Arsenal progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night after beating Porto on penalties at the Emirates Stadium, which could actually prove great news for Tottenham Hotspur fans. While the rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is vitriolic at the best of times, the Gunners’ results in …
Read More »Arsenal 1-0 Porto: Raya Seals Champions League QF Progression
Gunning to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit, Arsenal welcomed FC Porto to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 clash on Tuesday night (March 12). The Gunners leveled the score on aggregate in the first half itself, but Porto refused to trail from open …
Read More »UEFA set to wreck another Champions League tradition ahead of tournament revamp
Everybody loves a cup draw, right? In the Champions League, they’re changing. Whether or not it’s two ex-pro journeymen plucking ping pong balls out of the hat at the end of The One Show or former World Cup winners doing the honours in front of hundreds of guests at one …
Read More »Nashville vs Inter Miami: Key Details About Lionel Messi's CONCACAF Champions Cup Opener
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will begin their CONCACAF Champions Cup journey with a Round-of-16 clash against Major League Soccer (MLS) rivals Nashville SC on Thursday night (March 7). Keep reading to learn all the key information about the upcoming American showdown. Nashville SC Vs. Inter Miami: Date, Time & Where …
Read More »Champions League History: Top 5 Goal-Scoring Teams Since 1992
The UEFA Champions League is arguably the most entertaining competition in soccer. Every year, the biggest and brightest European giants compete, entertain fans with their ability to pass, build, and score. Champions League aspirants Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich have been flagbearers of eye-catching gameplay this season, and …
Read More »Manchester United forwards ‘fortunate’ to be coached by Champions League-winning striker, claims former Red Devils star
Manchester United forwards are lucky that they are coached by someone who won the Champions League in their playing days, according to a former star at Old Trafford. Benni McCarthy won the 2004 Champions League with Porto, following spells elsewhere in Europe with Ajax and Celta Vigo. After a successful …
Read More »A Palestinian Exile Champions an Arab Vision for Gaza
As the Gaza war rages, with civilian deaths soaring, few Arab leaders have publicly voiced their visions for the future of the battered enclave, fearing they will be accused of endorsing Israel’s actions. But one influential Palestinian exile, in an interview with The New York Times, has provided public insight …
Read More »Supercomputer predicts Champions League winner, with Arsenal and Manchester City given great chances in competition
Manchester City have been hotly tipped to retain their UEFA Champions League crown this season. Pep Guardiola’s side are safely through to the last 16 stage and will face Danish outfit FC Copenhagen across two legs, bidding to seek passage to their quarter-finals. Winning six out of six in the …
Read More »Senegal football star, Krepin Diatta claims AFCON is 'corrupt' after defending champions are knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast
Senegal winger, Krepin Diatta has accused AFCON organisers of corruption after his nation’s round of 16-exit to tournament hosts Ivory Coast on Monday evening, January 29. The defending champions led the tie against the surprise knockout-stage qualifiers after Habib Diallo scored in the fourth minute in the half time. …
Read More »AFCON: Ivory Coast knocks out defending champions Senegal on penalties to reach quarterfinals
Host nation, Ivory Coast have knocked out the defending champions Senegal to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations. The round of 16 tie on Monday, January 30, finished in a 1 – 1 draw but it was Ivory Coast who were victorious in the penalty shootout. Ivory …
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