Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has labelled his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola a “nightmare” ahead of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 playoff tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Both sides will meet for the ninth time in the knockout phase since the 2019-20 season, with both sides progressing twice each over two legs. It has created something of a rivalry...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he has no fears about getting sacked as his team continue to struggle for results, Afrosport reports. The Citizens were not at their solid best at the weekend as they had to come from behind to beat League One side Leyton Orient 2-1. Leyton fans were heard chanting ‘sacked in the morning’ in reference to Guardiola, under whose watch City have...
Former Brazil left-back Marcelo has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36 after his contract with Fluminense expired at the end of 2024, Afrosport reports. His career began at Fluminense where he made 40 appearances between 2005 and 2006, before moving to Real Madrid at the age of 18 and enjoyed immense success. Marcelo made 546 appearances for Los Blancos, scoring 38...
Manchester City and Real Madrid will once again meet in the UEFA Champions League but only this time, it will be for a place in the last 16 of Europe’s premier club competition, Afrosport reports. 2023 champions City will take on 15-time winners and reigning European champions Madrid in a two-legged affair in the knockout phase play-offs with the Premier League champions hosting the first leg...
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping they can avoid Manchester City in the Champions League knockout phase play-offs, Afrosport reports. Los Blancos defeated Brest 3-0 in France on Wednesday night with Rodrygo scoring a brace and Jude Bellingham adding another. 3 goals ✅ 3 points ✅ Real Madrid finish in the knockout phase play-offs ⚪️#UCL pic.twitter.com/soEJdNLdTZ — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 29, 2025 Madrid,...
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