• What was said in heated Spalletti-Pisacane touchline confrontation

    What was said in heated Spalletti-Pisacane touchline confrontation
    What was said in heated Spalletti-Pisacane touchline confrontationLuciano Spalletti and Fabio Pisacane were sent off after a touchline confrontation at the end of Cagliari-Juventus: here’s what they said during their heated face-off.Spalletti’s Juventus were held to a 1-1 away draw at Cagliari on Sunday, and tension flared after the final whistle as the two coaches, Spalletti and Pisacane, went face-to-face on the touchline.What Spalletti said to Pisacane after Cagliari-JuventusREGGI
  • Watch Champions League Match of the Day, plus reaction after PSG beat Man City

    Watch Champions League Match of the Day, plus reaction after PSG beat Man City
    PSG beat Man City in chaotic Champions League game - report & ratingsGuardiola in crowd as City playing first home game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rulesAston Villa thrash Fenerbahce 6-0 to record biggest European win - report & ratingsBarcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK in early game - report & ratingsReal Madrid come from 3-1 down to win 4-3 at Roma - report Watch Champions League Match of the Day, plus reaction after PSG beat Man Ci
  • Gasperini: ‘Roma outclassed Real Madrid, huge regret at those three corners’

    Gasperini: ‘Roma outclassed Real Madrid, huge regret at those three corners’
    Gasperini: ‘Roma outclassed Real Madrid, huge regret at those three corners’Gian Piero Gasperini hit out at Jose Mourinho, insisting Real Madrid ‘were outclassed’ by Roma until those three goals from corners. ‘We were far too passive, there is huge regret.’It was a dramatic night at the Stadio Olimpico, where the Giallorossi showed the very best and very worst of themselves.Check the Football Italia Player Ratings for Roma 3-4 Real MadridThey surged into a ful
  • Mourinho: “In the final 20 minutes Roma were dead.”

    Mourinho: “In the final 20 minutes Roma were dead.”
    Mourinho: “In the final 20 minutes Roma were dead.”At the end of Roma-Real Madrid, former player José Mourinho spoke to Prime Video to comment on the match at the Stadio Olimpico, which ended with a 4-3 comeback victory for the Blancos.“Two games in one. Roma were superior in every way, but then we had 20 minutes with a Real Madrid side that was impossible to stop. They surprised us early with Soulé on the wing; he created a superiority, but he was difficult to co
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  • Soule reacts to last-minute defeat to Real Madrid: “I’m speechless. The game was in our hands.”

    Soule reacts to last-minute defeat to Real Madrid: “I’m speechless. The game was in our hands.”
    Soule reacts to last-minute defeat to Real Madrid: “I’m speechless. The game was in our hands.”Matias Soulé played an excellent match against Real Madrid at the Olimpico, but it wasn’t enough. The number 18 provided two assists and consistently created a superior attack, but Roma fell behind in the closing stages and Los Blancos came from behind to win the game, tying the score to 3-4. The Argentine spoke to Amazon Prime Video after the match. The 2003-born player
  • Man City and PSG respond to uncertain future by playing out Champions League classic

    Man City and PSG respond to uncertain future by playing out Champions League classic
    It was far from the first Champions League classic Pep Guardiola has seen at the Etihad Stadium even if Manchester City’s plight means it may prove the last.If Guardiola’s first return to the club he managed for an increasingly controversial decade had seemed designed to provide a show of support in the wake of 114 guilty verdicts, the drama that followed suggested that it was simply a footballing choice. Guardiola witnessed something extraordinary.There was a time when his City were
  • Soule: ‘Roma valuable lesson, mentality is an issue’ in 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid

    Soule: ‘Roma valuable lesson, mentality is an issue’ in 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid
    Soule: ‘Roma valuable lesson, mentality is an issue’ in 4-3 defeat to Real MadridMatias Soulé hopes Roma’s collapse from 3-1 to lose 4-3 to Real Madrid can ‘be a valuable lesson’ about focus in the Champions League. ‘It has to be an issue of mentality.’It went from dream evening to nightmare at the Stadio Olimpico in the first Champions League home fixture for seven years.ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Donyell Malen and Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma
  • Manchester City 2 PSG 4: Observations from a match that had it all at the Etihad tonight.

