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☆ Leipzig battle past Red Star 3-1 to tighten hold on Group G second spot
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LEIPZIG, Germany, Oct 25 (Reuters) - RB Leipzig strengthened their hold on second place in Champions League Group G with a 3-1 victory over gritty Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday. Yussuf Poulsen, the longest-serving Leipzig player who this week signed a contract extension, then forced a save from keeper Omri Glazer with a curled shot as the visitors initially struggled with the Germans' frenetic pace. Leipzig are on six points from three matches, three behind leaders Manchester City, who beat Young Boys 3-1. Red Star are on one point, the same as the Swiss side. Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; editing by Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: David Raum, Yussuf Poulsen, Omri Glazer, Castello Lukeba, Osman Bukari, Leipzig's Xavi Simons, Marko Stamenic, Dani Olmo, Karolos, Clare Fallon Organizations: RB Leipzig, Champions League Group, Red Star Belgrade, Wednesday, Red Star, League, Manchester City, Young Boys, Thomson Locations: LEIPZIG, Germany, Leipzig, Swiss

(AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 424 yards and four touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught 12 passes for 179 yards and a score, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-17 on Sunday to take command of the AFC West. Joshua Palmer caught five passes for 133 yards and Joshua Kelley ran seven times for 75 yards and a score. The score left Mahomes with 321 yards passing, the fourth time in his career that he had been over 300 yards before halftime. And it left Kelce with nine catches for 143 yards and a score. It only left the Chiefs with a 24-17 lead, though, because the Chargers were getting some big plays of their own.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Marquez Valdes, Scantling, Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, Mecole Hardman, Mahomes, Pacheco, Justin Herbert, Joshua Palmer, Joshua Kelley, Valdes, Rice, Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Kelley, Herbert, Palmer, Gerald Everett, Swift, Kelce's, Charles Omenihu, L'Jarius Sneed, Austin Ekeler, Everett, LB Nick Bolton, Allen, ___ Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, AFC West, Chiefs, New York Jets, Kansas City, Chargers, Los, Arrowhead, Austin, LB, NEXT, Bears, Broncos Locations: KANSAS, Mo, Kansas, Los Angeles

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are placing rookie running back De'Von Achane on injured reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a knee injury against the New York Giants. Coach Mike McDaniel did not confirm whether Achane's injury will require surgery, nor did he provide many details on the extent of the injury. He said it is not a “grave” injury, and he expects Achane to return this season. Achane will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, as well as matchups against Philadelphia, New England and Kansas City. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 10, so he will be eligible to return in Week 11 against the Raiders.

Persons: Achane, Mike McDaniel, Chris, Chris Grier, McDaniel, Miami's, Jeff Wilson Jr, “, ” Achane, Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey, Tua Tagovailoa, ” Organizations: Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Giants, Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Dolphins, Raiders, Miami, NFL, Denver, Miami’s Locations: MIAMI, Fla, Philadelphia , New England, Kansas, Texas

This week's free Champions League live streamsThere are some fantastic free Champions League live streams each week around Europe. Then get stuck in and enjoy these free Champions League live streams. October 4: Borussia Dortmund vs. AC Milan - RTL2 in LuxembourgOctober 4: RB Leipzig vs. Man City - ServusTV in Austria*Belgium's RTL Club is free, but you must create a free login to access the free Champions League streams. Where to watch Champions League in AustraliaThe Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia. So, if you can get around all this, you can enjoy the best value Champions League live streams in the world.

Persons: We've, we've, City's Haaland, you'll, Stan, Stan Sport, AEST, ExpressVPN, you've, Stan Sport's, You'll Organizations: Leipzig, Dortmund, Milan, League, RB Leipzig, Premier League, Wolves, Bundesliga, Rugby, Borussia Dortmund, Belgium's RTL, Champions League, BT Sport, TNT Sport, BT, TNT, Discovery, Amazon, Amazon Prime, Champions, Stan Sport, Sport, country's Champions League, Paramount Plus, Paramount, CBS, Netflix, PayPal Locations: Germany, Europe, RTL2, Luxembourg, ServusTV, Austria, Australia, USA

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday. Mac Jones was responsible for all three turnovers and was pulled in the second half after the Patriots faced their biggest halftime deficit (28-3) under Bill Belichick. The Cowboys (3-1) spoiled former star running back Ezekiel Elliott's Dallas homecoming with their 10th consecutive home victory. ANYONE OTHER THAN BRADYIt was the second consecutive victory for the Cowboys over New England, both over Jones. Cowboys: At San Francisco next Sunday in a matchup of teams that met in the playoffs each of the past two seasons.

