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Manchester City will hope to quickly get the disappointment of Sunday out of their system when they face Brighton on Sunday, but Pep Guardiola already knows it won't be easy.

Vladimir Putin has made a war criminal a "commander" in Ukraine, despite the fact he is wanted in connection to the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Igor Strelkov, 51, is the former Defence Minister of the self-styled Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), which was recently annexed by Putin following a sham referendum.

Russia's feared Wagner Group mercenaries are seeking to distance themselves from the forces that Vladimir Putin has hastily rushed into the Ukraine conflict, experts say. The Wagner Group is a private paramilitary organisation which operates at the behest of the Russian tyrant.

Ange Postecoglou has hit out at critics looking to drag Celtic into the inquest into Scottish football’s Euro week from Hell.

Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger was sporting a huge bandage after suffering a nasty head injury in the Champions League.The former Chelsea defender collided with Shakhtar Donetsk keeper Anatoliy Trubin as he headed in a 95th-minute equaliser for Carlo Ancelotti's side, which rescued a 1-1 draw on their travels. His forehead was sliced open as a result of the coming together.Blood poured down Rudiger's face and onto his contrastingly white Real kit while he received medical attention on the pitch.

Greg Taylor felt a familiar lurch in the pit of his stomach when his attempt at goal rattled off the bar and was chalked up as yet another Celtic chance that went begging in the Champions League. But the Hoops ace admits the real problem is being sick of the same old story at his level.

Real Madrid's late equaliser against Shakhtar Donetsk after colliding with the rival goalkeeper in the Champions League.The former Chelsea defender got his head on Toni Kroos' long pass into the box to flick it past the onrushing Anatoliy Trubin with the ball bouncing over the line via the post.Having initially got back to his feet, Rudiger received medical attention before being walked off the pitch at the Polish Army Stadium as blood dripped from his head.READ MORE: 'I faced Lionel Messi in El Clasico and found him very provocative and rude'With his team-mates holding out for a point having trailed since the first minute of the second-half following Oleksandr Zubkov's opener, Rudiger' was hailed on social media.Replays showed that the heads of the pair clashed after the ball had passed them, with a Real Madrid official holding a bandage over Rudiger's eyebrow as they walked off.One fan tweeted after the goal: "Antonio Rudiger is a true warrior."Who is the best central defender in the world? Tell us in the comments section below.With a second adding: "Antonio Rudiger equalises for the Los Blancos, injuring himself in the process. Absolute warrior!"With a third agreeing: "Now you understand how much of a warrior Rudiger is."And fourth writing: "Rudiger put his entire life on the line for the badge.

Optimistic Kenny Dalglish reckons Celtic can get the seven points they need to secure progress in the Champions League.

Aussie killer soldier, known only by his callsign 'Ninja' has opened up on life in the frontlines in Ukraine Ninja began working on the frontline to help free Ukrainian villages from Russia's cold and far-reaching grip after arriving in the war-torn country earlier this year . The Queensland man told Nine News that he saw the country was in trouble so felt compelled to help in the battle against the Kremlin's invading army.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Elon Musk are feuding over how the United States should handle Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And the result of their disagreement could prompt a shift in U.S. policy, the lawmaker suggested.

Matt O'Riley believes Celtic can grab a cherished first Champions League win under Ange Postecoglou – but they might have to do without Liel Abada in Leipzig.

They haven't been in sparkling form - but RB Leipzig have enough quality for Celtic to know they are in for a tough trip to Germany.

Vladimir Putin's army is on the brink of collapse after losing another key city to Ukraine's counteroffensive, according to retired US Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster.

Vladimir Putin is ramping up his nuclear propaganda after a Kremlin-run television channel put together a “highlight package” of what to expect if nuclear war broke out.The odd, and frankly terrifying footage was shown on Russian gas company Gazprom-owned NTV and showed video footage of a potential Armageddon aftermath if Putin were to hit the red button.The sequence was called “In anticipation of nuclear conflict - how weapons of mass destruction have become part of the geopolitical game.”READ MORE: Brit captured by Russians in Ukraine reveals horrific true extent of evil Russian tortureThe video blames “the West” for talking about nuclear war too much – despite Putin threatening everyone with nukes just two weeks ago. The channel appeared to warn that the West should “cave” in to Putin’s demands on Ukraine and the threat of nuclear war would “diminish”.

Another massive night of European action is just around the corner for Celtic as Ange Postecoglou looks to secure the first group stage win this term against RB Leipzig.

Ange Postecoglou is reportedly one of a number of targets under discussion by Wolves after they sacked Bruno Lage.

A Manchester aid worker captured in Ukraine sent a message to his two daughters telling them 'I love you so much' before he tragically died - and it's now been delivered to them in person by a freed hostage he was held and tortured with, reports the Sunday Mirror.

Ukraine in a Kremlin ceremony.He said that Moscow would triumph in its "special military operation" against Kyiv even as some of his troops faced potential defeat. The Russian leader added that he was ready to continue a battle for a "greater historical Russia " using whatever tools he had at his disposal.

Celtic hero Chris Sutton and Rangers legend Ally McCoist enjoyed a laugh over the latter unintentionally running out of superlatives for the Hoops despite his Gers ties in the preview for the upcoming Champions League ties.

Ukraine tomorrow.Annexation of four areas of Ukraine comes following a series of sham elections in occupied parts of the country.Four separate areas of Ukraine took part in Vladimir Putin's sham elections, with results showing that the four regions have voted to join Russia.READ MORE: Brits still in Russia told 'get out now or risk Putin sending you to fight in Ukraine'Russia-installed elections took place in the Zaporizhia region, where 93% of the ballot was shown to be in favour of joining Russia, while 87% of the ballots in southern Kherson also favoured the unification with Russia.Luhansk and Donetsk were also polled and were shown to have collected 98% and 99% of the votes in favour of Russian annexation respectively.Western politicians including British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly have rubbished the results of the elections, labelling them "sham" referendums.Putin is said to be preparing a signing ceremony in Moscow tomorrow to mark Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia as official parts of Russia.The Russian despot will also deliver a major speech on Friday following the signing ceremony inside of the Kremlin, where he will meet with Moscow-appointed administrators of the Ukrainian regions.

Newcastle United are considering making a move for highly-rated Ukrainian star Mykhaylo Mudryk - who had been hotly linked with Arsenal over the summer.Mudryk has impressed for Shakhtar Donetsk, and the Magpies could pay up to £50million for his services. According to the i, Newcastle are 'considering' making an approach for the Ukrainian youngster, but they could face competition from Liverpool, Everton and the Gunners.The Ukrainian Neymar, as he has been dubbed in his homeland, is already known to Premier League sides.