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Real Madrid face Champions League play-off after Benfica loss

Real Madrid face Champions League play-off after Benfica loss

Jose Mourinho condemned his former employers to a ninth-placed finish in the league phase as his Benfica side beat Real Madrid 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, with a stoppage-time header by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin keeping the Portuguese alive in the competition.

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Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into Champions League last 16, dumps out Napoli

Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into Champions League last 16, dumps out Napoli

Joao Pedro fired Chelsea into the last 16 of the Champions League with a brace in Wednesday's 3-2 win at Napoli which secured a top-eight finish and eliminated their Italian opponents.

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LA mayor urges US to reassure visiting World Cup fans

LA mayor urges US to reassure visiting World Cup fans

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday urged the US government to provide reassurances to World Cup visitors, days after images of federal immigration agents killing a second person in Minneapolis sent shockwaves around the world.

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Madrid condemned to Champions League play-off after  Benfica loss

Madrid condemned to Champions League play-off after Benfica loss

Jose Mourinho condemned his former employers to a ninth-placed finish in the league phase as his Benfica side beat Real Madrid 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, with a stoppage-time header by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin keeping the Portuguese alive in the competition.

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Meta shares jump on strong earnings report

Meta shares jump on strong earnings report

Meta on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings that topped market expectations, as revenue grew along with investments in artificial intelligence.

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Haaland ends barren run as Man City reach Champions League last 16

Haaland ends barren run as Man City reach Champions League last 16

Erling Haaland ended his 10-game wait for a goal from open play as Manchester City beat Galatasaray 2-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Champions League last 16.

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PSG and Newcastle drop into Champions League play-offs after stalemate

PSG and Newcastle drop into Champions League play-offs after stalemate

Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United will both go into the Champions League play-off round after playing out a 1-1 draw in their final match of the league phase on Wednesday.

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Salah ends drought as Liverpool hit Qarabag for six to reach Champions League last 16

Salah ends drought as Liverpool hit Qarabag for six to reach Champions League last 16

Mohamed Salah ended his Liverpool goal drought as the Reds crushed Qarabag 6-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Champions League last 16 and ease the pressure on Arne Slot.

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Barca rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16

Barca rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16

Barcelona came from behind to thrash Copenhagen 4-1 and qualify directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

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Arsenal complete Champions League clean sweep for top spot

Arsenal complete Champions League clean sweep for top spot

Arsenal became the first side to win all eight matches in the Champions League league phase as the Gunners secured top spot with a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty on Wednesday.

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