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Haaland accuses Porto's Rosario of grabbing his bottom after sealing City's 2-0 Champions League win
Erling Haaland claimed Porto midfielder Pablo Rosario grabbed his bottom during a stoppage-time confrontation at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday, shortly after the Norwegian scored his second goal to seal Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory.
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Kane leads Ballon d'Or poll with 50% of votes after 61-goal Bayern season
Harry Kane is the clear favourite among Mirror Football readers to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, claiming 50% of 1,262 votes on the back of a 61-goal campaign that delivered the Bundesliga, the DFB Pokal, and a third-place finish at the World Cup with England.
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Carrick admits fixture schedule is 'not ideal' as City get 48 extra hours before Manchester derby
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has acknowledged the fixture calendar has not favoured his side, with City given 48 more hours to prepare for Sunday's Premier League derby after their Tuesday night trip to Porto.
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Man City await UEFA verdict after tunnel brawl mars 2-0 win over Porto
Manchester City and Porto players and staff clashed in the tunnel at half-time during City's Champions League opener in Porto on Tuesday. Erling Haaland scored twice as City won 2-0, but both clubs now face potential fines and suspensions pending the referee's official report.
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Shaw's training absence adds left-back headache to United's Champions League eve
Luke Shaw missed training the day before Manchester United's Champions League opener against Sabah FK, with manager Michael Carrick insisting the 31-year-old was being managed rather than nursing an injury. Matthijs de Ligt was also absent as United's defensive injury list continues to grow.
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Carrick vows Manchester United will go as far as possible on Champions League return
Michael Carrick has refused to set a ceiling on Manchester United's ambitions as they return to the Champions League for the first time since 2023, opening their campaign against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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Carrick confirms Shaw rested and Baleba still sidelined ahead of United's Champions League opener against Sabah
Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several Manchester United players before their Champions League home match against Azerbaijani side Sabah, with Luke Shaw given a rest day, Carlos Baleba still without a debut, and Manuel Ugarte facing a long-term absence.
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Arsenal executives tell Club Brugge president Tzolis is 'best in physical tests' after £34m signing's flying start
Arsenal officials praised Christos Tzolis directly to Club Brugge president Bart Verhaeghe at the Champions League draw, with the £34m Greek winger already a first-choice starter under Mikel Arteta after arriving from Belgium this summer.
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Adam Mouak, 17, joins PSG squad for Champions League clash against Slovan Bratislava
PSG begin their Champions League campaign on Wednesday against Slovan Bratislava at Parc des Princes. Luis Enrique has called up Adam Mouak, a 17-year-old Moroccan goalkeeper from the U19s, replacing Alessandro Longoni.
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Mbappé ranks Champions League above Ballon d'Or after scoring in Real Madrid's win over Inter
Kylian Mbappé stated after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League victory over Inter that lifting the trophy in Madrid matters more to him than winning the Ballon d'Or, with the 26-year-old yet to claim Europe's top club prize.
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Spanish and Italian media savage Alexander-Arnold and Jones after Champions League reunion
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones, both former Liverpool academy products, were heavily criticised by Spanish and Italian media after Real Madrid edged Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Alexander-Arnold was panned for an ineffective midfield display, while Jones was blamed for gifting Kylian Mbappé the opening goal.
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PSG-Slovan Bratislava: Digne and Nuno Mendes return, 17-year-old goalkeeper called up for first time
Luis Enrique has named a 24-man squad for PSG's opening UEFA Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. Lucas Digne and Nuno Mendes make their return, while 17-year-old Moroccan goalkeeper Adam Mouak is called up for the first time.
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Kovac defends Nwaneri after Arsenal loanee is subbed on and off in Dortmund's Champions League win
Ethan Nwaneri came off the bench in the 27th minute of Borussia Dortmund's 3-2 Champions League victory over Villarreal, only to be withdrawn in the 82nd. Manager Niko Kovac insisted the double substitution reflected game management, not a poor performance from the 18-year-old.
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Courtois denies Mkhitaryan late to seal Madrid's chaotic 2-1 win over Inter
Real Madrid edged Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde scoring first-half goals before Thibaut Courtois's 89th-minute save proved decisive against a dominant Inter side.
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Courtois takes break from Belgium duty for Nations League
Thibaut Courtois announced he would take a one-year international break, depriving Belgium of its first-choice goalkeeper for the double fixture against France in September and October.
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Courtois announces international break after 2026 World Cup, starting role not guaranteed
After Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan (2-1) in the Champions League, Thibaut Courtois revealed he is taking a one-year break from the Belgian national team following a discussion with new coach Mark Van Bommel.
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Bouaddi answers critics with convincing first start at Porto
Criticized for his €100M transfer fee and lack of playing time, Ayyoub Bouaddi delivered a performance praised by Haaland, Maresca, Seedorf and Rooney during Manchester City's victory at Porto in the Champions League.
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Vinicius Junior booed at Bernabéu after laboured display against Inter Milan
Substituted in the 87th minute during Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League victory over Inter Milan, Vinicius Junior drew whistles from sections of the Madrid crowd after a sluggish performance and a slow exit that forced Real Madrid to play with ten men for a full minute.
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Shaw absent on recovery day as Man United prepare for first Champions League game since 2023
Luke Shaw missed Manchester United's final training session ahead of Thursday's Champions League opener against Sabah FK, with Matthijs de Ligt, Carlos Baleba and Amad also sidelined through injury.
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Rodri calls Valencia's Gaya to apologise after mic picks up post-match criticism
Rodri contacted Valencia defender Jose Gaya to apologise after footage broadcast on Spanish television appeared to show the Barcelona midfielder dismissing Valencia as 'really weak' following Barcelona's 5-0 La Liga win at the weekend.
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