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Top Headlines
Portugal U17 1-0 Austria U17: Anísio's strike confirms Portugal's champion
Game is over and the final score is Portugal U17 1-0 Austria U17. Anísio's goal brings the youngsters their U17 World Cup.
OFFICIAL: Fermín has injury to the right leg soleus and will be out for 2 weeks
Barcelona player Fermín López has a small injury to the soleus muscle in his right leg, and his estimated recovery time is around two weeks.
Match Reports
Aston Villa 2-1 BSC Young Boys: Malen keeps Villa at the top of the league phase
Game is over and the final score is Aston Villa 2-1 BSC Young Boys. Malen nets brace helps Villa win at home.
Betis 2-1 Utrecht: Antony assists & Abde scores, Rodríguez strikes from midfield
Game is over and the final score is Betis 2-1 Utrecht. Antony assists & Abde scores, Rodríguez strikes form midfield.
Brazil U17 0-0 Italy U17 (2-4 on pens): Italy finish third in the U17 World Cup
Italy defeated Brazil 4–2 on penalties after a goalless draw in normal time as goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni saved two penalties in the shootout to secure their first U-17 World cup medal.
These Things Happen
Consecutive UCL scoring season ranking: Messi and Benzema leads, CR7 3rd
Transfermarkt has compiled a list of the ten players with the longest consecutive seasons scoring in the Champions League. Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi share the top spot with 18 consecutive seasons of Champions League goals, while Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third with 16 consecutive seasons of scoring.
Most goals conceded in the major 5 leagues so far: Frankfurt 1st, Liverpool 3rd
Transfermarkt has listed the top ten teams by goals conceded in Europe's top five leagues this season, with Eintracht Frankfurt topping the list with 37 goals against, while Liverpool sit third having conceded 34.
Kimmich insists Arsenal are NOT the toughest team Bayern have played this season
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has claimed Arsenal aren't the most difficult team that Bayern Munich have played in the Champions League so far this season.
Frank claims Vitinha will win the next Ballon d’Or after UCL clash with PSG
Thomas Frank claims Vitinha will be the next Ballon d’Or winner after his stunning hat-trick vs Tottenham. The Portuguese midfielder netted a treble as Paris Saint-Germain twice came from behind to secure a memorable Champions League win.
Barca believes Pedri and Raphina's return can save the day
According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona coaching staff regard Raphinha and Pedri as the team's brightest prospects, with their immediate objective being to secure top spot in the La Liga standings.
Declan Rice shows true colours with gesture to Moises Caicedo
Declan Rice has admitted that he voted for Moises Caicedo in the PFA Team of the Year last season. Arsenal are currently the ones to watch in the Premier League and Europe, tearing through opposition standing in their way.
'Ice Cold' Palmer installation sets scene for Chelsea triumph over Barcelona
Cole Palmer’s iconic ‘Ice Cold ’ celebration wowed fans as part of a showstopping installation at Stamford Bridge ahead of Chelsea ’s Champions League clash with Barcelona.
The Sun: Saka proposed to his girlfriend at a top hotel in London
BUKAYO Saka is engaged to his girlfriend of five years Tolami Benson. Insiders said the England and Arsenal ace popped the question during a romantic date at a top London hotel.
Smiling Everton duo Gueye and Keane bury the hatchet with joke boxing fight
Everton team-mates Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane appear to have put Monday night’s extraordinary on-field altercation at Old Trafford behind them, after sparring off in a joke boxing match in training.
Arsenal boss Arteta's response to taking Real Madrid job
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has already outlined his stance on the Real Madrid manager job, as uncertainty surrounds the Spanish giants in the dugout. It comes as Xabi Alonso is under pressure, with not every player in the dressing room seemingly on board with his methods so far.
Mbappe makes Alonso feelings clear as Real Madrid boss backed for Liverpool job
Kylian Mbappe has thrown his backing behind Xabi Alonso after the Real Madrid boss saw his odds on becoming the next Liverpool head coach cut. Liverpool’s dismal season took a further turn for the worse on Wednesday night when they were beaten 4-1 at home by PSV Eindhoven.
Arteta gives Trossard injury update as Arsenal dealt blow vs Chelsea
Mikel Arteta has revealed that he withdrew Leandro Trossard as a precautionary measure after the forward suffered discomfort during the win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Noni Madueke came on for the Belgian international ten minutes before the interval and went on to net the decisive goal after the restart.
Slot reportedly pressured Liverpool to keep Luis Díaz
Anfield witnessed another crushing blow to Liverpool last night in the Champions League. The Reds were thrashed 1-4 by PSV Eindhoven, marking their second heavy home defeat in less than five days. Over the weekend, Nottingham Forest had stunned them with a 0-3 win in the Premier League.
Champions League joy for Real Madrid and a blow for Barça and Atleti
Opta’s ‘supercomputer’ has been busy and has conducted an in-depth analysis on how all Spanish teams will end up at the end of the eighth matchday in the Champions League group phase.
Leandro Trossard injury update with THREE more Arsenal stars having scans
Leandro Trossard will undergo further tests with Arsenal's medical staff to understand the extent of the injury he sustained in midweek. The Belgian attacker felt a problem with his calf during Arsenal's impressive Champions League win over Bayern Munich.
City, Arsenal and Real Madrid locked in tussle for Spain star Mendoza
Manchester City have joined Arsenal in checking on Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza.
What They Say
Mustafi: Arsenal's flexibility hard to counter; They pose threat from set pieces
In the fifth round of the Champions League group stage, Arsenal secured a 3-1 home victory over Bayern Munich. During Sky Sports Germany's pre-match analysis programme, Shkodran Mustafi shared his perspective on the Gunners.
