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Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg clinches quarterfinal spot after routing Roma 6-1; Chelsea maintains perfect record
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Women’s Champions League: Wolfsburg clinches quarterfinal spot after routing Roma 6-1; Chelsea maintains perfect record

The Hindu  

Substitute Sveindís Jónsdóttir scored four second-half goals to put Wolfsburg into the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League with 6-1 thrashing of Roma on Wednesday. Jónsdóttir came on in the 66th minute with Wolfsburg leading 2-1 and needing to win by at least a two-goal margin to secure a spot in the knockout stage with one group game to spare. …

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Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while the Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina. In Group B4, a 4-1 victory for Wales against Iceland ensured automatic promotion to the top …

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Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai pulls off 99th-minute Panenka penalty to rescue a point for Hungary in Nations League clash with Germany
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai pulls off 99th-minute Panenka penalty to rescue a point for Hungary in Nations League clash with Germany

Daily Mail  

Dominik Szoboszlai proved he has ice in his veins by scoring a 99th-minute Panenka penalty to earn Hungary a 1-1 draw against Germany on Tuesday night. Dominik Szoboszlai pulled off a Panenka penalty deep into stoppage time to earn Hungary a draw against Germany The Liverpool midfielder blew a kiss to the crowd after his moment of magic rescued Hungary …

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Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League

Al Jazeera  

Netherlands’s win over Hungary was halted due to a medical emergency on Hungary’s assistant coach Adam Szalai. Netherlands have entered the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals after outclassing Hungary with a 4-0 victory while record-setting Germany hammered Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0. The referee stopped play for some 10 minutes while Hungary’s assistant coach Adam Szalai received treatment, shielded from view by …

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: England cruises past host Greece to go top of group
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: England cruises past host Greece to go top of group

The Hindu  

England eased past host Greece 3-0 in its Nations League match on Thursday to go top of its Group B2 and head into its last matchday against Ireland playing for promotion. Goals from Ollie Watkins, an own goal by the Greeks and a late flick from Curtis Jones on his debut gave England a comfortable victory and put it on …

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Ousmane Dembélé back in PSG squad to take on Nice in French league
3 months ago

Ousmane Dembélé back in PSG squad to take on Nice in French league

Associated Press  

Ousmane Dembélé is back with Paris Saint-Germain after he was left out from the squad that lost 2-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League midweek. PSG coach Luis Enrique was criticized after the loss for not selecting Dembélé, one of the most creative players in the team following the departure of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid. He denied he had …

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Women's soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches
3 months, 1 week ago

Women's soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches

New Indian Express  

Women’s soccer is on a high in Asia in the wake of some World Cup performances that captivated nations, raising expectations for the new AFC Champions League. Now the continental club championship has been revamped and the group stage of the Women’s Asian Champions League launches this week with the Urawa Red Diamond Ladies flying the flag for Japan. The …

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East Bengal vs Altyn Asyr: How did EBFC qualify for AFC Champions League 2 prelims?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

East Bengal vs Altyn Asyr: How did EBFC qualify for AFC Champions League 2 prelims?

The Hindu  

East Bengal FC faces Altyn Asyr from Turkmenistan in the AFC Champions League 2, preliminary round on 14th August, 7:00 PM IST at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. Mohun Bagan gained direct qualification to the group stage of ACL 2 since it won the Indian Super League last season, beating Mumbai City FC by just one point. According to …

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Doku leads new Belgium generation in Euro 2024 as Ukraine’s young players aim to bring hope
7 months ago

Doku leads new Belgium generation in Euro 2024 as Ukraine’s young players aim to bring hope

Associated Press  

Age is a factor in Group E at the European Championship as Belgium grapples with how to move on from its ‘Golden Generation’ and Ukraine looks to its young players for inspiration during wartime. Two years ago, Kevin De Bruyne plunged Belgium’s World Cup plans into turmoil when he claimed the team was “too old” to win in an interview …

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Inside the college football ‘Super League,’ one powerful group’s idea to fix a ‘dead’ system
9 months, 1 week ago

Inside the college football ‘Super League,’ one powerful group’s idea to fix a ‘dead’ system

New York Times  

One league overseeing college football’s highest level. Several college presidents, Roger Goodell’s primary lieutenant at the NFL and some of sports’ top executives have devised a plan — dubbed by outsiders as a “Super League” — to completely transform college football, those involved in the group “College Sports Tomorrow” told The Athletic. According to two executives briefed on the proposal, …

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Record number of tickets sold for Ajax Champions League tie
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Record number of tickets sold for Ajax Champions League tie

Dutch News  

More than 34,000 tickets have been sold for the first leg of Ajax’s Champions League quarter-final tie against Chelsea on Tuesday – a record for a women’s match in the Netherlands. Ajax will start the match as underdogs against a team that reached the semi-finals of last year’s competition and is leading the Women’s Super League in England. Ajax, meanwhile, …

AC Milan, Roma, Marseille, Benfica advance to Europa League round of 16
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AC Milan, Roma, Marseille, Benfica advance to Europa League round of 16

The Hindu  

AC Milan advanced to the round of 16 in the Europa League despite a 3-2 loss at Rennes in the second leg of their playoff on Thursday. The eight runners-up in the Europa League group stage played the eight third-place teams from the Champions League group stage in the playoffs. Earlier, Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted his 31st career goal …

