Mourinho hails Magpies triumph before Benfica showdown

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho believes a long-awaited English League Cup triumph that ended Newcastle’s trophy drought will spur the northeast side on to even greater success.

Howe eager to test himself against Mourinho’s Benfica

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is eager to go up against a football great when his side play Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Dembele set for PSG return after six weeks out

2025 Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele is set to make his return from injury for PSG against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Dier set to miss Spurs reunion after hamstring injury

Monaco defender Eric Dier, who injured his right hamstring during training on Thursday, is likely to miss next week’s reunion with former club Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, according to sources close to the club.

AfricaPicks kicks off for better betting and fan culture

From the Premier League to the PSL — AfricaPicks.com has launched as the continent’s new digital home for smart soccer predictions, bold commentary, and daily odds insights.

PSG stun Barcelona, Man City held by Monaco

Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland’s double.

Osimhen strike sinks Liverpool, Chelsea edge Mourinho’s Benfica

A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged out Jose Mourinho’s Benfica and Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick for Real Madrid in Kazakhstan.

Mbappe hat-trick inspires Real Madrid’s crushing Kairat win

Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win over Kairat in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

PSG boss Enrique compares Pedri to Harry Potter

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique compared Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez to fictional wizard Harry Potter and said he hopes the Spaniard doesn’t “bring his wand” to Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

Yamal ready to make statement after Ballon d’Or miss

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d’Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday’s Champions League clash against PSG offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year.