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Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition organized by UEFA, featuring top-division European clubs. It begins with a round-robin league phase, followed by knockout rounds, and culminates in a single-leg final. Known as the most prestigious club competition in the world, it attracts top teams and millions of viewers globally.
Champions League- Latest News and Updates
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Pep Guardiola AGREES to sign new contract at Manchester City - with Spaniard's time at the Etihad to pass a decade
19/11/24 20:41
JACK GAUGHAN: Pep Guardiola's glittering reign at Manchester City will stretch to a decade after the manager surprised the Premier League champions by committing to a new contract in principle. Guardiola is set to pen an extension to his deal which could run another two years until 2027, in a significant boost to City - who were facing the prospect of simultaneously losing both their all-conquering boss and sporting director, Txiki Begiristain. Mail Sport reported in the summer that Guardiola was expected to call time on his illustrious spell in charge at the end of this season, with a changing of the guard deemed highly likely by those close to him....read
Real Madrid star reveals how he was meant to join Arsenal as a teenager before the Gunners chose not to sign him... and shares which player was particularly supportive during his trial
19/11/24 07:02To Real Madrid's benefit, Arsenal chose not to sign the midfielder - who has gone on to chalk up almost 200 appearances at the Bernabeu across a fruitful seven-year spell.Netflix fans 'cringe' over Kate Abdo's 'awful' American accent during Tyson vs Jake Paul fight
16/11/24 19:23The sports presenter, best known for steering the ship amid Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry's hilarity on CBS's Champions League coverage, switched to boxing duties for Netflix.Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning bicycle kick in five-star Poland thrashing to seal Portugal's path to Nations League quarter-finals
15/11/24 23:30Cristiano Ronaldo scored an incredible bicycle kick in Portugal's 5-1 thrashing of Poland on Friday evening to guarantee his team's place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.Gianni Infantino bizarrely has his name engraved on the new Club World Cup trophy TWICE - and hails himself for inspiring the new competition
15/11/24 18:36FIFA president Gianni Infantino (right) has bizarrely had his name twice engraved into the new Club World Cup trophy after the striking piece of silverware was unveiled.Mary Fowler posts a VERY out-of-character racy braless photo as boyfriend Nathan Cleary celebrates his birthday
15/11/24 00:13Fresh from helping her Manchester City team to a Champions League victory, the 21-year-old delighted her 442,000 followers with a new photo drop - and one image is getting a lot of attention.Real Madrid target shock move for Nottingham Forest star in January amid injury issues in Carlo Ancelotti's squad... but Spanish giants are told to DOUBLE their £40m valuation
14/11/24 16:39With Forest fifth in the table heading into the November international break, Nuno Espirito Santo is desperate to keep his squad together for the entire campaign.Aston Villa's three big issues they must fix to keep Project Emery on the rails - and why not finishing in the top four this season would be so damaging
14/11/24 12:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: Now comes his most difficult challenge since the early weeks after he replaced Steven Gerrard, when Villa were drifting in 15th.Alexander Isak breaks silence on Arsenal links - after talks over Newcastle contract extension were shelved
14/11/24 08:36The Swedish international was asked about links to Arsenal during the international break, with the Premier League giants continuing their search for a top class forward to boost their title ambitions.The secret lives of referees: Premier League refs have almost come to blows, party with young women on boozy trips, love a tattoo - and there's more who don't like Jurgen Klopp!
13/11/24 10:05CRAIG HOPE: We wanted - indeed, want - our referees to be robots , one step removed from our being, especially in an age of VAR. Free-kick. Corner. Yellow card. Red card.Real Madrid 'considering January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold amid injury crisis' - as Spanish giants view Liverpool star's arrival a 'sure thing'
13/11/24 09:09The Spanish giants are claimed to have held meetings about bringing a potential move for Alexander-Arnold forward to January to resolve their ongoing injury crisis.Rodgers' class of 2024 looks like being his finest Celtic vintage yet
11/11/24 19:10One question that was put to Brendan Rodgers come full-time at Rugby Park had its answer even before the Celtic manager had addressed it.England hit by EIGHT injury withdrawals as Lee Carsley calls up five additional players to his squad ahead of his final two matches in interim charge
