Tag: Champions League

Paul Green Leaves Chelsea Women Role After 13 Years and 19 Trophies

Paul Green
February 2026

Chelsea confirmed Paul Green has left his Head of Women’s Football role, ending a 13-year spell that included major recruitment influence and a trophy haul of 19. Green joined in 2013 and helped build the programme through sustained domestic dominance, including multiple league and cup titles and a Champions League final appearance. He also contributed to appointing Bompastor as Hayes’ successor, with Bompastor delivering an unbeaten domestic treble in her first season.

Rodrygo Hamstring Injury and Two-Match Champions League Ban

Rodrygo
January 2026

Rodrygo has a right hamstring injury (around 10-day estimate) and will miss both legs of the Champions League knockout play-off due to a two-match ban for abusive language toward officials. Madrid confirmed the hamstring issue, which would normally allow a quick return, but the suspension overrides availability for the Benfica rematch. He is also set to miss domestic fixtures (Valencia, Real Sociedad) and could return by February 21 vs Osasuna, depending on recovery.

Paul Pogba Dropped From Monaco’s Champions League Squad for PSG Play-Off

Paul Pogba
January 2026

Monaco removed Pogba from their Champions League squad, with the midfielder limited to three brief Ligue 1 appearances and still battling recurring fitness issues after his ban and long layoff. Reports say Monaco also dropped Salisu and Minamino due to injuries, replacing them with Diatta, Faes and Adingra for the two-legged tie.

Carrick Would Consider Rashford Return if He Lands United Job Permanently, Barca Option Looms

Michael Carrick
January 2026

Reports claim Carrick would be open to bringing Rashford back if appointed permanently, despite Rashford stating he wants to stay at Barcelona. Rashford has nine goals and nine assists in 31 appearances and says his aim is to remain at Barca, but the club’s ability to activate a reported £26m option is uncertain; Carrick’s stance contrasts with Ruben Amorim, who reportedly did not want Rashford at United.

De Zerbi “In Great Danger” After Marseille UCL Exit, Benatia Calls It “Shame”

Roberto De Zerbi
January 2026

De Zerbi is under major pressure after Marseille failed to reach the Champions League playoffs, losing heavily and missing out when Benfica grabbed the last qualifying spot on goal difference. Marseille were thrashed 3-0 by Brugge and had conceded six goals across two UCL games; De Zerbi apologised and called it a “very bad day,” while Benatia aimed his anger at the players, saying the performance should have consequences and describing it as shameful.

Gerrard Says Slot PSG Comment “Body Blow” for Liverpool Fans

Steven Gerrard
January 2026

Gerrard criticised Slot for suggesting Liverpool’s early Champions League exit to PSG helped them win the league, saying it undermines fans who invested emotionally and financially in Europe. Gerrard argued Liverpool were already 15 points clear when eliminated, so framing the exit as beneficial feels dismissive to supporters who felt the European elimination was a genuine failure.

Joe Cole: Rosenior Impact “Superb” After Chelsea Win at Napoli, Top-8 UCL Finish

Liam Rosenior
January 2026

Joe Cole praised Rosenior’s early Chelsea spell after a 3-2 Champions League win at Napoli that secured a top-eight league-phase finish and automatic last-16 qualification. Cole pointed to results and a visible shift in mindset since Maresca’s exit, arguing winning in Naples and a strong short-term run validates the appointment despite initial skepticism about experience.

Jeremie Frimpong Off Injured After 4 Minutes as Liverpool Defensive Crisis Deepens

Jeremie Frimpong
January 2026

Frimpong went off early with a suspected groin issue, adding to Liverpool’s defensive injuries and forcing further reshuffles. He has had repeated muscle problems this season; with Bradley out long-term, Gomez injured, and Konate absent, Slot is improvising with players out of position and Endo stepping in after the early substitution.

Harry Kane Redeems Error as Bayern Knock 10-Man PSV Out

Harry Kane
January 2026

Bayern beat PSV 2-1, with Kane scoring the winner after his sloppy pass contributed to PSV’s equaliser, and PSV ended with 10 men. Musiala opened scoring, Saibari levelled with a long-range strike after Kane’s error, then Kane finished first-time for 2-1 before Mauro Junior was sent off late as Bayern ended second in the league phase.

Trubin Scores 98th-Minute Equaliser to Push Benfica Into UCL Playoffs

Anatoliy Trubin
January 2026

Benfica beat Real Madrid 4-2, with goalkeeper Trubin scoring a last-gasp header to secure a Champions League playoff spot as Madrid finished ninth and must play a February playoff. Benfica needed a win to stay in the top 24; Mourinho sent Trubin up for a late set-piece, he headed in, and Madrid ended with two late red cards as Benfica’s late swing decided qualification over rivals elsewhere.

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