Category: UEFA Champions League

The Old Lady were well beaten in Spain but their boss has called for his squad to turn the situation into an opportunity Juventus are capable of producing “something extraordinary” this season in the wake of their Champions League last-16 first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid, head coach Massimiliano Allegri says. The runaway Serie A leaders …

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The Valencia midfielder picked up a booking on purpose late in a 2-0 victory over Celtic on February 14 UEFA have banned Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia for two matches for receiving a yellow card on purpose – increasing Real Madrid’s worries that Sergio Ramos could face similar punishment.  The European governing body announced their decision …

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The German coach may have guided the Spanish giants to a first Champions League title in 32 years, but he was not entirely happy with his squad Jupp Heynckes told Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz that he could no longer work with the “sons of b*tches” in the team just a week before they won …

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UEFA has punished the Greek side over incidents in a Champions League game against Ajax AEK Athens have been hit with a one-season ban from European competition after fan violence in a Champions League game against Ajax, but UEFA has suspended the punishment for two years. Home fans were pictured throwing flares and other missiles …

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Friday’s news that the Blues have been banned for registering players until summer 2020 could have serious ramifications at Stamford Bridge FIFA have announced that Chelsea have been banned from registering players for two transfer windows after being found to have breached rules regarding the signing of players aged under 18. The club have also …

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The Serie A side look set to secure the services of the Uruguay international and prise him away from La Liga at the end of the season Inter are “very close” to confirming a deal for Atletico Madrid defender and captain Diego Godin, according to Nerazzurri CEO Giuseppe Marotta. Uruguay international Godin has been linked …

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The Premier League champions have encouraged anyone who may have any information to contact the police following the incident in Gelsenkirchen Manchester City have confirmed a supporter remains in a critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault took place in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday night. The incident took place following City’s 3-2 win against Schalke …

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The Lyon centre-back admits to having a tougher time against the Frenchman this season having also faced the Barcelona star in the Champions League Lyon centre-back Marcelo has revealed that he found it more difficult coming up against Kylian Mbappe this season than Lionel Messi. The Brazilian defender took on Messi and Barcelona in Tuesday’s Champions …

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The Juventus forward made a point of making the locals aware of how many European triumphs he has on his return to the Spanish capital on Wednesday Cristiano Ronaldo taunted Atletico Madrid fans during his first return to the Spanish capital with Juventus, but the former Real Madrid star has been told that he has won …

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The German winger stepped off the bench to net a crucial goal for the Blues in a Champions League clash with Schalke and is considered to be a key man Leroy Sane is considered to be a “great talent” by Manchester City team-mate Aymeric Laporte, but there is an acknowledgement that the Blues need to …

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