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Romelu Lukaku’s Link with Megan Thee Stallion: Fans Say It is Over for Man City

Romelu Lukaku, the star player who has propelled Inter to the Champions League final, has set tongues wagging with his appearance alongside American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The duo was seen holding hands and displaying affection at teammate Lautaro Martinez’s wedding in Italy. Social media erupted with excitement, and fans are speculating about the impact... Read More

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Osimhen ruled out of the first leg of Champions League Quarter-Finals

In a disappointing setback for Napoli, their star player and leading Serie A scorer, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League quarter-final first leg against AC Milan. This news comes as a result of Osimhen’s failure to recover in time from a thigh injury he sustained while on international duty. According... Read More

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UEFA

February 25, 2019

Five African Players to Watch out for in the UEFA Champions League Knockout Stage

This season’s Champions league has stepped up to a notch as the first leg of the round of 16 had just concluded on Wednesday, and the second legs scheduled to be played on the 5, 6, 12 and 13th of March 2019. The champions league is no doubt the biggest stage of club football and... Read More

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September 18, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of September

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The Big 5: Leah Sharibu in grave danger as Boko Haram kills health worker, Abuja Court summons Saraki over Offa Robbery | More stories It’s a battle of the forwards as Liverpool face PSG in the Champions League Profile: Akinwunmi Ambode has declared... Read More

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The Big 5: APC governors adopt President Buhari as consensus candidate, Salah torments his old club in the Champions League and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, called on Churches for religious tolerance and prayers for those in government to overcome numerous challenges facing the nation. Osinbajo, who made the remark at the inauguration of the Deeper Life Bible Church new Headquarters Auditorium, Gbagada, Lagos, said that... Read More

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The Big 5: President Buhari makes 23 new appointments, Roma stun Barcelona to reach the UCL semis and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Some Nigerians living in London yesterday protested against President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters stormed the Abuja House in Kensington London, where the President is staying, blaming him for the nation’s problems. The protesters said they would take their action to the venue of the Commonwealth Heads... Read More

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February 28, 2018

UEFA make changes to Champions and Europa League from next season

European football leading body UEFA has decided to ring some changes as regards its two leading club competitions – the Champions League and the Europa League. The change in the Champions League is geared towards ensuring 26 teams qualify automatically for the competition. In this new format, the best 4 teams that ply their trade... Read More

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February 22, 2018

Plateau United, MFM FC progress into last 32 of the CAF Champions League

Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions league, Plateau United and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club (MFM F.C.) have proved their mettle in the competition by beating Eding Sport of Cameroon and Real Bamako of Mali respectively to qualify for the round of 32 games. It is the first time both Nigerian clubs would... Read More

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February 20, 2018

[The Sports Blog] Wigan remains Manchester City’s FA Cup nightmare as Champions League knock out phase continues

League One side Wigan Athletic ended Manchester City’s dreams of winning a historic quadruple this season with a 1-0 win at the DW stadium in last night’s Emirate FA Cup fifth-round tie. Manchester City’s quest for an unprecedented quadruple having been in contention for the English Premier League (looks done and dusted), The Carabao Cup... Read More

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December 11, 2017

#UCLDraw: Real Madrid to face PSG, Chelsea will meet Barcelona, other fixtures

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it below: The fixtures: Juventus v Tottenham Basel v Manchester City FC Porto v ... Read More

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November 1, 2017

UCL: Chelsea suffer shock defeat, PSG, Bayern advance (HIGHLIGHTS)

The Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain and the German giants, Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League knockout stage with wins on Tuesday night, while Chelsea suffered a shock defeat. Roma went top of Group C after thrashing Chelsea 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico courtesy of a Stephan El Shaarawy brace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN3BkPJYpGM In another shock result in Group... Read More

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UEFA

August 24, 2017

2017-18 UEFA Champions League: Road To Kiev

by Wareez Odunayo 2017-18 UEFA Champions League is the 63rd season of Europe’s premier club football competition organised by UEFA, and the 26th season since it was renamed from the European Champion Clubs’ Cup to the UEFA Champions League. The 2018 UEFA Champions League Final will be played at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in... Read More

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How is Neymar’s move to PSG going to change things during the UEFA Championship?

by Wareez Odunayo It’ s no longer news that Brazilian forward, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona after the Spanish club accepted a huge fee of €222 million – the player’s buyout clause. Neymar’s world record transfer has sent tongues wagging in football circles. Many sports pundits are of the... Read More

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BREAKING: Real Madrid wins 2017 Champions league

Real Madrid has won the Champions league for a record 12 times after defeating Italian side, Juventus 4-1 at this season’s final. Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronalfo opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a fine shot from a Carvajal cross. Juventus responded with a spectacular bicycle kick by Madzukiç in the 27th minute. Casemiro... Read More

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#UCLdraw: It’s a Madrid derby in the semis as Atletico faces Real, Juventus draw Monaco

by Dolapo Adelana The semi-final draws of the UEFA Champions League sees two Spanish rivals, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid square against one another. The draw held this morning also sees Italian giants, Juventus face French side Monaco. Real Madrid beat German side Bayern Munich 6-3 on aggregates to reach the semis, while Atletico saw off... Read More