Persons: — DaRon Bland, Leighton Vander Esch, Mac Jones, Bill Belichick, Ezekiel Elliott's Dallas, Bland, Jones, Dante Fowler, Vander, Kendrick Bourne, Belichick, Trevon Diggs, Brandon Aubrey's, Bailey Zappe, Elliott didn't, Elliott, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Prescott, BRADY, Tom Brady, Vander Esch's, Bryan Anger, Chauncey Golston, Christian Gonzalez, Matthew Judon, Gonzalez, Tony Pollard, Judon, Dallas RB Rico Dowdle, didn't, ___ Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Patriots, The Cowboys, T, New York Giants, Dallas, Buffalo, Atlanta, Cowboys, NFL, Arizona, Dallas RB Rico, UP NEXT Patriots, Sunday, San Francisco, The 49ers Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Vander Esch, Super, Dallas, New England, UP, New Orleans

Team physician Dr. James Voos repaired damage to Chubb's left medial capsule, meniscus, and medial collateral ligament during surgery on Friday, the Browns said. Chubb will have to undergo a second surgery in the coming months to repair his ACL. The loss of Chubb is a major blow to the Browns (2-1), who have leaned on him the past few seasons. He gained 106 yards in the season opener and had 64 on 10 carries against the Steelers before going down. Following last week's win over Tennessee, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski hand delivered a game ball to Chubb at home.

Persons: Nick Chubb, James Voos, Chubb, Bowler, ” Chubb, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Kevin Stefanski, Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, ___ Organizations: CLEVELAND, — Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh, Team, Browns, Georgia, Steelers, The Steelers, Tennessee Locations: Chubb's

☆ Erling Haaland sits on bench as Manchester City knocked out of Carabao Cup with 1-0 defeat against Newcastle
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Manchester City suffered a first defeat of the season against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup as star striker Erling Haaland was left on the bench. It remained 1-0, however, condemning Guardiola to a third consecutive early exit in the Carabao Cup after defeats against Southampton last year and West Ham the year before. Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter winning the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup last year, Wednesday’s loss means that Man City will be unable to go one better and win an unprecedented quadruple this season. “There are guys who have played a lot of minutes … I decided with this lineup, I always have done that in the Carabao Cup since day one when I arrived. In the Carabao Cup I always play the players who never regularly play.”Prior to the game, Guardiola had lamented not being able to travel by plane between Manchester and Newcastle.

Persons: Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak’s, St James ’, Julián Álvarez, Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimarães, Isak, Pep Guardiola, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb, Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Matheus Nunes, Phil Foden, Guardiola, Oli Scarff, ” Guardiola, ”, “, Alexander Isak, Serena Taylor, “ I’m, Eddie Howe Organizations: CNN, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Newcastle, St James, Premier League, Southampton, Getty, Champions League, Wolves, Saturday, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, ”, Manchester United, ” Newcastle, Burnley Locations: City, Norwegian, West Ham, AFP, Manchester, Newcastle

☆ Sesko double helps holders Leipzig beat second-tier Wiesbaden 3-2
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WIESBADEN, Germany, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Holders RB Leipzig were made to work hard and needed two goals from striker Benjamin Sesko to secure a 3-2 win over second division club Wehen Wiesbaden on Wednesday and a spot in the German Cup second round. But Ivan Prtajin's chip in the 41st got the hosts back in the match with their first chance of the game. Sesko, who also hit the woodwork late in the game, made it 3-1 in the 70th, before Prtajin scored again, but the visitors held on to win despite some late pressure from Wiesbaden. The Saxony club have won the last two editions of the German Cup and have played in the last three finals. Reporting by Karolos Grohmann Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Benjamin Sesko, Emil Forsberg's, Sesko, Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Ivan Prtajin's, Prtajin, Karolos, Toby Davis Organizations: Leipzig, Wehen Wiesbaden, Manchester City, Champions League, Manchester, German, Thomson Locations: WIESBADEN, Germany, Leipzig, Wiesbaden, Saxony

