Haaland sets another milestone in Champions League

Erling Haaland once again etched his name into the record books as he guided Manchester City to victory over Napoli in the Champions League on Thursday night. City had struggled to break down a stubborn Napoli side reduced to 10 men, but the Norwegian forward broke the deadlock with a close-range header from Phil Foden’s…

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Mourinho returns to Benfica after 21 years away

Benfica confirmed on Thursday that José Mourinho has taken charge of the club, marking his first managerial job in Portugal since leaving Porto for Chelsea 21 years ago. The 62-year-old, who has previously led teams such as Real Madrid and Manchester United, was dismissed by Fenerbahce in August after the Turkish side lost to Benfica…

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Liverpool claim last-gasp win over Atletico Madrid

Liverpool got their Champions League campaign off to a dramatic start with a thrilling victory against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. The Premier League champions surged ahead inside six minutes thanks to Mohamed Salah’s influence. A deflected free-kick from Salah put Liverpool in front after four minutes, followed by a composed finish after a quick exchange…

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Bayern Munich outclass Chelsea in Champions League opener

England striker Harry Kane was the standout performer as Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-1 in their opening Champions League match. The 32-year-old earned and converted a penalty before finishing a second goal with a curled strike following a misplaced pass by Malo Gusto. Chelsea’s own struggles contributed to the early setbacks. Defender Trevoh Chalobah inadvertently…

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PSG begin title defence with dominant victory over Atalanta

Paris St-Germain launched their Champions League campaign with a convincing home triumph against Atalanta, signalling their intent to defend the trophy they lifted for the first time in May after a 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan. The holders seized control almost instantly when captain Marquinhos tucked in a close-range finish from Fabian Ruiz’s driven cross…

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Kelly earns late point for Juventus in dramatic draw with Dortmund

Lloyd Kelly scored deep into stoppage time to secure a 4-4 result for Juventus against Borussia Dortmund after an astonishing second half filled with eight goals. The English defender, who arrived from Newcastle during the summer, had earlier conceded a penalty that allowed the visitors to stretch their advantage to 4-2. Dusan Vlahovic reduced the…

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Mbappe’s double from the spot lifts 10-man Real past Marseille

Real Madrid overcame a series of setbacks to claim a hard-fought win over Marseille in their first Champions League clash of the season. The Spanish giants were dealt an immediate blow when Trent Alexander-Arnold limped off just three minutes in with what appeared to be a hamstring issue. His replacement, Dani Carvajal, was later dismissed…

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Arteta highlights value of Arsenal’s bench players

Mikel Arteta believes that the players coming off the bench could become decisive for Arsenal this season, suggesting they might be even more impactful than those who start matches. The manager shared that he has adopted the term “finishers” from rugby union, where substitutes are considered vital in closing out games. In their Champions League…

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Bennett & Marumani launch Zimbabwe’s win over Namibia

Zimbabwe kicked off their three-match T20I series against Namibia in impressive fashion, claiming a 33-run victory in the first game at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. The hosts posted a formidable 211/3 batting first, before bowling out Namibia for 178/7. The backbone of Zimbabwe’s innings was laid by an outstanding opening partnership between Brian Bennett and…

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