https://www.givemesport.com UEFA Champions League news, latest transfer news, rumours, gossip, opinion, injury updates, exclusives and live reporting. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:42:24 GMT en-US hourly 60 Kobbie Mainoo has impressed for Manchester United ever since making his club debut in January 2023 against Charlton. It was a composed performance from Mainoo on that occasion, helping Man United secure a 3-0 win against the League One side. It foreshadowed a prosperous future for Mainoo, knowing his relationship with manager Erik ten Hag has helped him thrive recently.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:42:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/kobbie-mainoo-age-height-nationality-parents-contract-stats/ The Champions League is the most coveted prize in club football and sees Europe's most elite clubs compete against each other. Over the years, it has provided some extraordinary games of football that go back and forth between two teams until one eventually emerges victorious.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:05:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-soccer-biggest-wins-champions-league/ The offside rule in soccer can be one of the most complicated rules to learn, especially if you've only just started watching the sport. From tight angles, sudden changes of pace and subjective lines, it can be hard to work out what is offside and what isn't.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 06:00:18 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-soccer-offside-rule-explained/ With just one gameweek left in the 2023/24 Champions League group stages, the fate of many of Europe's elite hangs in the balance. Manchester United are on the brink of elimination from the tournament, partly due to a litany of errors by goalkeeper Andre Onana. Data from The Analyst shows that the English giants have just a six per cent chance of finishing in second and reaching the knockout phase.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:12:52 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-money-made-by-the-teams-who-have-qualified-for-the-champions-league-round-of-16/ Europe’s most prestigious competition, the Champions League, is nearing the end of 2023/24’s group stages. Some teams have already secured their place in the knockout stages, while some are already down and out as we enter the final scheduled round of fixtures.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:07:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/data-analysts-predict-how-every-champions-league-group-will-finish/ Lionel Messi reportedly rejected the opportunity to appear on CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League while the broadcast team were in Miami, with host Kate Abdo referencing his long-standing issue with Jamie Carragher as the reason why. The World Cup winner has previously had a run-in with the former Liverpool defender, and it seems as if that resentment has not yet passed.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:52:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-lionel-messi-refused-to-do-cbs-champions-league-show-with-jamie-carragher/ Standings | News | Where to Watch | Fixtures & Results

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:42:52 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/uefa-champions-league-stats/ Manchester United once again let a two-goal lead slip on two occasions on Wednesday night as they drew 3-3 with Turkish outfit Galatasaray, putting major doubt on their hopes of qualifying for the last-16 of the Champions League.

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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:33:06 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/uefa-champions-league-fixtures-results/ Andre Onana endured his toughest night yet since joining Manchester United during Wednesday’s Champions League group stage clash away at Galatasaray. The 27-year-old made a series of costly errors as the Red Devils surrendered the lead twice in Turkey.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:20:41 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/sad-footage-emerges-of-andre-onana-at-full-time-after-his-nightmare-vs-galatasaray/ Manchester United's future in the 2023/2024 Champions League hangs in the balance after they twice threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Galatasaray. Heading into their fifth group game of the competition, the Red Devils found themselves at the bottom of the standings, only a point adrift of second place. Erik ten Hag's men knew that only a win would ensure they could control their own destiny going into the final game of the group stage.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:14:37 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/why-hakim-ziyechs-first-goal-against-man-united-shouldnt-have-stood/ Andre Onana produced an absolute howler during Manchester United's must win Champions League game against Galatasaray. The Cameroonian international has been under massive scrutiny since replacing David De Gea at Old Trafford in 2023. He has made several high-profile errors that have cost Erik Ten Hag's men vital points in both the Premier League and in Europe. This trend continued on Wednesday night, after he gifted Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech the most unlikely of goals.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:24:28 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/andre-onana-gifts-hakim-ziyech-a-goal-with-awful-error-in-galatasaray-v-man-utd/ Newcastle United are on the verge of being knocked out of the Champions League, and journalist Dean Jones has explained to GIVEMESPORT why this shouldn't have an impact on Eddie Howe's future at St James' Park.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-united-eddie-howe-future-champions-league/ Bruno Fernandes silenced fans at Rams Park after scoring a screamer from more than 25 yards out in Manchester United's Champions League fixture against Galatasaray. The United skipper produced the goods in what has been described as a must-win game for the Red Devils, with their Champions League future hanging in the balance.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:22:36 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/bruno-fernandes-scores-contender-for-best-champions-league-goal-of-season-vs-galatasaray/ Historically, English clubs have a pretty good record in Europe. Liverpool are the fourth-most successful side in Champions League history and only teams from Spain have won more titles (19) in the competition than English clubs (15).

