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Marseille goalkeeper denies 'exaggerating' Carvajal headbutt

Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has denied that he exaggerated as he fell to the ground following a clash of heads with Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal. The Madrid star was sent off for forcing his head up against the shot-stopper's late on in the Champions League clash between the two clubs on Tuesday. The Spanish side went on to score via a Kylian Mbappe penalty, sealing a 2-1 win.

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'A dream' - Weah on being first American to score at the Bernabeu

U.S. international Tim Weah scored his first club goal for Olympique de Marseille, a moment he hailed as a “dream” considering it happened at Real Madrid's famed Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. However, the winger acknowledged he wished the Marseille could have found a result in the Champions League match Tuesday, which they ultimately lost 2-1.

Mbappe keeps his cool after Carvajal's moment of madness

Kylian Mbappe buried two penalties to overcome a fine finish from Tim Weah as Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Marseille. It was a rather mixed night from Los Blancos, who lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to injury and saw Dani Carvajal sent off, but managed to snag a late win in their search for Champions League redemption.

WATCH: USMNT's Weah scores stunning opener against Real Madrid

U.S. international Tim Weah has a knack for timing, delivering his first Marseille goal in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Weah scored the opener against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the club’s opening Champions League match of the season. The winger was assisted by Mason Greenwood, who found Weah running to his right in the 22nd minute.

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Nightmare for Trent! TAA injured three minutes into UCL clash

Trent Alexander-Arnold pulled up injured just three minutes into Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Marseille on Tuesday evening at the Santiago Bernabeu. The English full-back, handed his Champions League debut in the white jersey by head coach Xabi Alonso, lasted just three minutes before pulling up in pain.

The new Huijsen? Spain look to beat Netherlands & Belgium to defender

Spain are attempting to lure Club Brugge prospect Samuel Gomez van Hoogen into pledging his international future to La Roja, despite competition from Belgium and Netherlands. The 19-year-old centre-back, who holds three passports, has yet to make a senior debut in official competition and could follow the same path as Dean Huijsen.

Marseille's English forward #10 Mason Greenwood celebrates

Greenwood told how to reach next level with Marseille

Mason Greenwood has been told how to reach the next level with Marseille as the former Manchester United forward makes a return to Champions League football. The Englishman is preparing for the biggest game of his Marseille career so far as he readies himself to face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. He has reignited his career in France after leaving Old Trafford under a cloud, and Tuesday night marks his return to top-tier European football.

‘Only Mbappe is better' - Dortmund star gets 'world-class' billing

Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy has been labelled "world-class" by sporting director Sebastian Kehl amid his impressive performances for the German club. With four goals from three games already in the Bundesliga, the striker is in fine form and the club chief insists only Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe can match him in one area.

La Liga chief hits back at Real Madrid over doping test claims

La Liga president Javier Tebas has denied Real Madrid's claims that the league authorities targeted the club by sending a doping team to Los Blancos’ training ground on Monday. In the process, Tebas has taken a dig at Xabi Alonso’s side, that they blame La Liga for everything after the club registered an official complaint to FIFA.

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Man City, Madrid & PSG have learned their UCL lesson, says Rumennigge

Former Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has stated that big clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain will have learned their lesson in the new Champions League format after their shaky performances at the start of last season. The German legend believes the top clubs have learned that they must attempt to dominate the competition from the very first round.

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'Want an opportunity like Alonso' - Madrid legend plots coaching return

Legendary former Real Madrid midfielder Guti dreams of a return to football management five years after he last had a managerial role. After retiring from football, Guti worked in Real Madrid's academy and then was an assistant coach at Besiktas, before coaching Almeria in the second division. The iconic midfielder is hopeful of earning an opportunity like his former team-mate and current Madrid boss Xabi Alonso did.

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Ceballos made apologetic phone call to De Zerbi after Marseille U-turn

Dani Ceballos reached out to Roberto De Zerbi to explain his decision to reject Marseille's offer as the midfielder opted to stay at Real Madrid. The French side approached the Spaniard late in the transfer window and even reached a deal with Madrid, with De Zerbi eager to make him a key player following Adrien Rabiot's exit.

Mbappe sent Messi reality check by Marseille rival

Kylian Mbappe received a Lionel Messi reality check from Leonardo Balerdi ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Marseille. Balerdi believes that Argentina team-mate Messi "will be the best player in the world until he retires", though he does admit Kylian Mbappe is among the top players in the game right now.

Bad news for Trent! Alonso hails Carvajal after benching Alexander-Arnold

Xabi Alonso heaped praise on Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal for his "competitive gene" and claimed that he will be a "fundamental" player this season. Those remarks could come as a huge setback for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has started just twice in four La Liga matches this season since joining from Liverpool in the summer window.

Endrick's progression stalled at Real due to Vini & Rodrygo - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti admits that Endrick’s development at Real Madrid stalled due to the presence of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, with the Italian tactician having to decide whether the teenage forward is deserving of a place in his Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup. Spots in that selection remain up for grabs less than a year out from the tournament itself.

