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STV News
5 hours ago
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- STV News
'This is our time': Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos target Rangers comeback
Erik Palmer-Brown claimed Panathinaikos are 'really confident' they can overturn a 2-0 deficit at home to Rangers in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier in Athens on Wednesday. The Greeks went down 2-0 at Ibrox last Tuesday as Russell Martin's side seized the initiative in the battle to set up a third qualifying round clash with Viktoria Plzen or Servette. But American defender Palmer-Brown is adamant the Greeks are still firmly in the tie and can get the victory required to oust the William Hill Premiership side. 'I think we have to be ready, this is our time,' he said at his team's pre-match media briefing on Tuesday. 'I think over this last week we all have felt really confident and believe in ourselves to go out there and do what is needed. 'We're playing at our house in front of our fans and we know their expectations and what we expect of ourselves as well. We're going to go out there and give it our all. 'Of course, we know we have to score three goals as of now and we don't plan on giving any up. That's our goal as well, so we've got to go out there and perform at a really high level because we know they're coming to win as well. 'This is a good team and we know that we're going to have to go out there and do our best and give everything we have.' Panathinaikos spurned a series of chances at Ibrox and their cause was not helped by the fact they played the last half-hour with 10 men. 'I think we did a lot of things well but I don't think we finished off our chances that we created and ultimately that hurt us in the end of the game,' said Palmer-Brown. 'I think also on transition we can do better on stopping their two goals. If we put our chances away again that we had, maybe this doesn't happen. But this is football and sometimes it is cruel and you get unlucky sometimes. 'In this game, we need to take advantage of the chances we create, and we will do that.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Irish Independent
6 days ago
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- Irish Independent
‘It's a club where people's dreams come true‘ – Marcus Rashford completes loan move to Barcelona
The 27-year-old academy product has not added to his 426 first-team appearances for the Red Devils since being hauled off in a Europa League match away to Viktoria Plzen on December 12. Rashford ended last season on loan at Aston Villa and is among five wantaway players that have been training away from Ruben Amorim's first-team squad since pre-season began, as they explored their options in the transfer market. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content The England international has now wrapped up the move he had hoped for, joining Barcelona on loan for the 2025/26 season. 'I'm very excited,' Rashford told Barcelona club media. 'I think it's a club where people's dreams come true and they win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. It feels like home and this is a big factor in my choice to come here. 'For me it's a family club and people are comfortable here, it's a good place for good players to showcase their skills.' Rashford added that he had enjoyed watching Barcelona since a young age and that he was attracted by coach Hansi Flick's desire to build on a season in which they won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercup. 'I'm definitely full of excitement and I'm just hungry to go out there and help this team win,' he said. 'They won so much last year year and I can see the ambition of the club is to do even better, and as a player that's what you want. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content 'It keeps you improving year on year and that's what you need to be the best version of yourself. I'm excited to be here and I'm eager to get going.' The LaLiga champions confirmed that they have an option to make the deal permanent. That clause is reported to be 35million euros (£30.3million) and it is understood the deal sees Barcelona cover Rashford's wages for the campaign. The Premier League club said: 'Everyone at Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the season.' Rashford completed the relevant paperwork on Wednesday and is set to wear the number 14 with the Blaugrana. Both he and Barca have made no secret of their hope to make the move happen this summer, with talks ramping up over the last week. The forward landed in Catalonia on Sunday evening to tie up a deal that the player hope can kickstart his career and boost his hopes of going to next summer's World Cup with England. Rashford departs 23rd in United's all-time appearance list and as their 15th-highest scorer with 138 goals, having notched a brace on his February 2016 debut against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League. He won five major trophies with his boyhood club and was crowned their player of the year in 2022-23 after scoring a career-high 30 goals, which saw him rewarded with a reported £325,000-a-week deal until 2028. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content Rashford has registered 17 goals in 62 England appearances and been to four major tournaments with his country. The forward missed his penalty in the European Championship final shootout defeat to Italy in 2021. As Rashford heads to start a new chapter in Spain, work continues at Old Trafford to offload Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia. The quartet have not travelled on United's pre-season tour of the United States.