    Manchester City 2 PSG 4: Observations from a match that had it all at the Etihad tonight.
    Manchester City 2 PSG 4: Observations from a match that had it all at the Etihad tonight.Manchester City 2 (Erling Haaland 53′, 75′)PSG  4 (Désiré Doué 13′, Ousmane Dembélé 15′, Vitinha 32′, Maghnes Akliouche 61′)Manchester City have seen their eight-match winning run in all competitions end tonight against PSG. Enzo Maresca’s side went down to a 4-2 defeat to the UEFA Champions League holders. To borrow a tired cl
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  • Liverpool ready to complete midfield rebuild with incredible French star

    Liverpool ready to complete midfield rebuild with incredible French star
    Liverpool ready to complete midfield rebuild with incredible French starLiverpool's midfield has been a bit of a wreck this season. Curtis Jones was moved on and, even though Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch have both just extended their contracts, neither of them can play alongside one another in Andoni Iraola's system.Both players try and push forward far too often and, rather than just one of them trying to do it, they both end up going forward which leaves a huge gap for Liverpool to
  • PLAYER RATINGS | Manchester City 2-4 PSG: Six-goal thriller at the Etihad as reigning European champions continue winning run

    PLAYER RATINGS | Manchester City 2-4 PSG: Six-goal thriller at the Etihad as reigning European champions continue winning run
    PLAYER RATINGS | Manchester City 2-4 PSG: Six-goal thriller at the Etihad as reigning European champions continue winning runUEFA Champions League, Matchday 2, 14/10/26Paris Saint-Germain saw off a spirited Manchester City comeback to secure all three points (2-4). Luis Enrique’s side had raced into the lead before Enzo Maresca’s changes at half-time gave the Premier League side hope in the second half.The MatchPSG are a moments team and they decided that this was one of them. With e
  • Aston Villa run riot in record-breaking win over Fenerbahce as Mason Greenwood taunted on UK return

    Aston Villa run riot in record-breaking win over Fenerbahce as Mason Greenwood taunted on UK return
    Mason Greenwood suffered a miserable return to English football as his Fenerbahce team were swept aside 6-0 by a rampant Aston Villa side in the Champions League.The 25-year-old was playing his first match in this country since his suspension by Manchester United in January 2022, facing taunts from home fans who thoroughly enjoyed an electric Villa Park display.Johan Manzambi marked his 21st birthday with a goal before Nicolas Jackson scored a double to give Villa a 3-0 lead at half-time.Mason G
  • UCL | Roma 3-4 Real Madrid: Mourinho inflicts corner kick nightmare on Gasp

    UCL | Roma 3-4 Real Madrid: Mourinho inflicts corner kick nightmare on Gasp
    UCL | Roma 3-4 Real Madrid: Mourinho inflicts corner kick nightmare on GaspRoma threw away a 3-1 lead by conceding three embarrassing goals from corner kicks for a 4-3 home defeat to Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, despite the Donyell Malen brace.The Giallorossi started this tournament with a 1-1 draw away to Fenerbahce, but this was their first Champions League home fixture in over seven years and marked the return of Conference League-winning coach Jose Mourinho as an opponent.Mile Svilar a
  • David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 6-3 Win at LASK

    David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 6-3 Win at LASK
    David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 6-3 Win at LASKDavid Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 6-3 Win at LASKLiverpool’s emphatic 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK provided Andoni Iraola with plenty of encouragement, particularly after the disappointment of Manchester City’s visit to Anfield.Speaking on his YouTube channel following the match in Austria, Liverpool journalist David Lynch identified several outstanding individual performances
  • FEATURE | Three things learned as PSG come out on top against Manchester City in UEFA Champions League thriller

    FEATURE | Three things learned as PSG come out on top against Manchester City in UEFA Champions League thriller
    FEATURE | Three things learned as PSG come out on top against Manchester City in UEFA Champions League thrillerParis Saint-Germain travelled to Manchester City as the first team to play at the Etihad Stadium since the Premier League club were found guilty on 114 charges in related to financial breaches. PSG ensured to compile the misery securing a 4-2 victory against the Manchester outfit thanks to an imperious first half showing. A game of two halvesLes Parisiens have been criticised this seaso
  • On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style

