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🇪🇺 PSG win 4-2 at the Etihad in Champions League thriller

Paris Saint-Germain ended Manchester City's eight-game winning run with a commanding 4-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday in a pulsating Champions League matchday 2 clash.

Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha gave PSG a three-goal lead at the break, before Erling Haaland's brace threatened a dramatic City comeback. The reigning champions held firm to seal the win.

City manager Enzo Maresca admitted the two early goals conceded knocked his side's morale. The match also came on City's first home game since being found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules over almost a decade.

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⭐ Kane overtakes Messi in Champions League scoring history

Harry Kane moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the Champions League all-time scoring charts on another milestone night for Bayern Munich, despite the Bundesliga giants being held to a draw.

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⭐ Tresoldi scores Champions League hat-trick against Inter

Manchester United and Barcelona target Nicolo Tresoldi delivered a stunning audition for Europe's top clubs, netting a hat-trick for Club Brugge in a thrilling 4-3 Champions League win at Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

The performance is sure to intensify interest from Old Trafford and the Camp Nou in the young forward.

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⭐ Martinez publicly slams Man United hierarchy after Atletico defeat

Lisandro Martinez turned heads after Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, publicly criticising technical director Jason Wilcox and the club's leadership in a striking post-match interview.

The Argentine centre-back called out those at the top of the club, stating "we expect more from the top," while also launching a strong defence of former United midfielder Michael Carrick. His comments drew an immediate response from Jamie Carragher, who labelled the outburst "out of order."

The defeat leaves United in further trouble in the Champions League, with Martinez's public criticism of Wilcox adding to the growing pressure on the club's football structure.

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⚽ Dias: Man City squad met and moved on after guilty verdict

Manchester City captain Ruben Dias has revealed the squad held a meeting to discuss the club's guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial regulations, saying the players sought "peace of mind" before drawing a line under the matter.

"We moved on," Dias said, describing the group's response as quick and united. The Portugal defender indicated the squad addressed the verdict collectively before refocusing on football matters.

City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, a verdict that has drawn significant attention both inside and outside the club.

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⚽ Gerrard calls for Man City title strips over financial breaches

Steven Gerrard has urged the Premier League to strip Manchester City of titles won during the period they were found guilty of breaking financial rules, saying the club must be made to "suffer."

City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations between 2009 and 2018 and are currently awaiting the outcome of an appeal and any formal punishment. Gerrard, who captained Liverpool during the 2013/14 season — when they narrowly lost the title to City — has a personal stake in the outcome, with that campaign among those potentially affected.

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🇪🇺 Haaland targets two Champions League records vs PSG

Erling Haaland enters Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad with a chance to break two competition scoring records.

The Norwegian striker, already one of the competition's most prolific scorers, will have PSG's defence firmly in his sights as City host the reigning champions.

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