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Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 Brest: Ukrainian champions stay in play-off contention

Shakhtar Donetsk kept their slim Champions League knock-out hopes alive as they secured a vital 2-0 home win over Brest on Wednesday. The Ukrainian champions needed a victory to retain any ambition of making the top 24 in the league phase going into the final matchday next week. And although a huge goal swing may […]

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Zaha completes MLS loan switch to Charlotte from Galatasaray

Wilfried Zaha has joined MLS outfit Charlotte FC on loan until January 2026, with an option to extend the deal until June 2026. Zaha, who has linked up with Dean Smith’s side from Turkish Super Lig outfit Galatasaray, spent the first half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan with Lyon. The Ivory Coast international managed […]

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Alonso disappointed by Leverkusen´s naivety in loss at 10-man Atletico

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso was disappointed at his side’s naivety in their 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. Leverkusen had initially gone a goal up against 10-man Atletico, but surrendered their lead in the second half and had a player sent off themselves, before Julian Alvarez won it […]

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Emery admits he ´made a mistake´ as Villa beaten by Monaco

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has admitted he made a mistake by playing two strikers together after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat at Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday. Wilfried Singo scored the only goal of the game eight minutes in as the Premier League side missed the chance to seal automatic qualification […]

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Red Star Belgrade 2-3 PSV: De Jong at the double in nervy win

Luuk de Jong scored a brace as 10-man PSV held out for a 3-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade at a freezing Stadion Rajko Mitic in the Champions League on Tuesday. Ryan Flamingo scored the Dutch club’s third goal, but when he was sent off early in the second period, the momentum shifted towards the […]

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Conceicao: Milan´s Champions League history counts for nothing on the pitch

Sergio Conceicao insisted that AC Milan’s history in the Champions League will not help them win games in this year’s competition ahead of facing Girona on Wednesday. Only Real Madrid (15) have won the competition more times than Milan (seven), though the Rossoneri’s last triumph came against Liverpool in the 2006-07 season. Since that victory […]

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Man City confirm arrival of teenager Reis from Palmeiras

Manchester City have completed the signing of teenage defender Vitor Reis in a reported £29.6million move from Brazilian club Palmeiras. Reis has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League champions and becomes their second January signing, following Abdukodir Khusanov’s arrival on Monday. The Brazilian centre-back made 22 appearances across all competitions for Palmeiras, netting […]

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´How many times did he save us?´ – Maresca defends Sanchez after Wolves error

Enzo Maresca defended Robert Sanchez after his mistake during Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Wolves, insisting the goalkeeper has saved the Blues more times than not. The Blues recorded their first win in six Premier League games, while leapfrogging Newcastle United and Manchester City to return to the Premier League’s top four. After Tosin Adarabioyo broke […]

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Man Utd left ´speechless´ after ´deserved´ derby win, says Toone

Ella Toone says Manchester United were left “speechless” after getting a 4-2 win over Manchester City in the derby on Sunday. Toone, on her return from injury, scored twice in the first half, with Leah Galton’s goal sandwiched in between, profiting from City mistakes to take a commanding lead. Vivianne Miedema and Rebecca Knack pulled […]

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Van Dijk salutes matchwinner Nunez after ´well-deserved´ Brentford brace

Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to Darwin Nunez after the forward’s “well-deserved” late double saw Liverpool past Brentford. The Premier League leaders looked set to record a third straight draw, as they struggled the break down the stubborn Bees at the Gtech Community Stadium. However, Nunez climbed off the bench to score two well-taken goals […]

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