CSKA Moscow and Manchester City drew 2-2 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the Group stage - 3 stage in the 2014 season. The full-time result capped a CSKA Moscow vs Manchester City meeting in UEFA Champions League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for CSKA Moscow and Manchester City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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CSKA Moscow and Manchester City drew 2-2 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the Group stage - 3 stage in the 2014 season. The full-time result capped a CSKA Moscow vs Manchester City meeting in UEFA Champions League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for CSKA Moscow and Manchester City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
UEFA Champions LeagueRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Sergiño Dest's arching half-volley from the wing set up a close-range tap-in for Ricardo Pepi for PSV's winning goal. Defender Auston Trusty headed in Celtic's first goal in its 4-0 win over Dundee United. Sebastian Berhalter went 90 minutes in Middlesbrough's English Championship opener, a 2-1 win over Lincoln City. Gio Reyna assisted on Strasbourg's goal in 1-1 friendly tie with Newcastle. The post AMERICANS ABROAD: Ricardo Pepi scores for PSV on Sergiño Dest assist appeared first on Soccer America.
With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making history at 38 years old, remaining a cornerstone and captain for both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. With the 2026 Major League Soccer season now underway, fans are wondering when they’ll see the forward back in action. Lionel Messi’s next match with Inter Miami is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, when the Herons visit Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park for the 2026 MLS. The Argentine star heads to the game after missing a penalty in the 4-1 defeat against Nashville SC. As for his next game with Argentina, there is no game scheduled yet, but the next matchups will be in the upcoming extended international break in September-October. Still, his continuity at the helm of the Albiceleste remains a question since he hasn’t spoken after the 2026 World Cup final over his future. During the World Cup, Messi featured in all eight matches for Argentina scoring eigth goals to cement his legacy as the second all-time top scorer in the torunament with 21 career World Cup goals. As for the 2026 MLS campaign, Messi has featured in 16 official matches so far across all competitions for Inter Miami, scoring 13 goals with 7 assist registered thus far. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match against LAFC. Lionel Messi and the task of defending the World Cup title The year 2026 will be especially significant for Messi, not only because of Inter Miami’s ambitions but also because he’ll head into the 2026 World Cup aiming to defend the title. The triumph in Qatar in 2022 marked one of the defining peaks of his career, and now in North America he’ll enter another tournament wearing the champions’ badge for the first time. Drawn into Group J, Argentina will open its campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. The second match will be against Austria on Monday the 22nd in Arlington at AT&T Stadium, before closing the group stage against Jordan on Saturday the 27th, also in Texas. The Argentina FA has announced that the national team will base itself in Kansas City during the tournament, though training facilities have yet to be confirmed. Expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Messi will have a chance to add to his record haul with a squad coached by Lionel Scaloni that remains one of the strongest in international soccer after winning the last World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles.
Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal (3-0 in Cardiff) after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola. The post Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola appeared first on Soccer America.
Playoff winners are expected to go back down, but their owner is optimistic and is investing in the squadGuardian writers’ predicted position: 20th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 6th (Championship) Continue reading...
JACK GAUGHAN IN CARDIFF: The odds exceptionally lengthy, the name not on anybody's bingo card. Maybe a quiz question in years to come, albeit a slightly tame one.
City's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield laid bare the need for central midfield reinforcements, with a move for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi nearing completion.
Declan Rice suffered an awkward but hilarious moment during Arsenal’s Community Shield celebrations after the midfielder was accidentally struck in the face by the trophy. The England international was celebrating alongside his teammates and the travelling Arsenal supporters after the Gunners’ emphatic victory over Manchester City when the incident occurred. Declan Rice hit in the […] The post Watch: Declan Rice suffers hilarious Community Shield mishap after Arsenal beat Man City appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Tottenham Hotspur could be at risk of needing to battle Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for Manchester City winger Savinho. The post ‘Strong Alternative’ – Tottenham At Risk Of Big Fight To Land Winger Target appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Norwich City are showing interest in signing Fenerbahce's former Sheffield Wednesday winger Anthony Musaba. The post Norwich City Eyeing Swoop For Former Sheffield Wednesday Star appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