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World Cup finalist France, Euro 2020 winner Italy, Belgium and Israel drawn in Nations League group
11 months ago

World Cup finalist France, Euro 2020 winner Italy, Belgium and Israel drawn in Nations League group

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup runner-up France, European champion Italy, Belgium and Israel were drawn together in a tough group Thursday for the men’s UEFA Nations League that starts in September. The Nations League is the next action for UEFA member countries after this summer’s European Championship, where France, Italy and Belgium — all top-10 teams in the FIFA world rankings …

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Indian Football in 2023: Home Comfort and Roar from the Stands to Continental Debacle
1 year ago

Indian Football in 2023: Home Comfort and Roar from the Stands to Continental Debacle

News 18  

After a tumultuous 2022, 2023 had a lot of like a promising year for Indian football. On the domestic front, ATK Mohun Bagan won the 2022-23 Indian Super League title, with Mumbai City FC clinching the ISL League Winner’s Shield. Indian men’s team head coach Igor Stimac became the centre of a storm after he was show-caused by the All …

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Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group; Porto also into round of 16
1 year ago

Paris Saint-Germain advances in tense finish to Champions League group; Porto also into round of 16

Hindustan Times  

Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé were left holding a ticket to the Champions League knockout round Wednesday after a tense finish to the tightest group saw Newcastle let its chance slip. Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring a goal that was disallowed by the VAR due to offside during the UEFA Champions League group F football match Porto also earned its …

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Galeno’s 2 goals power Porto past Shakhtar 5-3 and into the Champions League round of 16
1 year ago

Galeno’s 2 goals power Porto past Shakhtar 5-3 and into the Champions League round of 16

Associated Press  

PORTO, Portugal — Galeno struck twice again to lead Porto past Shakhtar Donetsk 5-3 and into the round of 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. An own goal by Stephen Eustaquio reduced the lead to one before veteran defender Pepe found the back of the net from close range to make it 4-2 in the 75th minute, improving his …

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Atletico beats Lazio in its 20th straight home win to secure 1st place in Champions League group
1 year ago

Atletico beats Lazio in its 20th straight home win to secure 1st place in Champions League group

Associated Press  

MADRID — With a record-tying 20th consecutive victory at home, Atletico Madrid won its Champions League group for the first time in six seasons. Atletico beat Lazio 2-0 on Wednesday to finish first in Group E and match its longest-ever winning run as a host in all competitions — equaling Diego Simeone’s team in 2013. “Now we wait for the …

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'Criminal really': Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes drop staggering verdicts on Manchester United’s Champions League exit
1 year ago

'Criminal really': Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes drop staggering verdicts on Manchester United’s Champions League exit

Hindustan Times  

It's another European football season and Manchester United were once again left disappointed as they failed to qualify for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League knockouts. The Premier League side crashed to a 0-1 defeat against Bayern Munich, finishing bottom of Group A with only four points in six matches. Speaking on TNT Sports after the match, United legend Rio Ferdinand …

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Arsenal finishes successful Champions League group campaign with PSV draw
1 year ago

Arsenal finishes successful Champions League group campaign with PSV draw

The Hindu  

A much changed Arsenal was pegged back to draw 1-1 away at Dutch league leader PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday as both sides concluded their Group B campaign, having already secured berths in the last-16. Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal ahead three minutes before the break but the home side equalised five minutes into the second half through …

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Liverpool advance in Europa League, Aubameyang hat-trick downs Ajax
1 year, 1 month ago

Liverpool advance in Europa League, Aubameyang hat-trick downs Ajax

Hindustan Times  

Liverpool advanced to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after Luis Díaz and Cody Gakpo scored early to set the tone in a 4-0 victory over Austria’s LASK on Thursday. Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Europa League group E football match …

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Surprise package Girona shaking up La Liga
1 year, 1 month ago

Surprise package Girona shaking up La Liga

China Daily  

Girona's Uruguayan forward Cristhian Stuani rises for a header during Monday night's Spanish league match against Athletic Bilbao at the Montilivi Stadium in Girona on Monday. At the start of the league season in August, Ignasi Mas-Baga was hoping his team could avoid a costly relegation from Spanish soccer's top tier that would badly damage the club's growth plans for …

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Celtic and Atletico Madrid produce entertaining draw after home fans wave Palestine flags
1 year, 2 months ago

Celtic and Atletico Madrid produce entertaining draw after home fans wave Palestine flags

The Telegraph  

Celtic have urged their supporters not to bring flags and banners relating to the conflict between Israel and Palestine to tonight’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Recognising this, respecting the gravity of the tragedy unfolding and its impact on communities in Scotland and across the world, and in line with other clubs, leagues and associations, we ask that banners, …

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UEFA Champions League return just the start of Euro adventure for Saudi-backed Newcastle
1 year, 3 months ago

UEFA Champions League return just the start of Euro adventure for Saudi-backed Newcastle

The Hindu  

Fuelled by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Newcastle return to the Champions League for the first time in 20 years at AC Milan on Tuesday hoping this is just the start of its rise on the European stage. When it broke into the Premier League’s top four in its first full season since the Saudi Public Investment Fund took an …

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Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

Associated Press  

SEOUL — Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion …

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