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  • Stoppage-time VAR drama earns late win for Diego Simeone’s side over AC Milan

    Luis Suarez’s last-gasp penalty and Antoine Griezmann’s first goal since returning to Atletico Madrid earned the Spanish side a 2-1 victory over 10-man AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. Griezmann, who rejoined Atletico last month on a season-long loan from Barcelona, pounced in the 84th minute to level, before Suarez grabbed Atletico their first win in this season’s…

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  • Malen’s maiden goal hands Dortmund 1-0 win over Sporting

    Borussia Dortmund beat Sporting CP 1-0 thanks to Donyell Malen’s first goal for the club in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday to make it two wins out of two. Malen scored late in the first half with a low shot, and while being far from spectacular it was a crucial win for Dortmund and coach Marco Rose.…

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  • Messi scores maiden goal for PSG in 2-0 win over Man City

    Lionel Messi gave Paris St Germain fans what they came for as he helped them to beat visitors, Manchester City 2-0 in their Champions League clash with his first goal for his new club on Tuesday. The Argentine forward, who joined PSG on a two-year contract after leaving Barcelona, found the top corner superbly in the second half. His strike…

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  • Tuchel explains Mendy’s absence from Chelsea’s win at Spurs

      Mendy missed Sunday’s London derby victory with a knock he picked up in midweek against Zenit St Petersburg and was replaced by Kepa Arrizabalaga, who kept a clean sheet. His omission was a surprise, but Tuchel said the Senegal international was not right for the game that was decided by second-half goals from Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante and Antonio…

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  • Icardi strike late to give PSG win over Lyon on Messi’s home debut

    A late Mauro Icardi strike earned Paris St Germain a last-gasp 2-1 home victory against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday. Lionel Messi made limited impact on his Parc des Princes debut during the match. Icardi headed home from Kylian Mbappe’s cross four minutes into stoppage time after Neymar had levelled with a penalty following Lucas Paqueta’s second-half opener as leaders PSG…

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  • Rodrygo’s late strike earns Real Madrid win at Inter Milan

    Real Madrid substitute Rodrygo struck an 89th-minute winner to snatch a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday. Real Madrid punished the wasteful Italians for missing a string of chances, with the Brazilian meeting a pass from fellow replacement Eduardo Camavinga to volley home in the dying minutes. It allowed Carlo Ancelotti’s side to…

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  • It will take time for MNM attacking trio to shine, PSG coach says

    Paris St-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned that it would take some time for his formidable attacking trio to shine. This was after his team, with the trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, dubbed the “MNM”, disappointed in a 1-1 draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday. It was in their 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League opening match. Messi…

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  • Hosts Atletico Madrid draw with FC Porto as VAR denies visitors

    Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 at home to FC Porto in a cagey opening UEFA Champions League Group B game on Wednesday. This was after the Spaniards were spared defeat when a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review overturned a late goal from visiting striker Mehdi Taremi. Taremi bundled the ball into the net in the 80th minute from the floor after…

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  • Manchester City survive Nkunku hat-trick to overwhelm RB Leipzig 6-3

    Manchester City crushed RB Leipzig 6-3 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League Group A game on Wednesday as Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick for the German side. It was a hugely entertaining match at the Etihad Stadium and Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, will be happy with the three points for the 2020/2021 season’s runners-up. He will however be concerned about…

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  • Lewandowski, Mueller propel dominant Bayern to easy win over FC Barcelona

    Two goals from Robert Lewandowski and one from Thomas Mueller propelled Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win at Barcelona in their opening Champions League game on Tuesday. It was indeed another brutal demonstration of the gulf in class between the two sides. Mueller gave Bayern the lead in the 34th minute of the Group E clash with a strike from…

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  • Messi in for PSG Champions League debut at Club Brugge

    Lionel Messi is set to make his debut in the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain after being included in the squad to face Club Brugge on Wednesday.   The Argentina superstar made a shock move to PSG on a free transfer in August after FC Barcelona could not meet La Liga’s financial requirements to offer him a new contract.  …

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  • CAF CHAMPOINS LEAGUE

    CAF Champions League: Akwa Utd, Rivers Utd off to a good start with wins in Uyo, Tanzania

    Akwa United of Uyo pinched a 1-0 win from Algerian side CR Belouizdad in Uyo, on Sunday, in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round clash played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Friday Ubong scored a late winner as he unleashed a powerful shot four minutes from the end of regulation time, to hand the Promise…

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  • Cape Verde Victory boosts football enthusiasts’ confidence in Super Eagles

    Football enthusiasts have expressed confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, after beating the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde 2-1 away. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that a 75th minute own goal by Cape Verde, earned Nigeria a 2-1 win in their qualifying clash in Mindelo, on Tuesday. The…

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  • Bale not in favour of biennial World Cup

    Wales captain, Gareth Bale said he is not in favour of a FIFA proposal to hold the World Cup every two years. The 2022 Qatar World Cup  could be the 32-year-old’s last opportunity to play in the tournament, but the winger said making the competition a biennial event would diminish its appeal. “I like the tradition of every four years.…

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  • Argentina claim win over Brazil in Copa America final

    Angel di Maria proved the matchwinner with a superb lob, to give Argentina a slim 1-nil win over rivals Brazil in the 2021 Copa America final last night. The win helped end Argentina’s 28-year spell since they last won the competition and Lionel Messi was named player of the tournament after his four goals in the competition. The tournament, delayed…

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  • Italy through to Euro 2020 final after penalty win over Spain

    Italy defeated Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final after a captivating 1-1 semi-final draw after regulation time at Wembley. After Alvaro Morata’s penalty was saved, Jorginho strolled up to score and set up a final with either England or Denmark in London on Sunday. Italy reached their fourth Euros final, their sole triumph coming in 1968, and…

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  • Euro 2020: Spain thrash Slovakia to reach last 16 as Poland exit tournament

    Spain are into the round of 16 of the Euro 2020 after thrashing Slovakia 5-0 in their final group E game on Wednesday night. It was Spain’s first victory in the competition, having played two draws in their opening games. The Luis Enrique side head into the knockout stages on the back of their best attacking display of the tournament,…

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