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![Dortmund gives the Netherlands a boost with an impressive win in Lisbon](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198444649/pt/foto/lisbon-portugal-serhou-guirassy-of-borussia-dortmund-celebrates-after-scoring-his-teams-first.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=b2Mr9BO6TOXuDy7d6DDt2FHJ7Od51vshRcZhRvsvZdo=)
Dortmund gives the Netherlands a boost with an impressive win in Lisbon
Borussia Dortmund made a strong statement in the Champions League knockout round. The German giants defeated Sporting Portugal, taking a big step towards the next stage with their victory in Lisbon.
![UEFA rules prohibit the original home shirt in the Champions League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197918349/pt/foto/harry-kane-of-bayern-muenchen-looks-and-waits-for-taking-the-penalty-kick-during-the.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=gjDddIQiXb2jUa6xAdS-WM9OVeQxf2T9Kp_c4FjKMyM=)
UEFA rules prohibit the original home shirt in the Champions League
Bayern Munich will not wear their famous red home shirt in Wednesday's (9:00 PM) Champions League play-off match against Celtic but will instead play in their third kit. This is due to UEFA regulations.
![Memphis faces Neymar: We have talked about it](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2187553085/pt/foto/sao-paulo-brazil-memphis-depay-of-corinthians-reacts-during-the-brasileirao-2024-match-between.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=GO_X4t-gG5xFsrmgfsUALICdqUFxNx8_CrWrKhkay-E=)
Memphis faces Neymar: 'We have talked about it'
Memphis Depay is happy to have been valuable for Corinthians again. The club's next match is against Santos, where Neymar plays. Memphis is looking forward to that clash.
![Facing Real Madrid? In football, you have to earn it](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198185081/pt/foto/manchester-city-manager-pep-guardiola-during-a-press-conference-at-the-city-football-academy.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=E7_Jjoi9n4WXsD1aiJx8zNoNULOUouDnttmkYFQR7eU=)
Facing Real Madrid? In football, you have to earn it
Statements from Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s coach, ahead of the match against Real Madrid (Tuesday, 8:00 PM, at the Etihad Stadium), for the first leg of the Champions League play-off for a spot in the Round of 16.
![Slot wants to prevent this during his first and last visit to Goodison Park](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198003332/pt/foto/liverpools-dutch-manager-arne-slot-speaks-to-the-media-after-the-english-fa-cup-fourth-round.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=99ncwOUfagzQiYDzthmeC8XeDQgA9G_7-gse91GYl4A=)
Slot wants to prevent this during his first and last visit to Goodison Park
Liverpool hopes to redeem itself during the visit to Everton after the painful elimination from the FA Cup. Arne Slot is looking forward to his debut in the Merseyside Derby. "People tell me it's fantastic."
![Shakhtar has no intention of letting Pusic, who has been linked to Feyenoord, leave](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2195438130/pt/foto/gelsenkirchen-germany-marino-pusic-head-coach-of-donezk-gestures-during-the-uefa-champions.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=wf6hXSDRJ9K5S4kJRUaonM0Eg8qbk2qHGvFd-XghL2I=)
Shakhtar has no intention of letting Pusic, who has been linked to Feyenoord, leave
Shakhtar Donetsk director Darijo Srna has no intention of allowing coach Marino Pusic to leave the Ukrainian top club. The Shakhtar coach, who previously served as an assistant coach at Feyenoord, has been mentioned as a candidate to succeed Brian Priske at Feyenoord.
![Monza is in panic: sacked Nesta is already returning](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2191333690/pt/foto/monza-italy-alessandro-nesta-of-ac-monza-gestures-during-the-serie-a-match-between-monza-and.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=l_YWj3hnMRHBTGpjhWj11dREIhmxLFjvU1RWl9HrOYA=)
Monza is in panic: sacked Nesta is already returning
Alessandro Nesta was sacked as Monza's coach at the end of December but is getting his job back. According to Italian media, the former top defender will be reinstated on Monday.
![Van der Sar warns favorite Juventus about PSV s weapons](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2195718788/pt/foto/london-england-edwin-van-der-sar-waves-to-the-crowd-during-the-premier-league-match-between.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=TMJUAKC38BYVPVX1bDlZdb8Bms7ayiRMx70XJ5TgoBI=)
Van der Sar warns 'favorite' Juventus about PSV's weapons
Edwin van der Sar believes that Juventus is the slight favorite in the two-legged clash against PSV. The first leg of the Champions League knockout round play-off will be played in Turin on Tuesday.
![Moise Kean reports racist insults and receives support from Fiorentina, Juventus, and beyond](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198285325/pt/foto/moise-kean-plays-during-the-serie-a-match-between-fc-internazionale-and-fiorentina-in-milano.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=B_n-KG1RLppSzF7ZVUaEwzzG2jX_HEwb6E0ksSrCTos=)
Moise Kean reports racist insults and receives support from Fiorentina, Juventus, and beyond
Moise Kean took to social media to expose racist insults he received after Fiorentina’s match against Inter. The club quickly issued a statement condemning the abuse and reporting the perpetrators to the authorities. Juventus, AC Milan, and other clubs showed their support, reinforcing the fight against racism in football.
![Ancelotti calls result against City deceptive: This is just the first half](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198394548/pt/foto/manchester-united-kingdom-head-coach-carlo-ancelotti-of-real-madrid-gestures-during-the-uefa.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=vKC-VTAkwrXJschnGaKM1mDLAMfME_LTtWXPaNwRypc=)
Ancelotti calls result against City deceptive: 'This is just the first half'
Carlo Ancelotti’s reaction after Tuesday night’s Champions League win against City was as we’ve come to expect from him: calm, composed, and satisfied with the result. He saw his team create plenty of chances but still had a subtle message for the attacking quartet.