☆ Leipzig's Sesko uncomfortable with Haaland comparisons
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BERLIN, Sept 26 (Reuters) - New RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is not comfortable being compared with Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland and while they have some things in common he says he has his own style. Haaland is already a treble winner with City after his first season there, while Sesko, who joined Leipzig this season, still needs to prove his worth on the big stage. He will get the chance next week when he will face off with Haaland in their Champions League group match. "If we do the same performance it could be possible but if it is not full power (against Bayern) then it will be hard," Sesko said. The Bavarians are chasing a record-extending 12th consecutive league crown but Leipzig could given them a run for their money, Sesko said.

Persons: Benjamin Sesko, Erling Haaland, Sesko, Christopher Nkunku, Dominik Szoboszlai, Andre Silva, Karolos Grohmann, Christian Schmollingr Organizations: Leipzig, Manchester City, Red Bull Salzburg, Bundesliga, City, Haaland, Champions League, League, Young Boys, France, Bayern Munich, Bayern, Thomson Locations: Slovenia, Germany, Munich, Leipzig

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow started for the Cincinnati Bengals in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. The injury occurred early in training camp, and he aggravated it late in the Bengals' loss to Baltimore last week. Burrow returned to practice on Thursday on a limited basis, and on Saturday the team listed him as questionable. Political Cartoons View All 1179 ImagesInactives for the Rams included RB Zach Evans, OL Kevin Dotson, OL Warren McClendon and DL Earnest Brown IV. The Rams elevated RB Royce Freeman and WR Austin Trammell to the active roster.

Persons: — Joe Burrow, Burrow, inactives, Irv Smith Jr, WR Trenton Irwin, Chris Evans, Jay Tufele, OL Jackson Carman, Trey Hill, DJ Ivey, Zach Evans, Kevin Dotson, Warren McClendon, Earnest Brown IV, RB Royce Freeman, Austin Trammell, ___ Organizations: CINCINNATI, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Bengals, Baltimore, WR, Rams, RB

The Eagles led 25-3 by the time the Bucs finally got into the end zone on Baker Mayfield's 1-yard TD throw to Mike Evans. A 2-point conversion trimmed Philadelphia's lead to 14 with 9:22 remaining, but Hurts and the Eagles never let Tampa Bay get the ball back. A week after rushing for a career-high 175 yards, D'Andre Swift ran for 130 yards on 16 attempts for Philadelphia. Brown finished with nine receptions for 131 yards for the Eagles — one of just three NFL teams that remain unbeaten, along with Miami and San Francisco. Buccaneers: CB Carlton Davis III (toe) and DL Calijah Kancey remained sidelined after sitting out the previous week against Chicago.

Persons: Baker, Mike Evans, Mayfield, D'Andre Swift, Brown, Evans, Ronde Barber's, Quez Watkins, RB Boston Scott, Justin Evans, CB Carlton Davis III, Calijah Kancey, ___ Organizations: Eagles, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFC, Philly, Bucs, Minnesota, NFL, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Fame, RB Boston, Buccaneers, CB, Chicago, NFC East, Washington, Sunday, NFC South, New Orleans Locations: TAMPA, Fla, Tampa, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, Philadelphia, UP

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick believes the hit that ended B rowns running back Nick Chubb's season on Monday night was unfortunate but not dirty. Chubb had Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb on his back when Fitzpatrick struck Chubb's left leg. “I’m a guy that is a competitor, that is going to go out there and play the game,” Fitzpatrick said Thursday. “It was an unfortunate hit. He made a decision to go low because he believed if he didn't, he was “going to get run over and I’m going to get concussed."

