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UNLUCKY MAN UTD FORCED INTO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP OF DEATH

Manchester United are facing a tough task in the Champions League group stages after being drawn against Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig.
Drawn out in pot two, the Red Devils were placed in group H with last year’s Champions League finalists and one of the surprise packages.
Their spot in Group H raised some eyebrows with United the penultimate team drawn from pot two but unable to be placed alongside Porto in Group C.
Instead, local rivals Manchester City were handed the more enviable task of heading to Portugal rather than Paris – and United have old rivals Liverpool to blame.
That’s because the Anfield club were already drawn in Group D, where they will take on Ajax.
Liverpool and United are paired together for TV purposes and unable to feature in the same side of the draw, which would cause them to share match nights and therefore clash in group stage fixtures.
As a result, Groups A-D were all unavailable to United once Liverpool were drawn out in Group D and they now face a nightmare group as a result.
After being handed a draw against PSG, German side RB Leipzig were drawn from pot three to enter their group, a side who reached the quarter-finals last season.
Manchester City, on the other hand, were given Olympiakos alongside Porto in their much more appealing Group C which was closed off to United.
The final stage of the draw saw newcomers Istanbul Basaksehir added to United’s group with Marseille rounding off City’s group.
Liverpool, who caused the Group of Death for United after being drawn out first, will face Ajax, Atalanta and FC Midtjylland as they look to regain the crown they won in 2018/19.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS IN FULL
- Group A: Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, FC Salzburg, Lokomotiv Moscow
- Group B: Real Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk, Inter Milan, Borussia Monchengladbach
- Group C: Porto, Man City, Oympiacos, Marseille
- Group D: Liverpool, Ajax, Atalanta, FC Midtjylland
- Group E: Sevilla, Chelsea, Krasnodar, Stade Rennais
- Group F: Zenit, Borussia Dortmund, Lazio, Club Brugge
- Group G: Juventus, Barcelona, Dynamo Kiev, Ferencvarosi
- Group H: PSG, Man Utd, RB Leipzig, Istanbul Basaksehir
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TikTokers spend 27 hours in stadium toilet to watch Champions League final for free

A pair of Belgian TikTokers say they spent 27 hours in an Allianz Arena toilet last weekend before watching Paris St Germain beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final for free.
Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told VRT News they managed to get into the Munich stadium the day before the match and hid in a toilet cubicle.
After sticking a homemade “Out of Order” sign on the door, the pair waited in silence for more than a day as stadium staff used the facility.
“We had a backpack with snacks and we played around on our phones to kill time,” Remmerie told the Belgian public broadcaster.
“The lights were on all the time and the sitting position was uncomfortable, so sleeping was almost impossible. That made it physically and mentally difficult.”
Once they heard fans starting to use the toilets on matchday, the pair left their bolthole and made their way past ticket inspectors to join the 86,600 crowd in the stands.
“We looked carefully at which security guard was paying the least attention. While on the phone and with food in our hands, we just walked on, and suddenly we were inside,” Remmerie added.
“PSG won 5-0 and we were also in the supporters’ section of the winning team. It was the most beautiful football match we have ever seen.”
The Allianz Arena and UEFA did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.
Those fans who made their way into the match more conventionally had to pay anywhere from 90 to 950 euros ($100-$1,100) for their tickets.
-Reuters
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How Heineken Scored a Five-Star UEFA Champions League Experience for Nigerian Fans

Indeed, it was an evening where football merged with lifestyle. Nigerian music stars Fido and Wande Coal brought their A-game, performing crowd favourites that had fans singing along and dancing well into the night.
Their live performances added vibrant colour to an already electrifying evening, keeping the energy alive after the final whistle.
Hard core fans cut across gender, as displayed by the ladies during the Heineken Watch Party in at the Lagos Continental Hotel last Saturday
Adding star power to the experience was ex-Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa, who mingled freely with guests, posed for pictures, and shared expert insight on the game, delighting fans with his presence and personal touch.
“This year’s UEFA Champions League final is not just a match—it’s a cultural moment,” said Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries. “We’re blending world-class football with unforgettable lifestyle experiences. Through our activities, we’re celebrating the real hardcore fans—the ones who make the game magical from wherever they are.”
Shadeko added that Heineken’s goal is to ensure Nigerian fans feel seen and celebrated. “They may not be in Munich, but they’re just as important to the spirit of the game. That’s why we go all out—every year—to make this night one to remember.”
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PEPSI GOALFEST 2025: Record-Breaking UCL Final, Unforgettable Fan Experience!

The roar of the crowd, the thrill of every shot, and the ultimate victory! Last Saturday night, Pepsi brought the UEFA Champions League 2025 final to life at the Pepsi GoalFest 2025, where PSG dominated Inter Milan in a stunning 5-0 victory, setting a new record for goals in a final.
The Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos was completely transformed into an electrifying arena, with a dominant wave of the iconic Pepsi blue.
Football fanatics experienced passion like never before. Inside and around the venue, fans engaged in thrilling football-themed games, moved to the beats of electrifying music, and stayed refreshed with Pepsi.
The energy soared as Dj Yk Mule, Mayorkun, and Do2tun delivered show-stopping performances, all powered by Pepsi.
It wasn’t just a game; it was an immersive celebration of football, an unforgettable night where every cheer, every goal, and every moment was refreshed by Pepsi!








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