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PSG Knock Liverpool Out of Champions League After Penalty Win
In a gripping UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) edged past Liverpool, securing their quarter-final spot after a tense penalty shootout at Anfield. The match concluded 1-0 in favor of PSG, leveling the aggregate score at 1-1, but the French side triumphed 4-1 in the ensuing penalties.
The decisive moment in regular time came early, as Ousmane Dembélé netted a goal for PSG, erasing Liverpool’s slender advantage from the first leg. Despite Liverpool’s dominance in the second half, including a disallowed goal and several thwarted attempts, they couldn’t find the back of the net.
PSG’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, delivered a standout performance, notably saving penalties from Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones during the shootout.
Reflecting on the heart-wrenching exit, Liverpool’s captain, Virgil van Dijk, addressed his teammates, urging them to maintain their morale and swiftly redirect their focus to upcoming challenges. He emphasized the importance of resilience and preparation for their next fixture against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.
“It was a very intense, great game of football,” Van Dijk remarked. “We had our chances, especially in the first half, but that’s football. I told the guys to keep their chins up. We need to regroup and get ready for the next challenge, a beautiful one on the weekend.”
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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