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Liverpool End Away Jinx But Klopp Didn’t Enjoy Win In Genk

Liverpool End Away Jinx But Klopp Didn’t Enjoy Win In Genk

October 24, 2019 9:43 am

Liverpool produced a devastating attacking display to beat Racing Genk 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday but manager Juergen Klopp said he had not enjoyed it.

Two goals, the second a beauty, by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, playing in his first game in the competition for 18 months, and silky strikes from Sadio Mane and Mo Salah gave the scoreline a convincing enough look.

Yet there were moments of unease for the European champions as they won away in the group phase for the first time in two years.

Genk was unfortunate to have a Mbwana Samatta effort ruled out …

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Drops By One Place, Now World 35th

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Drops By One Place, Now World 35th

October 24, 2019 8:28 am

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking for the month of October to now place as world 35th country.

In the ranking table from the world football governing body, FIFA on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1,481 points as against 1482 recorded in September.

However, in spite of the drop, Nigeria still occupies the third spot in Africa behind Senegal and Tunisia who are placed 20th and 29th with 1,546 and 1,495 points, respectively.

On the global scene, although, 184 recent international matches have left their mark on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, those at the …

At 20 Goals A Season, Lewandowski Is the World Best Striker

At 20 Goals A Season, Lewandowski Is the World Best Striker

October 24, 2019 1:59 am

Every club wants a 20-goals-a-season striker but not many get one who has that many before it is even Halloween. Bayern Munich has it in Lewandowski.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as the Bundesliga giants beat Olympiakos 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, taking the Poland international’s tally for club and country in 2019-20 to an incredible 21 goals in just 17 games.

The 31-year-old’s scintillating form has prompted many on social media to ask the question: is he the best number nine in the world right now?

It is hard to argue with the statistics, certainly in 2019 anyway.…

Oxlade-Chamberlain On Target Twice As Liverpool Beat Genk

Oxlade-Chamberlain On Target Twice As Liverpool Beat Genk

October 23, 2019 6:22 pm

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made the most of a rare start by scoring twice while Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah also netted as holders Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over Genk in their Champions League clash in Belgium on Wednesday.

The England international, who missed almost all of last season due to injury, opened the scoring in the second minute at the Luminus Arena and scored the visitors’ second — a sumptuous finish also from outside the box — just before the hour mark.

Mane and Salah then set up each other for late goals to wrap up the victory before …

Messi’s Historic Goal Helps Barcelona Edge Slavia Prague

Messi’s Historic Goal Helps Barcelona Edge Slavia Prague

October 23, 2019 6:17 pm

Lionel Messi claimed another goal-scoring record as Barcelona edged a spirited Slavia Prague 2-1 on Wednesday as the Spanish giants stayed top of Champions League Group F.

Messi opened the scoring after three minutes, beating Slavia goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar with a low left-footed shot to become the first player ever to score at least once in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons.

The 32-year-old Argentinian first robbed midfielder Petr Sevcik outside the Slavia box before a quick exchange with Arthur put him neatly through the static Slavia defence.

Barca earned a second on 57 minutes when Slavia winger Peter Olayinka deflected …

Inter Milan Beat Dortmund To Enter Champions League Last 16

Inter Milan Beat Dortmund To Enter Champions League Last 16

October 23, 2019 6:11 pm

Lautaro Martinez and Antonio Candreva scored in either half to boost Inter Milan’s Champions League last 16 hopes on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Group F rival Borussia Dortmund.

Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez continued his fine form scoring after 22 minutes in the San Siro, but missed a chance for a second from the penalty spot eight minutes from time.

But Candreva sealed the three points a minute from time to move Antonio Conte’s side move off the bottom of Group F having fallen 2-1 to Barcelona and holding Slavia Prague 1-1.

Inter join Dortmund on four points with …

Messi 1st To Score In 15 Straight Champions League Seasons

Messi 1st To Score In 15 Straight Champions League Seasons

October 23, 2019 5:16 pm

Lionel Messi became the first-ever player to score at least once in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons after opening the scoring at Slavia Prague on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old Argentinian beat goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar with a low left-footed shot after robbing midfielder Petr Sevcik outside the Slavia box and a quick exchange with Arthur who put him through neatly.

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The goal was Messi’s 113th overall from 138 Champions League appearances.…

Batshuayi Secured The Winning Goal For Chelsea Against Ajax

Batshuayi Secured The Winning Goal For Chelsea Against Ajax

October 23, 2019 3:50 pm

Chelsea showed that their players were ready for the European stage on Wednesday after Michy Batshuayi’s late winner fired them to a 1-0 Champions League win at Ajax that puts them square in the fight for the knockout stages.

Batshuayi struck in the 86th minute to seal a hugely impressive win in Amsterdam that puts Chelsea level on six points with last year’s semi-finalists at the top of Group H.

Valencia will have the chance to draw alongside their group rivals with a win at Lille later on Wednesday.

Frank Lampard’s side had to ride their luck in the Johan …

Mohamed Salah Back In Liverpool Line-Up For Genk Tie

Mohamed Salah Back In Liverpool Line-Up For Genk Tie

October 23, 2019 3:25 pm
Mohamed Salah returns to the Liverpool line-up for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Genk in Belgium after missing the weekend draw with Manchester United due to injury.The Egyptian sat out the Premier League match at Old Trafford, which finished 1-1, because of an ankle problem.

He teams up with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in the Liverpool attack in Genk, but Jurgen Klopp’s side is missing key players elsewhere.

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With Trent Alexander-Arnold ill, captain James Milner fills in at right-back, while Dejan Lovren plays alongside Virgil van Dijk in central
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Postponed Clasico Set For December 18, La Liga May Appeal

Postponed Clasico Set For December 18, La Liga May Appeal

October 23, 2019 12:02 pm

The rearranged Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be played on December 18 despite opposition from La Liga, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Wednesday.

Spain’s most prestigious fixture, which was due to take place at Camp Nou on Saturday, was postponed last week because of violent pro-independence protests in Catalonia.

La Liga had proposed December 4 or 7 and have said they are considering an appeal. “The league does not agree with the decision,” La Liga said in a statement.

“It is studying the documentation to decide whether to appeal, against whom and before what bodies.”

An …

Spain: Female Footballers To Strike Over Pay And Conditions

Spain: Female Footballers To Strike Over Pay And Conditions

October 23, 2019 11:32 am

Almost 200 female footballers in Spain from various first division clubs have voted to go on strike over pay and working conditions.

The vote late Tuesday won the support of 93 percent of 188 players from 16 clubs after more than a year of failed negotiations with the Association of Women’s Football Clubs (ACFF).

Clubs are proposing part-time salaries worth 8,000 euros a year while the players are demanding a minimum of 12,000, amounting to 75 percent of minimum full-time contracts.

“We are footballers 24 hours a day, 100 percent of the time,” said Ainhoa Tirapu, the goalkeeper for Athletic …

Morata Goal Helps Atletico Madrid To Beat Bayer Leverkusen

Morata Goal Helps Atletico Madrid To Beat Bayer Leverkusen

October 23, 2019 9:50 am

Atletico Madrid substitute Alvaro Morata scored a late second-half header to give his team a 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

The win sent them top of their UEFA Champions League Group D.

In a game of few chances and many mistakes, neither team came close to breaking the deadlock before Morata scored.

He did this with a powerful downward header from a Renan Lodi cross in the 78th minute.

The goal gave the hosts a major boost for a top-two finish and a spot in the knockout stages.

The Spaniards, unbeaten now in three group games, are on …

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