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Champions League News | Updates On Europe’s Premier Club Competition 2024

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The Champions League of UEFA is the top-ranked tournament of professional football clubs. This phenomenon grips millions of people in the world. This competition’s showdowns or knockout sessions proceed, and the thrill and drama аmozingly…

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Real Madrid Defeats City On Penalties

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Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and ultimately ended Manchester City’s brief hold on the Champions League. The all-time kings of Europe moved a step closer to a record-extending 15th title in the competition they have…

Joshua Kimmich Shatters Arsenal’s UCL Dreams As Bayern Reach Semis

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A 63rd-minute Joshua Kimmich header gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 win over Arsenal and a place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. The 3-2 aggregate quarter-final victory means Bayern return to the last-four for the first time…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Investment In Sports Has Helped Tame Illicit Drug Among Youth In Kwara – Coach, Mogaji

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Coach Bola Mogaji, executive chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, KSC, has itemized gains of the unprecedented investment in sports in the state, saying that among other things, increasing participation of youths in sports has helped…

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Juventus Step Up Chase Of Real Sociedad Star

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Real Sociedad are facing a very busy summer, with some of their best players becomingly increasing targeted by clubs across Europe. The likes of Martin Zubimendi, Robin Le Normand and Mikel Merino have all been linked with departures, and…

Man United ‘Ready To Pounce’ For Stuttgart Striker Serhou Guirassy

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The Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by fierce rivals Manchester City in last year’s final, and they will be firm favourites to progress past their Championship opponents on Sunday. Manager Erik ten Hag continues to face speculation surrounding…

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Xavi Blasts Refereeing “Disaster” In Barcelona’s Champions League Exit

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Barcelona head coach Xavi slammed the performance of referee Istvan Kovacs in his side’s 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night.The La Liga champions entered the clash…

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Juventus Planing Summer Move For Tottenham Target Albert Gudmundsson

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The Iceland attacker is expected to move on from Genoa in the next transfer window after the club managed to hold on to him in January. Tottenham have long been keeping tabs on him but he has serious suitors in Serie A as well in the form…

FC Barcelona Lost $74 Million Payday With PSG Champions League Defeat

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FC Barcelona lost the chance to make up to $74.5 million (€70 million) through its elimination from the Champions League quarterfinals by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, as explained by Spanish outlets such as Mundo Deportivo and AS…

Monday, Apr 15

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Bayern Munich Suffer Injury Blow To Key Player Ahead Of Arsenal Game

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Arsenal must defeat German giants Bayern Munich at their home ground this week to progress to the Champions League semi finals but are handed a boost as the hosts are dealing with a mini injury crisis. Serge Gnarby, who grabbed a goal…

JOF U-13 Cup: It’s Zamadek Boys, HB Utility For Final

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Zamadek Boys of Lagos Island and HB Utility from Ilupeju have qualified for the final of the 5th edition of JOF U-13 Cup football championship. The two teams booked their places in the final of the grassroots football tournament when they…

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Bayern Munich ‘Have Approached Zidane Over Replacing Thomas Tuchel

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Bayern Munich have reportedly approached former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane to replace Thomas Tuchel as their next boss. The Bavarian giants were forced to watch jubilant celebrations from rivals Bayer Leverkusen as they beat them to…

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Super Eagles Duo, Boniface, Tella Win Historic Bundesliga Title With Bayer Leverkusen

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Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella have achieved an extraordinary success of helping Bayer Leverkusen to their first-ever German Bundesliga title following a flattering 5-0 home win over Werder Bremen. The emphatic home…

Two Late Aston Villa Goals Dent Arsenal’s Title Push

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Aston Villa produced an outstanding performance to stun Arsenal at Emirates Stadium and leave Manchester City in pole position in the Premier League title race. The game started with high anticipation for the Gunners after Liverpool’s…

Sunday, Apr 14

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Discontent Rises: Sports Bettors Demand Transparency And Timely Payouts

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The advent of sports betting in recent years has injected a bittersweet dynamic into the social fabric of sports enthusiasts. While tales of monumental wins are celebrated, they are counterbalanced by stories of significant losses. However…