11/11/24 18:47SAMI MOKBEL: Interim boss Lee Carsley will be without eight players from his original squad for the final two of his games in charge before Thomas Tuchel takes over in JanuaryAndy Robertson hits back at his critics' 'overreactions' to his Liverpool performances this season and being 'written off' after Arsenal draw
11/11/24 17:00LEWIS STEELE: Robertson had doubters for the first time in his Liverpool career. Into his eighth year at Anfield, the 30-year-old is having to fight for his place harder than ever beforeExcited Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says his team are fit and ready for 'ultramarathon'
10/11/24 20:39Brendan Rodgers claimed Celtic are ready to run an 'ultramarathon' after the international break following a brilliant start to the season.Real Madrid 'WON'T bring back Sergio Ramos' - despite the former captain's training video hinting at a stunning return - after Eder Militao suffered season-ending ACL injury
10/11/24 13:11Real Madrid have ruled out bringing Sergio Ramos (right) back to the club believing a move for the former captain is 'impossible', but the club are interested in signing a former Man City star.Noni Madueke wants to win 'bragging rights' over Arsenal pair in Stamford Bridge derby clash as Chelsea star reveals key 'rivalry'
09/11/24 23:49Noni Madueke has revealed he is determined to beat Arsenal in Sunday's fierce London derby so he can win 'bragging rights' over two Gunners stars at Stamford Bridge.STEPHEN McGOWAN: Watching Euro elite struggle has brought joy back to jaded Champions League
09/11/24 02:01When the president of Paris Saint-Germain spoke of making the Champions League bigger than the Super Bowl, it was an instruction rather than a promise.Why Ange Postecoglou isn't worried about Tottenham's lack of trophies dating back to 2008 - as chairman Daniel Levy's ambition is questioned after engraved watch saga
09/11/24 01:30'Aussie' Ange Postecoglou insists he has not experienced anything at Tottenham which has 'curtailed' his ambition to achieve sustained success at the Premier League club.Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham must focus on delivering 'sustained success' - after former captain Hugo Lloris slammed club's mentality
09/11/24 00:12The club has been stung by criticism from former captain Hugo Lloris in his new book, who suggested the club were happy to finish second during his spell there.Ange Postecoglou jumps to Tottenham's defence after Hugo Lloris suggested the club lacked a winning mentality
08/11/24 13:32Lloris suggested Tottenham were happy to be second best during his time at the club, claiming chairman Daniel Levy gifted the players watches with 'Champions League finalists' engraved.Man United 'could face competition from THREE Champions League clubs' if the Red Devils want to sign prolific Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres'
08/11/24 09:10Gyokeres is one of the most sought after strikers in world football, with his reputation having been enhanced even further by his hat-trick against Manchester City.Without Martin Odegaard, Arsenal resorted to launching 46 crosses at Inter Milan... they MUST find a better Plan B, writes IAN HERBERT
07/11/24 18:34Arsenal launched no fewer than 46 crosses, including corners, against Inter - a one-dimensional form of aerial attack which was a far cry from the incisive triangles we have seen from them at their best.Arsenal's dreadful away form in Europe revealed: Mikel Arteta's men had another night to forget against Inter Milan and the stats on the road make for grim reading
07/11/24 18:20Arsenal fans had another European away day to forget at the San Siro on Wednesday night and it is becoming an all too familiar experience for them.Champions League TEAM OF THE WEEK: Two Premier League stars and a former Man United defender make the WORST XI after a difficult week - as English clubs have only one representative in the BEST XI
07/11/24 17:47Aston Villa , Man City and Arsenal all suffered defeats, with Liverpool the only Premier League side to pick up a win as they dispatched Xabi Alonso 's Bayer Leverkusen 4-0.Jack Grealish joins Aston Villa fans in a pub in Bruges on video call as supporters of the Man City star's old team sing his name during Champions League trip
07/11/24 17:06Villa have been in Belgium this week to take on Club Brugge in Europe's premier competition, but lost 1-0 on Wednesday as their perfect start to their European campaign came to an end.Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris launches stinging attack on Daniel Levy - and the chairman's 'finalist' luxury watch gift that he refuses to wear - as he reveals stars' anger at £10m Amazon doc
07/11/24 11:40The French goalkeeper spent 11-and-a-half years with Spurs - eight of those with the captain's armband - before eventually leaving to join MLS side LAFC in January 2024.Opta's super-computer reveals the Champions League's expected final group table, with Arsenal now facing dreaded play-off, as two surprise packages make top eight... and will PSG be knocked out?
