UEFA have ordered the partial closure of CSKA Moscow’s stadium for their next Champions League match after an investigation into racist chanting directed against Manchester City’s Yaya Toure when City played their Champions League tie there on October 23. One of the single-tiered ends of Arena Khimki will be closed when Bayern Munich visit on […]
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City issue formal written complaint against CSKA Moscow
Manchester CIty have issued a formal written complaint to UEFA regarding events during last night’s match against CSKA Moscow at the Khimki Arena during which Yaya Toure claimed that he was racially abused by a section of the home crowd. The Ivorian midfielder was furious after being singled out for abuse during the game and complained […]
Racist abuse mars City’s Moscow victory
Manchester City captain Yaya Toure was “furious” and had to be calmed down by officials during their Champions League 2-1 win away at CSKA Moscow after home fans targetted the Ivory Coast player with racial abuse in the form of chanting. City will make an Official complaint after Toure, standing in as captain in place […]
Giggs takes Champions League appearance record
Ryan Giggs reached a Champions League landmark when he came on as a substitute for Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United’s away tie against Shaktar Donetsk at the Donbass Arena tonight. The Welsh winger recorded his 145th appearance, beating Spanish striker Raul’s record in all Champions League games including qualifiers. Giggs was proud of his achievement […]
Individual errors cost City as Bayern cruise to victory
Joe Hart will be under intense scrutiny again after his latest high profile howler allowed Bayern Munich to open the scoring early on in their Champions League game as Manchester City went on to lose 3-1 at home to the Champions League holders.