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UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw concluded [Full list]
The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw has been conducted on Friday afternoon. Eight clubs have progressed straight to the round of last-16 following the completion of the league phase. They are Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan and Aston Villa. They will all return to…
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Champions League: 15 clubs qualify for Round of 16, knockout stages [Full list]
About 15 clubs have booked their places in both the Round of 16 and knockout stages of this season’s Champions League. The new-look 36-team format is now reaching the climax of the league phase. Only two of the eight clubs that will go straight through to the round of 16 have been confirmed. 16 teams…
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Eric Chelle: Even Mourinho, Ancelotti will be pressure – Ex-Super Eagles winger begs Nigerians
Former Super Eagles winger, Garba Lawal, has urged Nigerians to support the team following Eric Chelle’s recent appointment as head coach of the three-time African champions. Chelle’s appointment was greeted with widespread criticism by Nigerian football fans and pundits. Some questioned if the 47-year-old has the capability to manage the Super Eagles as they hope…
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EPL: Ex-Chelsea defender rules out Maresca winning title this season
Former Chelsea defender, Jason Cundy has ruled out any possibility of the club winning the title under manager Enzo Maresca this season. Cundy said this while hitting out at anyone who backed the Blues as contenders under Maresca this season. Maresca’s side recently dropped points after playing a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge…
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EPL: That’s what you need – Ally McCoist tells Arsenal to sign ex-Chelsea striker
Former Rangers star, Ally McCoist has advised Arsenal to sign former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham this month. McCoist said this after Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus recently sustained an injury, adding that the Premier League North London club are desperate for a centre-forward this January transfer window. According to him, the Gunners need a player like…
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Supercoppa: Real reason I benched Lookman against Inter Milan – Atalanta coach, Gasperini
Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini has explained Ademola Lookman’s substitute role in the club’s 2-0 Supercoppa semi-final loss to Inter Milan on Thursday. Lookman was surprisingly named among the substitutes by Gasperini for the encounter. Charles De Ketelaere and Ederson were also not included in the starting line-up. Lookman was only introduced after 56 minutes…
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EPL: I regret letting you leave – Guardiola tells ex-Man City star
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has expressed his regret for letting Jesús Navas leave the club in the past. The Spaniard sent a warm message to Navas after the former Spain international announced his retirement. The former Barcelona manager and Navas did not spend too much time together at Etihad. Navas was only able to…
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Rashford: I’ll lose myself – Amorim
Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim has claimed that he would ‘lose’ himself if he doesn’t do things his way at the club. Amorim said this while speaking about his decision to leave attacker Marcus Rashford out of his squad. The Portuguese didn’t include the England international in his squad that recently played against Manchester City,…
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EPL: Why Man City lost 2-1 against Aston Villa – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has pointed to the poor pressing from his players as they lost 2-1 at Aston Villa on Saturday. Guardiola also admitted they are struggling to score goals, but concede them rather easily. Jhon Duran and Rogers scored for the hosts, before Phil Foden pulled one back with his first league…
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Carabao Cup semi-final draw out [Full fixtures]
The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-final was confirmed on Thursday night. It was conducted after Tottenham Hotspur edged a thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United in the last quarter-final tie. Spurs will host Liverpool in the first leg of their semi-final. The other semi-final will see Arsenal welcome Newcastle United in the first leg.…