07/11/24 10:43Teams that finish in the top eight automatically qualify for the last-16 stage, with those from ninth to 24th competing in an extra play-off round, meaning only the bottom 12 are knocked out.Alex Aljoe is praised for bilingual post-match interview with Luis Diaz as sports pundit seamlessly switches between English and Spanish
07/11/24 09:05The Amazon Prime reporter was speaking to Diaz after Liverpool's 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, during which the Colombian player earned his first hat-trick for club.Thierry Henry tells Arsenal they're not challenging for the title and identifies what the Gunners are 'not good enough' at, with concerns ahead of trip to Chelsea
07/11/24 08:55The Gunners fell to a 1-0 defeat by 2023 finalists Inter Milan at the San Siro, with Turkiye star Hakan Calhanoglu scoring the only goal of the game from the spot in first half added time.Bayern Munich fan dies after medical emergency during Champions League match against Benfica - as club pays tribute
07/11/24 06:28The supporter died while being taken to hospital after requiring attention in the stands just three minutes after kick-off at the Allianz Arena, with fans refraining from chanting for much of the match.Why Man City fans shouldn't panic despite worst run for six years as JACK GAUGHAN reveals a crucial team summit, the reason the squad looks 'pretty tired' and why the champions are primed for another late-season surge
07/11/24 02:00It happens almost every year. And almost every year, the others scrap among themselves for months on end, only for Pep Guardiola to be grinning while gripping a sky blue-ribboned trophy.Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi suffers HORROR facial injury requiring 10 stitches after getting kicked in the face during Hansi Flick's side's Champions League win
07/11/24 00:38Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed the wellbeing of youngster Pau Cubarsi, who suffered a nasty facial injury during their Champions League win on Wednesday night.Emiliano Martinez launches impassioned defence of Aston Villa team-mate Tyrone Mings as he confronts referee for controversial penalty call in his side's Champions League defeat by Club Brugge
06/11/24 23:34Martinez and his team conceded and lost for the first time in this season's competition, going down 1-0 in Belgium through a penalty from Hans Vanaken early on in the second half.Furious Mikel Arteta blasts TWO penalty decisions after Arsenal's narrow 1-0 defeat by Inter Milan, insisting Gunners should have had a spot-kick when Mikel Merino was 'punched in the head'
06/11/24 23:25ISAAN KHAN AT THE SAN SIRO: Mikel Arteta slammed two penalty decisions which went against his side as Arsenal lost their first Champions League match this season to Inter Milan.Martin Keown launches passionate defence of Arsenal after Champions League defeat - as he claims critics want to 'put the Gunners away'
06/11/24 23:20The defeat saw Arsenal slip to 12th in the Champions League table, while the result comes off the back of a disappointing performance in their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle last weekend.PSG's Champions League campaign hangs in the balance after dramatic defeat to Atletico Madrid leaves French side OUTSIDE qualification spots - ahead of clashes against Man City and Bayern Munich
06/11/24 23:13French champions PSG face a battle to automatically qualify from the Champions League group phase following a dramatic late defeat to Atletico Madrid .Revealed: Sporting superstar Viktor Gyokeres' price tag for a transfer to Man United as European giants are set on alert for cheap deal next summer
06/11/24 22:30Viktor Gyokeres is set to be the subject of a mad dash for his signature after it emerged the Sporting striker could be available for under £70million next summer.Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Who struggled to get into the game? Which Gunners star appears to be getting over an injury? And who was ineffective in attack?
06/11/24 22:13Arteta's side were unable to find an equaliser after falling behind to a controversial penalty against Inter Milan. Issan Khan rates the players after Arsenal's Champions League setback.Inter 1-0 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta's side suffer second defeat in a row as the hosts survive second-half Gunners onslaught... with Hakan Calhanoglu's penalty proving the difference in Milan
06/11/24 22:07INTER 1-0 ARSENAL - IAN HERBERT AT THE SAN SIRO: A fog had been enveloping Milan all week, causing some of the Arsenal contingent heading out here to divert to Bergamo.Martin Keown fumes at penalty harshly awarded against Arsenal for Mikel Merino handball in narrow defeat by Inter Milan
06/11/24 21:48Inter was handed the chance to take the lead in first half stoppage time when Mikel Merino was adjudged to have handled in the box.Furious fans point out Arsenal got away with the exact SAME offence that saw Tyrone Mings give away a bizarre penalty in Champions League defeat... so why weren't the Gunners punished?
06/11/24 21:13Mings, who was making his Champions League debut for Unai Emery 's side, was punished for a lapse in concentration a few minutes after half time, as he picked up Emiliano Martinez 's goal kick.Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa: Tyrone Mings' freak penalty concession hands the home side a famous Champions League win - and consigns Unai Emery's outfit to first defeat of the campaign
06/11/24 20:08CLUB BRUGGE 1-0 ASTON VILLA - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE JAN BREYDEL STADIUM: Every player who has played in Champions League can remember his debut in the competition.Watch: Tyrone Mings concedes truly BIZARRE penalty on his Champions League debut as he picks up Emiliano Martinez's goal kick in his own box
06/11/24 19:17Five minutes into the second half, Martinez dropped the ball inside his six-yard box before passing it to Mings to the left of him, who bent down to pick up the ball and reposition it on the line.Danny Murphy reveals he was 'upset' by Noel Gallagher's co-commentary appearance on TNT Sports... and admits it will 'annoy' him if broadcasters continue to opt for celebrities over ex-footballers
