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… ' on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick By AFP September 11, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick applauds the fans following the UEFA Champions League …
Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says CarrickCitizen Digital
Man Utd outclass Sabah on Champions League return By AFP September 11, 2026 12:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Argentinian defender #06 Lisandro Martinez (C) celebrates scoring the te …
Man Utd outclass Sabah on Champions League returnCitizen Digital
Liverpool's Iraola 'lucky' after first taste of Champions League By AFP September 10, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola applauds the fans following duri …
Liverpool's Iraola 'lucky' after first taste of Champions LeagueCitizen Digital
Luis Enrique hails 'marvellous' Dembele as PSG win big in Champions League By AFP September 10, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Ousmane Dembele (R) fights for …
Luis Enrique hails 'marvellous' Dembele as PSG win big in Champions LeagueCitizen Digital
Roma to wear jersey supporting Nepal in Champions League match By AFP September 09, 2026 10:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AS Roma's Spanish defender Mario Hermoso (C) kicks the ball during a training s …
Roma to wear jersey supporting Nepal in Champions League matchCitizen Digital
Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in 'magical' Champions League By AFP September 09, 2026 09:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick (C) takes a team tra …
Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in 'magical' Champions LeagueCitizen Digital
Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final, warns Simeone By AFP September 09, 2026 11:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone gestures during t …
Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final, warns SimeoneCitizen Digital
Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bow By AFP September 09, 2026 10:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Yay …
Yaya Toure hails 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League bowCitizen Digital
… (Photo by May JAMES / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season "was not easy" for his World Cup players ahead of the club's Champions League opener at Porto. …
Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season jadedCitizen Digital
… "I've never been happier at any point in my life than I am now." -Champions League dream- The teenager said a key ambition this season was to aim for the "very special" Champions League trophy, with Barcelona beginning their campaign on Wednesday at home against Dutch side Feyeno …
Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'OrManchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.
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Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola celebrated his first Champions League match as a coach after the Reds came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister canceling out Marcos Llorente's opener.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League campaign with a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, with forward Ousmane Dembele scoring the opening two goals. Coach Luis Enrique praised Dembele's performance as the French club bids for a third straight Champions League title.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AS Roma will wear jerseys featuring the World Food Programme logo in their Champions League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday in Istanbul after being banned from displaying their usual sports betting sponsor in Turkey. The one-off jersey carries the message "Together for Nepal" in response to a flash flood triggered by a glacier and rockslide on the China-Nepal border on August 26 that has left at least 1,410 people dead and 5,651 missing.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes the team is strong enough to compete with Europe's best as they return to the Champions League for the first time in three years, facing Azerbaijani champions Sabah in their league phase opener.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 43, is preparing to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League as Slovan Bratislava's manager, ahead of their match against Paris Saint-Germain. Toure left his role as assistant with Saudi Arabia's national team to join the Slovak club in July.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said it "was not easy" for World Cup players to find form early in the season, agreeing with striker Erling Haaland's observation that players started tired. Haaland noted he had no pre-season after Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery for a minor heart rhythm disorder at Spire Manchester Hospital and will return to training in two weeks, according to his club Napoli.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain's head coach Luis Enrique has signed a three-year contract extension lasting until 2030, replacing his previous deal that was set to expire at season's end. Five PSG players—Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Willian Pacho, Lucas Beraldo, and Senny Mayulu—also agreed contract extensions with the two-time defending European champions.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Villa's European squad. Madjo scored in Villa's UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG last month but has been sidelined by injury.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool on August 31, 2026 was a good deal for all parties, with Barcola wanting more playing time and the club respecting his wishes.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he values 40 goals with titles and team effort over 60 goals scored individually, following Mbappe's hat-trick against Real Sociedad as the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich's head coach, was named coach of the year in Germany on Sunday. Two years after joining from Burnley, Kompany has achieved domestic success while building Bayern into an attacking team and maintaining a likeable public image, with the club now targeting Champions League glory this season.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA, which had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to allow private investment in the World Cup and Club World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary, is expected to drop the boycott threat. The dispute arose after FIFA proposed creating a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to attract private investors, which UEFA had criticized as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA is "likely" to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after the two conditions it sought from FIFA following president Gianni Infantino's failed attempt to secure private investment in the World Cup have been met, according to a source.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Xavi Hernández, newly appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, vowed to restore the attacking football style the Oranje are known for. He said playing offensive, dominating football will bring better results after the team's disappointing recent World Cup campaign.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed Friday that the club knew about midfielder Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder, which causes treatable seizures, before it became public this week. Musiala's condition was triggered by a change in his medical treatment, Kompany revealed, and the 23-year-old will miss Saturday's season-opening Supercup match.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted his team's star players—Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham—could fit together, acknowledging that his predecessors struggled to balance attack and defence with the trio, though he noted the tactical challenge of accommodating all three.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →