Eddie Howe accepts blame as Newcastle crash out of Champions League
Eddie Howe accepted responsibility for Newcastle United crashing out of Europe after a Europa League place slipped from their grasp as they tried to secure a Champions League berth.
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Lens beat Sevilla in final Champions League tie to earn Europa League spot
Sevilla, Europa League champions for the seventh time last season, finished bottom of the group on two points, while Lens, who needed just a draw to claim third place, ended with eight points, one behind PSV in second, while Arsenal topped the group on 13.
PSG snatch Champions League last-16 spot despite draw at Dortmund
Both sides squandered a bagful of golden chances in a surprisingly goalless first half before Karim Adeyemi finally broke the deadlock for the already-qualified hosts in the 51st minute, slotting in off the post after PSG lost possession outside the box.
Champions League: 6 in a row for City, Newcastle exit as PSG and Porto advance
Paris Saint-Germain and Porto qualified for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Newcastle bowed out of Europe after losing 2-1 at home to AC Milan.
Erling Haaland missing from Manchester City training session
Erling Haaland was not involved as Manchester City trained in front of media cameras prior to their Champions League trip to Red Star Belgrade.
Scott McTominay insists Man Utd players are ‘firmly behind’ Erik ten Hag
Scott McTominay says Manchester United’s players are “firmly behind” Erik ten Hag and that there is none of the toxicity seen under previous managers.
Man United walk Champions League tightrope knowing victory over Bayern may not be enough
An array of ultra high-cost defensive excellence lined up at Old Trafford and at Frankfurt’s Waldstadion on Saturday. In Manchester, the most expensive defender in football history, United’s Harry Maguire, in front of the best goalkeeper from last season’s Champions League, Andre Onana.
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen named African football player of the year
Osimhen, who led Napoli to win the Italian League title last season, beat Paris Saint-Germain’s Morocco right-back, Achraf Hakimi and Liverpool’s Egypt winger, Mohamed Salah, to win the top award.