06/11/24 18:41Noel Gallagher, who is a fervent fan of Man City , joined Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist on the TNT Sports gantry on Tuesday night, as the Premier League champions took on Sporting Lisbon.Inter Milan vs Arsenal - Champions League RECAP: Gunners are beaten without scoring again after harsh penalty
06/11/24 18:35Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal travel to the San Siro to take on Inter Milan in Champions League action.Revealed: How Viktor Gyokeres compares to his Premier League rivals amid calls for him to follow Ruben Amorim to Man United - after scoring a goal every 84 MINUTES in the league for Sporting Lisbon
06/11/24 18:12While a January move for the powerful striker, 26, seems off the table, the arrival of Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's successor could set up a possible move for the striker next summer.Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues
06/11/24 17:27The LaLiga giants, who came into this season's revamped Champions League format as the reigning title-holders, suffered their second defeat of the European campaign on Tuesday.Real Madrid stars led by Vinicius Jr 'all donate money to the victims of Spain's devastating floods' after club pledged £830,000 - with death toll exceeding 200
06/11/24 17:09This undisclosed donation, which the players are keen not to publicise, will go to help the victims in Valencia, as per radio station Cadena SER .Club Brugge vs Aston Villa - Champions League RECAP: Villans beaten in Belgium after the most incredible penalty GAFFE as Unai Emery's side drop points for the first time
06/11/24 16:15Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa take on Club Brugge in Champions League action.Jude Bellingham 'caught swearing at referee' on live TV during Real Madrid's defeat by AC Milan - as England star's struggles continue after Champions League loss
06/11/24 10:16Having lost the first El Clasico of the season 4-0 a little over a week ago, Madrid were torn apart by Milan on Tuesday, and have now conceded seven goals in their last two matches.Ruben Amorim is compared to Sir Alex Ferguson as he is hailed by Portuguese press - after the incoming Man United boss led Sporting Lisbon to thumping win over Man City in his final home game
06/11/24 10:01Amorim's final home game with the club saw Sporting inflict a bruising defeat on City as the Portuguese side ran rampant in the second half, with Viktor Gyokeres netting a hat-trick.Thierry Henry explains why Jude Bellingham can be 'frustrated' and 'upset' with Kylian Mbappe - after Real Madrid are humbled at home by AC Milan in the Champions League
06/11/24 09:09The England star kicked a bottle as he was taken off 74 minutes into Real Madrid's 3-1 dismantling at home by AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Real Madrid star's partner SLAMS Carlo Ancelotti after embarrassing defeat by AC Milan - before later claiming her account was hacked
06/11/24 08:23Ancelotti's side have now lost two of their four games in the revamped Champions League and languish in 17th, while they are also nine points behind Barcelona in LaLiga.Rio Ferdinand jokes Pep Guardiola 'will be scared' after Ruben Amorim oversees Man City thrashing - as he backs incoming boss to 'bring sunshine' to Man United
06/11/24 00:04Amorim was the focus of attention on Tuesday night as he took charge of his final Sporting Lisbon home match before joining Man United, with the 39-year-old leading his side to a 4-1 win over Man City.Arne Slot thanks Jurgen Klopp for 'special' Anfield atmosphere during Liverpool's emphatic 4-0 win over Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen
05/11/24 23:59Arne Slot enjoyed being serenaded by The Kop as his Liverpool team overpowered the manager originally tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp.Ruben Amorim shares emotional goodbye with Sporting Lisbon fans after thrashing Man City in his final home game before joining Man United - as his players throw him into the air!
05/11/24 23:43Amorim will take charge at Old Trafford during the upcoming international break on a two-and-a-half-year deal, replacing Erik ten Hag and taking the reins from interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.Bernardo Silva claims Man City are in a 'DARK place' after their humbling 4-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon... but Pep Guardiola disagrees and urges his players to be more 'emotionally stable'
05/11/24 23:33JACK GAUGHAN IN LISBON: Bernardo Silva admitted that Manchester City are 'in a dark place' after three consecutive competitive defeats for the first time in six years.Rio Ferdinand tips Ruben Amorim to take Viktor Gyokeres to Man United after Sporting star's Champions League hat-trick against Man City
05/11/24 23:23Gyokeres continued his stunning form under Amorim as the Sporting Lisbon head coach oversaw a 4-1 win over Man City in his final home match before taking charge of Man United.Real Madrid suffer SHOCK 3-1 home defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Co disappointing season continues
05/11/24 23:22Real Madrid suffered their second-straight defeat at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night, as they were soundly beaten by AC Milan in the Champions League .Mikel Arteta breaks silence on Edu's Arsenal exit... and insists the Gunners' 'plan and vision' won't change despite losing their 'special' sporting director
05/11/24 22:51ISAAN KHAN IN MILAN: After a bad weekend for Mikel Arteta, it got even worse on Monday - and it's unlikely to get any easier here against Inter on Wednesday night.ANALYSIS: Celtic provide the fuel and the fireworks to ignite their Champions League campaign with statement victory over RB Leipzig
05/11/24 22:23As the fireworks illuminated the night sky high above Celtic Park, RB Leipzig were being blown away by an altogether different type of firepower.Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Man City: In-form Viktor Gyokeres nets stunning hat-trick as Man United-bound Ruben Amorim triumphs in his farewell match... with Erling Haaland missing from the penalty spot
05/11/24 22:14OLIVER HOLT IN LISBON: The taxi driver who got out of his cab in the rank at Lisbon airport wore a sky-blue Man City shirt with Etihad Airways emblazoned on the front.Liverpool 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen PLAYER RATINGS: Who is fast becoming the Reds' standout player of the season? How did hat-trick hero Luis Diaz rate? And who was loose in possession at times?
