Evergreen Olivier Giroud hungy for Champions League glory
AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud is determined to roll back the years as he attempts to add another Champions League crown to his collection of honours.
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De Bruyne rocket leaves Man City and Madrid level
MADRID: Kevin De Bruyne’s brilliant drive earned Manchester City a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in a gripping Champions League semifinal first leg battle on Tuesday. The Belgian slammed Pep Guardiola’s visitors level after Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for the reigning champions from distance in similarly spectacular fashion.
De Bruyne rocket earns Manchester City draw at Bernabeu
Kevin De Bruyne struck a stunning equaliser as Manchester City claimed a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.
Apologetic Messi returns to training with PSG
Paris: Lionel Messi returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday six days after Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain was suspended for going on an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia. “Leo Messi returns to training Monday morning,” tweeted the club along with a photo of the 35-year-old in action.
Messi’s Saudi move unconfirmed as representative denies AFP report
RIYADH: A report by AFP that Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season has been dismissed by one of his representatives on Tuesday.
Man City turn to Haaland to avenge Champions League debacle in Madrid
City seemed set for a second consecutive final when they led 5-3 on aggregate heading into stoppage time of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu last season.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Champions League semis and LOI issues
Former St Patrick's Athletic manager Johnny McDonnell and ex-UCD and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the weekend's SSE Airtricity League action including Shamrock Rovers' derby win over Bohemians, refereeing issues and managerial pressure that led to two Premier Division departures at Pat's and Cork City in the last week.
Lyon football club's iconic president Aulas hands the baton to US investor
Lyon won seven league titles under Aulas' tenure, while the women's team established itself as a major European force. The 74-year-old Aulas was initially set to remain in his position for three more years following Textor's takeover in December. But the club issued a statement Monday saying he will instead serve as honorary chairman from now on, with Textor appointed as chief executive officer of OL Group.