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Lucas Hernandez Scores Decisive Goal in Surprise Start Against Barcelona
Absent from Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League starting XI for two years, Lucas Hernandez was deployed on the left by Luis Enrique against FC Barcelona and scored PSG's second goal, playing a crucial role in their qualification.
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FIFA accuses media of coordinated campaign to undermine Infantino after Times apology
FIFA has welcomed an apology from The Times, which retracted claims that president Gianni Infantino received an undeclared second salary, and used the correction to allege a broader coordinated effort to damage Infantino's presidency.
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Fabian Ruiz seals PSG's 4-2 demolition of Barcelona in Champions League showdown
Paris Saint-Germain overcame two Barcelona equalisers to claim a commanding 4-2 victory at the Parc des Princes, with Fabian Ruiz tapping home the decisive fourth goal to cap a statement Champions League performance.
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Ngumoha breaks Liverpool's youngest assist record as Reds overturn 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal
Rio Ngumoha, 18, became Liverpool's youngest-ever Champions League assist provider and set up two goals as the Reds fought back from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice.
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Rashford, Mainoo and Shaw among nine United absentees for Como trip
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces a nine-man injury list ahead of Wednesday's Champions League visit to Como, with Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez all sidelined.
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Haaland fit to start at Aston Villa after City's 5-1 demolition of AEK Athens
Erling Haaland was rested on the bench as Manchester City swept aside AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Enzo Maresca confirming the striker is ready to start at Aston Villa on Saturday.
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Sturridge hails 18-year-old Ngumoha's 'God-given ability' after two-assist display rescues Liverpool against Villarreal
Rio Ngumoha became the youngest player in Liverpool's history to record a goal contribution in the Champions League, setting up both goals in a comeback win over Villarreal from two down, drawing widespread praise from Daniel Sturridge, Robbie Fowler, and Alexis Mac Allister.
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Vitinha and Ruiz seal PSG's late comeback as Barcelona's defensive errors prove costly
Paris Saint-Germain moved to the top of the Champions League table on goal difference with a 4-2 win over Barcelona at Parc des Princes on Wednesday, with Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz scoring in the final ten minutes to overturn Lamine Yamal's equaliser.
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Foden hat-trick fires 10-man City past AEK Athens as Haaland rests
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 Champions League victory over AEK Athens, with Erling Haaland an unused substitute and 17-year-old Floyd Samba impressing on just his second senior start.
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Foden hat-trick fires Man City to 5-1 rout of AEK Athens after PSG humbling
Phil Foden scored his first Champions League hat-trick in nearly 12 months as Manchester City swept aside AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, bouncing back emphatically from last week's 4-2 defeat to PSG.
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Dembélé exits with thigh injury in 18th minute against Barcelona
Started up front by Luis Enrique in the PSG-Barcelona Champions League clash, Ousmane Dembélé had to leave the field in the 18th minute after suffering a thigh problem, replaced by Ferran Torres.
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Ancelotti expresses sadness over violence in Lille ahead of Galatasaray Champions League clash
Lille manager Davide Ancelotti expressed his distress over the damage caused to his city by violence on October 17, following student protests against rising prices. Turkish club Galatasaray has requested security guarantees from UEFA before facing the French side in the Champions League.
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Carrick insists he has United board's backing as winless run stretches to six games
Michael Carrick says he retains full support from the Manchester United board ahead of Wednesday's Champions League trip to Como, with the club winless in six matches and eight players unavailable through injury or illness.
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Dembele limps off with hamstring injury as PSG host Barcelona in Champions League
Ousmane Dembele was forced off after just 19 minutes at the Parc des Princes with a hamstring problem, dealing PSG a significant blow in their Champions League clash against Barcelona. Désiré Doué's 38th-minute strike gave the hosts a half-time lead.
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Arteta admits PSG final heartbreak still haunts him ahead of Bayern test
Mikel Arteta has confessed he has been unable to move on from Arsenal's Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG, saying the pain continues to fuel his European ambitions as the Gunners prepare to face Bayern Munich in Munich.
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Arteta refuses to engage with Souness after 'cheat' label on Saka
Mikel Arteta dismissed Graeme Souness's claim that Bukayo Saka is a 'cheat' ahead of Arsenal's Champions League tie with Bayern Munich, saying he had not heard the remarks and would not discuss opinions.
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Doué refuses to adapt his game to Yamal ahead of PSG-Barcelona in Champions League
Questioned before the kick-off of the PSG-Barcelona clash in the Champions League, Désiré Doué ruled out any tactical adjustment against Lamine Yamal: "We're going to play as usual."
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Van Dijk's calamitous header gifts Villarreal shock lead inside four minutes at Anfield
Virgil van Dijk completely misjudged a routine header back to Alisson inside four minutes, looping the ball into the path of Georges Mikautadze, who finished coolly to stun Anfield and give Villarreal a shock Champions League lead.
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Kompany doubtful for Bayern's Champions League clash with Arsenal after viral infection
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is uncertain to take his place in the dugout for Wednesday's Champions League home tie against Arsenal after a viral infection left him in pain and confined to home on Tuesday.
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Carrick contradicts Ten Hag's toxic culture claims and insists he has United board's full backing
Michael Carrick has pushed back on Erik ten Hag's claim of a toxic culture at Manchester United, saying he enjoys a strong relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada despite pressure from a poor run of form.
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