‘A mistake’: Leipzig rue disallowed goal in Madrid loss

‘A mistake’: Leipzig rue disallowed goal in Madrid loss

Leipzig were left to rue a controversial disallowed goal in Tuesday's 1-0 home loss to Real Madrid in their last 16 Champions League clash. Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko scored in the second minute but the linesman raised his flag for offside. Replays showed Sesko was clearly onside but VAR did not overturn the decision. Another Leipzig player, Benjamin Henrichs, was offside and despite not touching the ball, was adjudged to […]

February 14, 2024 4

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Guardiola hails Haaland’s ‘special mentality’ to seek out goals

Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland's strong mentality is the key to the Norwegian's scoring prowess despite trying to take pressure off the 23-year-old's shoulders. Haaland scored his first goals since November in a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday after spending two months on the sidelines due to a foot injury. His return allied to Kevin De Bruyne's recent comeback from a five-month absence with a hamstring injury comes […]

February 13, 2024 2

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Under-fire Bayern turn focus to Lazio after Leverkusen humbling

Stung by a 3-0 humiliation at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich head to Lazio on Wednesday knowing only a deep run in Europe will salvage their season. Thomas Tuchel's side were humbled by an outstanding Leverkusen on Saturday and are now five clear in the league and remain unbeaten after 31 games in all competitions. Bayern managers are judged primarily on the team's Champions League showings, particularly […]

February 13, 2024 7

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UEFA Champions League Group F finely poised

Paris Saint-Germain take on Borussia Dortmund in Germany on Wednesday in their final group-stage game with more than just Champions League survival hanging in the balance. In Group F, the one that had all eyes on it when the draw was made, things could not be tighter as PSG, Newcastle and AC Milan all still have the chance to join already-qualified Dortmund in the knockout stages. A win for PSG […]

December 13, 2023 4

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Real Madrid through in top spot after Napoli thrashing

Real Madrid romped to a 4-2 win over Napoli on Wednesday to qualify in first place from their Champions League group. Napoli's defeat stopped them following in second place, with the Italians facing Braga in the final group match to decide who progresses. Record 14-time champions Madrid were already through but secured top spot with an entertaining win over the visiting Italian champions. Giovanni Simeone put Napoli ahead early on, […]

November 30, 2023 5