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He plays with No fear – Fabregas praises Man Utd star

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo has impressed former Chelsea and Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas. The Spanish midfielder praised Mainoo’s fearless attitude and desire to influence the game for the Red Devils. Fabregas highlighted Mainoo’s maturity, calling him a breath of fresh air for United’s midfield. In a BBC interview, Fabregas commented on the 18-year-old’s confidence: […]

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UCL: Why Emi Martinez Wasn’t Sent Off After Second Yellow

Goalkeeper Emi Martinez, known for his passionate and sometimes fiery personality, was shown a yellow card for time-wasting during regular time. The tension only escalated when he received a second yellow card during the penalty shootout, with the aggregate score locked at 3-3 after extra time. Confusion spread amongst fans and pundits alike. Wouldn’t a […]

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£76m Champions League boost for Man City Despite Exit

Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League after a penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid, but they can still expect a significant financial windfall. Despite exiting in the quarterfinals, City are guaranteed at least £76 million from UEFA’s prize money and coefficient payments. This includes: * Reaching the quarterfinals: £48 million * Performance in […]

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Ancelotti Hails Real Madrid’s Winning Mentality

Despite being outplayed statistically, Real Madrid secured a Champions League semi-final spot with a win over Manchester City. Coach Carlo Ancelotti (via ESPN) praised his team’s attitude after the game, highlighting their efficiency in converting their limited chances. Rodrygo’s early goal proved enough, despite a late equalizer from Kevin De Bruyne. Ancelotti spoke to Movistar […]

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Real Madrid Reach Semis! Ozil Reacts

Following Real Madrid’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Manchester City in the Champions League quarter finals, former Los Blancos midfielder Mesut Ozil took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to celebrate their victory.  This comes after a tense 4-4 aggregate draw (following a 3-3 first leg) where Real Madrid edged City on penalties. 

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