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:03:14 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/embarrassing-football-soccer-defeats-english-clubs-europe/ The pinnacle of club football: the Champions League. Many footballers yearn for the opportunity to take centre stage in Europe’s most prestigious competition, though there is only a select few – often comprised of the very best – that have the pleasure of fulfilling their dream of winning the whole thing.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:26:05 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-players-with-the-most-champions-league-assists-of-all-time/ Former FIFA referee and Laws of the Game expert Christina Unkel has explained why Szymon Marciniak was technically correct to award Paris Saint-Germain a hugely controversial penalty towards the end of Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Newcastle United.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:28:47 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-rules-expert-explains-why-decision-to-award-psg-penalty-v-newcastle-was-correct/ Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has given his verdict on the controversial decision to award Paris Saint-Germain a dramatic late penalty during their Champions League group stage match against Newcastle United on Tuesday night.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:29:38 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/mark-clattenburg-gives-verdict-on-decision-to-award-controversial-psg-penalty-vs-newcastle/ A Kylian Mbappé penalty rescued a vital point for Paris Saint-Germain against Newcastle in Group F of the Champions League. Eddie Howe's men thought they were on course for a historic victory as they travelled to the Parc des Princes but a controversial late penalty call spared the blushes of the Ligue 1 side.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:39:51 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-denied-huge-win-after-psg-awared-controversial-late-penalty/ Newcastle United went to Paris with their Champions League campaign on the line as they faced off against Paris Saint-Germain. A loss could have seen the Magpies eliminated from the tournament in the group stage. They beat the French club in the reverse fixture at St. James' Park 4-1 in October in what was one of the most memorable nights of the club's recent history.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:03:52 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/nick-pope-makes-one-of-the-best-saves-of-his-career-against-psg/ The men's Champions League final comes around once every year and it's an occasion that is always highly anticipated. It takes years and years of blood, sweat and tears to make it in football at any level in the professional game, and to make it to the height of the European game takes even more than that.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:53:53 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/every-champions-league-final-man-of-the-match-21st-century/ The Champions League returns with a mouth-watering schedule of fixtures – but who will be progressing into the knockout rounds of this season’s edition of the most prestigious club competition? Many teams have already secured passage to the upcoming round of 16 and can now put on the handbrake somewhat by benching key personnel ahead of their all-important Champions League fixtures that lie ahead.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:58:34 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-predictions-gameweek-five/ There is no sight in football quite like seeing an overhead kick bulge in the back of the net. It takes a certain type of audacity for a player to even attempt a shot like that, never mind pull it off, when they go in, even the opposition supporters have been known to applaud a moment of pure genius.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:44:09 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-soccer-greatest-bicycle-kicks/ Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to clinch a deal to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United in the coming days, but the imminent deal already looks to be posing problems for the Red Devils. The issue surrounds the billionaire's ownership of Ligue 1 club, OGC Nice.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:18:35 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/how-manchester-united-could-be-banned-from-the-champions-league-in-202425/ Chelsea Women had two horrific decisions go against them in an all-important Women’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid Femenino, which eventually ended 2-2. Emma Hayes’ outfit travelled to Madrid in search of their first three points but came away aggrieved with just one point to show for their efforts.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:40:46 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/emma-hayes-says-chelsea-robbed-by-two-decisions-in-2-2-uwcl-draw-with-real-madrid/ It's always eagerly anticipated whenever Manchester City and Liverpool are scheduled to play each other. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are two managers who have constructed and led some of the greatest teams the Premier League has ever seen and the impact they have made on the competition is immense. While there has always been an evident sense of grudging respect between the pair, they have enjoyed numerous battles against each other over the years, first locking horns back in 2013 as managers of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund respectively.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:25:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-city-liverpool-best-matches/ Football Manager 2024 has arrived - formed as one of the most polished sports games of all time. From in-depth analysis, updated set-piece tactics, slightly improved graphics and added ball dynamics, Sports Interactive's game continues to shock gamers each year - and it's famous for one major thing; predicting the future of football.