05/11/24 22:06JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool were too strong for their German opponents on Tuesday, scoring three unanswered goals to give Xabi Alonso an unhappy homecoming.A monstrous tifo and heartfelt goodbye as Ruben Amorim leaves for Man United a Sporting icon - after Portuguese giants thrash Man City in home farewell
05/11/24 21:59JACK GAUGHAN: In highly unusual circumstances, Sporting's stadium announcer asked for Ruben Amorim to enter the field long after both teams had lined up.Liverpool 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Luis Diaz bags a hat-trick as the Reds run riot in the second half to spoil Xabi Alonso's Anfield homecoming
05/11/24 21:53LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Above anything, the one trait that separates world-class midfielders from the bog standard is a vision to pick passes that 99 per cent of the stadium would not even think aboutFans slam TNT Sports for 'absurd' Noel Gallagher decision as Oasis star and Man City fans joins Champions League commentary team
05/11/24 21:31After offering his thoughts on Pep Guardiola's side pre-match, the Oasis star then joined the commentary line-up on the gantry for the Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon.Social media erupts as US presidential election takes place during NFL trade deadline: 'What a Tuesday in America'
05/11/24 20:22In case the stressors and rigors of Election Day weren't enough for those living in the United States, a further major event is taking place on the same day: the NFL Trade Deadline.Aston Villa boss Unai Emery urges his side to be 'more intelligent' after Sunday's dismal 4-1 defeat by Spurs... and insists they must be 'tactically and emotionally' stronger to keep up their perfect Champions League start
05/11/24 19:45Aston Villa suffered a mini-wobble by losing to Crystal Palace and Tottenham in the space of four days and another slip-up in Belgium would be unwelcome, especially with a trip to Liverpool on the horizon.Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi reveals that he has REJECTED Premier League offers and hints at his future plans - amid recent links to Man United and Chelsea
05/11/24 19:13Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has revealed that he has turned down offers to manage in the Premier League ahead of his side's Champions League clash against Arsenal .Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen - Champions League RECAP: Reds maintain 100% European record as they score three second-half goals
05/11/24 18:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Liverpool take on Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League action. Plus updates from around the grounds on Tuesday.Sporting Lisbon vs Man City - Champions League RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Pep's woes continue as Ruben Amorim's side score FOUR in his farewell match
05/11/24 18:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Sporting Lisbon hosted Manchester City in Champions League action.Paul Scholes picks the top five players he ever faced in the Champions League as Man United legend names his all-time best midfield unit
05/11/24 13:38Scholes was a key cog in two Champions League-winning sides under Alex Ferguson and is the top-scoring midfielder in its history with 25 strikes, including a belter against Barcelona in 2008.Unai Emery has an impossible choice to make between Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE - as Aston Villa prepare to bolster their Champions League credentials versus Club Brugge
05/11/24 12:54TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa's perfect record in Europe so far affords them breathing space and three more points against Brugge would virtually guarantee them a spot in the knockout stages.Martin Odegaard returns to Arsenal training in a major boost for Mikel Arteta after failing to win their last three Premier League games
05/11/24 12:25Odegaard has been out of action since the September international break after picking up an injury while playing for Norway, and the Gunners have struggled in his absence.Arsenal fans will NOT be able to buy alcohol in Milan ahead of Champions League clash with Inter with booze ban imposed across Italian city
05/11/24 12:16The sanction will cover some of the busiest areas in Italy's second city, including the tourist hub in the Centro area which will be an alcohol-free zone between 8am and 8pm.Moment new Man United boss Ruben Amorim suffers awkward encounter with British reporter, who fell out with Erik ten Hag, in a VERY uncomfortable press conference
05/11/24 10:02Amorim insisted on speaking in his native Portuguese ahead of his final home game with Sporting, a clash with Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Pep Guardiola won his first battle against a Manchester United boss from Portugal... now it's time to do it all again
04/11/24 23:05JACK GAUGHAN IN LISBON: Guardiola has seen off three permanent United managers in his time at Manchester City .Xabi Alonso was the No 1 choice to replace Jurgen Klopp for most Liverpool fans… but they're pretty happy they have Arne Slot now, writes LEWIS STEELE ahead of the Kop hero's Anfield return
04/11/24 22:42LEWIS STEELE: The Basque has played in charity matches at Anfield but tonight is a true homecoming for one of the biggest cult heroes in Liverpool history.Brendan Rodgers still striving for pass marks in Europe as improving Celtic aim to hold their own amongst elite
04/11/24 21:33When Celtic passed the ball with a lack of precision against Aberdeen, the only punishment was a yellow card, earned in exasperation, for Brendan Rodgers.
