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Rodrygo Says He Doesn’t Like Facing Man City in the Champions League
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has admitted that facing Manchester City in the Champions League is never easy and not a matchup he enjoys.
Speaking ahead of their first-leg clash at the Etihad Stadium, the Brazilian opened up about the challenge of playing against Pep Guardiola’s side.
“I don’t really like playing against Manchester City. Nobody enjoys facing them as much as they do playing against us,” Rodrygo said.
He acknowledged both good and tough moments in past encounters but remains hopeful for a positive result this time.
“I’ve scored a few goals against them and had some great moments, but there were also difficult ones. It’s always a tough game, but I’m in great form and ready to help the team,” he added.
Rodrygo also emphasized that his focus isn’t just on City, saying, “I aim to be decisive not just against them but in every game.”
Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni publicly forgives Brazil player, Raphinha amid the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The Brazil footballer shared during an interview just before the match that Brazil will beat Argentina silly. “We’re going to give Argentina a beating, no doubt. Am I going to score? Yes. With everything. F**k them.”
However the match ended on a different story with Argentina celebrating their 4-1 win against Brazil. Afterwards Scaloni speaks to the press on the match “I forgive Raphinha because I know he didn’t do it on purpose, he’s defending his country.”
“I’m completely sure he didn’t mean to hurt anyone. We didn’t play like this because of that.”
Nigerian Footballer, Victor Osimhen expresses frustration as he storms off the football field after match with Zimbabwe. The recent match ended in a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe.
Super Eagles were gen multiple chances to cause the match to end in a victory but however missed it. Shortly after a failed pass, Osimhen was substituted after gaining a cramp, with Victor Boniface.
During the last moments of the match, Chirewa was able to secure an important point of Zimbabwe. Leaving Nigeria in third place in Group C.
After the match, Osimhen was visibly frustrated as he left the field, Boniface was also seen attempting to comfort the player.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, believes his team could have easily scored up to ten goals against Zimbabwe in their 1-1 draw on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute with a well-placed header, but Zimbabwe leveled the score in stoppage time through Tawanda Chirewa, forcing both sides to settle for a point.
Reflecting on the match, Chelle said, “We could have scored ten goals in the first half. We made some mistakes with our finishing, and Zimbabwe defended well and slowed the game down.”
Nigeria now sits in fourth place in Group C with seven points, six behind group leaders South Africa.
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