Irish Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
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- Irish Daily Mirror
What time and TV channel is Rangers v Panathinaikos on in the Champions League?
Rangers face Panathinaikos in Russell Martin's first competitive game in charge at Ibrox. It's a massive UEFA Champions League second round qualifier, with Rangers at home first before travelling to the scorching heat of Athens next week. The winners of the tie will face Czech side Viktoria Plzen or Swiss outfit Servette in the next qualifying round. Rangers have to go through three qualifying rounds if they are to reach the Champions League group stage. They lost 3-1 on aggregate to Dynamo Kiev in the third qualifying round last year. Here's what you need to know: Where and when is it? The match takes place at Ibrox on Wednesday, July 22. What time is kick-off? The action is scheduled to get under way at 7.45pm. What TV channel is it on? Premier Sports 1 will show the match live, with their coverage starting at 7.15pm. Quotes corner Rangers manager Russell Martin: "It's not going to be a season-defining game. It's not. It's a really, really big game. "The season is a long season. We'll be defined by what we do between now and May. "I've been so pleased over four weeks, but it's not a long time. Tomorrow is going to be a real big test for us to see how far along we are and see how much work we have to do. "That's the most interesting and exciting bit for us as a coaching staff, is that tomorrow we will learn a lot about the group and learn a lot about what we need to prioritise moving forward over the next few weeks. "One of the things that has to come out of it is that the supporters leave feeling positively about their team, their new look, the way it is going to start to shape up. "Hopefully, the fans will leave feeling excited about what is to come and start feeling a real connection because I think, if we can be connected, the whole club, Ibrox here, the supporters. If this club has that, with that energy, I think it is going to take some stopping." Betting odds Rangers win: 7/10 Panathinaikos win: 4/1 Draw: 29/10
STV News
21-07-2025
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- STV News
Martin and Tavernier speak to media ahead of Champions League qualifier
Rangers head coach Russell Martin and captain James Tavernier are speaking to the media ahead of their first Champions League qualifier. The Ibrox club host Greek side Panathinaikos in Glasgow on Tuesday in what will be their first competitive game of the new season. It will also be Martin's first game in the Rangers dugout other than pre-season friendlies. Earlier on Monday, they learned that if they get past Panathinaikos, they will face a trip to the Czech Republic or Switzerland in the third round of qualifiers. The winners of the Viktoria Plzen and Servette will be next up in their quest towards the holy grail of the Champions League. However, if they are knocked out by the Athens club, then they have been handed a tough Europa League draw against either Besiktas from Turkey or Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. The second, and ultimately decisive return leg of the game against Panathinaikos will take place in Athens next Wednesday. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
21-07-2025
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- BBC News
Rangers learn next potential opponents in Europe - tell us your views
Rangers will face Viktoria Plzen of the Czech Republic or Servette of Switzerland in the Champions League third qualifying round should they defeat third round fixtures take place on 5/6 August and 12 August, and Rangers would be at home Rangers, both Viktoria Plzen and Servette finished distant runners-up in their domestic leagues last season - Plzen to Slavia Prague and Servette to finished 16th in the Europa League last season - eight places behind Rangers - before losing to Lazio in the last they defeated Hearts to reach the new league stage, winning both legs of their play-off round tie previous season, Viktoria reached the Conference League quarter finals, losing to last reached the Champions League three seasons ago, losing all their games in a group containing, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Inter defeated Servette at the same third qualifying round stage of the Europa League in 2023, 3-2 on were beaten by Braga in Europa League qualifying last season before losing narrowly to eventual winners Chelsea in the Conference League play-off Russell Martin's side lose to the Greeks, they face an equally difficult tie in the Europa League third qualifying round after they were drawn against either Beskitas of Turkey or Shakhtar Donetsk of Europa League third qualifying round games take place on August 7 and August fans, how do you feel about the draw? Tell us your thoughts here.