Persons: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Nick Chubb's, Fitzpatrick, Chubb, Cole Holcomb, Chubb's, ” Fitzpatrick, “ I’m, I’m, “, they’ve, Holcomb, you’ve, ”, Jerome Ford, ___ Organizations: PITTSBURGH, — Steelers, Cleveland, Steelers, Browns Locations: Pittsburgh, Las Vegas

Fourteen NFL teams are 1-1 and Pro Picks also has an even record through two weeks. Pro Picks doesn’t expect a Giants team that has been outclassed in six of eight quarters to keep it close. Looking at the 49ers to kick off a big week for favorites around the league. Against spread: 0-2. Against spread: 2-0.

Persons: Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Barkley, FanDuel, Josh Allen, Sam Howell, Brandon Staley’s, Cousins, Bill Belichick, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J ., Lamar Jackson, Anthony Richardson, Ryan Kelly, Bijan Robinson, Dak Prescott, Sean Payton can’t, Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, Jim Schwartz, Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, Jordan Love, haven’t, Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady, Joe Burrow’s, ___ Organizations: NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Niners, NFC, New York Giants, Giants, Arizona, 49ers, 49ERS, BUFFALO AT WASHINGTON Line, Bills, Buffalo, BEST BET, PITTSBURGH, LAS VEGAS, Steelers, The Raiders, ANGELES CHARGERS, MINNESOTA, Chargers, Vikings, VIKINGS, JETS Line, Patriots, Jets, PATRIOTS, HOUSTON AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, JAGUARS, INDIANAPOLIS, BALTIMORE, Ravens, Pro Bowl, Colts, RAVENS, ATLANTA AT DETROIT, Falcons, Lions, LIONS, DALLAS AT ARIZONA Line, Cowboys, New York, woeful Cardinals, COWBOYS, DENVER, MIAMI Line, Dolphins, Broncos, DOLPHINS, CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, Chiefs, Super Bowl, The Bears, CHIEFS, CAROLINA, SEATTLE Line, Panthers, Seahawks, Detroit . SEAHAWKS, TENNESSEE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, BROWNS, Packers, PACKERS, PHILADELPHIA, TAMPA BAY, Eagles, Buccaneers, Bucs, EAGLES, ANGELES RAMS, CINCINNATI Line, Rams, Bengals, AFC, BENGALS Locations: Francisco, New York, Minnesota, New England, QB C.J . Stroud, Cincinnati, KANSAS

The Vikings sent a 2026 conditional sixth-round draft pick to the Rams for Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick in the deal, which was pending Akers passing a physical. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips and quarterbacks coach Chris O'Hara were Rams assistants during Akers' first two years there. He was sent away from the team at midseason while the Rams tried to trade him. But after the Rams put the second-year player Williams ahead of him in the pecking order, they renewed their attempt to trade Akers. I think sometimes it boils down to, ‘All right, is it a fit?’” McVay said on Monday after confirming the Rams were again trying to deal Akers.

Persons: Cam Akers, Kyren Williams, Akers, Achilles, Kevin O'Connell, Wes Phillips, Chris O'Hara, Sony Michel, Sean McVay's, ” Akers, Williams, ” McVay, Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler, Myles Gaskin, O'Connell, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, ___ Organizations: Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, Vikings, Rams, Akers, Florida State, Sony, NFL, Philadelphia Locations: EAGAN, Minn, Florida

Florida State, Miami and Florida were all ranked in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday. 1 Georgia (3-0)Next: vs. UAB, Saturday. 4 Florida State (3-0)Next: at Clemson, Saturday. 7 Penn State (3-0)Next: vs. No. 21 Washington State (3-0)Next: vs. No.

Persons: Billy Napier, Charlotte, Mike Bobo's, we're, Xavier Worthy, Jonathon Brooks, Jerrin Thompson, Jordan Travis, DE Chop Robinson, Sam Hartman, Audric Estime, Quinshon Judkins, Duke, Travis Hunter, Thomas Gore, Leonard Taylor, Cameron Ward, Dante Moore, Joe Milton, Hendon Hooker, Kaleb Johnson, Billy Napier's, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Florida State, Associated Press, Seminoles, Hurricanes, Gators, Tennessee, Florida, SEC, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Atlantic Coast Conference, Carolina, Clemson, LSU, ACC, UAB, South, Rutgers, Big, Baylor, Arizona State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Penn State, DE, Washington, Audric, UCLA, Mississippi State, USF, Oregon State, Washington State, Quinshon, Cincinnati, Iowa State, OU, Pittsburgh, Power, App State, UConn, Devils, Colorado State, Miami, UTSA, Hendon, Vols, Charlotte, Volunteers, AP Locations: Miami, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Temple, Tallahassee, Michigan, Texas, Wyoming, California, Kentucky, Iowa, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, . Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Carolina, Salt Lake City, Tennessee, Louisiana, Lafayette