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:28:09 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/football-manager-2024-right-back-wonderkids/ We all know football is more than just a sport. It's the last-minute drama, the agony of a missed penalty, and the sheer joy of a match-winning goal. It's a universal rhythm, a dance that brings billions together, blurring lines of race, religion, and nationality. A simple game, yes, but its reach? Anything but simple.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:28:59 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/club-won-the-most-trophies-in-football-history/ Essentially, ever since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013, life for Manchester United players has been more about the downs than the ups. Indeed, manager after manager has arrived at Old Trafford and failed to ever truly steady the ship.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:26:10 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/bruno-fernandes-emotional-reaction-as-man-united-lose-to-copenhagen/ Football is a subjective sport in many ways. When it comes to rating players, everybody is entitled to their opinions. It is, as the old cliché goes, 'a game of opinions' after all. Even so, there are some things we can all agree on.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:20:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/footage-of-william-saliba-proves-marcel-desailly-wrong-for-calling-arsenal-star-average/ FC Copenhagen defender Denis Vavro is furious with Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho and has brandished him a ‘clown’ after their seven-goal thriller in the Champions League on Wednesday night, that ended 4-3 to the Denmark giants. A night filled with controversy and Erik ten Hag’s side capitulating after being two goals to the good, the Dutchman’s side are now at risk of failing to secure progression to the competition’s knock-out stages.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:01:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/alejandro-garnacho-called-a-clown-by-opponent-for-actions-in-fc-copenhagen-4-3-manchester-united/ Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli turned up the heat in his side’s Champions League contest with Sevilla, one in which they reigned victorious in with a routine 2-0 win against the perennial Europa League winners. Goals in each half gave the Gunners a well-deserved victory and some much-needed respite after falling at the hands of Newcastle United the weekend before, a result in which Mikel Arteta was furious about in his post-match interview as he claimed Anthony Gordon’s goal shouldn’t have counted.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:37:06 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/gabriel-martinelli-wows-arsenal-fans-with-insane-touch-skill-v-sevilla/ Alejandro Garnacho has gone viral for his reaction to two different incidents following Manchester United's Champions League loss against Copenhagen on Wednesday night. The Red Devils had started the game in fine form and looked set to cruise to an easy three points in Group A.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:02:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/garnachos-reactions-after-fernandes-penalty-and-full-time-vs-copenhagen-go-viral/ Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has hit back at Barcelona icon Gerard Piqué after the latter took a sly dig at Los Blancos’ Champions League victory in 2022 over Liverpool. None other than Vinícius Jr came up with the goods in the 59th minute as Jürgen Klopp’s men were simply unable to respond.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:33:20 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/carlo-ancelotti-fires-back-at-gerard-pique-for-comments-about-real-madrids-2022-ucl-win/ Raphael Varane is going viral for all the wrong reasons following Manchester United's shock defeat to Copenhagen in the Champions League. The French defender was at fault for the host's late winner against the Red Devils, producing two shocking touches in the build-up to the goal.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:36:11 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/raphael-varane-makes-huge-mistake-before-copenhagens-late-winner-vs-man-utd/ It was another rough day at the office for Manchester United as they blew a two-goal lead to lose to FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Red Devils have had a torrid campaign so far this season and with the pressure piling on Erik ten Hag, things only got worse against the Danish club.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:29:53 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/new-image-of-copenhagen-goal-manchester-united-suggests-it-should-have-been-ruled-out/ Marcus Rashford's Manchester United season went from bad to worse as he picked up a red card in the Red Devils' Champions League match against Copenhagen. The winger has struggled for form so far this season, and this latest incident only adds to his woes.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:01:53 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/marcus-rashford-shown-controversial-red-card-for-man-utd-against-copenhagen/ Jamie Carragher enjoyed a stellar football career. The Englishman made his Liverpool debut in 1996 and was a regular for the club for just under two decades. When he finally called an end to his playing career and hung up his boots in 2013, he had represented the Reds on 737 occasions, scoring four times and helping them to 11 trophies. He also made 38 appearances for his country.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:43:59 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jamie-carraghers-insane-champions-league-knowledge-stuns-micah-richards-kate-abdo/ For many years now, Olivier Giroud has been gracing our TV screens with his good looks, silky link-up play and ability to score ridiculous goals. He arrived at Arsenal in 2012 having just fired Montpellier to a Ligue 1 title with 21 goals and 9 assists and soon became a familiar name to fans of European football.