest had lost all of its eight league-stage matches in the UEFA Champions League, it would have still pocketed over €20 million in its maiden European campaign. Roy led the club to its maiden Champions League journey by guiding it to a third-place finish in the league last year. But before its maiden Champions League season, Brest’s Stade …

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When is the Champions League play-offs draw and who has qualified?
1 week, 4 days ago

When is the Champions League play-offs draw and who has qualified?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Champions League’s newly revamped league phase is …

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Man City’s fall from grace leaves them at risk of ultimate embarrassment
1 week, 4 days ago

Man City’s fall from grace leaves them at risk of ultimate embarrassment

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery City’s defeat in Turin was their seventh in …

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Champions League 2024-25: Pep Guardiola stays positive after Manchester City’s woes continue against Juventus
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions League 2024-25: Pep Guardiola stays positive after Manchester City’s woes continue against Juventus

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remained upbeat after watching his team lose 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday to continue its alarming form slump. Guardiola’s side anguish 22nd in the Champions League table, only three places out of automatic elimination from the competition with two games remaining. I know it’s difficult, it’s difficult in Champions League in …

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Champions League: Torres sinks Dortmund to send Barcelona into knockouts
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions League: Torres sinks Dortmund to send Barcelona into knockouts

Deccan Chronicle  

Dortmund: Substitute Ferran Torres struck twice in 10 minutes to earn Barcelona a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and seal their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League. Torres, who replaced the ineffective former Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, tapped in a rebound with 15 minutes to play only for Guirassy to again haul Dortmund level. Dortmund …

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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund
1 week, 4 days ago

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund

Firstpost  

Manchester City succumbed to yet another defeat after they went down 2-0 to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Manchester City’s with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola’s old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club competition. Juventus players …

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Champions League: Saka brace sinks Monaco as Arsenal eye last 16
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1 week, 4 days ago

Champions League: Saka brace sinks Monaco as Arsenal eye last 16

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Bukayo Saka's double fired Arsenal a step closer to the Champions League last 16 as the England forward inspired a 3-0 win against Monaco on Wednesday. Saka netted late in each half and Kai Havertz struck in the closing minutes at the Emirates Stadium to lift Mikel Arteta's side into third place in the revamped league phase. After a …

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Champions League: Alvarez helps Atletico Madrid beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions League: Alvarez helps Atletico Madrid beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1

Deccan Chronicle  

With a brilliant curling finish, Julian Alvarez helped Atletico Madrid beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday and provided a timely reminder of what Manchester City is missing on a big night for the ailing English champions. Antoine Griezmann scored Atletico’s other two goals at Estadio Metropolitano as the Spanish team strengthened its ambitions of a top-eight …

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