Vikings RB Mattison Calls Out Racial Slurs Directed at Him on Social Media After Loss to EaglesMinnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison said he received more than 60 “disgustingly disrespectful messages” through social media that included racial slurs and encouraged suicide in the aftermath of the team's recent loss

Persons: Alexander Mattison Organizations: Mattison, Social Media, Eagles Minnesota Vikings

☆ Injury roundup: Packers RB Aaron Jones sits out practice
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 14 - Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and wide receiver Christian Watson did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to their respective hamstring injuries. Jones, 28, has rushed for 5,325 yards with 44 touchdowns in 87 career games with the Packers. --New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas and tight end Darren Waller did not practice Thursday due to hamstring injuries. --The Bears placed cornerback Kyler Gordon on injured reserve with a hand injury he sustained in the season-opening loss to the Packers.

Persons: Aaron Jones, Jamie Sabau, Christian Watson, Jones, Dillon, Watson, Andrew Thomas, Darren Waller, Thomas, Waller, Matt Peart, Joshua Ezeudu, we'll, Brian Daboll, Kyler Gordon, Gordon, Cooks, Zack Martin, Cooks hasn't, Tyler Smith, Mike McCarthy, Terron Armstead, Armstead Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Soldier, Green, Packers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Giants, Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Dolphins, Miami, New England Patriots, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Arizona

☆ Fact Check-The Guardian columnist’s headline on use of word homosexual is fake
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

An op-ed headline likening the use of the word homosexual to a hate crime is being falsely attributed online to The Guardian columnist Owen Jones. The fabricated headline reads: “Addressing me as homosexual is a homophobic hate crime.” It is shared within an image that copies the layout, formatting and typeface used by The Guardian and includes a headshot of Jones. Reuters also did not find an op-ed by the headline elsewhere online (rb.gy/4jsep). A spokesperson for The Guardian told Reuters in an email that the screenshot has “never been a published Guardian headline or story”. Jones regularly writes opinion columns for The Guardian on topics encompassing politics, LGBTQ+ rights and workers’ rights among others.

Persons: Owen Jones, Jones, “, “ I’ve, ”, Read Organizations: Guardian, Facebook, Reuters, The Guardian

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Nick Bosa's lengthy contract holdout ended four days before the start of the season for the San Francisco 49ers when he agreed to a contract extension that will make him the NFL's richest defensive player ever. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that the two sides agreed to the contract and that Bosa is on his way to the team facility. Now Shanahan is glad he can stop thinking about what it would be like for the Niners to open their season without their best defensive player. The Defensive Player of the Year. ESPN first reported the extension and said it was worth $170 million over five seasons with $122.5 million guaranteed.

Persons: Nick Bosa's, Kyle Shanahan, Shanahan, “, it’s, ” Shanahan, Bosa, Nick, Fred Warner, I’d, Trent Williams, “ It’s, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Aaron Donald, Joey, ” Bosa, Warner, Williams, QB Brock Purdy, WR Deebo Samuel, Arik Armstead, Ray, Ray McCloud, Jake Moody, LB Oren Burks, Tashaun, Talanoa, RB Jordan Mason, Jon Feliciano, ___ Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Niners, Pittsburgh, 49ers, Warner, ESPN, Rams, Chargers, AP, NFL, San Francisco, RB Locations: SANTA CLARA, Calif, It’s, takeaways