With Rodri reportedly set to join Barcelona for a $87.8M fee, the lineup alongside Lamine Yamal and Pedri starts to take shape. Rodri‘s potential transfer to FC Barcelona has emerged as one of the defining storylines of the 2026 summer transfer window. With the Blaugrana and Manchester City reportedly reaching a full agreement on an $87.8 million fee, Hansi Flick’s squad is beginning to take definitive shape as the star midfielder prepares to slot in alongside Lamine Yamal and Pedri. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Manchester City have agreed to a package worth up to 76.5 million euros ($87.8M USD) for Rodri to complete his move to Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, who was entering the final year of his contract with the Sky Blues, will sign a long-term deal keeping him at the Catalan club through June 2030. The deal consists of a guaranteed base fee of 60 million euros ($65.8M USD), with the remaining 16.5 million euros structured in performance-based add-ons. The Athletic reports that 11 million euros of those incentives are considered easily achievable, giving Manchester City full confidence in recouping at least 71.5 million euros from the transaction. Barcelona have held a long-standing interest in Rodri and accelerated negotiations once the midfielder made it clear he preferred a move to the Camp Nou over competing interest from Real Madrid. After being left out of Manchester City’s squad for the FA Community Shield against Arsenal, travel arrangements and medical examinations are now being finalized to officially complete the transfer. Mateo Kovacic of Croatia battles for possession with Rodri and Pedri of Spain. (Julian Finney/Getty Images) How does Rodri fit in Barcelona? Barcelona have previously struggled to establish a firm identity during brief coaching tenures under Quique Setien and Ronald Koeman, though Xavi Hernandez brought initial structural stability. However, since Hansi Flick took charge and Lamine Yamal emerged as a generational superstar, the Blaugrana have re-established themselves as one of Europe’s most formidable attacking forces. Bringing tactical principles refined during his time at Bayern Munich and the Germany national team, Flick introduced a far more direct, vertical playing style while preserving Barcelona’s traditional possession-based roots. However, that high-octane verticality often proved to be a double-edged sword, leaving the back line vulnerable whenever an opponent bypassed the team’s high press. This dynamic produced several chaotic, high-scoring affairs, including a 7-2 win over Newcastle United, a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge, a 5-4 thriller over Benfica, and a wild 7-6 aggregate semifinals series against Inter Milan in 2024-25. While thrilling for neutral observers, those frantic games revealed a lingering tactical imbalance despite Barcelona remaining committed to their press and high defensive line. That aggressive approach, while effective domestically, exposed vulnerabilities in Flick’s pursuit of European silverware. By adding Rodri to the midfield engine room, the German manager gains a elite defensive anchor capable of dictating tempo rather than forcing rapid transitions, providing vital structural balance through his world-class distribution and defensive positioning. Projected lineup for Barcelona with Rodri’s arrival With Rodri’s arrival, Barcelona’s starting defensive unit is expected to remain largely intact. Joan Garcia will start in goal, flanked by Jules Kounde at right back, Alejandro Balde at left back, and the tandem of Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin operating at center back. In midfield, Rodri and Pedri are projected to form a double pivot, albeit with distinctly complementary responsibilities. Operating as the deep-lying playmaker, Rodri will drop between the center backs to anchor the build-up phase, unlocking Pedri to advance into a traditional No. 8 role where he can dribble and feed line-breaking passes to the front line. With Robert Lewando
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Sergiño Dest's arching half-volley from the wing set up a close-range tap-in for Ricardo Pepi for PSV's winning goal. Defender Auston Trusty headed in Celtic's first goal in its 4-0 win over Dundee United. Sebastian Berhalter went 90 minutes in Middlesbrough's English Championship opener, a 2-1 win over Lincoln City. Gio Reyna assisted on Strasbourg's goal in 1-1 friendly tie with Newcastle. The post AMERICANS ABROAD: Ricardo Pepi scores for PSV on Sergiño Dest assist appeared first on Soccer America.
With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making history at 38 years old, remaining a cornerstone and captain for both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. With the 2026 Major League Soccer season now underway, fans are wondering when they’ll see the forward back in action. Lionel Messi’s next match with Inter Miami is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, when the Herons visit Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park for the 2026 MLS. The Argentine star heads to the game after missing a penalty in the 4-1 defeat against Nashville SC. As for his next game with Argentina, there is no game scheduled yet, but the next matchups will be in the upcoming extended international break in September-October. Still, his continuity at the helm of the Albiceleste remains a question since he hasn’t spoken after the 2026 World Cup final over his future. During the World Cup, Messi featured in all eight matches for Argentina scoring eigth goals to cement his legacy as the second all-time top scorer in the torunament with 21 career World Cup goals. As for the 2026 MLS campaign, Messi has featured in 16 official matches so far across all competitions for Inter Miami, scoring 13 goals with 7 assist registered thus far. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match against LAFC. Lionel Messi and the task of defending the World Cup title The year 2026 will be especially significant for Messi, not only because of Inter Miami’s ambitions but also because he’ll head into the 2026 World Cup aiming to defend the title. The triumph in Qatar in 2022 marked one of the defining peaks of his career, and now in North America he’ll enter another tournament wearing the champions’ badge for the first time. Drawn into Group J, Argentina will open its campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. The second match will be against Austria on Monday the 22nd in Arlington at AT&T Stadium, before closing the group stage against Jordan on Saturday the 27th, also in Texas. The Argentina FA has announced that the national team will base itself in Kansas City during the tournament, though training facilities have yet to be confirmed. Expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Messi will have a chance to add to his record haul with a squad coached by Lionel Scaloni that remains one of the strongest in international soccer after winning the last World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles.
Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal (3-0 in Cardiff) after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola. The post Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola appeared first on Soccer America.
Playoff winners are expected to go back down, but their owner is optimistic and is investing in the squadGuardian writers’ predicted position: 20th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 6th (Championship) Continue reading...
JACK GAUGHAN IN CARDIFF: The odds exceptionally lengthy, the name not on anybody's bingo card. Maybe a quiz question in years to come, albeit a slightly tame one.
City's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield laid bare the need for central midfield reinforcements, with a move for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi nearing completion.
Declan Rice suffered an awkward but hilarious moment during Arsenal’s Community Shield celebrations after the midfielder was accidentally struck in the face by the trophy. The England international was celebrating alongside his teammates and the travelling Arsenal supporters after the Gunners’ emphatic victory over Manchester City when the incident occurred. Declan Rice hit in the […] The post Watch: Declan Rice suffers hilarious Community Shield mishap after Arsenal beat Man City appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Tottenham Hotspur could be at risk of needing to battle Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for Manchester City winger Savinho. The post ‘Strong Alternative’ – Tottenham At Risk Of Big Fight To Land Winger Target appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Norwich City are showing interest in signing Fenerbahce's former Sheffield Wednesday winger Anthony Musaba. The post Norwich City Eyeing Swoop For Former Sheffield Wednesday Star appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
With Rodri reportedly set to join Barcelona for a $87.8M fee, the lineup alongside Lamine Yamal and Pedri starts to take shape. Rodri‘s potential transfer to FC Barcelona has emerged as one of the defining storylines of the 2026 summer transfer window. With the Blaugrana and Manchester City reportedly reaching a full agreement on an $87.8 million fee, Hansi Flick’s squad is beginning to take definitive shape as the star midfielder prepares to slot in alongside Lamine Yamal and Pedri. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Manchester City have agreed to a package worth up to 76.5 million euros ($87.8M USD) for Rodri to complete his move to Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, who was entering the final year of his contract with the Sky Blues, will sign a long-term deal keeping him at the Catalan club through June 2030. The deal consists of a guaranteed base fee of 60 million euros ($65.8M USD), with the remaining 16.5 million euros structured in performance-based add-ons. The Athletic reports that 11 million euros of those incentives are considered easily achievable, giving Manchester City full confidence in recouping at least 71.5 million euros from the transaction. Barcelona have held a long-standing interest in Rodri and accelerated negotiations once the midfielder made it clear he preferred a move to the Camp Nou over competing interest from Real Madrid. After being left out of Manchester City’s squad for the FA Community Shield against Arsenal, travel arrangements and medical examinations are now being finalized to officially complete the transfer. Mateo Kovacic of Croatia battles for possession with Rodri and Pedri of Spain. (Julian Finney/Getty Images) How does Rodri fit in Barcelona? Barcelona have previously struggled to establish a firm identity during brief coaching tenures under Quique Setien and Ronald Koeman, though Xavi Hernandez brought initial structural stability. However, since Hansi Flick took charge and Lamine Yamal emerged as a generational superstar, the Blaugrana have re-established themselves as one of Europe’s most formidable attacking forces. Bringing tactical principles refined during his time at Bayern Munich and the Germany national team, Flick introduced a far more direct, vertical playing style while preserving Barcelona’s traditional possession-based roots. However, that high-octane verticality often proved to be a double-edged sword, leaving the back line vulnerable whenever an opponent bypassed the team’s high press. This dynamic produced several chaotic, high-scoring affairs, including a 7-2 win over Newcastle United, a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge, a 5-4 thriller over Benfica, and a wild 7-6 aggregate semifinals series against Inter Milan in 2024-25. While thrilling for neutral observers, those frantic games revealed a lingering tactical imbalance despite Barcelona remaining committed to their press and high defensive line. That aggressive approach, while effective domestically, exposed vulnerabilities in Flick’s pursuit of European silverware. By adding Rodri to the midfield engine room, the German manager gains a elite defensive anchor capable of dictating tempo rather than forcing rapid transitions, providing vital structural balance through his world-class distribution and defensive positioning. Projected lineup for Barcelona with Rodri’s arrival With Rodri’s arrival, Barcelona’s starting defensive unit is expected to remain largely intact. Joan Garcia will start in goal, flanked by Jules Kounde at right back, Alejandro Balde at left back, and the tandem of Pau Cubarsi and Gerard Martin operating at center back. In midfield, Rodri and Pedri are projected to form a double pivot, albeit with distinctly complementary responsibilities. Operating as the deep-lying playmaker, Rodri will drop between the center backs to anchor the build-up phase, unlocking Pedri to advance into a traditional No. 8 role where he can dribble and feed line-breaking passes to the front line. With Robert Lewando
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