    On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style
    Bradley Barcola's hat-trick was just the fifth scored by a Liverpool player in an away match in the European Cup or Champions League [Getty Images]On the eve of Liverpool's meeting with LASK, manager Andoni Iraola was repeatedly asked about the fortunes of Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola.Given their price tags, the pressure was on both to start delivering after stuttering starts to their individual campaigns. Iraola, as most managers would, stood by his players, insisting he trusted them "100%
  • Andoni Iraola is about to save Liverpool with brilliant midfield transfer

    Andoni Iraola is about to save Liverpool with brilliant midfield transfer
    Andoni Iraola is about to save Liverpool with brilliant midfield transferAndoni Iraola still has a lot of work to do at Liverpool. The head coach may have been appointed after Arne Slot was sacked but, Liverpool's problems didn't just disappear thanks to his arrival.Admittedly, things were looking up before the international break with the Anfield outfit unbeaten across all competitions.However, Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Manchester City was their toughest clash of the season and, thanks to Rya
  • Champions League: Haaland scores again as PSG lead Man City 4-2 in chaotic game

    Champions League: Haaland scores again as PSG lead Man City 4-2 in chaotic game
    Doue, Dembele, Vitinha and Akliouche score as PSG in command against Man City in Champions LeagueHaaland double gives hosts hope during chaotic second halfWatch Final Score at top of page, including commentary from Etihad StadiumGuardiola in crowd as City playing first home game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rulesAston Villa 5-0 up against Fenerbahce through Manzambi, Barkley (2) and Jackson (2)Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK in early game - rep
  • Dybala adds to Roma worry after fresh Kone injury

    Dybala adds to Roma worry after fresh Kone injury
    Dybala adds to Roma worry after fresh Kone injuryAfter Manu Koné left the field in tears, Roma also lost Paulo Dybala to injury during the Champions League showdown with Real Madrid.The Giallorossi were fired up for their big night, the first Champions League fixture at the Stadio Olimpico for over seven years.However, there were some concerns for coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who has said many times his squad is already so thin for playing in Serie A and the Champions League this season.Ro
  • 4-3: Tresoldi Hat-Trick Leaves Inter on Zero Points

    4-3: Tresoldi Hat-Trick Leaves Inter on Zero Points
    4-3: Tresoldi Hat-Trick Leaves Inter on Zero PointsInter had 30 shots and 12 on target but still lost 4-3 to Club Brugge at San Siro on October 13, with Nicolò Tresoldi scoring three times to leave the Nerazzurri on zero Champions League points after two matches.The result followed Inter’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, and the latest loss again punished individual mistakes. Cristian Chivu’s side had plenty of attacking pressure, but defensive errors repeatedly opened the door for
  • Erling Haaland breaks Lionel Messi's historic Champions League record 🤯

    Erling Haaland breaks Lionel Messi's historic Champions League record 🤯
    Erling Haaland breaks Lionel Messi's historic Champions League record 🤯A small consolation.In the midst of a nightmare against PSG, Erling Haaland still managed to set an impressive record on matchday two of the Champions League.Scoring twice to reduce the deficit, the Manchester City striker made history in Europe's premier club competition with his 60th and 61st goals.
    According to StatsduFoot, the Norwegian has become the fastest player to reach 60 Champions League goals (60 matches),
  • Como boss Cesc Fabregas takes blame for Feyenoord lost

    Como boss Cesc Fabregas takes blame for Feyenoord lost
    Como boss Cesc Fabregas takes blame for Feyenoord lostSerie A side Como took on Feyenoord in their second Champions League game today but the tie ended in a 3-2 defeat.The lakeside club did take the lead in the first half but then conceded twice. In the second half, Feyenoord scored again, leaving Tasos Douvikas’ stoppage time goal simply as a late consolation.The Dutch side were probably the better team on the day, as Como didn’t create as much as they’d have liked.Fabregas sp
  • 📊 Haaland hits historic UCL milestones despite PSG dominance

    📊 Haaland hits historic UCL milestones despite PSG dominance
    📊 Haaland hits historic UCL milestones despite PSG dominanceIf ever Manchester City needed a hero, it was always going to be Erling Haaland.
    The Manchester club were completely swept aside by Paris Saint-Germain in the first half of their Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.A quickfire double from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, followed by a third from Vitinha left the current European champions cruising at half-time.However, a diff
  • Champions League: Akliouche puts PSG 4-1 at Man City after hosts threaten fightback