☆ Transfer deadline day deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Asked if Palmer was Chelsea's last signing of the window, he told reporters: "I think so. 0930 CITY SIGN NUNESManchester City have signed Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year contract. 0830 CHELSEA SIGN MIDFIELDER PALMER FROM MAN CITYChelsea said they have signed midfielder Palmer from Premier League champions Manchester City on a contract running until 2027, with the option of a further year. The transfer fee was reported to be worth around 40 million pounds ($50 million). 0800 MAN UTD SIGN GOALKEEPER BAYINDIR FROM FENERBAHCEManchester United signed Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Super Lig side Fenerbahce on a four-year deal, with the option of a further year, a day after Dean Henderson joined Crystal Palace.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sam Navarro, POCHETTINO, Mauricio Pochettino, Cole Palmer, Palmer, Chelsea's, St, Moises Caicedo, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Josko, Karim Benzema, Paris St Germain, Rasmus Hojlund, Atalanta, Dominik Szoboszlai, Matheus Nunes, VILLA, Clement Lenglet, Tyrone Mings, BONUCCI, Leonardo Bonucci, Nuno Tavares, Dean Henderson, Hritika Sharma, Aadi Nair, Peter Rutherford, Toby Davis Organizations: Inter Miami, Nashville SC, USA, CHELSEA, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, St Germain, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, Leipzig, Manchester City, Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, LENGLET, Barcelona, Aston Villa, France, CITY, NUNES Manchester City, Wolves, JUVENTUS, Serie, Juventus, Union Berlin, TAVARES FROM ARSENAL Portuguese, Ligue, Olympique de Marseille, PALMER, CITY Chelsea, Premier League, BAYINDIR, FENERBAHCE Manchester United, Turkish, Altay Bayindir, Super Lig, Fenerbahce, Crystal Palace, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, USA, Brighton, Chelsea, West, Real Madrid, Al, Ittihad, Paris, Liverpool, England, Portugal, Germany

☆ Champions League draw: Paris Saint-Germain in ‘group of death’ and Harry Kane to return to England
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —It’s time for Europe’s biggest soccer clubs to go head-to-head again and the draw for this season’s Champions League group stages didn’t disappoint in producing some mouthwatering fixtures. Jurij Kodrun/Getty ImagesIndividual awardsFollowing the Champions League draw, individual awards were handed out for the 2022-23 season. The Spaniard led Manchester City to a historic treble as the club picked up silverware in the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League. Bonmatí also had a brilliant season for club team Barcelona, where she was influential as it won a league and Champions League double. Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland were awarded for their part in helping Manchester City to a historic treble of trophies.

Persons: CNN —, Germain, Mbappé, Charly Triballeau, Harry Kane, Jurij Kodrun, Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland, Haaland, Sarina Wiegman, Wiegman, Aitana Bonmatí, Bonmatí, Franck Fife Organizations: CNN, Europe’s, Champions League, Paris Saint, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Newcastle, PSG, Getty, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Galatasaray, League, Manchester City, G, Arsenal, Gunners, Real, Napoli, Braga, Union Berlin, UEFA, Spaniard, Premier League, FA, Manchester, England, Barcelona, Galatasaray Group B – Sevilla, PSV Eindhoven, Lens, Real Madrid, Union Berlin Group, Benfica, Inter Milan, RB Salzburg, Real Sociedad Group E – Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid, Celtic, Saint, RB Leipzig, Crvena zvezda, Star, Young Boys, Shakhtar Donetsk, Royal Locations: Paris, Newcastle, AFP, England, Copenhagen, Europe, Real Madrid, Spain, Manchester, Braga, Lazio, Barcelona, Porto, Royal Antwerp

☆ PSG, Dortmund, Milan, Newcastle in tough Champions League group
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MONACO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain will kick off their quest for a maiden Champions League trophy in a strong Group F featuring Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Newcastle United following the draw on Thursday. PSG, AC Milan and Dortmund have crossed paths on multiple occasions in Europe's elite competition, but it is a tough welcome back to the Champions League for Newcastle, who will be playing in the tournament for the first time in 20 years. Record 14-times winners Real Madrid will play Serie A champions Napoli, Braga and Union Berlin in Group C."It will be difficult. Braga and Union Berlin will be two very competitive teams," Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno told Spanish media. The Champions League group stage will begin on Sept. 19 and conclude on Dec. 13.

