Griezmann and Morata at the double as Atletico thrash 10-man Celtic
MADRID : Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata both struck twice to help their side thrash 10-man Celtic 6-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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Simons strikes again as Leipzig reach Champions League last 16
BELGRADE : Goals from Xavi Simons and Lois Openda gave RB Leipzig a 2-1 win against Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Group G on Tuesday to secure a place in the knockout stages.
‘We failed’, says Xavi as Barca fall to Shakhtar defeat
HAMBURG: Barcelona slumped to a 1-0 defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, spurning the chance to seal early qualification to the Champions League knock-out stages. Danylo Sikan’s dipping header in the 40th minute secured Shakhtar a famous victory as Xavi Hernandez’s flat Spanish champions failed to trouble their Ukrainian opponents. Barcelona still lead Group H ahead of Porto, second, hosting Royal Antwerp later on, with the Portuguese side able to pull alongside the Catalans on nine points with victory. “We can see we’re in a bit of a footballing rut, we have to do a reset,” said Barca coach Xavi. “We played a bad game, we have to admit it.” Xavi said his team had wasted a good chance to progress. “After two years without qualifying for the last 16, today is a missed opportunity,” he continued. “It’s the most inopportune moment.
Erling Haaland strikes twice as Manchester City cruise to victory against Young Boys
Erling Haaland shrugged off injury to score twice as holders Manchester City reached the Champions League last 16 with a comfortable win over 10-man Young Boys.
Emmerdale teases festive proposal as cast are joined by Dancing on Ice legends for Christmas special
Emmerdale has teased a festive proposal - with the help of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. The ice skating legends are set to guest star in the ITV soap this Christmas and a first-look picture of them with some of the cast hint they may be in their natural habitat.
Pro-Palestine protesters vandalise war memorial in 'unacceptable' act as police launch investigation
Pro-Palestine protesters graffitied a war memorial in Rochdale in an 'unacceptable' act of vandalism, with police launching an investigation.
Glenn Maxwell Hits Epic Double Ton As Australia Break Afghanistan Hearts
Glenn Maxwell's stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday. At 91-7, chasing 292, Australia were all set to join title-holders England, 1996 champions Pakistan and 1992 winners Sri Lanka as yet another notable Afghanistan scalp at this World Cup. Crucially, however, recalled all-rounder Maxwell was dropped soon afterwards on 33 when Mujeeb Ur Rahman somehow floored a simple chance at short fine leg off fellow spinner Noor Ahmad.
Man City forced into last-minute team change vs Young Boys as star falls ill
Manchester City had to make a last-minute change to their team vs Young Boys in the Champions League. Manuel Akanji was due to start for Pep Guardiola's side, but finished the warm-up early complaining of feeling ill, and Kyle Walker started in his place.