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Champions League

Also known as: UEFA Champions League · 2023 Champions League

2026-04-242026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … njury, says Arteta By AFP October 22, 2026 03:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal English midfielder Bukayo Saka receives medical attention after sustaining an injury during the UEFA Champions League …

    Arsenal 'concerned' about Saka injury, says Arteta
  3. Citizen Digital

    … takes aim at Carrick as Man Utd lurch into fresh crisis By AFP October 22, 2026 09:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United English coach Michael Carrick reacts during the UEFA Champions League …

    Fernandes takes aim at Carrick as Man Utd lurch into fresh crisis
  4. Citizen Digital

    … 1:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Como's Croatian midfielder #20 Martin Baturina (C) fights for the ball with Manchester United's Cameroonian forward #19 Bryan Mbeumo (R) during the UEFA Champions League …

    Fernandes laments 'mood of defeat' as Man Utd crumble in Como
  5. Citizen Digital

    Man Utd thrashed by Como in Champions League horror show By AFP October 21, 2026 10:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Ivorian midfielder #16 Amad Diallo (L) and Manchester United's Dutc …

    Man Utd thrashed by Como in Champions League horror show
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Dijk By AFP October 21, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's English striker #73 Rio Ngumoha (C) vies with Villarreal's Portugese defender #12 Renato Veiga during the UEFA Champions League …

    'Complete threat' Ngumoha excites Liverpool captain Van Dijk
  7. Citizen Digital

    … There was tight security at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday for Paris Saint-Germain's victory against Barcelona in the Champions League. …

    Toulouse v Troyes Ligue 1 game postponed as France gripped by unrest
  8. Citizen Digital

    … 026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter AEK's players take part a team training session at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on October 19, 2026, the eve of their UEFA Champions League …

    Regulator has 'power' to force Man City sale
  9. Citizen Digital

    Rodri needed a rest for Barcelona ahead of Clasico, says Flick By AFP October 21, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Rodrigo aka Rodri #16 of Barcelona following the UEFA Champions League, League ph …

    Rodri needed a rest for Barcelona ahead of Clasico, says Flick
  10. Citizen Digital

    … in Man City rout By AFP October 21, 2026 10:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's English midfielder #47 Phil Foden celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League …

    'Unbelievable' Foden back in the groove with treble in Man City rout
  11. Citizen Digital

    … ed Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta attends a team training session at the Arsenal training centre in London Colney, north of London, on October 20, 2026, the eve of their UEFA Champions League …

    'I want it so badly': PSG heartbreak fuelling Arsenal, says Arteta

Today

  1. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award in London

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Kane favored for 2026 Ballon d'Or award in London

    Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Isak shines as Liverpool beat Brighton in Iraola's first Anfield win

    Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Alvarez apologizes to Atlético fans after summer exit attempt

    Julian Alvarez apologized to Atlético Madrid supporters for attempting to leave the club during the summer, saying his comments during the World Cup were a mistake. The Argentina forward had been linked with Barcelona and was initially jeered by fans, but tension has eased after he scored goals against Stuttgart in the Champions League and in a 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruña.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Bayern Munich coach Kompany hospitalized with virus, recovery weeks not days

    Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed on the training pitch on Friday and remains hospitalized in stable condition being treated for a virus. Sporting director Max Eberl said recovery will take weeks, not days, and assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Sunday's Bundesliga match at Freiburg.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. PSG unbothered by rescheduled Lyon league match

    PSG coach Luis Enrique says his second-place team has "no issue" with their rescheduled Ligue 1 clash against league-leading Lyon being moved to Monday due to violent protests in Paris and the NFL game at Stade de France on Sunday.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Aston Villa defeats Manchester City, ending unbeaten run

    Manchester City's perfect Premier League start ended in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice. Enzo Maresca's seven-game winning streak as City's new manager was halted by Villa's strong performance at home.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mourinho: unfair to compare Real Madrid to Barcelona

    Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho said it was unfair to compare his side to Barcelona ahead of Sunday's La Liga Clasico. Madrid trail Barcelona by six points in third place, with Barca unbeaten in the league despite their first defeat of the season at Paris Saint-Germain.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Mourinho faces Barcelona in first Clasico since return

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will take charge of his first Clasico against La Liga leaders Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday. Mourinho's previous stint at Madrid from 2010–13 was marked by rivalry with Barcelona under Pep Guardiola, culminating in Real Madrid's Spanish title win in 2012.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Arsenal's Saka sidelined with quad injury, workload to be managed

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he will manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England midfielder sustained a quad injury during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich that could keep him sidelined for at least two months.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Carrick says he is confident turning around Man United slump

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is "totally confident" he can arrest his side's slump after a 4-1 loss to Como stretched United's winless run to seven games. Carrick labelled the defeat as "totally unacceptable," though his position is at risk ahead of Sunday's visit of Bournemouth.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 23 October

  1. Bayern Munich coach Kompany hospitalized after collapsing during training

    Bayern Munich's head coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital by emergency medical personnel on Friday after collapsing during a training session. Kompany, a 40-year-old former Manchester City defender, attributed the collapse to a virus he caught the previous week, saying his body "said, 'enough is enough.'"