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:54:05 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/carragher-fails-miserably-when-trying-to-pronounce-olivier-girouds-name/ Erling Haaland was back in the goals as Manchester City cruised past Young Boys in their Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening. Despite City smashing six past Bournemouth last weekend, Haaland did not find himself on the scoresheet and was subbed off at half-time with a minor foot injury.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:21:56 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/erling-haalands-reaction-when-young-boys-captain-asked-for-his-shirt-at-half-time/ Champions League action has been back on our screens this week and some of the groups are really starting to take shape now. Group F, for instance, is in a very interesting state after Borrusia Dortmund beat Newcastle United to move first and leave the Magpies last, while in the same group of death, AC Milan claimed a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to put themselves third, just one point behind their Ligue 1 opponents who, themselves, are one point off the German's at the top.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:43:09 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/rio-ferdinand-was-not-happy-with-birthday-gift-from-man-city-staff-etihad/ Former AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma endured a frosty return to San Siro as he and his current employers, Paris Saint-Germain, travelled to the Italian capital for their all-intense Champions League Group F clash. The 24-year-old Italian, who joined the French outfit on a five-year free transfer back in the summer of 2021, has received criticism from Milan fans since the move as they felt that he chose the ever-growing riches of PSG over his boyhood club.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:17:34 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ac-milan-fans-mock-gianluigi-donnarumma-by-throwing-fake-money-at-psg-goalkeeper/ We're halfway through each European competition with Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League clubs having all played three matches each. The standings are beginning to take shape and we have a good idea of the clubs that will be competing in the knockout stages of their respective competitions.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:01:36 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-extra-clubs-on-course-to-qualify-for-next-seasons-champions-league-based-on-coefficients/ During Manchester United's 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night in the Champions League, Rasmus Hojlund had the honour of sharing the pitch with his brother, Oscar, who is currently a midfielder for the Danish side. It's not something that's happened too often in the past but occurred as the Copenhagen man was subbed into the game during the second half.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:02:41 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/rasmus-hojlund-gatecrashed-his-brother-interview-after-manchester-united-copenhagen/ We are now at the halfway point of the group stage of the Champions League and the competition is really starting to take shape. For instance, the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan all top their groups and look likely to qualify for the next round.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:29:40 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/diego-simeone-nearly-snubs-brendan-rodgers-as-celtic-draw-with-atletico-madrid/ We're halfway through the Champions League qualifying stage and we already have a good idea of the 16 clubs will be progressing to the knockout rounds. Some groups are already a formality with the top two already becoming apparent. But some groups are a lot harder to call with all four clubs having ambitions of playing Champions League knockout football.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:49:39 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/final-champions-league-group-standings-calculated-at-the-halfway-stage/ Manchester United defeated Copenhagen 1-0 to gain their first points of their 2023/24 Champions League campaign, though fans will be pondering how winger Alejandro Garnacho squandered the chance to open the scoring in the 66th minute. A lackadaisical first-half showing from Erik ten Hag’s men required the Dutchman to introduce Christian Eriksen, a midfielder known to pluck a moment of magic out of thin air - and he did just that on the 72nd minute mark.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:20:34 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/alejandro-garnacho-failed-to-get-shot-off-after-man-utd-counter-attack-vs-copenhagen/ Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana sent the Old Trafford crowd into raptures after saving Jordan Larsson's effort from the penalty spot in the dying embers of the game as the Red Devils ran out 1–0 victors against Copenhagen; which, in turn, gets them finally off the mark with their first points of their 2023/24 Champions League campaign.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:50:14 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/what-alejandro-garnacho-did-seconds-before-andre-onanas-penalty-save-v-copenhagen/ Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has been under mass scrutiny since the start of his career in England, was the hero as the Red Devils secured their first win of the 2023/24 Champions League campaign against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday evening. Midfielder Scott McTominay gave a penalty away in the dying embers of the Old Trafford affair as a high boot connected with Mohamed Elyounoussi's head.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:09:33 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/andre-onana-saves-last-second-penalty-in-man-united-1-0-fc-copenhagen/ Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in world football and their success on the pitch is reflected by a long list of popular chants - both past and present - that reverberate around Anfield and away sections on matchday.