16 m. ago Real Madrid hopeful over new major triple injury boost for Arsenal showdown

Ex-Gunners star could yet return to haunt his old club in massive Champions League quarter-final tie

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3 d. ago Thomas Tuchel slams FIFA over massive England dilemma – 'debatable if it makes sense'

England's next fixtures are not until June, sandwiched in-between the Champions League final and start of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in America

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7 d. ago ‘Star making not star taking’: how LA Galaxy rose back to top of US soccer

Years after Beckham-mania, fan activism and changes in recruitment strategy secured club’s first MLS Cup since 2014When the Major League Soccer champions were crowned last December, Lionel Messi was not on the podium. He, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and the rest of the Inter Miami galácticos had been dispatched in the playoffs. Instead, the new kings of US football were the old aristocrats of LA Galaxy, back on top after a 10-year absence, but without a household name in their ranks.The team that brought you Beckham-mania, staged the Captain America show and gave a number of people Zlatan-itis had retaken the summit of the US club game with a roster of unheralded talent. But the twist was more profound than that: this 180-degree turn on strategy was brought about by fan activism, after supporters went on strike to force the club to change their approach. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ewa Pajor: ‘Sometimes I’m at home and it’s like: wow I play for Barcelona’

In an exclusive interview the Poland striker discusses facing former club Wolfsburg in the Champions League quarter-finals and wanting to improve every dayThere is a sense of familiarity to this week’s Women’s Champions League quarter-final between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, but with one decisive change. The two met in the 2023 final in Eindhoven with Ewa Pajor scoring for Wolfsburg after three minutes. This time, though, she will line up for the Blaugrana.Barcelona swooped to sign the Poland international last summer after nine seasons, 196 matches and 136 goals in Germany. And it is fair to say the goals have not dried up since the switch to Spain, where the striker has already won one trophy and scored 34 goals in 32 matches in all competitions. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Father, 43, attacked children's football coach with a pool cue after he had an affair with his wife and then knocked him out

A father attacked a football coach who had an affair with his wife in the car park of a social club in Solihull during the Champions League Final.

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2 w. ago Abandoned 250,000 capacity stadium still used by Champions League club for training

One club that featured in this season's Champions League trains at one of the largest stadiums in the world - yet hosts matches at a venue that's a fraction of the size

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2 w. ago Abandoned stadium with 250,000 capacity now used for training by Champions League club

One of the largest stadiums in the world is currently used as a training base by a club that competed in the Champions League this season - but the venue has been abandoned for years

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2 w. ago Man United stars make Marcus Rashford feelings known after one

The Manchester United loanee was in action for Aston Villa during their memorable Champions League victory over Club Brugge.

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2 w. ago John McGinn in 'frightening' PSG fess up before Scotland hero fires ominous warning at French heavyweights

The midfielder captained Villa to a last 16 victory against Club Brugge with one of the favourites for the Champions League ahead

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2 w. ago Aston Villa vs Club Brugge LIVE: Champions League latest score and updates after Marco Asensio goal

Paris Saint-Germain await in the quarter-finals as Aston Villa take a two-goal lead back to their home leg

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2 w. ago Aston Villa vs Club Brugge LIVE: Champions League latest score and goal updates after early red card

Paris Saint-Germain await in the quarter-finals as Aston Villa take a two-goal lead back to their home leg

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2 w. ago Aston Villa v Club Brugge, Arsenal v PSV: Champions League last 16, second legs – live

Champions League updates, 8pm kick-offs, and moreLive scores | Read today’s Football Daily | And mail Will“You have to feel for Nathan Butler-Oyedeji,” writes Kieran McKintosh. “He’s 22, still not had a proper first-team appearance, not even scored on loan at Cheltenham or Accrington, and even in a game like this where it basically doesn’t matter who Arteta plays, a defender who is leaving at the end of the season gets a start up top before he does. Ouch.”I have a feeling the young lad’s long-term future is not at Arsenal. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Aston Villa vs Club Brugge LIVE: Champions League confirmed line

Paris Saint-Germain await in the quarter-finals as Aston Villa take a two-goal lead back to their home leg

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2 w. ago Aston Villa vs Club Brugge LIVE: Champions League team news and line

Paris Saint-Germain await in the quarter-finals as Aston Villa take a two-goal lead back to their home leg

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2 w. ago Aston Villa vs Club Brugge prediction, odds and betting offer

Villa now hold a commanding position as they head back to Birmingham for the return fixture in the Champions League this evening, having fired three past Club Brugge last week

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk has ‘no idea’ if he will still be a Liverpool player next season

Captain says no decision has been made on his future‘If anyone says they know, they are lying,’ he saysVirgil van Dijk has said he has “no idea” whether he will be a Liverpool player next season. The captain’s contract expires this summer and he is yet to sign a new deal.Unless Van Dijk extends his stay he will have played his last European game for the club after Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain. His teammates Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are in the same situation. Talks have been held with all three. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How to watch Aston Villa vs Club Brugge: TV channel and live stream for Champions League game today

Unai Emery’s side are strong favourites to reach the quarter-finals after dramatic late win in Belgium

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2 w. ago Mikel Arteta sends rousing message to Arsenal stars after title race disappointment

Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates having already earned a six-goal advantage in the first-leg of their Champions League clash and Mikel Arteta is excited by the club's prospects

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3 w. ago Harry Kane could deny Mo Salah ultimate dream eight years after Messi

The Bayern Munich striker has not been spoken about in terms of the game's biggest individual award but he could yet be a contender if his club goes all the way in the Champions League

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3 w. ago Man Utd suffer huge transfer blow as Viktor Gyokeres makes preference clear

Manchester United are keen on signing Viktor Gyokeres this summer, but the Sporting Lisbon striker seemingly has his heart set on joining a club in the Champions League

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