Ewan Henderson scored with his first touch off the bench to put Celtic 2-1 upA much-changed and youthful Celtic ended their Europa League group campaign on a high with a dramatic home win over Spain’s Real Betis. Already bound for the Conference League in February, manager Ange Postecoglou changed his entire starting team but they…
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Barcelona’s Champions League exit: ‘A resignation from football elite’ says Spanish media
by Emily SmithCould Barcelona’s season get worse after Champions League exit?One Spanish newspaper called it Barcelona’s “resignation from the football elite” as their dramatic decline culminated in a generational event – being knocked out of the Champions League before Christmas. Midfielder Sergio Busquets, speaking to DAZN, said: “We feel very bad right now. We’re in a tough,…
Manchester United featured six teenagers – Shola Shoretire, Amad Diallo, Anthony Elanga, Teden Mengi, Charlie Savage and Zidane Iqbal – against Young BoysVery few dads are fortunate enough to watch their son make his first-team debut for one of the biggest clubs in the world. So imagine actually commentating on the moment your son made…
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Transfer rumours: Ramsey, Marcelo, Digne, Cavani, Elneny, Azpilicueta, Wijnaldum
by Emily SmithJuventus and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey could be on his way to Everton in January, with the Serie A side happy to sell the 30-year-old who has featured just five times this season. (Calciomercato – in Italian)external-link That is a blow for Newcastle, who had hoped to make Ramsey one of their first signings under…
Sam Kerr had the ball in the back of the net, but it was ruled out for offsideChelsea need at least a draw in their final Women’s Champions League group game at Wolfsburg to guarantee progress to the quarter-finals after being held to a goalless draw by Juventus. Twice the woodwork denied Chelsea, with Pauline…
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Tottenham’s Europa Conference League match off after 13 positive Covid-19 tests
by Emily Smith‘We are a bit scared’ – Conte on Covid-19 outbreak in Tottenham squadTottenham’s Europa Conference League match against Rennes on Thursday is off after eight players and five members of staff tested positive for Covid-19 at the London club. Their match against Brighton on Sunday in the Premier League is believed to be under review.…
Karim Adeyemi has scored 15 goals in 26 games in all competitions for Red Bull Salzburg this seasonRed Bull Salzburg know the time will come for exciting young forward Karim Adeyemi to move on. They also know there are a number of hungry prospects knocking on the door waiting to replace him. That’s the beauty…
Liverpool are leading the race to sign 18-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer. (Mirror)external-link Real Madrid are favourites to sign Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, who is getting closer to leaving Chelsea as a free agent at the end of the season. Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham have also…
MOTDx: Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala explains why he chose Germany over EnglandWhen Jamal Musiala left the Chelsea academy in the summer of 2019, it was in the hope he could accelerate his progress at Bayern Munich. More than two years later, the 18-year-old has racked up 2,099 minutes in the Bayern first team, with a…
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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward is ‘best in the business, without Messi and Ronaldo era’
by Emily SmithMohamed Salah has 20 goals and nine assists for Liverpool this seasonMohamed Salah’s contract situation might not be clear, but the forward’s status as an all-time Liverpool great is hardly in doubt. By date, only Reds legends Ian Rush (7 November) and Roger Hunt (25 November) have reached the landmark more quickly than Salah, who…