Eddie Howe: Champions League qualification shows Newcastle ahead of schedule
Eddie Howe said qualifying for the Champions League showed Newcastle United had "shot ahead of schedule" under their Saudi-backed owners.
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Newcastle qualifies for Champions League for first time in 20 years
The point ensured Newcastle cannot be denied a top-four finish heading into its final game of the season, at Chelsea on Sunday.
O'Neill chosen as assistant referee for Women's Champions League final
Michelle O'Neill has been chosen as an assistant referee for the Women's Champions League final next month.
Man City hit Real Madrid for four to reach Champions League final
Manchester City produced a landmark performance to reach the Champions League final as Bernardo Silva's double put Real Madrid to the sword in a 4-0 thrashing that secured a 5-1 aggregate win for the English champions on Wednesday.
Marquinhos extends PSG contract to 2028
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain captain and Brazil defender Marquinhos has extended his contract until 2028, the club announced Friday. “The 29-year-old Brazilian defender and the Red and Blue will continue their adventure together until June 30, 2028,” Qatari-owned PSG said Friday in a statement. Marquinhos joined the club from Roma in 2013 when he was just 19.
Lamela fires Sevilla to victory over Juventus into Europa League final
SEVILLE, SPAIN: Erik Lamela propelled Europa League specialists Sevilla into the final once again with a 2-1 victory over Juventus on Thursday, sealing a 3-2 aggregate triumph in a gripping clash.
Newcastle within touching distance of Champions League but Eddie Howe remains cautious
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe still refuses to admit the job of Champions League qualification is done, despite the Magpies taking a giant leap toward a top-four Premier League spot with a home victory against sixth-place Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday.
West Ham face Fiorentina after ending 47-year wait to reach European final
LONDON: West Ham will face Fiorentina in their first European final for 47 years after Thursday’s 1-0 victory at AZ Alkmaar clinched a 3-1 aggregate success in the Europa Conference League semifinals.