Zlatan Ibrahimović headed in a late winner for his second goal of the day as Manchester United edged Southampton 3-2 to lift the English League Cup at Wembley. Through to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League, United secured their first major silverware of the season in dramatic circumstances. Ibrahimović got the favourites off the mark with an excellent free-kick and Jesse Lingard doubled their advantage on 38 minutes – but any notion that this would be a straightforward win was quickly erased.Manolo Gabbiadini led the resistance as an impressive Southampton side made a nuisance of themselves. The Italian forw... UEFA.com - News
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Who are the last 16 in the UEFA Europa League?
Ajax (NED)UEFA club ranking: 31Entry: group stage (after losing in UCL PO)Previous UCUP/UEL campaigns: 24UCUP/UEL best: winners (1991/92)Domestic titles: 33Last season: 2nd in Dutch Eredivisie APOEL (CYP)UEFA club ranking: 85Entry: group stage (after losing in UCL PO)Previous UCUP/UEL campaigns: 16UCUP/UEL best: round of 16 (2016/17)Domestic titles: 25Last season: 1st in Cypriot First DivisionAnderlecht (BEL) UEFA club ranking: 36Entr... UEFA.com - News
Champions League podcast: two games, 14 goals
Hear from Manchester City's John Stones, Raheem Sterling, Josep Guardiola and Willy Caballero plus Bayer Leverkusen's Joel Pohjanpalo as host Rob Daly is joined by UEFA.com's European football expert Andy Brassell and match commentators John Bradley and Mark Scott. The panel reviews Tuesday's round of 16 action, in which two games produced 14 goals, and looks ahead to Wednesday's first legs in this official UEFA Champions League podcast.Download the podcast from iTunes or audioBoom, or listen in the official competition app. Our radio show Matchday Live returns with commentary and updates on Wednesday from 19:30CET on UEFA.com and in the app.< ... UEFA.com - News
NBA Rumors: Kings Engaging In DeMarcus Cousins Trade Talks As Deadline Nears
Share this: The recent talk surrounding DeMarcus Cousins is that he’ll stay in Sacramento with a new contract extension, but a new report suggests otherwise. The Kings recently have been exploring possible trade options involving their center, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Sacramento has been engaging in trade talks on All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins in recent days, league sources tell @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 19, 2017 The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, Feb. 23, and Cousins is one of several superstars at the center of rumors. There’s no denying Cousins’ talent. He’s a top 10 player in the league who’s averaging 27.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. The issue with Cousins is his attitude. There have been concerns about his maturity on
Bale, Gameiro star for Madrid sides as Lewandowski strikes
Round of 16 first legs: Tuesday 21 February• BAYER LEVERKUSEN v ATLÉTICO MADRIDAugsburg 1-3 Leverkusen (Kohr 60; Bellarabi 23, Hernández 40 65)Karim Bellarabi struck the Bundesliga's 50,000th goal – and his first league effort since April – from a cross by Kai Havertz, who also provided the pass for Javier Hernández to score the clincher at the second attempt. The Mexican striker's double on Friday took his tally to five in three games and ten league goals for the season.
Champions League podcast: First legs in focus
Hear from Arjen Robben, Unai Emery, Arsène Wenger, Thomas Tuchel and Toni Kroos as host Rob Daly is joined by UEFA.com's European football expert Chris Parrott and match commentators Adam Summerton and Phil Blacker to review this week's round of 16 action and look ahead to the coming ties in the official UEFA Champions League podcast.Download the podcast from iTunes or audioBoom, or listen in the official competition app. Our radio show matchday Live returns with commentary and updates on Tuesday from 19:30CET on UEFA.com and in the app.
Champions League podcast: Perfect Paris
Hear from the likes of Viktor Lindelöf, André Schürrle and Michel Salgado as host Rob Daly is joined by UEFA.com's European football expert Andy Brassell and match commentators Richard Kaufman and Mike Sewell to review Tuesday night's extraordinary action and look ahead to Wednesday in the official UEFA Champions League podcast.Download the podcast from iTunes or audioBoom, or listen in the official competition app. Our radio show matchday Live returns with commentary and updates on Wednesday from 19:30CET on UEFA.com and in the app. ... UEFA.com - News