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Messi closes in on full takeover of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi is reportedly on the verge of acquiring a 100 per cent stake in La Liga 2 side CD Eldense, according to Spanish outlet AS. A formal announcement could come within days, which would make it his second club ownership after fifth-tier Cornella.
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Porto boss claims Guehi and Gvardiol should have been sent off in City's 2-0 Champions League win
Francesco Farioli insisted Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol both deserved red cards as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in the Champions League, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure the win.
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Haaland becomes City's third all-time scorer as brace sinks Porto in Champions League
Erling Haaland's two goals moved him to third on Manchester City's all-time scoring list as City beat FC Porto 2-0 in the Champions League, with teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi impressing on his full debut.
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Maresca deflects tunnel fracas blame onto Porto bench after City's 2-0 win
Enzo Maresca suggested Porto staff were the aggressors during a feisty Champions League clash in which Ruben Dias appeared to push coach Francesco Farioli at half-time and three City players were booked.
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Mbappé equals Raúl in Champions League as Real Madrid edge past Inter in laboured victory
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute at the Bernabéu, bringing his Champions League tally to 71 goals and equalling Raúl in fifth place on the competition's all-time top scorers list. Real Madrid won 2-1 against Inter Milan, though not without some nervous moments.
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Quiñones becomes only second Mexican nominated for Ballon d'Or after record World Cup
Julián Quiñones has been named on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist after scoring four goals at the World Cup and 33 in 31 Saudi Pro League appearances — only the second Mexican player ever nominated, following Guillermo Ochoa in 2007.
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Parrott scores on Champions League debut to give Real Betis comeback win over 10-man Lille
Troy Parrott capped a remarkable week by netting the winner in Real Betis's 3-2 comeback victory against 10-man Lille on his Champions League debut — just four days after his late winner against Real Madrid.
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Giggs reveals how Manchester United's scouts passed on a teenage Mbappe in 2015
Ryan Giggs has disclosed that he personally recommended Manchester United sign Kylian Mbappe after watching the then-Monaco teenager, only for the club's scouting team to decide he was not good enough.
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Haaland nets twice as City beat Porto and hails teenage gem Bouaddi
Erling Haaland scored both second-half goals as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto in Portugal on Tuesday, then playfully declared he was 'angry' with impressive debutant Ayyoub Bouaddi for not threading him through on goal.
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Haaland brace moves him third on City's all-time list as Blues survive Porto storm
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to give Manchester City a Champions League win in Porto, moving him to 167 goals for the club — third on their all-time scoring list, past Tommy Johnson.
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Willock's late flick rescues Newcastle from Carabao Cup shock at Millwall
Joe Willock headed Newcastle into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a goal nine minutes from time at Championship side Millwall, who had struck the post moments earlier. Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Sunderland and Bradford also advanced.
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Simeone admits Alvarez unrest still unsettling Atletico ahead of Liverpool trip
Diego Simeone has conceded that Julian Alvarez's unsettled situation continues to affect Atletico Madrid as they prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League. The Argentine striker is not expected to start, while Jonathan David and Alexander Sorloth are also doubts.
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Haaland double seals City's Champions League opener after half-time tunnel bust-up at Porto
Erling Haaland scored twice at the Estadio do Dragao as Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto, despite a half-time tunnel altercation and a sustained second-half fightback from the hosts.
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Sent off for elbow, Ethan Mbappé leaves LOSC down to ten men against Betis
Author of an assist in the first half, Ethan Mbappé was sent off after the hour mark for an elbow on defender Natan, leaving LOSC with ten men against Real Betis in the Champions League.
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Substituted at half-time at the Bernabéu, Pavard endures another nightmare evening with Inter
Started by Christian Chivu in the Champions League knockout clash against Real Madrid, Benjamin Pavard was replaced by John Stones at half-time after a third costly turnover. Another setback for the French international.
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Lille leads twice then collapses against Betis (2-3) in Champions League
LOSC suffered a frustrating 2-3 defeat against Real Betis in its Champions League league phase opener, despite taking the lead twice. Ethan Mbappé's red card proved decisive in the Spanish comeback.
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Dortmund's Karetsas, 18, stretchered off and hospitalised with circulation problem in Champions League clash
Borussia Dortmund teenager Konstantinos Karetsas was taken to hospital after collapsing without contact during the Champions League tie against Villarreal. The club confirmed the 18-year-old suffered a circulation problem and is undergoing further examinations.
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City and Porto players brawl in tunnel after Guehi elbow goes unpunished at half-time
Players and backroom staff from Manchester City and Porto had to be separated by stadium security in the tunnel at half-time of their Champions League clash, after Marc Guehi caught Gabriel Veiga in the face with an elbow that went unpunished by the referee.
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Curtis Jones gifts Mbappe a goal on nightmare Champions League debut for Inter Milan
Curtis Jones endured a torrid Champions League debut for Inter Milan at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, as his sloppy pass was intercepted by Kylian Mbappe, who finished to open the scoring in Real Madrid's 2-0 win. The £30m summer signing from Liverpool also struck the crossbar in a night of mixed fortunes.
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Nominated for Yashin Trophy, Safonov Under Pressure Despite Champions League Season
Matvey Safonov is among ten nominees for the best goalkeeper award, presented at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. The recognition stems from his Champions League campaign with PSG, though his early-season Ligue 1 performances are raising questions.
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