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Stars of sport
- Pep Guardiola AGREES to sign new contract at Manchester City - with Spaniard's time at the Etihad to pass a decade Extending his stay
- Palmer makes first public appearance with his influencer girlfriend - as Mainoo and Madueke join the Chelsea star at GQ Men of the Year Awards
- Rafael Nadal's career is OVER after Spain are knocked out of the Davis Cup - as tennis icon loses final game before retirement
- Great Britain miss out on historic Billie Jean King Cup final despite Emma Raducanu victory - as Slovakia fight back to set up Italy showdown
- Inside Roy Keane's daughter Leah's relationship with new England star Taylor Harwood-Bellis, as they are pictured together for the first time
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- Conor Gallagher leaves girlfriend's family less than 'impressed' after scoring his first England goal in Ireland thrashing Star scored in 5-0 win
- Happy to be back, Erik? Ten Hag returns to his favourite Manchester restaurant just three weeks after his brutal sacking Dined out with wife
- Emma Raducanu triumphs in straight sets over Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova to put Great Britain one win away from Billie Jean King Cup final
- Ralf Schumacher's ex-wife begs him to leave her alone so she can 'heal in peace'... as former F1 star's lawyers send warning letters Checked into therapy
- Amorim oversees first Man United training session as eagle-eyed fan spots which players the new boss lined-up in his favoured 3-4-3 formation
- He's still got it! Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolls back the years after scoring a cheeky scorpion kick during a five-a-side game a year after retiring
- EXCLUSIVEThe real horrors facing Saudi's World Cup migrant workers - as labourers endure 10-hour shifts in 45 degree heat for less than £2 an hour
- Billam-Smith shares picture of brutal injuries suffered during grueling world title defeat by Ramirez, including stitches INSIDE and outside of his eye
- Mats Hummels' ex-wife opens up on why she 'couldn't love him', after he went public with his new Victoria's Secret model girlfriend 11 years her junior
- Cole Palmer shocks McDonald's staff as he rolls up at drive-through window after missing England duty through injury Big surprise!
- Driver at the centre of F1 love triangle is 'dating Mauro Icardi's ex-girlfriend' - after 'rekindling relationship with Oliver Bearman's influencer partner'
- Matildas superstar Sam Kerr and fiancée Kristie Mewis announce bombshell family news in sweet Instagram post Heartwarming message on social media
- West Ham star Michail Antonio misses Jamaica's clash with the USA after losing his PASSPORT, reveals boss Steve McClaren Side lost 1-0
- Jack Grealish thanks Lee Carsley for 'bringing back the enjoyment' to England duty - as Man City star sends subtle dig after Euro 2024 snub
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Luke Littler wins Grand Slam of Darts to take his career earnings beyond £1MILLION at 17 - as teen star thrashes Martin Lukeman to scoop £150,000 prize
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Roy Keane jokes about daughter Leah's impending wedding to Taylor Harwood-Bellis after seeing future son-in-law score on his England debut
- EXCLUSIVEMan United and England hit by injury blow as calf tear puts Ella Toone on the sidelines for six weeks Bad news for Marc Skinner's side
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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are becoming the next great British female double act - as they storm into Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals
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Troy Deeney insists Mo Salah 'is NOT world class' and claims he wouldn't want his kids to watch Liverpool forward over a Real Madrid star
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Heerenveen boss Robin van Persie reveals his thoughts about a potential return to Arsenal - 12 years after leaving the Gunners for Man United
- Porn star Teanna Trump seemingly 'confirms' relationship with former Arsenal flop after posting a picture of them together at dinner
- Ex-Manchester United flop SLAMMED after celebrating goal moments after opposition player collapsed in heartbreaking scenes
- Ruben Amorim is handed injury blow before his first game in charge of Man United as star limps off while playing for his country on international duty
- Sir Alex Ferguson pockets almost £1MILLION as his horse claims a historic second victory in the lucrative Bahrain International Trophy
- Marcus Rashford dons glitzy grillz as Man United star makes the most of his England exile by sitting courtside for an NBA clash in New York
- Mike Tyson's sad ending: Jake Paul, 27, reveals he decided NOT to knock-out 58-year-old boxing legend - who he stopped punching and bowed to
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores stunning bicycle kick in five-star Poland thrashing to seal Portugal's path to Nations League quarter-finals
- Jake Paul's life away from the ring: The YouTuber is dating a Dutch speed skater, owns a £12m mansion and is a Donald Trump super-fan
- Arsenal hit with fresh injury headache as Leandro Trossard limps off during Belgium's Nations League defeat More bad news for Mikel Arteta
- Watch snooker star miss countless easy shots as footage emerges of match he fixed after he was hit with FIVE-YEAR ban and hefty fine
- Roman Kemp 'lined up for shock role in new-look Match of the Day' with Gary Lineker set to leave as host Current host leaves big shoes to fill
- Meet the ring girls for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson including blonde beauty Sydney Thomas and Venezuelan TikTok sensation Virginia Sanhouse
- England stars targeted by LASERS during Nations League clash with Greece - as Jude Bellingham and Co are spotted with bright green lights on them
- BBC launches new reality show to find next TikTok football star in bid to win over Gen Z audience - as Gary Lineker says it was 'the right time' to leave
- Jake Paul shocks Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch with $1milllion walkout outfit claim for Mike Tyson fight Fight edging closer
- Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fighter PREDICTIONS: Who do boxing's biggest stars think will win the blockbuster Netflix showdown?
