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Simeone demands 'consequences' for fan after furious Anfield altercation
Diego Simeone explained why he got into a heated confrontation at Anfield that led to him being shown a red card.

Van Dijk subject Atleti to another Liverpool late show
Premier League champions Liverpool have won four out of four domestically this season. Can they take that form into continental competition against familiar foes Atletico Madrid?

UEFA Champions League fixtures 2025/26: Schedule of matchdays, results
Last season, Paris Saint-Germain finally reached the top of the mountain they have been craving for years, winning their first-ever Champions League title by clobbering Inter Milan in a memorable final.

Harry Kane brace leads Bayern Munich to victory over Chelsea in Champions League opener
Chelsea were reminded of their place in Europe’s most illustrious club competition as they were humbled by Bayern Munich, falling by a 3-1 scoreline in Munich to open their league phase campaign.

Has Neymar ever won the Ballon d'Or? Brazil star's best finishes
Neymar is history's most expensive footballer and Brazil's all-time record goal scorer. Has he ever won the Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world?

Who won Ballon d'Or 2024? Final results as Rodri, Bonmati claim top prizes
The Ballon d'Or awards were presented in Paris on October 28. Here is the list of the winners after Spanish duo Rodri and Aitana Bonmati claimed the top prizes.

Ballon d'Or voting explained: How it works and who votes
Rodri won the 2024 Ballon D'Or ahead of a furious and absent Real Madrid contingent.

How many times has Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or?
Lionel Messi's last Ballon d'Or trophy came in the 2023 — but how many previous wins does the Argentina star have?

Isak stats vs. Atletico: How debutant performed for Liverpool
Alexander Isak's first Liverpool game lasted just under an hour. He seemed, unsurprisingly, a little off the pace.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Date and time of soccer ceremony
The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony has an even greater level of anticipation than most years as France Football gears up to declare the world's best footballers from the past season.

Handball rule in football explained: Latest changes to the Laws of the Game
It is well-established that using your arms or hands is not allowed in football. Yet changes to the rules have made it difficult to comprehend for players, coaches, fans and even officials themselves.

Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid prediction, betting tips & odds for Champions League
One of the Champions League title favourites takes the field for the first time in league-phase play as Liverpool host La Liga giants Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday to begin their European campaign.

Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid lineups: Starting XI, team news with Isak ready for debut
Here are the predicted lineups for Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, with Alexander Isak ready to make his first appearance.
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