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:25:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool-most-famous-songs-lyrics/ Manchester United welcome Rasmus Hojlund’s former side Copenhagen to Old Trafford on Tuesday night as they look to put their below-par start to their 2023/24 Champions League campaign behind them. Erik ten Hag’s inaugural stint in the competition since his switch to England has not started swimmingly, with losses against Bayern Munich and Galatasaray on his record and United currently rock bottom of Group A.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:35:31 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/what-happened-to-the-last-man-utd-team-that-played-copenhagen-in-the-champions-league/ Muhammad Ali, Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Cristiano Ronaldo and Tiger Woods are just some of the names in the conversation about the greatest athlete of all time. With so many disciplines and eras to weigh up, the question of sport's overall GOAT will always prove an impossible one, but that doesn't make it any less fun for fans to discuss.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:39:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/greatest-athletes-of-all-time/ A strong defender is important to any successful football team. Sorting out the back line is crucial and having some serious talent within it is a surefire way to build a strong team destined for silverware. A lot of focus is placed on attacking players, which is why any list of the best footballers in the world will always be dominated by that type of star.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:52:48 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/best-defenders-world-football-ranked/ As professional athletes, footballers have to have a certain level of self-confidence and belief in their ability to perform at the grandest stage. It's hard to imagine they'd succeed without it if truth be told. Having that faith in yourself is vital for anyone who wants to excel at something. It just so happens, though, that some footballers may have taken it to a completely different level.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:55:52 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-the-9-footballers-with-the-biggest-egos-after-zlatan-claims-hes-the-true-goat/ For the first time in 20 years, Newcastle United hosted a Champions League game at St James' Park this week and it's fair to say it went quite well. Making the trip to the north of England, it appears Paris Saint-Germain weren't quite ready for what was in store for them on Wednesday evening.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 07:58:45 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/crowd-after-every-newcastle-tackle-made-vs-psg-the-players-were-so-pumped/ Kevin-Prince Boateng has told a fascinating story about the unusual way Lionel Messi prepared himself before Barcelona’s crunch Champions League semi-final first leg against Liverpool in May 2019.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:50:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/kevin-prince-boatengs-wild-story-about-lionel-messi-before-barcelona-3-0-liverpool-stuns-rio-ferdinand/ Football fans are no strangers to controversy and poor refereeing decisions. We have all witnessed bad calls which have cost a team a goal, and these decisions might in turn cost a club later on down the line. But Premier League viewers witnessed a terrible error between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool which went on to cost one side the game.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:26:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/matches-that-deserved-replays/ Newcastle United grabbed their first win of the Champions League group stage by hammering Paris Saint-Germain and journalist Ben Jacobs, who was in attendance at St James' Park, has told GIVEMESPORT the 'key aspect' behind the Magpies' success.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:00:35 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-latest-news-psg-taken-aback-by-one-thing-st-james-park/ Rico Lewis’ highlights for Manchester City in the Champions League against RB Leipzig have emerged on social media following Pep Guardiola’s praise. And they help to underline exactly how good he was for his side on the night.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:39:58 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/rico-lewis-impressive-highlights-for-manchester-city-against-rb-leipzig-emerge/ Lamine Yamal is the latest wonderkid to emerge from Barcelona's youth ranks as he's burst onto the scene this season. The prospect made news recently after facing off against Sergio Ramos and Sevilla, with old footage of the star accompanying the former Real Madrid man as a mascot when he was a child emerging.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:03:05 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/reason-lamine-yamal-disappeared-during-barcelona-fc-porto-champions-league/ David Beckham has revealed what Zinedine Zidane said to him following the famous Champions League quarter-final clash between Manchester United and Real Madrid in 2003.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:29:17 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/what-zinedine-zidane-said-to-david-beckham-after-manchester-united-4-3-real-madrid-in-2003/ Sean Longstaff thought he’d bagged Kylian Mbappe’s shirt following Newcastle United’s stunning 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. However, the Geordie was beaten to the prized possession by Kieran Trippier’s young son.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:21:57 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-star-thought-hed-bagged-kylian-mbappes-shirt-kieran-trippiers-son-gets-it-instead/ St James' Park erupted after Miguel Almiron scored Newcastle's first goal in the Champions League in 20 years, as they took the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in the first half on Wednesday night. And footage recorded by Jamie Carragher shows just how wild the scenes were.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:46:46 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-fans-erupted-after-miguel-almirons-goal-against-psg/ The Champions League is regarded as one of the most coveted competitions in football, but what are the top 10 UEFA Champions League upsets in the history of the iconic tournament?