- Inside Mike Tyson's life away from the ring as he prepares to face Jake Paul: From burning through £300M on pet tigers and limos to stints in prison
- Elon Musk comes under fire from Bundesliga club as they slam handling of X and become the first club from Europe's top five leagues to quit platform
- Evander Holyfield's boxing comeback at 58 resulted in sad first-round KO loss - will the same happen to fellow legend Mike Tyson against Jake Paul?
- Diego Forlan suffers huge defeat on shock new sport debut - but the former Man United star insists he will 'keep playing' Maiden match at 45
- Jake Paul bets his ENTIRE £31m purse with Irish icon Katie Taylor that he will beat Mike Tyson on Friday night One day to go
- Revealed: The x-rated insult David Coote 'used to describe Andy Robertson' after clashing with the Liverpool star Another leaked video
- Former Premier League star Jimmy Bullard leaves Joe Marler STUNNED as he reveals his highest wage during his football career
- Liverpool star reveals he is being SUED by model ex-girlfriend - as she requests compensation for 'living abroad with him' during five year relationship
- Gary Neville gives his verdict on whether David Coote should lose his job - after suspended Premier League referee called Klopp a 'German ****'
- Tennis world No 2 Alexander Zverev cuts short 'flirty' interview with Laura Robson after awkward 'sweaty kisses' moments before they went on air
- Imane Khelif appears on TV to attack journalist who shared leaked medical report claiming 'she is a biological male' Gold medal winner
- England stars Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo pose in GQ's Men of the Year edition - after breakthrough Manchester United and Chelsea campaigns
- Mike Tyson BATTERS his trainer and shows off his ripped torso to leave fans thinking fight against Jake Paul, 27, is 'already done' despite 31-year age gap
- The secret lives of referees: Premier League refs have almost come to blows, party with young women on boozy trips, and love a tattoo!
- Michael Owen MISSES Match Officials Mic'd Up just 24 hours after video of David Coote's branding Liverpool 's***' went viral
- The rise of influencers in sport: How British star KSI started crossover boxing before launching an £8BILLION sports drink
- Sir Andy Murray announces theatre tour as Tennis legend takes 'Centre Stage' following retirement - with shows about his illustrious career set for summer
- Ruben Amorim meets some of his Manchester United players for the first time as he shares warm embrace with Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: Coote's 'former friend' filmed alongside ref as he called Klopp a '****' is ex-cricketer-turned-recruiter who has been left 'gutted' over leak
- MOTD 'could be presented by revolving cast of three females and Mark Chapman', as favourite to succeed Gary Lineker 'voices concerns about role'
- Former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder handed two-year suspended jail sentence over sexual assault while intoxicated Troubling events
- Former Turkish football chief JAILED for more than three-and-a-half years after storming onto the pitch and punching a referee last season
- Is this the moment that led to David Coote lashing out at Jurgen Klopp? Resurfaced clip shows heated on-pitch altercation with Andy Robertson
- Revealed - six of the top-seven favourites to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day are women as BBC looks to reboot the flagship show
- Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since 'quitting Match of The Day': BBC star seen having intimate meal with family
- Ruben Amorim arrives at Carrington as Man United welcome new manager after he left Sporting Lisbon New era has begun at the Red Devils
- Top Premier League referee David Coote is SUSPENDED over video that shows him ranting about Liverpool and calling Jurgen Klopp 'f***ing arrogant'
- EXCLUSIVESheffield Wednesday fan who mocked Baldock's death faces losing his job - after holding up vile sign in derby vs Sheffield United
- PHOTO SPOTLIGHT: Neto denies Arsenal a huge opportunity to claw back ground in the title race - and ANDY HOOPER captures all the action
- Erik ten Hag watches two of his old sides back in action in the Netherlands - as the Dutchman enjoys some downtime after Man United sacking
- Suarez embroiled in bizarre confrontation with a former Premier League keeper during Inter Miami's MLS Cup defeat - but cult hero, 40, has the last laugh!
