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… oogle Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's English defender Marc Guehi speaks during a press conference at the Etihad Campus training ground in Manchester, north-west England, on October 19, 2026, the eve of their UEFA Champions League …
Guehi insists players have 'trust and belief' in Man City after chargesCitizen Digital
Yamal v PSG: Ballon d'Or backdrop to Champions League showdown By AFP October 19, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup football …
Yamal v PSG: Ballon d'Or backdrop to Champions League showdownCitizen Digital
… Maresca, speaking ahead of City's Champions League encounter against AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, was upbeat about the fitness of Erling Haaland, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes and Nico O'Reilly, but was less positive regarding Semenyo. …
Man City's Semenyo out for up to eight weeksCitizen Digital
… "We have the Champions League on Wednesday, we'll go step by step, and then comes Barca -- it's a very important week for us." Mourinho lined up with Diomande on the left in place of suspended Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, and brought Guler in as part of the midfield pivot. …
Mbappe hits two as Real Madrid rout SevillaCitizen Digital
… The sense of a growing crisis at the club was exacerbated in midweek by an outburst from defender Lisandro Martinez, who aimed at the United hierarchy after a 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. …
Leeds hit back to deny Man Utd morale-boosting winThe Standard
… hen by putting the reigning French and European champions ahead with five minutes to go.He then played a part in setting up Desire Doue for PSG's third in stoppage time, as Luis Enrique's men made it four straight Ligue 1 wins, and six on the bounce including the Champions League …
PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty missThe Standard
… "I (told him) I'm very proud of him because he played a fantastic game." Substitute Olmo finished the match off with a neat finish from the edge of the box as Betis backed off to allow Barca's attention to turn to Europe, where they face Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germa …
'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike lateThe Standard
… Zian Flemming's late penalty for Ipswich set up an anxious finish for Maresca, but City held on to bounce back from their midweek Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. …
Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scareCitizen Digital
… "No one or nobody can... well, influence him negatively yes, because he's human... but take away his joy of living and working and being with his team-mates, no, no one can do that." Mourinho took Vinicius off during the 4-3 Champions League win at Roma on Wednesday, with the win …
I'd have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says MourinhoCitizen Digital
… a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Luis Enrique (L) and Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca (R) embrace on the touchline on the final whistle in the UEFA Champions League …
Maresca says Man City 'more together' after financial chargesEngland 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.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →