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Roundup: Champions League: Tottenham and Real Madrid Post First-Leg Wins
The New York Times - 14 Feb 2019 01:45
Tottenham poured in three goals during the second half against Borussia Dortmund, while Real Madrid got a late winner in a tough battle against Ajax.
Was Ramos booking deliberate?
Sky Sports - 14 Feb 2019 18:00
There is still some confusion as to whether Sergio Ramos intentionally got himself booked against Ajax on Wednesday, although the Real Madrid captain would not be the first player to apparently try such a thing.
'What is this insanity?!' - Twitter reacts to Arsenal horror show at BATE
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 22:25
The Belarusian club stunned the Gunners in the first leg of their Europa League tie in arguably the worst result of the Unai Emery era
Inter want Icardi to stay despite stripping striker of captaincy ´for the good of the club´
Soccer News - 14 Feb 2019 22:55
Mauro Icardi was stripped of the Inter captaincy “for the good of the club” but the Serie A outfit hope to keep him at San Siro, according to sporting director Piero Ausilio. The Nerazzurri confirmed on Wednesday tha...
West Brom striker Gayle given two-game ban for diving
Soccer News - 14 Feb 2019 21:33
West Brom striker Dwight Gayle has been banned for two games after accepting a Football Association (FA) charge of diving. Gayle went to ground in the penalty area after a challenge from Alexander Milosevic in the closin...
Atletico Madrid ramp up pursuit of Alex Grimaldo
Soccer News - 14 Feb 2019 10:14
La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid are said to be one of a host of Europe's top clubs scouting Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo. The 23-year-old full-back has been in superb form at Benfica this season which saw him gain...
I didn´t force yellow card - Ramos backtracks on intentional booking revelation
Soccer News - 14 Feb 2019 04:22
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said he did not purposely pick up a yellow card against Ajax, having earlier revealed that he intentionally received a booking to be available for the Champions League quarter-finals. Ram...
Ten Hag hails ´excellent´ Ajax after VAR controversy
Soccer News - 14 Feb 2019 03:34
Erik ten Hag lauded Ajax and said the Dutch side can take confidence from their controversial loss to Champions League holders Real Madrid. Ajax pressed Madrid but lost 2-1 at home to the three-time reigning champions in...
Celtic 0 Valencia 2: Cheryshev, Sobrino put LaLiga side in control
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 23:55
Goals from Denis Cheryshev and Ruben Sobrino secured Valencia a handy lead to take back to Mestalla after the first leg against Celtic.
Hughton: My players are frustrated
Sky Sports - 14 Feb 2019 15:52
Chris Hughton has admitted that his players are frustrated with Brighton still yet to register a Premier League win in 2019.
Son becoming indispensable for Spurs, inspiring Dortmund win
Miami Herald - 14 Feb 2019 01:48
Son Heung-min has every reason to be constantly smiling, and Tottenham has many reasons to be thankful. For a footballer so understated, so seemingly undemanding, the forward has become indispensable …
Pochettino hails 'fantastic' Spurs after overcoming nervous opening half
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 01:07
The Tottenham boss says his side showed everything he was looking for in the second half to seize the advantage in their Champions League tie
Benzema reaches Champions League milestone as Real Madrid squeeze past Ajax
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 00:51
The French forward scored in the second half as the away side grabbed an important win at the Johan Cruyff Arena
Spurs no longer have to sh*t the bed to be seen as 'mature'
Football365 - 14 Feb 2019 00:39
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Video Assisting Real? Ruthless Madrid make their own luck in the Champions League
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 00:34
A disallowed Ajax goal provoked more talk of fortune favouring the Blancos but their 2-1 win in Amsterdam simply underlined their resilience
All salute Spurs: From dead and buried to live Champions League contenders
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 00:12
Tottenham looked set to be eliminated in the group stage but are now on the verge of the quarter-finals after a 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund
VAR in focus as Real edge past Ajax
Sky Sports - 14 Feb 2019 00:12
Real Madrid edged past Ajax 2-1 with the help of VAR, which was used for the first time in the Champions League to disallow a goal for the hosts.
Emery: We need to control frustration
Sky Sports - 14 Feb 2019 23:56
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery promised his team would "be different" for the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against BATE Borisov, but needed to "control the frustration" after losing 1-0 on Thursday.
Celtic 0 Valencia 2: Cheryshev, Sobrino put LaLiga side in control
Soccer News - 14 Feb 2019 23:55
Valencia took a huge step towards the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-0 first-leg win at Celtic on Thursday. The Spanish side dropped out of the Champions League after finishing behind Juventus and Manchester Unite...
'I should have stayed calm' - Lacazette apologises for red card in Arsenal collapse
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 23:51
The 27-year-old was sent off towards the end of the game for lashing out at a BATE Borisov player
Malmo 1 Chelsea 2: Barkley and Giroud earn first leg lead
Goal.com - 14 Feb 2019 23:50
Chelsea recovered some pride after their 6-0 thrashing away to Manchester City with a 2-1 Europa League last-32 victory at Malmo.
Malmo 1 Chelsea 2: Barkley and Giroud earn first leg lead
Soccer News - 14 Feb 2019 23:50
Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud scored as Chelsea earned a 2-1 win away to Malmo in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 meeting. Chelsea had lost their past four straight away games in all competitions without s...