65 h. ago ‘Never worked harder’: Rodgers vows to end Celtic slump after Hearts defeat

‘We’ve just got to hang in there and find the results’Celtic eight points behind leaders Hearts after 3-1 defeatBrendan Rodgers insisted he has “never worked harder” to find on‑field answers after Celtic fell eight points behind Hearts in the Scottish Premiership with a 3-1 defeat in Edinburgh. The home team’s win means the champions have lost back‑to‑back league games and taken only 17 points from a possible 27 in their latest title defence.Rodgers denied he has lost appetite for the battle. “I’ve never worked harder in all my time here,” the Celtic manager said. “So the motivation is there to try and flip the levels that we’re at. It’s absolutely fine, it’s still so early. I think that’s the key point in it all. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Dodgers hit back as Yamamoto hurls first World Series complete game since 2015

LA beat Toronto 5-1 in Game 2 of Fall ClassicFirst World Series complete game since 2015Dodgers even matchup 1-1 heading back to LAYoshinobu Yamamoto threw a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night to tie their best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece.Coming off a three-hitter against Milwaukee in the National League Championship Series – the first postseason complete game in eight years – Yamamoto retired his final 20 batters. The previous pitcher to go the distance in the Fall Classic was Kansas City’s Johnny Cueto against the New York Mets in Game 2 a decade ago. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mohamed Salah appears to scrub Liverpool from social media amid Eintracht Frankfurt fallout

Mohamed Salah has taken action on social media after being dropped by Arne Slot for Liverpool's Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt and then taking stick from fans

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6 d. ago Thomas Frank pays tribute to Guglielmo Vicario after Tottenham draw at Monaco

Heroics by Guglielmo Vicario helped Tottenham move onto five points from three Champions League games.

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6 d. ago Chelsea mark major Champions League milestone by making history in thumping Ajax win

CHELSEA 5-1 AJAX: Enzo Maresca's side ran riot at Stamford Bridge to mark their 200th Champions League game in style on a night where the club's young stars impressed

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6 d. ago Chelsea star left in agony after shocking tackle as Ajax star shown red card

Chelsea were pitted with a tough test against Ajax in the Champions League, but the game changed within an instant after a huge decision at Stamford Bridge

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6 d. ago Erling Haaland's Cristiano Ronaldo comments say it all as Man City star one game away

The Manchester City star was once again on the Champions League scoresheet, netting his 22nd goal in just 12 games

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6 d. ago Tebas vows La Liga will try again after plug pulled on Villarreal v Barcelona in Miami

La Liga president laments promoters’ decision to cancelTebas criticises Real Madrid and players’ unionJavier Tebas has vowed that La Liga would try again after plans to take a game abroad fell through when promoters announced they were cancelling Villarreal’s meeting with Barcelona in Miami on 20 December.The league had been informed of the decision on Tuesday, with an announcement made at half-time of Villarreal’s Champions League game against Manchester City at the Estadio de la Cerámica, where they will face Barcelona, instead of at the Hard Rock Stadium. The timing of the announcement was described as “a complete lack of respect” by the Villarreal coach, Marcelino García Toral. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Man City fan found dead in Spain just hours before Champions League clash with Villarreal

Guy Bradshaw, 35, had travelled to the Costa Blanca ahead of Manchester City's Champions League game against Villarreal on Tuesday night

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7 d. ago Liverpool flight delay adds to troubled buildup to Eintracht Frankfurt trip

Technical problems prevents takeoff for several hoursFour-match losing run precedes Champions League gameLiverpool’s preparations for their Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt have been seriously disrupted after the team’s flight was delayed due to technical problems with the plane.Arne Slot and his squad were scheduled to depart Liverpool John Lennon airport at about 4pm on Tuesday after a training session at the club’s base. However, the flight was delayed for more than three hours, leaving Liverpool’s players waiting in the executive lounge throughout that time. Liverpool had to cancel Slot’s customary pre-match press conference and needed to take off in time to land in Germany before Frankfurt airport closed at 11pm German time (10pm BST). Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Where Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid is on TV for free as Champions League game not on TNT Sports

Arsenal continue their UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday as they face the La Liga side at the Emirates Stadium.

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8 d. ago Which Champions League game is on Prime Video today? Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid start time and is it free

Prime Video has confirmed which Champions League game is on this week 🚨📺

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8 d. ago How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Premier League side have a win and a draw from first two Champions League games

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9 d. ago Ryan Gravenberch injury: Arne Slot delivers update as Liverpool suffer new scare ahead of Champions League tie

Reds midfielder did not finish the game at Anfield and is now a doubt for the Champions League tie in Germany

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1 week ago Gone in 18 minutes: Postecoglou’s rapid exit leaves Marinakis rebuild in peril | Ben Fisher

Five months on from coming within a point of Champions League football, Nottingham Forest are in a relegation fightHand the keys back, pack the suitcase, take down the pictures, terminate the lease. Ange Postecoglou really should have never left temporary digs for a Nottingham apartment during the international break. Football moves fast, the Australian sacked after just 40 days and eight games in charge.One hundred and sixty-four days ago, Chelsea’s previous visit to the City Ground on a sunny May afternoon, the complexion was different. At kick-off there was a contrasting kind of jeopardy in the air. It was the final game of the season, qualifying for the Champions League still a distinct possibility. Continue reading...

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1 week ago No Frankfurt fans at Champions League game against Napoli after UEFA rejects appeal

Eintracht Frankfurt says UEFA has rejected an appeal to move its Champions League game at Napoli to a neutral venue after its fans were banned from attending

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2 w. ago Netflix getting ready to bid for Champions League games in massive £4.3bn development

UEFA and European clubs are set to rake in £4.3billion a season in the forthcoming television rights sale, with the Premier League's biggest sides set for a share of that pot

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2 w. ago Netflix or Disney could buy Champions League broadcast rights

The streaming giants, along with competitors such as Amazon and DAZN, look set for a bidding war over the ‘global first pick’ Champions League game from 2027

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2 w. ago Clubs target groundbreaking £4.3bn TV rights deal for European football competitions

Disney or Netflix may snap up Champions League gamesMedia rights for 2027 and 2033 could see 10% increaseEurope’s top clubs are aiming to earn at least €5bn (£4.3bn) annually from the sale of television rights to Champions League, Europa League and Conference League games in the next cycle, potentially sealing a 10% increase on their current value.The first media rights tenders for the period between 2027 and 2033 will be launched this month. In a groundbreaking move, one game in each matchweek could be streamed globally by the same provider, which would have the first pick from that round of games. It leaves open the possibility that Disney or Netflix could screen Champions League games. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gary Lineker swaying towards changing Arsenal Premier League title prediction after seven games

Gunners sit top of the Premier League table after champions lose successive games

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