    Champions League: Akliouche puts PSG 4-1 at Man City after hosts threaten fightback
    Doue, Dembele and Vitinha put PSG in command against Man City in Champions LeagueHaaland pulls goal back early in second half as hosts pile forwardWatch Final Score at top of page, including commentary from Etihad StadiumGuardiola in crowd as City playing first home game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rulesAston Villa 3-0 up against Fenerbahce through Manzambi and Jackson (2)Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK in early game - report & ratings Cha
  • Vinicius Junior suspension: Real Madris star to miss El Clasico at Barcelona after hair-pull red card

    Vinicius Junior suspension: Real Madris star to miss El Clasico at Barcelona after hair-pull red card
    Vinicius Junior will pay a steep price for his reckless red card in La Liga, as the Brazilian has been suspended for four games including El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona later this month.Real beat Villarreal 1-0 on Saturday and Vinicius had appeared to give them a 2-0 lead in the second half before VAR had a look at the build-up.MORE — La Liga latest standings: 2026-27 tableVinicius was in his own half when he grabbed a hold of Nathan Saliba's hair, dropping the Canadian to th
  • Liverpool have secured their new Fernando Torres, he's incredible

    Liverpool have secured their new Fernando Torres, he's incredible
    Liverpool have secured their new Fernando Torres, he's incredibleLiverpool have their new Fernando Torres, it's official now. El Nino was something else. He came, with his armband having proved he was a Red, and he conquered. Torres did have lofty expectations breaking Liverpool's transfer record at the time.However, he didn't fail to disappoint. He just got going from day one, that first moment at Anfield. The way he jinked past his defender and then put the ball into the back of the net.Torres
  • LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Barcola Leads the Way in Champions League Goal Fest

    LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Barcola Leads the Way in Champions League Goal Fest
    LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Barcola Leads the Way in Champions League Goal FestLiverpool’s Champions League Man of the MatchBradley BarcolaLiverpool travelled to Austria looking to put the disappointment of the Manchester City defeat behind them, but even the most optimistic supporter would have struggled to predict a nine-goal thriller.My pre-match prediction was LASK 1–2 Liverpool. The Reds had other ideas.A 6–3 victory was emphatic, entertaining and, most importantly, offered the fi
  • ‘An exhibition’: Steven Gerrard salutes PSG after stunning first half against Man City

    ‘An exhibition’: Steven Gerrard salutes PSG after stunning first half against Man City
    Steven Gerrard hailed “a 31-minute exhibition” from Paris Saint-Germain as the best football he had seen in years after the Champions League holders scored three first-half goals against Manchester City. Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha struck for the visitors and Achraf Hakimi hit the post in a rampant 17-minute spell while former City manager Pep Guardiola watched on at the Etihad. Guardiola was making his first appearance at the Etihad since leaving the club in May, in wha
  • Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt - Thursday's gossip

    Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt - Thursday's gossip
    Lisandro Martinez's future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle United's Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho.Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez's future at Manchester United is uncertain following his criticism of the club's hierarchy, with doubts the 28-year-old's contract will be extended beyond when it runs out next summer. (Sky Sports)Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Newcastle United's Ivory Coast a
  • 🤯 City crushed by PSG in 45': 3-0 and 2 goals in 99''! Etihad record ‼️

    🤯 City crushed by PSG in 45': 3-0 and 2 goals in 99''! Etihad record ‼️
    🤯 City crushed by PSG in 45': 3-0 and 2 goals in 99''! Etihad record ‼️PSG dominate at the Etihad Stadium and head into half-time with a 3-0 lead:Doué and Dembelé score within 99 seconds of each other (13' and 15'), Hakimi hits the post, and shortly afterwards Vitinha also scores (32').
    Maresca's City only manage their first shot on target in first-half stoppage time, despite going close a few times towards the end of the half, particularly from corners.⏰
  • Former Newcastle man rejects Champions League move as reunion suggested

    Former Newcastle man rejects Champions League move as reunion suggested
    Former Newcastle man rejects Champions League move as reunion suggestedEddie Howe’s Next Move: Lens Rebuff, Premier League Pressure and Why Newcastle Still Looms LargeEddie Howe is out of work, by choice, and that usually changes the way people talk about a manager. The assumption is that if he is available, he must be waiting by the phone. That is lazy analysis. According to Chronicle Live, Howe has already turned down one route back into football, rejecting Lens after the Ligue 1 side mo

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