Philadelphia Union carry 14-game unbeaten MLS run into Charlotte clash as Richter praises players' 'dirty work'
Philadelphia Union interim boss Ryan Richter says his side have earned their club-record 14-game MLS unbeaten run ahead of Saturday's home meeting with Charlotte FC. The Union beat Chicago Fire 3-1 on Wednesday, with Cavan Sullivan setting a teenage record for single-season goal contributions in MLS.
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Philadelphia Union carry 14-game unbeaten MLS run into Charlotte clash as Richter praises players' 'dirty work'
Philadelphia Union interim boss Ryan Richter says his side have earned their club-record 14-game MLS unbeaten run ahead of Saturday's home meeting with Charlotte FC. The Union beat Chicago Fire 3-1 on Wednesday, with Cavan Sullivan setting a teenage record for single-season goal contributions in MLS.
Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Jhon Duran brace and early Panenka leave O'Neill's side bottom of Europa League group
Celtic were thrashed 4-1 by Benfica at Estadio da Luz in the Europa League, with Jhon Duran scoring twice including the earliest penalty goal Celtic have ever conceded in major European competition. Despite the heavy defeat, manager Martin O'Neill insists his side can still reach the knockout rounds.
Schuster backs Irié to turn Freiburg promise into end product
Cyriaque Irié impressed in Freiburg’s 3-2 Conference League win over Jablonec, drawing praise from Julian Schuster for his one-on-one threat and improved fitness. The coach says the winger must now convert more of his promising runs into decisive contributions.
Brighton roll Kauno Zalgiris 4-0 as Hinshelwood returns from injury to score
Brighton opened their Conference League campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kauno Zalgiris at the Amex Stadium. Jack Hinshelwood scored on his return from an ankle injury, Georginio Rutter scored and assisted, and Matt O'Riley completed the win.
Gonzalez urges Inter Miami to keep improving after clinching MLS playoff berth
Inter Miami head coach Cristian Gonzalez says the Herons must keep improving after booking a place in the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 win over New York City FC. Miami sit second in the Eastern Conference ahead of a Saturday clash with Atlanta United, while Gonzalez praised the squad’s buy-in around Lionel Messi.
Bournemouth turn a 17-point penalty into a European night to remember
Bournemouth’s 3-0 win over Sturm Graz marked the club’s first European home victory and continued a rise from the brink of extinction to European football. A homegrown-feeling milestone came for long-serving captain Adam Smith, who assisted Evanilson’s goal.
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Grifo Reveals Jablonec Free-Kick Masterplan as Freiburg Veteran Welcomes Scherhant Competition
Vincenzo Grifo explains the rehearsed routine behind his spectacular free-kick goal in Freiburg's 3-2 Conference League win over FK Jablonec, and insists he is happy for rival Derry Scherhant while admitting he must now fight for his place — and is open to a No. 10 role against Bayer Leverkusen.
