Celtic crash back down to earth with 7-1 loss at Dortmund
Celtic got a taste of their own medicine in Germany as they came crashing back down to earth with a 7-1 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund.
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Arne Slot says he ‘cannot accept mediocrity’ at Liverpool ahead of Bologna clash
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot will not accept mediocrity from his team and does not believe the players do either.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery ready for ‘special match’ against Bayern Munich
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is ready for a “special, special match” when his side welcome Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Jurrien Timber says ‘dangerous’ football calendar a big topic in changing rooms
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber said he is in total agreement with Rodri, following the Manchester City star’s strike warning, and described the current fixture congestion as “dangerous”.
Bayer Leverkusen Back Main Man Florian Wirtz To 'Shine' On European Stage
Bayer Leverkusen host AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, hoping for a sparkling performance from star midfielder Florian Wirtz. Still just 21, Wirtz will make his home debut in the competition, having missed Leverkusen's most recent Champions League campaign with an ACL injury. That he will do so against seven-time champions Milan feels appropriate for a player tipped for a long career on the European stage. Leverkusen's squad is deep in quality and Xabi Alonso's coaching is rightly praised, but Wirtz's spark is central to everything the team does.
12 Venues Announced For 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Final To Be Held At...
The final of next year's expanded Club World Cup will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday. The stadium, which is home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, had already been chosen as the venue for the 2026 World Cup. The first edition of the expanded 32-club tournament will kick-off on June 15 and conclude at MetLife on July 13. A total of 12 venues will be used for the tournament with only two of them on the West Coast -- the Rose Bowl in Pasadena near Los Angeles and Lumen Field in Seattle.
Manchester City Midfielder Rodri Ruled Out For Rest Of 2024/25 Season With ACL Injury
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. "He had surgery this morning, ACL and some meniscus" said Guardiola. "So, next season he will be here. This season is over." The Spain international suffered the injury during the first half of last Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League. Rodri's loss is a huge blow to City's hopes of winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title, as well as their ambitions of reclaiming the Champions League crown.
Rodri 'Irreplaceable' But Pep Guardiola Confident Manchester City Will Still Compete
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he had the responsibility to find a way of coping without key midfielder Rodri, who could miss the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury. The Spaniard limped off during City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with a suspected anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.