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:35:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/88025849-top-uefa-champions-league-upsets/ Marcus Rashford had a mixed game last night, but one moment just after the start of the second half will surely have given him nightmares after Manchester United's UEFA Champions League defeat to Turkish giants Galatasaray.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:20:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/manchester-uniteds-shocking-miss-vs-galatasaray-in-champions-league-loss/ The Champions League contains the real, crème de la crème of European football, with clubs boasting the finest, most expensive talents as well as trailblazing coaches at the helm. With the historic competition being infamously merciless when it comes to teams simply unprepared to cope with the arduous demands of playing the continent's very best, we have seen many a side capitulate during the group stages. Since the competition was redeveloped, and renamed in 1992, there have been a host of seriously incompetent sides taught a footballing lesson over the tournament's first six games. With that in mind let's take a look at the worst teams to ever play in the Champions League...All statistics included are according to Transfermarkt unless stated otherwise.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:16:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-worst-teams-in-history/ It was once again a night to forget for Manchester United fans on Tuesday evening as they were beaten 3-2 at home by Galatasaray in the Champions League, leaving them with no points in their opening two games in the competition and already inflicting their sixth defeat of the season.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:55:42 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-17-unwanted-records-manchester-united-have-broken-this-season-under-erik-ten-hag/ Manchester United’s insipid start to the 2023/24 season continued as they fell at the hands of Turkish side Galatasaray on Tuesday evening and while the result was enough to irk the home support, the fact that so many away fans were spotted in the home sections has left the fanbase outraged with the club.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:47:47 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/video-shows-just-how-many-turkish-fans-were-inside-old-trafford-for-man-utd-v-galatasaray/ Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham showed the love to footballer-turned-pundit Micah Richards following his side’s 3-2 victory over Napoli in the Champions League and his exchange with former Manchester City defender’s reaction is one for the ages.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:52:58 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jude-bellingham-made-micah-richards-day-in-interview-after-napoli-2-3-real-madrid/ Manchester United fell to another defeat on Tuesday evening as they were beaten by Galatsaray in their Champions League clash at Old Trafford. The Red Devils lost their opening match in Europe's premier cup competition to Bayern Munich and were looking to get back on track against the Turkish giants. However, despite taking the lead twice on the night, they eventually succumbed to a 2-1 loss.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:06:23 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/rasmus-hojlunds-electric-highlights-in-man-utd-v-galatasaray-emerge/ Federico Valverde has strengthened Real Madrid's position in Group C of the Champions League as the Uruguayan scored a thunderbolt in a 3-2 victory over Napoli on Tuesday night. The trip to Naples represented the toughest group fixture on paper for the Spanish giants, with Union Berlin and Braga making up the rest of Group C.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:50:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/napoli-2-3-real-madrid-federico-valverde-scores-rocket-to-win-the-game/ Jude Bellingham has just scored another sensational goal for Real Madrid in their Champions League clash against Napoli, a goal which put them in front on the night.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:59:25 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jude-bellingham-scores-superb-solo-goal-for-real-madrid-vs-napoli/ With the Champions League up and running it's still too early to know which teams will go deep into the competition, although everyone will already have their suspicions. Of course, Liverpool are in the Europa League this term, so plenty of teams will be glad to avoid an intimidating mid-week trip to Anfield. With the Reds out of the way, and after winning the whole thing last year, Manchester City are obviously the favourites, while Real Madrid can never be ruled out.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:34:19 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/ranking-every-champions-league-group-combined-xi-best-worst/ Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire may be “half-expecting” to start in Tuesday evening’s Champions League group stage clash with Galatasaray at Old Trafford, as journalist Dean Jones provides GIVEMESPORT with his verdict on who could be dropped in his place.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:45:34 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-utd-harry-maguire-team-news-galatasaray-erik-ten-hag-champions-league/ Much is made of the Goalkeepers’ Union, and the sworn oath of allegiance every member recites under a picture of the club’s chairman, Peter Schmeichel. The great Dane was so extreme in his goalkeeping practices that he even had a son to continue his bloodline, a little like a Scandinavian Henry VIII. A key part of the Union’s teachings is to never slander another goalkeeper’s performance, and as such all shot-stoppers are weirdly protective over their fellow glove-wearing counterparts. Fortunately, the same rule doesn’t apply to those of us who have never found ourselves between the sticks, and therefore, critique of a goalie's display is commonplace. From complete miss-kicks, poppadom hands, and being beaten at the near post, to being caught in possession, most goalkeepers don’t go through their careers without making a blunder or several. In the aftermath of Andre Onana’s calamitous error which ultimately cost Manchester United a point against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, let’s take a look at some of the worst goalkeeping mistakes in the competition’s decorated history…

