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2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Champions League would be a 'dream come true' for Aasgaard
Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard hopes to make "a dream come true" by helping his new club reach the Champions League. The 23-year-old, who joined Rangers in the summer from Luton Town, admits "it's every player's dream to play in the Champions League from when they're small".The Norwegian international was born in Liverpool and came from the Anfield club's youth academy before joining Wigan. "Champions League nights mean everything to me personally," he said."If I can contribute in a Rangers shirt on big European nights, it would be a dream come true. "Now I'm at Rangers to write my own story here and I'm really focused on the game against Club Brugge."If I could feature in this play-off game, it would be right up there for me."Aasgaard made his debut for the Ibrox side from the bench in their win over Alloa in the League Cup on Saturday, after injury delayed the start to his Rangers career. "It was a bit frustrating being injured for a few weeks but that just made me more hungry to get back," he added."I was delighted to finally get on the pitch."Last season I was injury free so I was really happy with that. "Coming in here, I had a couple of weeks with the squad which I really enjoyed but then felt a niggle in a pre-season game which has kept me out for four weeks."Mentally, it was a bit tough at first, but I've had injuries before in my career so I know how to deal with it."
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
📸 Tribute to European nights: this is Celta's new shirt
📸 Tribute to European nights: this is Celta's new shirt RC Celta unveils its first kit for the 2025/26 season, a jersey that evokes the legendary European nights and connects with the nostalgia of an entire generation. Inspired by the iconic designs of the 2000s, this garment transports fans to the vibrant matches at Balaídos. It is an outfit created to compete, but also to inspire and dream. Advertisement With an elegant and minimalist design, the jersey features the classic sky blue color with subtle red and navy blue details. The "V" neck adds a traditional touch, while the side stripe with Hummel's chevrons reinforces its strong aesthetic. The embroidered RC Celta crest, located on the chest, adds a retro touch and a unique emotional value. On the nape, the trisquel symbolizes the club's history and constant growth. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red smoke signals consensus as fans enjoy Manchester United European ride
This match meant everything to Manchester United's season, the one that could save it from oblivion. Amid the Sir Jim Ratcliffe penny-pinching, there was budget for pyrotechnics to complement the tifos and raucous chanting from both sets of fans to create a glorious backdrop for what could be one of the final great European nights at Old Trafford. With plans in place to knock down the Theatre of Dreams and replace it with a 100,000-capacity stadium in as soon as five years and the current United squad going through a transition under Ruben Amorim, the prospect of reaching the final four in major competitions before the final brick is laid is not guaranteed. Related: Mount's fine double sweeps Manchester United past Bilbao into all-English final They used to be the norm. From George Best seeing off Real Madrid in the first leg of the European Cup semi-final in 1968 to Paul Scholes rifling the ball into the top corner against Barcelona 40 years later, the stadium has created a plethora of continental memories. Those days are far behind and, even with thousands of supporters having already booked flights for the final in Bilbao, United did not look like taking the easy return route to northern Spain and a battle with Tottenham for a Champions League place until a late flurry of goals. On arrival, it felt as though even the Premier League's 15th-best team could not mess up a three-goal lead from a week ago. The almost 4,000 Athletic Bilbao fans in one corner, who had spent the day learning about Samuel Smith's beer in the city centre, were eager to know there was still a tie on the line. The bufandas (scarves) were swung around heads and ikurrinas (the Basque flags) were put on display across the hoardings by those in txapelas (the traditional berets). When the retiring club legend Óscar de Marcos was sent to warm up, he demanded an increase in intensity from the fans and his fist pumping was met with robust roars. The noise levels were matched by the intensity on the pitch from the two sides. United were looking to close down Athletic in the early stages but they became sloppy and the Basques made the most of the space they were given. If the majority were expecting a walkover, they did not plan for the Basques' anglicised spirit from a club who can boast a La Liga-winning manager from Hazel Grove, William Garbutt in 1935-36. Athletic were willing to use every potential opportunity as United creaked under the weight of expectation. Errors were committed in the buildup to the opener, although Mikel Jauregizar's curling shot from 25 yards into the top corner created a small eruption. This is not the United of Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane and Scholes, they are still finding an identity under Amorim. When things are against them, strength of character is not always at the forefront of their thinking. But if atmospheres in the league have lacked enthusiasm and decibels, this was not the case. The supporters recognised the need to back their players, as was happening in the away end. Tension grew as Athletic were on top, requiring United to find fortitude. If the hosts were hoping for a reset at half-time, it did not look forthcoming. Loose passes were putting them in trouble and only the failings of Athletic, hampered by the absence of creative trio Iñaki and Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet, meant André Onana was left untroubled. United have beaten only the now relegated Southampton and Ipswich at Old Trafford in the league since 1 December. Playing at home is not the joy it was in the days when most opponents were defeated in the tunnel beforehand. Álex Berenguer was able to wander into space unchallenged as United lost their discipline and nerves abounded inside Old Trafford. Amid the cacophony, United needed leaders to calm things down but tranquility was hard to find in a team packed with experience as Manuel Ugarte forgot how to play a simple pass and Casemiro was booked for a late challenge, leaving Amorim to put Bruno Fernandes into a deeper role to steady the ship. Amorim's trio of changes added the experience of Luke Shaw and Mason Mount plus the dribbling skills of Amad Diallo to turn the tide in United's favour, as Athletic faded physically. For all of Mount's struggles in Manchester, few doubt the quality he possesses and he has a fine European CV. When others were failing to keep their heads, Mount remained calm to swivel and level the score with an expert finish, followed up by Casemiro's ingenuity, Rasmus Højlund's tap-in and Mount's encore to rock Old Trafford. A vintage European night on the pitch it was not, despite the scoreline, but everyone inside Old Trafford made it into one. It might not have been the parade United had envisaged when the clouds of red smoke were rising into the sky before kick-off but it offers a potential route back to more great Champions League nights before the curtain closes at the theatre.
