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Where to watch Champions League 2023-24 Round of 16 draw

The draw features the 16 teams that advanced from the group stage – the champions and runners-ups of eight groups
18 December 2023, 09:13 AM

Three secrets of Argentina’s World Cup final triumph

A year ago, on this day, Lionel Messi’s Argentina triumphed over France in a final for the ages to lift their third FIFA World Cup.
18 December 2023, 06:53 AM

‘Underdog’ Mohammedan want to conquer Kings

“On paper, Bashundhara Kings are a better side than Mohammedan and we are the underdogs,” said Mohammedan coach Alfaz Ahmed
18 December 2023, 02:00 AM

Surprise win gives Antwerp first points of CL campaign

It meant Antwerp avoided losing all six of their group games in their Champions League debut but they still finished bottom of the standings.
14 December 2023, 03:28 AM

PSG, Porto into Champions League last 16 as Newcastle exit

PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as runners-up after Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle at St James' Park and eliminate Eddie Howe's side.
14 December 2023, 03:05 AM

Mohammedan, Abahani in same group

The 34th edition of the tournament will get underway on December 26
13 December 2023, 15:08 PM

Napoli reach Champions League knockouts by ending home hoodoo

The Italian champions qualified second in Group C behind Real Madrid thanks to Serder Saatci's clumsy own goal and Victor Osimhen's first strike since early October, both which came in the first half.
13 December 2023, 03:53 AM

Ceballos' late strike sends perfect Real past Union Berlin

Madrid came into the match guaranteed of first place in their group but fell behind just before half-time, Union striker Kevin Volland scoring on the counter after Luca Modric had a penalty saved.
13 December 2023, 03:45 AM

Man Utd crash out of Europe after defeat to Bayern

Kingsley Coman scored the only goal for the Bundesliga champions, who had long since secured their place in the last 16, to leave United without even the consolation of dropping into the Europa League.
13 December 2023, 03:09 AM

Man Utd's Ten Hag defiant as Champions League exit looms against Bayern

"What I know is I never think in a negative scenario. We think positive, so we know what to do," Ten Hag said on Monday
12 December 2023, 06:00 AM

Ronaldo says not done yet after 50th goal this year

"Great victory and I'm thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023," the 38-year-old Portuguese wrote on Instagram
12 December 2023, 05:00 AM

Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack

Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday's game, leaving the official with a black eye.
12 December 2023, 03:29 AM

'No one can even touch the feet of Pele': Endrick

"I just want to be Endrick. I want to show them who Endrick is," he told AFP in an interview at an event with a new sponsor in Sao Paulo.
11 December 2023, 03:43 AM

Superb Girona stun Barca to lead La Liga

Girona defeated their Catalan rivals for the first time ever in the top flight in a pulsating battle to rise two points above Real Madrid, second, after their 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday.
11 December 2023, 03:03 AM

'I want to show them who Endrick is'

"I know no one can even touch the feet of Pele. He's the King of football," says the young forward, who just helped Sao Paulo club Palmeiras to a second straight Brazilian league title and will join Real Madrid next year when he turns 18.
10 December 2023, 03:26 AM

Aston Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid

Unai Emery's men have now won 15 consecutive Premier Leagues at Villa Park and back-to-back victories over Manchester City and the Gunners have sparked hopes of an unexpected challenge for their first title since 1981.
10 December 2023, 02:53 AM

Salah's 200th Liverpool goal inspires fightback to beat Palace

Salah's 14th goal this term made him the fifth player to score 200 goals for Liverpool in all competitions
9 December 2023, 14:47 PM

Messi mania highlights 'epic' year for MLS, says Garber

"Lionel Messi had many options for the next chapter of his iconic soccer career. The magnitude of his decision to join MLS cannot be over-stated," Garber said.
9 December 2023, 02:37 AM

Gatti strikes again to send Juventus top

The centre-back rose highest shortly after the break to nod in the only goal of a closely contested match between two of Italy's footballing powerhouses.
9 December 2023, 02:20 AM

Ronaldo marks his 1,200th game in style

Former England goalkeeper Shilton is acknowledged as the record holder for the most competitive men's professional games, though the total is disputed. Some statistics websites say the tally is 1,390 but Shilton himself, on his X feed, gives it as 1,387.
9 December 2023, 02:01 AM