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:00:32 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-biggest-goalkeeping-mistakes-ranked/ Barcelona have been charged with bribery for payments allegedly made to the former vice-president of the refereeing committee per El Debate. The ongoing investigation is looking into payments made to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira's companies between the years of 2001 and 2018 that are alleged to total €7.5 million.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:01:38 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/viral-video-shows-favourable-decisions-in-barcelona-matches-amid-corruption-charge/ Who can forget Wayne Rooney’s incredible Manchester United debut in September 2004? In his first appearance after joining United from Everton for £27 million, the 18-year-old scored a Champions League hat-trick in a 6-2 win against Fenerbahce. It was a dream night for the youngster, and it set the tone for the rest of his career at Old Trafford.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:52:53 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/1442849-sir-alex-ferguson-ensured-wayne-rooney-got-the-matchball-after-his-man-utd-debut/ Celtic midfielder Odin Thiago Holm must “bounce back” from his sending-off in the side’s 2-0 defeat at Feyenoord this week, as journalist Dean Jones provides GIVEMESPORT with a potential internal reaction from head coach Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:00:29 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/celtic-odin-thiago-holm-champions-league-red-card-reaction/ It has been 15 years since Tottenham Hotspur won their last major trophy, as the pre-season tournament ‘The Audi Cup’ does not count, even though some fans of the club may say otherwise.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 01:44:30 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/spurs-worst-defeats-trophy/ This week the Champions League returned and we were treated to plenty of great moments. The standout highlight had to be Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scoring that 95th-minute equaliser against Atletico Madrid. Arsenal smashing four goals past PSV on their first game in the competition since 2017 was good fun too. And Bayern Munich's 4-3 win over Manchester United entertained plenty – especially thanks to Andre Onana who made a major mistake and then owned up to it by demanding to speak to the press in a post-match interview.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:36:21 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/footage-micah-richards-champions-league-cbs-sports-golazo-henry-carragher/ Jurgen Klopp gave his live reaction as former Liverpool transfer target - Jude Bellingham - scored a last-gasp winner for Real Madrid in his Champions League debut for the club. The German manager was said to be very keen on bringing the 20-year-old star to Anfield in the summer transfer window, but it was not to be as Bellingham went on to become a 'Galactico' instead.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:56 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jurgen-klopps-reaction-to-jude-bellingham-scoring-another-late-goal-for-real-madrid/ Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a nervy 1-0 victory at home against Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin, who are playing in Europe’s most coveted competition for the first time in their history.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:15:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/real-madrid-invent-strange-new-corner-routine-with-luka-modric-and-david-alaba/ It's been a pretty good few days or so for Arsenal. After all, they've been able to do a couple of things they hadn't been able to manage for quite some time. First, they travelled up to Goodison Park and beat Everton in the Premier League for the first time in six years. Then they went and thumped PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in their first Champions League game since 2017.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:09:37 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/william-saliba-skill-arsenal-psv-champions-league/ Pundit Jamie Carragher produced the perfect response to Peter Schmeichel's jibe about his former side Liverpool having to perform on Thursday nights in the Europa League.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:16:00 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jamie-carragher-had-perfect-response-after-peter-schmeichel-tried-to-roast-him/ It doesn't happen often, but when a goalkeeper finds the back of the net it really is one of the greatest things that can happen on the football pitch – unless you're a fan of the team that just conceded... As with many things in life, it's the scarcity of the event that makes it so special. This is why many still remember Alisson Becker's last-minute header for Liverpool against West Brom in the Premier League so vividly, even though that strike happened three seasons ago now.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:09:24 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/1693612-ceni-huguita-chilavert-the-10-highest-goal-scoring-goalkeepers-in-football-history/ Jude Bellingham has been a revelation during his first few months as a Real Madrid player, even scoring a last-gasp winner in his Champions League debut for the club. The 20-year-old has also scored five goals in as many La Liga games so far making him the top scorer in the competition.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:09:29 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/thierry-henrys-response-when-jamie-carragher-suggested-jude-bellingham-will-join-liverpool-one-day/ Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been slammed online after a clip of his Champions League cameo against Bayern Munich has emerged after Wednesday night's damaging 4-3 loss. He came on as a substitute in the 69th to replace the tired legs of 31-year-old Christian Eriksen and failed to make any sort of impact.