'We've been warned': Bayern wary ahead of Lewandowski reunion
Bayern Munich will welcome Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, hoping to jolt themselves out of a poor run of Bundesliga form.
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Rangers’ Napoli tie pushed back after Queen’s death
Floral tributes are seen outside Canterbury Cathedral, in south-east England on September 11, 2022, as people of the Diocese and throughout the Communion express their affection and gratitude as they mourn the death of the late Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. – Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin will travel by road through Scottish towns and villages on Sunday as it begins its final journey from her beloved Scottish retreat of Balmoral. The Queen, who died on September 8, will be taken to the Palace of Holyroodhouse before lying at rest in St Giles’ Cathedral, before travelling onwards to London for her funeral. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
Rangers UCL tie with Napoli re-scheduled due to strain on police resources
Rangers' Champions League tie with Napoli has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 14, UEFA has announced. The tie, originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday, September 13, has been moved back due to "severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues" following The Queen's death and away fans will not be permitted for both legs, UEFA said. A UEFA statement read: "UEFA today announced that the UEFA Champions League tie between Rangers FC and SSC Napoli, originally to be played on Tuesday 13 September, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 14 September at 21.00CET.
Neymar scores, Donnarumma saves penalty in PSG win
PARIS: Neymar notched his 10th goal of the young season but a lethargic Paris Saint-Germain needed a second-half Gianluigi Donnarumma penalty save to secure a 1-0 win over Brest in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The result takes PSG back to the top of the table and maintains their unbeaten start to the season under new coach Christophe Galtier.
Leclerc hoping for no Ferrari blunders after taking Italian GP pole
MONZA, Italy: Charles Leclerc hopes Ferrari have put recent troubles behind them after giving the Italian team a great chance of winning on home soil by taking pole at Monza on Saturday. The man from Monaco is in prime position to record his first win since Austria in early July thanks to his eighth pole of the season, which came after a rapid final qualifying lap around the Temple of Speed which put him 0.145 seconds ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen.
Raspadori is Napoli’s latest new weapon in unbeaten start
ROME: For a team that lost their captain, all-time leading scorer and defensive stalwart in the offseason, Napoli has filled in the holes masterfully. With every match, it seems, the southern club discovers a new weapon. After midfielder Piotr Zieliński shined in the attention-getting 4-1 win over Liverpool in the Champions League, reserve striker Giacomo Raspadori scored his first goal for Napoli in the 89th minute of a 1-0 victory over Spezia in Serie A on Saturday.
Benzema’s France call-up hinges on Madrid derby says Ancelotti
MADRID: Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says if the injured Karim Benzema is unable to play in next week’s La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid it will rule the star striker out of contention for France’s Nations League World Cup warm up games. Benzema, hot favorite to pick up next month’s Ballon d’Or, suffered a right thigh injury in Tuesday’s 3-0 Champions League win at Celtic. And Ancelotti said on Saturday: “Karim? We’ll see if he can make the derby.
IOC confidence in French police after Champions League final scenes
French security authorities have learned from this year's Champions League soccer final incidents and can be fully trusted to safeguard the Paris 2024 summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has said.