- Watch heated moment Pep Guardiola loses it with Brighton star after late clash with Erling Haaland as Man City boss reels from damaging defeat
- Sergio Ramos hints at stunning return to Real Madrid after posting training video - as Los Blancos confirm Eder Militao has suffered an ACL tear
- Cole Palmer posts injury update ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal - with key fitness test planned for Saturday Palmer is hoping to be ready to face Arsenal
- Former Birmingham City manager shoves, grabs and aggressively SHAKES a player on the touchline following a red card Footage has gone viral
- Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq lose AGAIN as pressure increases on the Liverpool legend - with his side lingering in the bottom half of the Saudi Pro League
- Toto Wolff reveals why Mercedes 'like' the fact Lewis Hamilton is leaving as Formula One team boss delivers brutally-honest five-word message to star
- Alejandro Garnacho delivers BRUTAL response to YouTuber who gave him three bits of advice to improve his game ahead of Man United's win over PAOK
- Is this the worst kick-off routine EVER? FC Midtjylland goalkeeper makes nightmare error as FCSB score just SEVEN seconds after restart
- England FARCE as Lee Carsley reveals new manager Thomas Tuchel has NOT spoken to him and insists he knew nothing about the German's appointment
- Jake Paul opens up about his first ayahuasca session and reveals how he had a vision of fighting Mike Tyson while on hallucinogen drug
- Israeli football hooligans tear down Palestine flags in Amsterdam as taxi drivers 'fight back' in chaos ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv versus Ajax
- Ian Wright reacts to Gary Barlow's son's impressive height - but Roy Keane and fans are NOT amused Viral photo has seen memes swamp internet
- My flat overlooks a Premier League stadium - men try to go on dates with me just to watch the games Apartment with a view like few others in London
- Mike Tyson IGNORES doctor's advice ahead of 58-year-old's fight against Jake Paul, 27, as he opens up on how medical emergency saw him throw up blood
- Gianluigi Donnarumma dubbed 'the invisible hand' in the French press and handed brutal rating after another PSG horror show
- Watch: Tyrone Mings concedes truly BIZARRE penalty on his Champions League debut as he picks up Emiliano Martinez's goal kick in his own box
- Furious Mikel Arteta blasts TWO penalty decisions after Arsenal's narrow 1-0 defeat by Inter, insisting Gunners should have had a spot-kick too
- Michael Schumacher's son Mick set to be cast off into the F1 WILDERNESS at 25 after he was snubbed for the final seat for next season
- Donald Trump congratulated by FIFA president Gianni Infantino after he declares victory in US election - ahead of the 2026 World Cup
- Jude Bellingham 'caught swearing at referee' on live TV during Real Madrid's defeat by AC Milan - as England star's struggles continue
- Real Madrid star's partner SLAMS Carlo Ancelotti after embarrassing defeat by AC Milan - before later claiming her account was hacked
- Fans slam TNT Sports for 'absurd' Noel Gallagher decision as Oasis star and Man City fans joins Champions League commentary team
- Fans mock Erling Haaland after he MISSES penalty for Man City by rattling the crossbar during shock 4-1 loss against Sporting Lisbon
- Championship footballer slapped with anti-doping ban after playing just seven games - who decided he was a 'risk worth taking'
- Martin Odegaard returns to Arsenal training in a major boost for Mikel Arteta after failing to win their last three Premier League games
- Mick Schumacher's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend breaks her silence on engagement rumours, after she was brought into the family's 'inner circle'
- Paul Scholes picks the top five players he ever faced in the Champions League as Man United legend names his all-time best midfield unit
- Former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton reveals the shockingly low pay she received as a women's footballer at Arsenal as England's top centre back
- Arsenal have spent £867m on 38 players during Edu's reign as the Gunners transformed But how many were a success?
- Jamie Carragher predicts how Man United will line up in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 formation... with a controversial choice at wing back
- Robert Lewandowski's wife Anna shares footage of heavy flooding around the £3.3m home she shares with the Barcelona striker
- Bayern Munich star 'is dating Miss Universe candidate' who was crowned as Miss France 2023 - as pair share affectionate messages on social media
- Revealed: Why Marcelo's contract at Fluminense was terminated - after touchline argument with coach pushed ex-Real Madrid star to leave
- Incredible moment Porto winger Pepe refuses to run through and score in heartwarming display of sportsmanship Opponent's injury
- Frank Lampard accuses United stars of using managerial changes as a reason to not try before admitting the club's identity is in tatters
- Chelsea legend Eden Hazard reacts hilariously after barber TRICKS him into wearing Tottenham shirt - and issues six-word response
- Gary Neville claims only one United signing in the last ten years has been a success as he highlights the task Ruben Amorim faces
- Mo Salah cements his status as a Liverpool legend after another landmark goal in win over Brighton... it would be unthinkable to let him leave for free, writes AADAM PATEL
- Joe Marler retires from international rugby after winning 95 England caps in glittering career - just days after Haka controversy which saw prop call for pre-match ritual to be 'binned'
- Double Trouble! Former Premier League striker's sons BOTH star in Man City U21s EFL Trophy win... as one scores a sensational curler