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Octavian Sovre raised some eyebrows when he asked Erling Haaland to autograph his yellow and red card

Linesman supported 'noble cause' with Haaland autograph

Romanian assistant referee Octavian Sovre's decision to ask Borussia Dormund striker Erling Haaland to autograph his yellow and red cards raised some eyebrows but the charity that is set to benefit from a cash boost is not complaining.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Fabian Delph scored the only goal of the game

Man City complete Champions League job on Steaua

Manchester City have qualified for the Champions League group stage after a 1-0 win over Steaua Bucharest earned them a 6-0 aggregate victory.

Soccer • 24 Aug 16

Joe Hart may get the nod to play for City against Steaua Bucharest

Joe Hart 'has a chance' to line out for City

Joe Hart could return for Manchester City as his long-term replacement looks on at the Etihad Stadium tonight.

Soccer • 24 Aug 16

David Silva scored City's opener on 13 minutes

City thrash Steaua in Champions League qualifier

Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick - and missed two penalties - as Manchester City all but secured a place in the Champions League group stage with an emphatic 5-0 win over Steaua Bucharest.

Soccer • 16 Aug 16

Ramiers tucks home Chelsea's opener after 20 minutes

Chelsea back on track after thumping Steaua

Ramires scored twice as Chelsea claimed a 4-0 win over Steaua Bucharest to get their Champions League Group E campaign back on track at the National Arena.

Soccer • 02 Oct 13

Fernando Torres scored the clinching goal for Chelsea

Terry and Torres goals put Chelsea through

Fernando Torres fired Chelsea into the quarter-finals of the Europa League but also missed a penalty as last season's Champions League winners overcame Steaua Bucharest 3-1 in the last-16 clash at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 14 Mar 13

Rafael Benitez: 'If you lose a game, it's "oh, he picked the wrong player' or whatever".'

Benitez not taking congestion blame

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has issued another veiled attack on his critics ahead of the Europa League last-16 second leg.