Persons: Paris St Germain, Hans, Joachim Watzke, Pep, Emilio Butragueno, Harry Kane, Aadi Nair, Ed Osmond Organizations: MONACO, Paris St, Champions League, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Newcastle United, PSG, Newcastle, Dortmund, Manchester, RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade, Young Boys, G, City, Real Madrid, Serie, Napoli, Braga, Union Berlin, Spanish, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, FC Copenhagen, Galatasaray, United, Bayern, England, Bundesliga, Inter Milan, Benfica, RB Salzburg, Real Sociedad, Europa League winners Sevilla, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, RC Lens, Barcelona, Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk, Royal, H, Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid, Celtic, Dutch, London's Wembley, Thomson Locations: Paris, Dortmund, Leipzig, Napoli, Union Berlin, Royal Antwerp, Lazio, Bengaluru

☆ Soccer-Dortmund's Terzic demands sharp improvement against Heidenheim
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

FILE PHOTO-Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Borussia Dortmund v 1. "We know that our appearance in the last two matches was not what we wanted. We want to improve markedly and win the game," Terzic told a press conference. The Bavarians have enjoyed a solid league start with two wins from two matches. Union Berlin will also be looking to make it three wins from three when they host RB Leipzig on Sunday.

Persons: Edin Terzic, Wolfgang Rattay, Terzic, Niclas Fuellkrug, Donyell Malen, Fuellkrug, Harry Kane, Karolos, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund, FSV Mainz, Edin, REUTERS, Rights, Dortmund, Werder Bremen, Cologne, VfL Bochum, Bochum, Bayern, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Gladbach, Tottenham Hotspur, Union Berlin, Leipzig, Thomson Locations: Dortmund, Germany, Heidenheim, Bayern Munich

☆ Kane can handle pressure at champions Bayern says coach Tuchel
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MUNICH, Germany, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich's record signing Harry Kane will have no problems handling the pressure that comes with playing as a striker for the German champions, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Thursday. "If nothing happens today and tomorrow then he will start, of course," Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel told a press conference. "This is not the first time in his career that he faces that," said Tuchel of the pressure Kane may be feeling in success-spoilt Munich. "The Harry Kane effect will not evaporate," Tuchel said. "He gives us a lot of options and will get all the time to fully adapt but I am sure he will have his impact tomorrow," Tuchel said.

Persons: Harry Kane, Thomas Tuchel, Kane, Robert Lewandowski, Alan Shearer, Tuchel, Karolos, Frances Kerry Organizations: Bayern Munich's, England, Tottenham Hotspur, Bundesliga, Werder Bremen, Bayern, RB Leipzig, Spurs, Premier League, Borussia Dortmund, Thomson Locations: MUNICH, Germany, Munich

☆ Soccer-Bayern still a work in progress with Bundesliga season set to start
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Bavarians have won the last 11 consecutive league crowns but they needed a Borussia Dortmund slip-up on the final matchday last season to retain it. A 3-0 loss to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup at home on Saturday left Tuchel, who took over from Julian Nagelsmann late last season, fuming. Kane's German debut, with a low-key substitute appearance in the second half of their Super Cup loss, did little to dampen Bayern fans' enthusiasm and expectations. Their Super Cup win over Bayern gave them an early shot of confidence but they will have to repeat it again on Saturday when they face ambitious Leverkusen in their season opener. "We can improve many things but this obviously did give us a push," said Leipzig coach Marco Rose of the win against Bayern.

Persons: Thomas Tuchel, Harry Kane, Kai Pfaffenbach, Robert Lewandowski, Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann, Manuel Neuer, Kim Min, jae, Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer, Rami Bensebaini, Granit Xhaka, Victor Boniface, Jonas Hofmann, Christopher Nkunku, Konrad Laimer, Dominik Szoboszlai, Josko Gvardiol, Andre Silva, Marco Rose, Robin Gosens, Karolos, Robert Birsel Organizations: Soccer Football, DFL, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Allianz Arena, REUTERS, Rights, Bundesliga, Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur, Borussia, Bayer Leverkusen, Germany, Leverkusen, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Munich, Germany, Barcelona, Napoli, Leipzig, Union Berlin

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