Bryan Cristante has expressed his frustration over a controversial penalty decision after AS Roma surrendered a two-goal lead to lose against Manchester United. The Italian midfielder urged his team-mates to fix their defensive frailties following another dramatic collapse at Old Trafford.
Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that Roma’s latest Champions League collapse against Manchester United has left a bitter taste, insisting the defeat offers a harsher lesson than their previous failure against Real Madrid. The Giallorossi threw away a two-goal lead at Old Trafford, echoing a worrying trend of mental fragility that has plagued their European campaign.
West Ham United have appointed former midfielder Scott Parker as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal to revive their faltering Championship promotion bid. The 46-year-old succeeds Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed on Tuesday following consecutive home defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.
Bruno Fernandes has revealed the thought process behind his crucial retaken penalty that sparked a dramatic Manchester United comeback against Roma. The Portuguese midfielder admitted he was fortunate to receive a second opportunity after a disastrous start to the Champions League clash at Old Trafford.
Although VfB Stuttgart faced a storm of criticism over it ahead of the Champions League match, Fabian Bredlow has again made explosive allegations about the noise levels at Galatasaray Istanbul’s stadium.
Paris Saint-Germain teenager David Boly revealed that treating his maiden Champions League outing like an academy fixture helped him find the net in Tuesday's 6-0 rout of Villarreal. The 17-year-old substitute capped a dominant European victory at the Estadio de la Ceramica after coming off the bench late on.
Fabio Silva rarely starts and wanted to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer. But the 24-year-old forward stayed and is immensely valuable to the club.
Yan Couto struggled to settle in Dortmund. At Como, a Champions League participant from Serie A no less, he is now assured of a place in the starting line-up.
Harry Kane’s pursuit of Champions League immortality was halted on Tuesday night as the Bayern Munich talisman failed to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-standing scoring record. Despite entering the clash with Atletico Madrid on a hot streak of 10 consecutive European appearances with a goal, the England captain could not find the net at the Allianz Arena. It marks a rare moment of frustration for the forward, who recently celebrated his first Ballon d'Or win.
Luis Enrique was left completely furious with the officiating during Paris Saint-Germain's dominant Champions League victory over Villarreal. The Spanish manager branded the referee an absolute joke after a bizarre substitution incident temporarily left his team with just eight players.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz paid an emotional tribute to late CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel after netting twice in Tuesday's emphatic 6-0 Champions League triumph away at Villarreal. The Spain international held up nine fingers and pointed to the sky after scoring his first goal at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been left completely devastated following the tragic passing of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, according to reports. The 30-year-old striker died on Tuesday morning after sustaining severe injuries during a harrowing stoppage-time collision between the two players in the Spanish second division.
Bayern Munich have made an emphatic return to form with a 2-0 win away to Atletico Madrid after numerous personnel, emotional and sporting setbacks. Three things in particular give them cause for cheer.
Real Madrid have won the race ahead of several European heavyweights to capture Manchester United youth prospect JJ Gabriel following his refusal to return to Carrington. The 16-year-old talent has already begun training in the Spanish capital while waiting for his departure from Old Trafford to be formally ratified.
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