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      Watch HUGE Joe Hart blunder just seconds after Celtic keeper was saved by VAR after RB Leipzig stunner

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      CELTIC keeper Joe Hart made a HORRIFIC error to gift RB Leipzig the lead in the Champions League on Wednesday night.In the 64th minute of the Scots’ 3-1 defeat, the former England international, 35, received a pass in his own area while under no real pressure.
      Hart was not under any pressure when he had possession of the ballCredit: BT Sport

      His pass ended up right at the feet of SzoboszlaiCredit: BT Sport
      Szoboszlai then fed Silva who dispatched the ball calmly beyond HartCredit: BT Sport
      Hart was left thoroughly dejected following the mistakeCredit: Rex
      But he made a complete hash of things as his attempted pass went straight to Leipzig man Dominik Szoboszlai.
      He pounced on the ball and played it straight through to Andre Silva who cooly slotted beyond Hart to give Leipzig a 2-1 lead.
      Reacting to the clip on social media, one person said: “Well that is funny.”
      And another cruelly added: “Same old Joey.”
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      Hart’s error came just moments after Celtic were saved by VAR when Szoboszlai rattled in a wonderful strike.
      The Hungarian’s superb goal was ruled out because of a player standing in an offside position obstructing Hart’s view.
      Yet just minutes later the ex-England shot-stopper could not be saved by the technology as Celtic went behind for a second time in the match.
      It came after Christopher Nkunku’s first half strike had been cancelled out by Jota.
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      Hart’s mistake proved costly as Leipzig extended their advantage 13 minutes later when Silva helped himself to a second.
      The German champions then saw out the rest of the game to secure a first win of their Champions League campaign.
      Meanwhile, Celtic have just one point from their opening three European matches.
      Defeats to Real Madrid and Leipzig have come other side of a draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.
      But Celtic are continuing to impress domestically, sitting two points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership after seven wins from their opening eight matches.
      Hart’s error proved critical in Celtic losing to Leipzig in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Silva scored twice to condemn Celtic to another European defeatCredit: AFP More

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      Sevilla vs Borussia Dortmund LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      SEVILLA host Borussia Dortmund in matchday three of the Champions League, with all to play for as three teams in Group G chase Manchester City.The La Liga side sit bottom of the group, with one point after a 0-0 draw against Copenhagen last time out.
      Borussia Dortmund have three points from the opening two matches, beating Copenhagen 3-0 on the opening day of the group.

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      Awestruck Fofana lifts lid on Chelsea team-mates from duo he played with on FIFA to waiting an hour to meet Aubameyang

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      WESLEY FOFANA has admitted it’s “crazy” sharing a dressing room with Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly – two stars he used to play with on FIFA.And as an awestruck boy the summer signing once waited an hour to get his picture with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Wesley Fofana has been left awestruck by his Chelsea team-matesCredit: AFP
      Fofana said it’s “crazy” to be playing alongside Thiago SilvaCredit: AP
      Fofana waited for an hour as a nine-year-old to get a picture with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
      Fofana became the most expensive defender in Chelsea’s history when he signed from Leicester in a deal worth £70million.
      But the 21-year-old is the one who is starstruck when he walks into the Blues’ dressing room.
      The centre-back still has to pinch himself when he trains alongside fellow defenders Silva, 38, and Koulibaly, 31, two veterans of the game.
      Fofana said in the programme ahead of the Champions League clash with AC Milan: “It’s crazy for me. Every day I say ‘Thank you for my life!’ because it’s crazy that I play with Koulibaly and Thiago Silva.
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      “I used to play FIFA with Koulibaly and Thiago Silva and now I’m training with these guys, I’m in the changing rooms with Thiago Silva just to my right, and I learn every day from them.
      “It’s crazy, but life is incredible.”
      Fofana is still yet to make 100 professional appearances, meaning many of his current team-mates were already well established pros when the defender was still a child.
      Blues striker Aubamyeang being another one of his idols.
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      Fofana admitted he once waited an hour as a nine-year-old to get a picture with the ex-Arsenal skipper.
      After a trial with the Saint-Etienne academy, where Fofana progressed through the ranks, he headed off to watch first-team training.
      There he caught a glimpse of Auba, 33, who spent two years with the French club before joining Borussia Dortmund.
      Speaking on their encounter, Fofana said: “I waited for Auba because I liked his style. I liked the number nine when I was young.
      “So I waited maybe one hour and then I took my picture with him – it was a very good moment.
      “And now it’s crazy. I played against Aubameyang two years ago and now I play on the same team as him – life is incredible.” More

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      Benfica vs PSG LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      BENFICA host PSG in a top of the table clash in Group H of the Champions League.Both sides have made impressive unbeaten starts to the season, sitting on six points each in the Champions League group.
      Last time out, PSG beat Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Israel, while Benfica came out 2-1 victors against Juventus in Turin.
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      Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      REAL MADRID have been stand-out performers in Champions League Group F and now host second placed Shakhtar Donetsk in what could prove to be their toughest clash yet.Los Blancos have cruised in the group so far, beating Celtic 3-0 in Scotland before a comfortable 2-0 victory against RB Leipzig last time out as the current holders look to keep up their winning record.
      Shakhtar Donetsk embarrassed RB Leipzig on the opening day of the group, thrashing the German’s 4-1 away from home before drawing 1-1 with Celtic.

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      Juventus vs Maccabi Haifa LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      JUVENTUS host Maccabi Haifa in Champions League action with both sides desperately searching for their first points in the group.Suffering an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at home to Benfica last time out, Juventus were also beaten by PSG in their opening match of the group.
      Maccabi Haifa share similar woes, sitting bottom of the group, having conceded one one more goal and scored one less than Juventus.
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      Red Bull Salzburg vs Dinamo Zagreb LIVE: Latest Champions League updates – stream, TV channel info

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      DINAMO ZAGREB travel to Austria to face FC Red Bull Salzburg in Group E of the Champions League, as the Croatians look to go top of the group.With just a point between the two sides, Dinamo Zagreb could go top of the group with a victory, depending on results elsewhere.
      The Croatians came out 1-0 victors over Chelsea in the opening game of the group before suffering defeat to AC Milan, with RB Salzburg drawing their first two matches.
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      Is the Champions League group stage decided on goal difference or head-to-head?

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      THE Champions League group stage continues tonight with all eyes on Europe’s elite competition.Chelsea take on AC Milan this evening while Man City travel to Copenhagen for their European duties.
      Groups are expected to finish in typically tight fashion, but only 16 teams can reach the knockout stages of the competition.
      So what happens if teams finish on the same number of points in the group? We’ve got all the answers for you. Credit: Reuters
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      How are teams that finish level on points sorted in the Champions League?
      Teams that finish level on points in the Champions League group stage are sorted by the following criteria.
      Unlike the Premier League – which uses goal difference when teams are tied on points – the Champions League separates the teams on head-to-head points among the two fixtures between the sides.

      Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Away goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goal difference in all group matches;
      Goals scored in all group matches;
      Away goals scored in all group matches;
      Wins in all group matches;
      Away wins in all group matches;
      Disciplinary points (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, expulsion for two yellow cards in one match = 3 points);
      UEFA club coefficient.

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