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Manchester United vs. Sabah player ratings as Michael Carrick's side earn big win in Champions League return
Manchester United's return to the Champions League for the first time since 2023 was a perfect one, as they thrashed Azerbaijani side Sabah 4-0 to get their campaign up and running.
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UEFA receives Real Madrid dossier on Barcelona-Negreira case
UEFA has received "a substantial amount of documents" from Real Madrid related to its ongoing inquiry into the Negreira case, European football's governing body said on Thursday.
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PSG chief Al-Khelaifi has 'zero interest' in FIFA presidency
European soccer's search for a candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election will not land on clubs' leader Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
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Soccer's best 2025-26 kits: The most stylish jerseys you probably missed
While the world's top clubs release their new kits on a wave of hype, there are many more who release absolutely banging jerseys that deserve to be seen.
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Man City verdict will leave a stain and stench on a Premier League era
Manchester City are expected to be found guilty of almost all 115 financial charges against them. It means an era of English soccer is now tarnished with multiple asterisks.
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Barcelona's start to season is best in Europe's top 5 leagues for almost 100 years
Barcelona have begun the season on fire, scoring 36 goals in their first eight matches. How does that compare to the best starts for all time? (Spoiler: Very well.)
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Still at zero: Viral Man United fan's haircut challenge nears two years
Viral Manchester United fan Frank Ilett's haircut challenge is nearing the two-year mark and he's back to square 1.
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Borussia Dortmund teenager Konstantinos Karetsas returns to training after Champions League health scare
Borussia Dortmund says 18-year-old midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas is back in training just over a week after he slumped to the ground in an alarming medical incident on his Champions League debut.
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Allianz Arena to host 2028 Champions League final, Camp Nou to host in 2029
The Munich Football Arena and Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou will host the 2028 and 2029 UEFA Champions League finals, European football's governing body confirmed Tuesday.
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Fenerbahce coach returns to work after resignation confusion
Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal returned to his duties on Saturday, contradicting media reports from the day before suggesting his resignation was final.
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Arsenal's Gabriel 'eager' to take another Champions League final penalty: 'If it happens again, I'll be there'
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has said that he is "eager" for another chance to take a penalty in a Champions League final.
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Fenerbahçe coach Kartal misses training despite club blocking resignation
Fenerbahçe coach Ismail Kartal announced his shock resignation after the 1-1 draw against Roma, but club president Aziz Yildirim said the coach remains in his position.
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Harry Kane joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite Champions League scoring club
Harry Kane joined an elite goalscoring club on Thursday after extending his remarkable Champions League streak.
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Musiala scores on return to Bayern Munich lineup after seizures
After dealing with seizures on the field, Jamal Musiala celebrated his first goal of the season by pointing to his head.
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Šeško makes his case for Man United ahead of Manchester derby
Benjamin Šeško's form for Manchester United has given Michael Carrick a selection decision to make ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Who has the most Champions League goals, assists all time?
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the Champions League in all-time goals and assists. Check out which other soccer stars are behind him.
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UCL talking points: Bayern Munich's dominant win among Matchday 1 standouts
Which players and clubs shined in the Champions League? Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti, Rob Dawson and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from Matchday 1.
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Michael Carrick praises Man United for perfect night on Champions League return
Michael Carrick hailed a perfect night as Manchester United beat Sabah FK on their return to the Champions League.
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Cesc Fabregas, Como beat RB Leipzig in dream UCL debut
Como marked its Champions League debut with a one-sided 4-2 home win over RB Leipzig on Thursday.
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Champions League recap: Man United, Bayern Munich coast to big wins
Take a look back at all the highlights from Thursday's Champions League action across Europe.
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