Champions League

UCL: Osimhen brace lifts Galatasaray past Bodo/Glimt in Istanbul

UCL: Osimhen brace lifts Galatasaray past Bodo/Glimt in Istanbul

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray continued their strong form with an impressive 3–1 win over Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday in Istanbul, Afrosport reports. Osimhen was the star of the show, bagging a first-half brace to lead the Turkish giants to a crucial home victory that keeps their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages firmly alive. The 26-year-old scored...

UCL: Ramos scores late winner as PSG hand Barcelona first defeat of the season in  thriller

UCL: Ramos scores late winner as PSG hand Barcelona first defeat of the season in thriller

Paris Saint-Germain claimed a statement 2–1 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Both sides were without some of their big players, with PSG missing Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while Barcelona were forced to make do without Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Gavi. Despite the absentees, the game quickly sparked into life....

Alexander-Arnold: Real Madrid confirm hamstring injury for England defender 

Alexander-Arnold: Real Madrid confirm hamstring injury for England defender 

Real Madrid on Wednesday confirmed that defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has sustained a hamstring injury, Afrosport reports. The fullback was forced off early during their Champions League win over Marseille on Tuesday. He was replaced by club captain Dani Carvajal just five minutes into the contest at the Santiago Bernabeu. Tests carried out on Alexander-Arnold has confirmed the nature of the injury, and Madrid stated that he...

Real Madrid handed major boost as Bellingham named in squad for Marseille tie

Real Madrid handed major boost as Bellingham named in squad for Marseille tie

Jude Bellingham has been named in Real Madrid’s squad for Tuesday’s Champions League opener against Marseille, with the midfielder set to make his long-awaited return from injury, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old underwent surgery in July to repair a persistent shoulder problem and has not featured for club or country since the FIFA Club World Cup in the summer. Bellingham originally sustained the injury in 2023, dislocating...

Inter Milan to wear third kit for Champions League final against PSG

Inter Milan to wear third kit for Champions League final against PSG

Inter Milan will suit up in their third kit for the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Inter and PSG have never played each other in the competition, and the Italian heavyweights will make use of their third kit in a Champions League final for the first time in club history. PSG, who are the designated...