PSG forward Neymar (left) challenges for the ball with Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri during a Champions League Group C soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Liverpool at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Wednesday.

November 30, 2018

Neymar inspires PSG to leave Liverpool in danger in Champions League

AFP, Paris : Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hit out at the referee and Neymar as his side slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain...

Ayrton Lucas of Brazil's Fluminense (right) and Nikao of Brazil's Atletico Paranaense fight for the ball during a Copa Sudamericana second leg semifinal match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Wednesday.

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November 30, 2018

Ayrton Lucas of Brazil’s Fluminense (right) and Nikao of Brazil’s Atletico Paranaense fight for the ball during a Copa Sudamericana second leg semifinal match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Wednesday.

Napoli's Raul Albiol (top center) heads the ball during the Champions League Group C soccer match between Napoli and Red Star Belgrade at the San Paolo stadium in Naples, Italy on Wednesday.

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November 30, 2018

Napoli beat Red Star 3-1 but will have to wait to progress

AP, Naples : Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli comfortably saw off Red Star Belgrade 3-1 on Wednesday, but the Italian side will have to...

Porto defender Eder Militao (right) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League group D soccer match between FC Porto and FC Schalke 04 at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal on Wednesday.

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November 30, 2018

Porto defeat Schalke 3-1 to win its Champions League group

AP, Porto : With another dominant performance, Porto extended its winning streak by defeating Schalke 3-1 on Wednesday to guarantee first place in Group D...

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November 30, 2018

Lionel Messi leads Barcelona to 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven

AP, Eindhoven : PSV Eindhoven did all it could to stifle Lionel Messi. It wasn’t enough.Messi scored one goal after a trademark dribble and set...

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November 29, 2018

Violence in Athens puts Ajax fans and police in hospital

Six Ajax fans as well as three police were hospitalised after violent confrontations with AEK supporters at a Champions League game in Athens, Greek authorities...

Bayern forward Robert Lewandowski (left) and Benfica's Ruben Dias challenge for the ball during the Champions League group E soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Benfica Lisbon in Munich, Germany on Tuesday.

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November 29, 2018

Bayern rout Benfica to reach last 16

AFP, Munich :Bayern Munich romped to an emphatic 5-1 home win against Benfica on Tuesday to qualify for the Champions League last 16 and ease...

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November 29, 2018

Mourinho brash as Fellaini late show secures Man Utd last 16 place

AFP, Manchester :Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho boasted about his Champions League record after Marouane Fellaini’s injury time winner fired his side into the last...

ManU midfielder Paul Pogba vies for the ball with Young Boys' Roger Assale (left) during the Champions League group H soccer match between Manchester United and Young Boys at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England on Tuesday.

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November 29, 2018

ManU midfielder Paul Pogba vies for the ball with Young Boys’ Roger Assale (left) during the Champions League group H soccer match between Manchester United and Young Boys at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England on Tuesday.

Roma defender Aleksandar Kolarov (right) fights for the ball against Real forward Lucas Vazquez during a Champions League, Group G soccer match between Roma and Real Madrid at the Rome Olympic stadium on Tuesday.

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November 29, 2018

Real Madrid go through top as Bale leads win over Roma

Real Madrid’s magic touch in the Champions League remains undimmed after Gareth Bale inspired a 2-0 win over Roma on Tuesday that ensures they will...

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo (right) challenges for the ball with Valencia midfielder Daniel Wass during the Champions League group H soccer match between Juventus and Valencia at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy on Tuesday.

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November 29, 2018

Ronaldo hits 100 Champions League wins as Juventus soar into last 16

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri hailed the impact Cristiano Ronaldo was having on the Italian champions as the Portuguese star became the first player to achieve...

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November 29, 2018

Copa Libertadores final to be played outside Argentina

AFP, Asuncion :The twice-postponed second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between fierce local rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors will be played next month...