Tag: Champions League
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Champions League: Ian Wright reveals what Arteta is doing wrongly following latest defeats
Former Arsenal star, Ian Wright, has revealed what manager Mikel Arteta is doing wrong following their back to back defeats. Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle United in the Premier League at the weekend and followed that up with another defeat in the Champions League against Inter Milan on Wednesday night. Wright said he is not happy with the…
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Champions League: Lookman makes history after Atalanta’s win over Shakhtar Donetsk
Ademola Lookman equalled Duvan Zapata’s UEFA Champions League record for Atalanta after his goal and assist against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side defeated the Ukrainians 3-0 in the matchday two encounter. Lookman set up Berat Djimsiti for the opening goal after 21 minutes. The Nigeria international then doubled Atalanta’s lead one minute before the…
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Champions League: Salah surpasses Drogba, Eto’o to become top African goalscorer
Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah, has become the top African goalscorer in Champions League history. Salah scored the second goal as the Reds beat Bologna 2-0 on Wednesday night. It was the Egyptian’s precise cross that set up Alexis Mac Allister to put Liverpool 1-0 up. Salah then produced a typical curling finish from inside the…
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Champions League: Arteta names only player in history to transform two different clubs
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed Ronaldinho is the only player in history who has single-handedly transformed two clubs – Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldinho arrived at PSG from Brazilian side Gremio in 2001. He spent only two years with the Ligue 1 side before Barcelona signed him in a £21million deal in the summer…
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Champions League: ‘It’s a dangerous thing’ – Arsenal’s Timber agrees to going on strike
Arsenal defender, Jurrien Timber has lamented the Gunners’ fixture pileup by UEFA this season, saying it is dangerous. The Dutchman spoke ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Following a redesign of the UEFA competitions, players are now expected to play more games than ever before. FIFA has also redesigned…
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Champions League: He was EPL best player, we need him – Guardiola on Man City star
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Phil Foden is ready to make an impact this season. Foden has struggled so far to replicate the heights of last term, where he scored 28 goals for club and country. The England midfielder was named PFA Player of the Year in recognition of his displays. This campaign,…
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Champions League: Atalanta coach, Gasperini hails Lookman for solid display against Arsenal
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has praised Ademola Lookman for his solid defensive work in the club’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal. La Dea were frustrated by the Gunners, who put up a solid display at the back. Mateo Retegui had a penalty saved by David Raya early in the second half. Atalanta proved their desire to win…
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Champions League: Nigerian striker breaks Kylian Mbappe’s record with goal against Barcelona
Nigerian striker, George Ilenikhena, came off the bench to score for AS Monaco in their 2-1 win over Barcelona. With this feat, Ilenikhena became the youngest player to score in the UEFA Champions League history for the Ligue 1 side, breaking the record held by Kylian Mbappe. In the 71st minute, the 18-year-old raced clear…
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Champions League: Why Man City failed to beat Inter Milan – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he was impressed by his team’s performance, despite the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday night. The Premier League champions began their Champions League campaign on a frustrating note at home. City managed 22 shots over the 90 minutes, but only five were on target. After the…
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UCL: Why I refused to pass to Mbappe, Vinicius – Endrick
Real Madrid attacker, Endrick, has opened up on why he decided to shoot instead of passing to either Kylian Mbappe or Vinicius Junior, as he scored in their UEFA Champions League 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Tuesday night. The Champions League trophy holders began the defence of their title with a huge victory at home. Mbappe…