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. PSG vs Lyon Ligue 1 match postponed due to Paris protests

    PSG's home Ligue 1 game against Lyon, originally scheduled for October 25, 2026, has been rescheduled to October 26, 2026, at the request of the police prefecture, as authorities manage large-scale demonstrations in the French capital. This is the fourth match rescheduling this weekend across Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Harry Kane favored for Ballon d'Or at London ceremony

    England captain Harry Kane, 33, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country this year, the second-best mark in history after Leo Messi's 82 in 2010-11.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Barcelona seeks nine-point gap over Real Madrid in Clasico

    La Liga leaders Barcelona aim to extend their lead over Real Madrid to nine points in Sunday's Clasico at Camp Nou, though they suffered their first defeat of the season against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Real Madrid have won four consecutive matches and look improved under Jose Mourinho.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Man Utd faces Bournemouth amid winless run and managerial pressure

    Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Wayne Rooney criticizes Manchester United squad unity and discipline

    Manchester United great Wayne Rooney called the current squad "babies" and "selfish" following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como and post-match criticism of manager Michael Carrick by captain Bruno Fernandes. United sit 13th in the Premier League and face Bournemouth on Sunday.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  7. Bayern winger Diaz sidelined with hamstring tear

    Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz sustained a minor muscle fibre tear in his left hamstring during the Champions League match against Arsenal on Wednesday and will be out for "the foreseeable future." German media reports the Colombian winger will be unavailable for four to six weeks.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Maresca backs Foden to rediscover Premier League form

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said it is his job to help Phil Foden rediscover his best form after the England midfielder ended a 10-month goal drought with goals against Ipswich and a Champions League hat-trick against AEK Athens. Foden won personal awards for the Premier League's best player in the 2023/24 season but has struggled to hit top form for the past two seasons.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Carrick dismisses job concerns after Manchester United's 4-1 loss

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick acknowledged an "unacceptable" 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como and a seven-match winless run, but stated he is not concerned about losing his position.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Arsenal concerned about Saka injury after Bayern draw

    Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed concern about winger Bukayo Saka's injury sustained during a 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Saka, Arsenal's joint top goalscorer this season, came off early with sharp thigh pain and was replaced by Eberechi Eze.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Fernandes criticises Carrick tactics after Man Utd defeats Como

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised manager Michael Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, with the club now winless in seven games. Fernandes said United started poorly, conceded early, and lacked pressure and movement on the ball.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Manchester United captain laments belief lacking in Como defeat

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side lacked belief as they suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday, extending their winless run to seven games. Fernandes told TNT Sports that United started poorly after conceding in the second minute and never recovered.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United loses 4-1 to Como in Champions League

    Manchester United suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday, with Nico Paz scoring twice and Tasos Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon also scoring for the Italians. The loss extended United's winless run to seven games and deepened pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Liverpool captain praises teenage winger Ngumoha after Champions League win

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said there was "much more to come" from 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha after the teenager's assists and performance helped Liverpool stage a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Villarreal in the Champions League, overcoming a 2-0 deficit.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Toulouse v Troyes Ligue 1 match postponed amid French unrest

    The Ligue 1 match between Toulouse and Troyes, originally scheduled for Saturday in southwest France, has been postponed to Sunday at the request of local authorities responding to nationwide unrest marked by clashes with law enforcement and looting across major French cities.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. English regulator claims power to force Manchester City ownership change

    England's Independent Regulator said it has "absolute power" to force Manchester City's owners to sell if found to have run the club improperly. City was found guilty on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018; the club has appealed and denies wrongdoing.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Flick rests Rodri before Barcelona-Madrid Clasico showdown

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Rodri was rested at kick-off in the Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday but would return to the starting line-up for Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid, explaining that the midfielder had played many minutes with the national team and Barcelona.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  7. Foden scores hat-trick as Manchester City beats AEK Athens 5-1

    Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City routed AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League, providing evidence that his prolonged slump might be over. Manager Enzo Maresca praised Foden's sublime display at the Etihad Stadium after the 26-year-old has struggled over the last two seasons.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  8. Arsenal's Arteta says PSG Champions League final loss still fuels team

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said last season's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain is fuelling his side this campaign, admitting he has not managed to get over the heartbreak despite trying over the summer. Arsenal play Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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