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Watch: Tuchel praises Giroud after match-winner against Atletico

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has hailed the longevity of Olivier Giroud after the striker landed a fine winner against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday. Catch up with the post-match thoughts of the Chelsea boss and match-winner Giroud.

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February 24, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

Mane springs to defence of fellow Liverpool forward Firmino

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane has sprung to the defence of fellow forward Roberto Firmino.

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February 24, 2021

International / Premier League / Soccer

Pogba agent backtracks over claim player’s Man Utd career was ending

Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, insists he was merely giving his opinion when he suggested the midfielder’s spell at Manchester United could be coming to an end.

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February 24, 2021

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Highlights: Chelsea edge Atletico, Bayern smash Lazio in round-of-16 first-leg clashes

Defending Champions Bayern Munich have one foot in the quarter-finals of the Uefa Champions League after their 4-1 first-leg win over Lazio, while Chelsea will face a difficult second leg in their round-of-16 clash with Atletico Madrid after a tight 1-0 win on Tuesday evening. Watch all the highlights here.

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February 24, 2021

International / News / Soccer / Top story / UEFA Champions League

Giroud stunner gives Chelsea advantage over Atletico

A spectacular acrobatic strike from Olivier Giroud gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash in Bucharest on Tuesday evening. (more…)

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February 24, 2021

EPL / Feature / International / News / Soccer

Still the ‘Special One’? A closer look at Jose Mourinho’s current struggles

Defeat by West Ham on Sunday extended Tottenham’s poor run and left Jose Mourinho pointing to ‘problems in the team that I cannot resolve by myself’. (more…)

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February 23, 2021

International / News / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Simeone praises Tuchel ahead of Atletico’s clash with Chelsea

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg. (more…)

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February 23, 2021

International / News / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Azpilicueta’s desire to be UCL winner still burns strongly

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta says winning the Champions League remains a burning desire for him. (more…)

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February 23, 2021

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Bayern wobbling, Luis Suarez faces Chelsea – UCL talking points

Champions League title-holders Bayern Munich return to European action on Tuesday for the start of the knockout stage. (more…)

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February 23, 2021

EPL / International / News / Soccer

Tuchel praises Hudson-Odoi for positive reaction to substitution

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Cesar Azpilicueta have praised the reaction of Callum Hudson-Odoi after his 31-minute substitute appearance during this past Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Southampton. (more…)

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February 23, 2021