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Marcus Rashford scored his first Barcelona goals as the LaLiga giants sank a spirited Newcastle side in an enthralling game at St James’ Park on Thursday.

Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-0 win over 10-man Napoli at the Etihad, as Erling Haaland hit a record-breaking milestone and Jeremy Doku produced a moment of brilliance to seal the points.

Barcelona kicked off their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League campaign this Thursday with an away match at St. James’ Park against Newcastle United. Marcus Rashford was instrumental, netting twice and marking a historic moment for the Spanish side.

Marcus Rashford made his long-awaited debut for FC Barcelona in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, starting in Matchday 1 against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. By featuring in the game, the forward has now joined an exclusive group alongside an English legend in the club’s history.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe consoles Ruben Amorim after the Europa League final defeat by Tottenham in May

Kevin De Bruyne’s return to Manchester City was cut short after Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off in the first half of the Champions League clash at the Etihad.

This Monday, September 22, the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony — one of the most prestigious honors in world soccer — will take place in Paris. Kylian Mbappe is among the finalists for the trophy, based on his performances for Real Madrid and France last season. Still, that hasn’t stopped him from making a significant decision.

Newcastle and Barcelona played out an entertaining but goalless first half in their Champions League clash at St James’ Park. 

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again made headlines, this time off the soccer field. The Portuguese superstar purchased 100% of the Lisbon Racket Centre, investing around €5 million (about $5.4 million) between the acquisition and renovations. The facility, located in Oeiras—a town in the Lisbon district with nearly 100,000 residents—is designed primarily for padel, one of the fastest-growing racket sports worldwide.

Newcastle face one of the toughest tests in European football tonight when they host reigning Spanish champions Barcelona on Thursday.

Harry Kane believes the Champions League gives strikers more opportunities than the Bundesliga after scoring twice in Bayern Munich’s 3-1 win over Chelsea on Wednesday night.

In recent years, Manchester United have been plagued by poor front office decisions that have had a direct impact on their on-field performances. At the same time, Manchester City have risen to power as one of Europe’s elite clubs. That trend appears to be continuing this year, with new reports linking Pep Guardiola to a rising star from their crosstown rivals.

Vitor Pereira managed four clubs in four years before taking charge of Wolves

It was a night to remember in Munich as the home supporters witnessed their star striker reach yet another career milestone. Bayern Munich cruised past Chelsea with a 3-1 victory in its UEFA Champions League clash, but the headlines belonged to one man. With a brace that left the visitors stunned, Harry Kane not only powered his side to victory but also earned his place among some of soccer’s greatest names — Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar — by entering an exclusive Champions League club.

Newcastle United host FC Barcelona at St. James’ Park in their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League opener, a marquee clash on Matchday 1 of the competition. With both clubs sharing a historic link through Sir Bobby Robson, expectations are high for a hard-fought start to the campaign.