Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Barcelona: Defending champions come from behind to win in Germany
Barcelona are unbeaten in nine games in the Champions League Barcelona came from behind to beat Eintracht Frankfurt and extend their perfect start in the Champions League. The defending champions dominated possession in the first half but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organised Frankfurt. Somewhat against the run of play, hosts Frankfurt broke […]
Italy 5-2 North Macedonia: Defending champions boost Euro 2024 hopes
Federico Chiesa scored two goals for Italy in the first half Defending champions Italy strengthened their bid to qualify for Euro 2024 by beating North Macedonia. Needing a victory to ensure a point against Ukraine on Monday will be enough to secure their place in Germany next year, the Italians took the lead through Matteo […]
Barcelona 5-0 Benfica: Defending champions make winning start in Women’s Champions League
Alexia Putellas (right) won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 Champions League campaign, scoring 11 goals Barcelona started the defence of their Champions League crown with a comfortable home victory against Benfica. Captain Alexia Putellas got the hosts on their way, heading in from close range after Caroline Graham Hansen’s shot deflected into her path, […]
Champion of Champions: Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws to look after ‘mental health’
Ronnie O’Sullivan has won the Champion of Champions tournament four times Ronnie O’Sullivan says he will not defend his Champion of Champions title after withdrawing to look after his “mental health”. O’Sullivan, who has won the competition a record four times, beat Judd Trump 10-6 in last year’s final. Ding Junhui will replace the seven-time […]
France 28-29 South Africa: Defending champions overcome the hosts in World Cup thriller
France: (22) 28 Tries: Baille 2, Mauvaka Cons: Ramos 2 Pens: Ramos 2 South Africa: (19) 29 Tries: Arendse, De Allende, Kolbe, Etzebeth Cons: Libbok 2, Pollard Pen: Pollard South Africa kept the defence of their title alive with a thrilling quarter-final victory over France in one of the greatest matches in World Cup history. […]