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Barcelona, Dortmund knocked out of the UEFA Champions League

by Dolapo Adelana Italian champions, Juventus FC have knocked out Spanish side, Barcelona from the UEFA Champions League. Juventus provided a defensive masterclass in the second leg to secure a place in the semi-final with a 3-0 aggregate. Two goals from Paulo Dybala and one from Giorgio Chiellini proved vital as The Old Lady outclassed Barcelona... Read More

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November 24, 2016

Dangote, Otedola attend Arsenal Vs PSG game (PHOTO)

Billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola on Wednesday attended Arsenal’s Champions League game with Paris Saint Germain. The game which held at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium ended 2-2, as both teams shared the points. Dangote, who is a die hard Arsenal fan was seated alongside Nigerian counterpart, Otedola, as both men enjoyed a beautiful night of... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Ex-Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Aston Villa

Aston Villa has sacked former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo. The club in a statement on Monday said Di Matteo was sacked because of the team’s poor position in the Championship. Di Matteo who won the Champions league with Chelsea in 2012 was sacked after 123 days at the job. He played 12 games as Villa... Read More

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September 16, 2016

First photos: Heineken launches UEFA Champions League 2016/2017; unveils new TVC with Mourinho

Heineken, the world most famous and travelled beer, launched the new season of the Champions League with a ‘kick-off’ event at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. Football fans were hosted to a lifetime experience of fun and football as hundreds of football lovers gathered to take part in the official launch... Read More

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September 14, 2016

Champions League Roundup: Iheanacho scores in City’s 4-0 win | Ronaldo scores stunning freekick | Leceister win 3-0 in their first ever UCL game

Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored in Manchester City‘s 4-0 whitewash of German side Borrusia Moenchengladbach. Iheanacho slotted in City’s fourth goal in the 90th minute of the game after coming off the bench. Argentine striker Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick to give Pep Guardiola‘s men a perfect start to their Champions League campaign. A stunning freekick... Read More

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September 13, 2016

Just In: Man City’s Champions League match against Borussia Monchengladbach postponed

UEFA has postponed the Champions League match between English club Manchester City and German side Borussia Monchengladbach. The game scheduled for 7:45pm Nigerian Time was meant to be Pep Guardiola‘s first match with City in the group stage of the competition was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Both teams had already released their line ups... Read More

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September 13, 2016

Heineken to unveil new video as Jose Mourinho gets sets to address football fans before UEFA Champions league kick-off

Heineken, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, is set to launch the new season of the tournament with a video featuring controversial Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho. Billed as Mourinho’s address to football fans across the world, the video will go online before the kick-off of the 2016/2017 UCL season on Tuesday, 13... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo wins UEFA Best Player in Europe award

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA’s best player in Europe. The Portugal captain was announced as winner during the UEFA Champions League draw beating Real Madrid teammate, Gareth Bale and French forward, Antoine Greizmann. While receiving the award Ronaldo said to Bale and Griezmann: “You deserve [to win the award] too because you are unbelievable players.”... Read More

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December 14, 2015

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learned from the Champions League round of 16 draws

The 16 teams left in the Champions League, have been drawn against each other. There are a few must-see clashes in February/March 2016 and a few other ‘walk-overs’. But what are the five things we learnt after Monday’s draws in Nyon? 1. Same ol, same ol Ugh. Doesn’t it get too boring for even UEFA.... Read More

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Ifreke Inyang: These are the 4 teams that will qualify for Champions League semi-finals

Let’s do cliches. The men have been separated from the boys. On Friday, the eight clubs adjudged to be the best left in the UEFA Champions League, were drawn against each other. Here are the four tasty ties and my predictions: Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona Barcelona. I don’t think PSG were supremely commanding in the two... Read More

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This is why Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal should be playing in the Europa League

by Mark Bassey Arsene Wenger has admitted that it might be better for Arsenal, to play in the Europa League rather than the Champions League. The Gunners were dumped out of Europe on Tuesday, despite winning 2-0 at tge Stade Louis II. It is the fifth consecutive season, in which they have bowed out at... Read More

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Eden Hazard will be supporting Arsenal against Monaco – Here’s why

by Mark Bassey Chelsea winger Eden Hazard, has confessed that he will be cheering London rivals Arsenal, when they face Monaco in the UEFA Champion League on Tuesday night. The Gunners have a mountain to climb, after they lost the first leg of the tie 3-1 at the Emirates two weeks ago. Hazard, who suffered... Read More

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Ifreke Inyang: 5 things to expect in the UEFA Champions League this week

Arsenal might come close When Arsenal hit top gear and find fluidity in their game, their football is right up there. Like last weekend, when they battered West Ham, even without trying. I expect them to carry on against Monaco on Tuesday night. But it is looking a little too late for the Gunners. And... Read More

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4 things we learnt from Mourinho’s press conference this Friday

by Mark Bassey He is determined to win the Premier League Jose Mourinho’s latest attempt to win his third Champions League medal, ended with a sorry 2-2 draw against Paris Saint-Germain. The result saw the Ligue 1 champions progress on away goals rule, after the first leg ended 1-1 in Paris. “The people that lost,... Read More

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To add insult to injury, Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls Chelsea players “11 babies”

by Mark Bassey On Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on away goals rule. The French club had star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off in the 31st minute, for a foul on Blues midfielder Oscar. Immediately... Read More

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