10 NXGN wonderkids set to make their UCL debuts

Clear your calendar for Tuesday and Wednesday nights going forward - the Champions League is back as 36 of Europe's best teams prepare to do battle across the continent over the next nine months. Last season's tournament, complete with the brand-new league phase, turned into an epic, and the 2025-26 edition of the premier club competition on the planet promises to be no different.

UCL predictions: GOAL writers pick their winners

'The Chaaaaampions'. That's right - the most famous anthem in world football is set to ring out around Europe yet again as the 2025-26 Champions League season gets under way this week. Thirty-six teams are vying it out to lift the European Cup in Budapest on May 30, but can any of them take Paris Saint-Germain's crown away from them?

Sheeran latest artist to feature on Barcelona Clasico shirts

Ed Sheeran is set to become the latest musical artist to feature on the front of Barcelona shirts when the Liga giants take in a Clasico clash with old adversaries Real Madrid. That rivalry is set to be rekindled on October 26, with Sheeran - who recently released his new album ‘Play’ - forming part of the long-term sponsorship agreement that Barca have in place with Spotify.

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De Zerbi tells Greenwood how to be a top player like Mbappe

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has told star forward Mason Greenwood how to become a "great top player" like Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe. The Italian has been singing the praises of the ex-Manchester United man but he also wants more from him ahead of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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Trent CAN win Ballon d'Or! 'Realistic' dream backed by ex-Real star

Trent Alexander-Arnold's ambitions of winning the Ballon d'Or have been brandished 'realistic' by a former Real Madrid star. Steve McManaman, who also left Liverpool to join the Spanish giants, believes the England star has what it takes to become the best player in the world, as long as he can overcome some major hurdles standing in his way.

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Bellingham's back! Real Madrid star named in squad for Marseille clash

Jude Bellingham has been named in Real Madrid's squad for their upcoming Champions League match against Marseille. This marks a significant milestone in his recovery from shoulder surgery, signalling his readiness to return to competitive action and provide a crucial boost to the team’s midfield. The England international is set to re-join his teammates after months of intensive rehabilitation.

Real Madrid lodge complaint against Spanish referees to FIFA

Real Madrid have escalated their refereeing battle by preparing a complaint to FIFA, linking recent controversies with the Negreira case. The breaking point came on Saturday when Dean Huijsen was sent off against Real Sociedad - a decision the club argued was harsh, with Eder Militao covering the play. For Madrid, the red card was not an isolated error but latest in a series of questionable calls.

Brits Abroad: Kane is going for the 2026 Ballon d'Or!

GOAL runs through the best and worst of British players plying their trade on foreign soil. Now more than ever, British players are finding that the grass can be greener elsewhere. The lure of the Premier League remains grand, but it's not the be-all and end-all. In fact, some of the home nations' biggest stars have decided to take their talents abroad to the mainland continent and beyond.

Magician Modric, injury-hit PSG & Europe's biggest winners & losers

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Frequently asked questions

: Ipswich Town were originally founded as Ipswich A.F.C. in 1878. It wasn't until 1888 that they became Ipswich Town Football Club, after merging with Ipswich Rugby Club. The Tractor Boys, though, turned professional in 1936.
: Bright Path Sports Partners own a majority 44% stake in the club. Gamechanger 20 Ltd. also own a majority stake in the club, while artist Ed Sheeran owns 1.4% stake. Moreover, American investors Brett Johnson, Berke Bekay, and Mark Detmer, through their Three Lions fund, have a 5% stake. Marcus Evans also owns a 5% stake.
: Ipswich Town have been playing all their home games at the Portman Road since 1884. In the 1990s, the club converted all the four stands into all-seaters.
: Portman Road has a total capacity of 30,000 seats. Upon their promotion to the Premier League ahead of the 2024-25 season, new floodlight systems, changing rooms, media facilities and zones, and executive boxes.
: Ipswich Town have bagged three titles throughout their history - the English top-flight in 1961-62, the FA Cup in 1978, and the UEFA Cup in 1981.
: Ipswich Town have won the top flight in England just once in their history. Their solitary league title triumph came at the end of the 1961-62 season.
: With 741 appearances to his name between 1966 and 1982, former English full-back Mick Mills is Ipswich Town's record holder for appearances made. Mills captained England at the 1982 World Cup and was a part of the 1978 FA Cup and 1981 UEFA Cup-winning teams with the Tractor Boys.
: Former England international Ray Crawford is Ipswich Town's leading goalscorer of all-time, finding the back of the net 218 times in 354 appearances across two separate stints.
: Mick Mitch, Ray Crawford, Ted Phillips, Allan Hunter, Arnold Muhren, and Hermann Hreidarsson are among Ipswich Town's most recognised players ever.
: Sir Bobby Robson, Roy Keane, Alf Ramsey, and Scott Duncan are among the most acclaimed Ipswich Town managers ever.
: Ipswich Town are nicknamed The Tractor Boys. In the 2000-01 season, after beating Leeds United, the Leeds supporters chanted, "We are being beaten by a bunch of tractor drivers," which was a derogatory chant mocking Ipswich's agricultural heritage. However, the Ipswich Town fans adopted the nickname with pride, and hence, the nickname The Tractor Boys was born.

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