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Newcastle United Trigger Permanent Transfer Deal For Lewis Hall

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Newcastle United have triggered a permanent transfer for Lewis Hall, which will see him become the club’s first official summer signing. The 19-year-old joined the Magpies on loan from Chelsea at the beginning of the campaign with the move…

Real Madrid Beat Mallorca To Stay On Title Course

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Real Madrid See Off Mallorca To Stay On Title Course Aurelien Tchouameni’s long-range strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Saturday that kept them eight points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga ahead of the…

Messi Scores ‘Amazing’ Goal In Inter Miami FC’s Win Over Sporting KC

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Lionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist and Luis Suárez tapped in the winner in the 71st minute as Inter Miami CF defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS regular-season…

Saturday, Apr 13

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MTN CHAMPS Season 2: Jos, Calabar Now To Host 3rd, 4th Legs

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With the first and second legs of MTN CHAMPS Season 2 already concluded, the third leg of the School Athletics Championship will now hold in Jos, Plateau State, from April 23 to 26, while the Grand Final of Season 2 will now hold in…

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Barcelona Target Nagelsmann Set To Snub Camp Nou Move For Bayern Munich – Report

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With the season nearing its close, the Barcelona board is running out of time, as far as their search for a new manager is concerned. The Catalans have contemplated a new manager for long enough and have yet to finalise their preferred…

Arsenal Register Interest In Bayer Leverkusen Star

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Arsenal have reportedly expressed their interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen star Alejandro Grimaldo this summer, as per Football Transfers. After moving to BayArena as a free agent last summer, the 28-year-old has enjoyed a stellar…

Guardiola’s Blunt Reply To Haaland Question

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Pep Guardiola hit back at pundits like Jamie Carragher, who have criticised Erling Haaland’s all-round play this week. After Roy Keane described Haaland as a ‘League Two’ player when it comes to his contribution away from his incredible…

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Will The Premier League’s Topsy Turvy Continue?

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The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals first leg results mid-week did live up to expectation. As things stand now, none of the eight teams is sure of the semis ticket until the second legs are concluded next week Tuesday and Wednesday.…

Friday, Apr 12

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Manu Garba Returns As Golden Eaglets’ Head Coach

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The Board of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has re-appointed former Under-17 FIFA World Cup winner Manu Garba as Head Coach of the Nigeria Under-17 boys, Golden Eaglets. In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) youth tournament,…

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JOF U-13 Cup: Teams Battle For Final Tickets

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The ongoing JOF Under-13 Football Championship holding in Lagos, southwest Nigeria has entered its semifinal stage. The semifinal matches are scheduled for Friday, April 12, 2024 at Lekki playground. The first match of the day will be…

Thursday, Apr 11

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GOtv Boxing Night 31: Iwatt’s Title Win Was Fluke, Says Ogunyaju

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Flyweight boxer, Sikiru “Isho” Ogunyaju, has taken a jibe at the current national flyweight champion, Sifon “Best” Iwatt, saying his title win was a fluke. Ogunyaju is scheduled to confront Iwatt in a national challenge fight at the Molade…

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Kompany Is Handed Two-Game Ban And £10,000 Fine

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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has been fined £10,000 and handed a two-match touchline ban. The Belgian manager has been penalised for ‘misconduct at the Premier League clash against Chelsea on March 30’, according to an official statement…

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Arsenal, Manchester United And Chelsea In The Race To Sign Brentford Star

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Toney looks destined to leave Brentford this summer, as he has repeatedly spoken about joining a top club and testing himself out at a higher level, such as in the Champions League. Plus, both Brentford manager Thomas Frank and technical…

Why Alonso Snubbed Liverpool To Stay At Bayer Leverkusen

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The former Reds midfielder has been heavily linked to be the man to take over from Jurgen Klopp, who leaves Anfield in the summer. Alonso has thoroughly impressed at Leverkusen, who are set to win the Bundesliga and remain unbeaten in all…

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Miami, Messi Crash Out Of CONCACAF Champions Cup

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Mexican side Monterrey sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday after completing a 5-2 aggregate victory in their quarterfinal clash. Goals from Brandon Vazquez, German Berterame and Jesus…