Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as holders Real Madrid were crowned champions of Europe for a record 12th time after outclassing 10-man Juventus in a high-quality Champions League final in Cardiff. Ronaldo put Real ahead with a first-time finish from 16 yards before Mario Mandzukic equalised from just inside the area with a sensational overhead kick … Read more
The 2017 final is a repeat of the 1998 showpiece, with holders Real Madrid aiming to be the first team to retain the UEFA Champions League title and Juventus seeking a third European crown. The 2016/17 UEFA Champions League final pits the season’s top scorers, holders Real Madrid CF, against a Juventus side who have … Read more
“Now we have to bring the cup home,” Dani Alves told UEFA.com after helping Juventus beat Monaco 2-1 on Tuesday with another assist and a goal as the Bianconeri qualified for the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff with a 4-1 aggregate win. Alves had twice set up Gonzalo Higuaín to score in the semi-final … Read more
Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah was again an unused substitute for Juventus in their 2-1 victory over Monaco in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the Juventus Arena on Tuesday. Monaco dominated in the opening exchanges as they went in search of getting back into the tie after losing the first leg … Read more
Juventus beat Monaco by 4-1 aggregate to reach the finals Juventus reached their second Champions League final in three seasons with a comfortable aggregate victory over Monaco. Already leading 2-0 from the first leg, the Italian side extended their advantage when Mario Mandzukic stabbed in after his initial header was saved. Dani Alves doubled their … Read more
Midfielder Afriyie Acquah was sent off in Torino’s 1-1 draw at Juventus in the Derby della Mole on Saturday night. The Ghana international picked up a second booking in the 57th minute for a sliding tackle. Television replay later revealed Acquah had the ball and did not go in for Mario Mandzukic. Compatriot Kwadwo Asamoah … Read more
It seems the bug that bit Mourihno has bitten Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola. Reality has caught up with the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach. His demeanor after Sunday’s match against Southampton accentuated the spell that’s possibly following them—as both lost 4-0 to their former clubs within a week. Five matches with no wins … Read more
Kosovo lost 6-0 to Croatia in their first competitive home fixture, which was played in neighbouring Albania. The 2018 World Cup qualifier could not be held in Kosovo because of a lack of infrastructure, but thousands of fans made the trip to Shkoder. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored a first-half hat-trick for Croatia, who are … Read more