2023 sporting moments in pictures
The year was filled with sporting excellence, broken records and newly-crowned champions, and Reuters photographers were present to document every major twist and turn.
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Barca, Dortmund, Atletico And Lazio Into Champions League Last-16
Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Lazio all qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League on Tuesday. Manchester City bounced back from 2-0 down to beat RB Leipzig with both teams already qualified, while Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle drew 1-1 and both need a result on matchday six to go through. Atletico Madrid booked their place with a sumptuous volley from defender Mario Hermoso and two own goals firing them to a thrilling 3-1 win over Dutch champions Feyenoord.
Pep Guardiola describes ‘incredible’ impact of Terry Venables at Barcelona
Pep Guardiola has hailed Terry Venables as an inspirational and visionary leader following the former England manager’s death at the age of 80.
Kylian Mbappe finger hovers over PSG transfer trigger as Champions League hiccups put Liverpool and Madrid on alert
Kylian Mbappe has yet to make a decision on where he will play next season amidst approaches from the English Premier League and Spain.
Immobile fires Lazio past Celtic and to brink of Champions League knockouts
ROME: Ciro Immobile shot Lazio to the verge of qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with a late brace in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over eliminated Celtic. Italy forward Immobile struck twice in the final 10 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to move Lazio top of Group E, two points ahead of Atletico Madrid who are at third-placed Feyenoord later on Tuesday. Lazio will be through to the next round if Feyenoord lose to their Spanish opposition as the Dutch outfit are four points behind the new group leaders. Immobile’s double, which took his all-competitions tally for the season to seven, was a rare high point for Lazio who are 11th in Serie A. “When a team goes through a difficult period, your personal situation should take second place,” assured Immobile. “When I was on the bench, I just tried to see how I could help my team.
Shakhtar beat Antwerp 1-0 to keep Champions League hopes alive
HAMBURG, Germany : Shakhtar Donetsk defender Mykola Matviyenko's glancing header secured a 1-0 win over Royal Antwerp on Tuesday to keep alive their hopes of a last-16 Champions League spot.
Kylian Mbappe has Liverpool AND Arsenal exploring transfer blockbuster as Real Madrid approach with caution
Kylian Mbappe has yet to make a decision on where he will play next season amidst approaches from the English Premier League and Spain.
No excuses from Ancelotti, as injury-hit Real face Napoli
Real Madrid go into their Champions League tie against Napoli with plenty of injury problems, but manager Carlo Ancelotti said his side have proved they are strong enough to cope with these challenges.