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:16:37 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/scott-mctominay-goes-viral-for-unacceptable-moment-for-man-utd-v-bayern-munich/ Andre Onana demanded that he did the post-match interview following Manchester United's 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich. The goalkeeper made a terrible mistake to allow Leroy Sane to open the scoring at the Allianz Arena as his difficult start to life at United continues.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:09:16 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/andre-onana-demanded-he-did-post-match-interview-after-bayern-munich-mistake/ The Champions League has returned to our TV screens for the 2023/24 season, and speculation is already rife about who might be on the wrong end of an upset, who might top their group, and most importantly, who will get their hands on Europe’s most esteemed prize come the summer of 2024.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:08:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/the-202324-champions-league-predicted-by-data-analysts/ Andre Onana had an absolute howler for Manchester United in their opening Champions League game against Bayern Munich. The shot-stopper failed to keep a speculative effort out which should have been a routine save for him.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:48:36 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/bayern-munich-vs-man-utd-andre-onana-makes-terrible-error-for-first-goal/ Newcastle United finally made their return to the Champions League this week after a 20-year absence. The Magpies took on AC Milan in Italy as they ended a two-decade run outside of Europe's greatest club tournament. Fans were clearly eager to see their side back in the competition and couldn't wait to see their iconic black and white stripes back on the biggest possible stage.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:43:54 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-united-champions-league-forced-change-kit-ac-milan/ The Champions League is back upon us and we've already been treated to a moment of pure drama as goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored a 95th-minute equaliser for Lazio against Atletico Madrid in the Group E match that ended 1-1. Elsewhere, we saw plenty of talent in action as Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi got on the score sheet in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:27:33 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/best-xi-not-in-champions-league-messi-ronaldo-neymar/ Jamie Carragher has become one of the most popular football pundits in the game during his career in the media. The former Liverpool man called time on his playing career in 2013 and soon stepped into a new role as a TV pundit and commentator for football. His wild personality and hilarious chemistry with Gary Neville have really endeared him to fans. One man who isn't too impressed with the Englishman, though, is Lionel Messi.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:06:20 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/jamie-carragher-reads-dm-lionel-messi-live-tv-paris-saint-germain/ As the 2023-2024 Champions League journey kicks off for Europe's elite, we are set for another enthralling group-stage campaign, as 32 teams battle it out to reach the latter stages of the pre-eminent continental knockout tournament. Clubs have their eyes firmly set on the glittering arch of London's Wembley Stadium, which will play host to this season's Champions League Final. With clubs that are both well-acquainted with the yearly competition and those that are making their respective Champions League swansongs having now accepted their fates during the tournament's draw, it is now down to the teams to make a case for themselves on the pitch.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:19:34 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-2023-2024-every-group-ranked/ The 2023/24 Champions League Group Stage will be the last of its kind, with the format changing for next season's competition into a 'Swiss-style' league setup, putting to an end the eight groups of four seen for so long. During that time, there have been dozens of great goalscorers gracing the group stage, ensuring their teams progress smoothly to the knockout rounds when the tension starts to ramp up.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:29 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/champions-league-most-group-stage-goals/ Manchester City’s Ederson is the dictionary definition of a top-class modern goalkeeper. Aside from being an excellent shot-stopper, the Brazil international is also incredibly gifted with his feet.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:47:48 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/pep-guardiolas-reaction-to-edersons-skill-during-man-city-3-1-red-star-had-commentators-laughing/ Since Newcastle United last competed in the Champions League, the Magpies have endured two relegations, perennial issues with mismanagement and ownership, two sales, and a record six consecutive defeats to bitter rivals, Sunderland.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:30:27 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/newcastle-champions-league-xi-2003-where-are-they-now/ Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford looks “really frustrated” with the side’s start to the season, as journalist Dean Jones reacts with GIVEMESPORT over recent criticism of the star’s body language.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:00:53 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/man-utd-marcus-rashford-form-body-language/ There were absolute scenes at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening as Lazio's goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, netted a last-gasp equaliser against Atletico Madrid. Lazio were looking to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start in front of their own fans but they fell behind just before the half-hour mark when Pablo Barrios opened the scoring for the away side.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:17:22 GMT https://www.givemesport.com/lazio-goalkeeper-ivan-provedel-scores-95th-minute-equaliser-vs-atletico-madrid/