David Raya stood in the corner of the goal having just saved a penalty. Mateo Retegui – the man whose penalty was saved – licked his lips at the chance to make amends by heading the ball into an empty net. But suddenly the goal was no longer empty. This is the story of Raya’s […]
ROME (AP) — New format. Same old winners. The revamped Champions League made its debut on Tuesday, with some big-name clubs already notching victories on the opening night. After moving from Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappé scored for 15-time champions Real Madrid, who needed late goals from Antonio Rüdiger and Endrick for a 3-1 win over […]
Champions League favourite Manchester City starts its Champions League campaign on Wednesday with an exciting home game against reigning Italian champions Inter Milan in Manchester. A replay of the 2022-23 Champions League final, which City won 1-0, is a treat to kick off the new league phase of the competition and this is a big […]
Kylian Mbappe will make his UEFA Champions League debut as a Real Madrid player in today’s match against Stuttgart. (Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid are the reigning UEFA Champions League champions. The new season starts this week and they will be looking to defend their title when they face Stuttgart on Tuesday. This […]
The first round of the new-look Champions League starts this week, with a new 36-team league format replacing the old group stage. Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Celtic are all involved in the first season of the new format, which will span eight game weeks. In the first week of play, City host […]
Champions League predictions: Matchday 1 So. Much. Football. The novelty of the 2024/25 Champions League is almost overwhelming, as this brand new edition of UEFA’s premier club competition starts this week. There are no longer any group phases, the “Swiss model” has prevailed. 36 teams now compete against each other in a “league phase”. Each […]
The American Express Community Stadium, home of Brighton and Hove Albion football club (Getty Images) Follow live coverage today as Brighton & Hove Albion take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Another season in the top flight gets extensive coverage here at the Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City aim for an unprecedented five […]
Explained: The rules and deadlines behind Premier League squads amid Chelsea confusion In the high-profile theatre of the Premier League, assembling a squad list is akin to a strategic masterclass in football management. As the curtain rises on the 2024-25 season, clubs must finalise their selections by tomorrow, Friday. As is often the case, the […]
Ivan Toney made his first start for Al-Ahli since his £40 million move from Brentford Franck Kessie put his team ahead before Al-Nassr scored a last-minute own goal LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By Abdi Rashid Published: 13 September 2024, 21:39 CEST […]
VOTE FOR Salah! How to crown the Egyptian king as Premier League Player of the Month There is no denying it: Mohamed Salah has had a brilliant start to the season. With three goals and three assists in his first three games, we may be in for another special season from Liverpool’s number 11, who […]
