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Mauricio Pochettino defended his team selection after Tottenham Hotspur

by LuMi - September 19, 2018 042

Mauricio Pochettino defended his team selection after Tottenham Hotspur suffered a “cruel” 2-1 defeat by Inter Milan in their Champions League Group B opener at the San Siro on Tuesday. With England right back Kieran Trippier and Belgium central defender Toby Alderweireld left out of the squad for what Pochettino described

UEFA Champions League Round Up

by LuMi - September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 026

Roberto Firmino had an eye for goal just when Liverpool needed a winner against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Liverpool had thrown away a two-goal lead at Anfield on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe striking an 83rd-minute equalizer, but the French World Cup star’s carelessness at the other end proved costly

UCL: Tuesday night with heavyweight clashes

by LuMi - September 18, 2018 052

One of the most iconic and prestigious footballing event the Champions League is all set to return on Tuesday night with heavyweight clashes. Paris Saint Germain will be traveling to England to take on last years runner-up Liverpool. Liverpool, on the other hand, may find itself in a tricky situation as

UEFA Champions League Begins

by LuMi - September 18, 2018 053

Barcelona helps to usher in a new-look to the Champions League on Tuesday as fans adjust to new staggered kickoff times. Most matches in the group stage will now begin simultaneously at 20:00 GMT, 15 minutes later than in previous seasons. That is to accommodate a couple of games being played

KLOPP HOPING ON FIRMINO

by Obi - September 18, 2018 048

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hopeful striker Roberto Firmino will be fit for Tuesday's Champions League match with Paris St-Germain at Anfield. The Brazilian suffered an eye injury in the win over Tottenham on Saturday but a hospital examination showed there was no lasting damage. "If the game was today, no chance.

Cristiano Ronaldo sets sights on UEFA Champions League after Breaking drought

by LuMi - September 17, 2018 059

After finally getting off the mark for Juventus in the league, Cristiano Ronaldo has his sights set on his favorite competition: the Champions League. Ronaldo was under pressure after three games without scoring for Juventus since his move from Real Madrid, but he broke his mini-drought with two goals in Sunday’s

MESSI FEELS MADRID ARE LESS GOOD AFTER RONALDO LOSS

by Obi - September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 035

Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has said he was surprised Real Madrid sold Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, and he believes the move has weakened Los Blancos considerably. Speaking to Catalunya Radio Messi declared Juve as one of the favourites to capture this year's UEFA Champions League after Ronaldo's arrival, but added he believes

REAL LOSE TO ATLETICO IN SUPER CUP

by Obi - August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 068

Real Madrid began life without Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane with defeat in the first ever Uefa Super Cup derby as Atletico Madrid scored twice in extra time. Two excellent late goals from Koke and Saul sealed victory for Atletico after the game ended 2-2 in normal time. It was Real's first match

AJAX WIN IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAY OFF

by Obi - August 15, 2018 091

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar continued his bright start to the season with another goal as Ajax eased into the play-off round of the Champions League with a 5-2 aggregate win over Standard Liege. Ajax who are four-time winners were held 2-2 in the first leg but were never troubled once the ex-Real Madrid

CELTIC DRAW TO FACE AEK ATHENS

by Obi - August 2, 2018 0235

Celtic set up a tie with AEK Athens by eliminating Rosenborg in the Champions League second qualifying round. A goalless draw in Trondheim meant Celtic's 3-1 first-leg win was sufficient to beat the Norwegians. The hosts dominated the first 45 minutes, Marius Lundemo having a powerful header saved by Craig Gordon with