Soccer-PSG's below-par defence a cause for concern in Champions League
PARIS : Paris St Germain remain unbeaten this season but after an electric start the French champions have slowed down with a defence that has been showing worrying weaknesses.
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Messi taken off due to tiredness, says PSG coach
Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier allayed fears about a possible injury to Lionel Messi on Wednesday (Oct 5), saying the Argentine forward had asked to be substituted due to tiredness late in their 1-1 Champions League draw with Benfica.
Soccer-Messi taken off due to tiredness, says PSG coach
(Reuters) - Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier allayed fears about a possible injury to Lionel Messi on Wednesday, saying the Argentine forward had asked to be substituted due to tiredness late in their 1-1 Champions League draw with Benfica.
Champions League: Superb Angel Di Maria helps Juventus to 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa
Angel Di Maria got a hat-trick of assists in a 3-1 home win over Maccabi Haifa in Group H on Wednesday. The game marked a return to form for Argentine Di Maria, who had struggled with injuries and suspension this season. Dusan Vlahovic's early header wide showed that Juve were determined not to lose four consecutive matches in the Champions League for the first time.
PSG held to draw at Benfica in after Pereira own goal
LISBON: Paris St Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Benfica after an own goal by midfielder Danilo Pereira cancelled out Lionel Messi's superb strike in Champions League Group H on Wednesday (Oct 5).
Football rumours: Pedro Martins and Ruben Amorim in running for Wolves job
Former Olympiacos coach Pedro Martins is expected to be a strong contender to replace Bruno Lage as Wolves manager after the latter was sacked, the Daily Telegraph writes. Lage was dismissed following talks with Wolves chairman Jeff Shi after their 2-0 defeat at West Ham, which left the club in the bottom three of the Premier League table.
Barcelona will take the game to Inter in Milan, Xavi says
MILAN, Italy: Barcelona will try to be aggressive and impose their will and style at Inter Milan in their Champions League Group C clash on Tuesday (Oct 3), manager Xavi Hernandez said on the eve of the game.
Liverpool may have to learn how to defend differently, says Klopp
Liverpool are conceding too many similar goals in their matches this season and the players may need to get "back to basics" to tighten the defence to return to winning ways, manager Jurgen Klopp said.