×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Newcastle marks return to Europe's elite with draw against AC Milan in Champions League opener

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Newcastle United players line up before facing AC Milan.[Newcatsle]

Newcastle marked its return to Europe's elite with a 0-0 draw at AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, despite being completely dominated at San Siro.

A combination of good saves by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope and wayward finishing by Milan saw the visitors pick up a point in the club's first Champions League match in 20 years.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Junior Starlets gear up for World Cup qualifier encounter against Uganda
Athletics
Under-20 talents to face off in battle for tickets to world event in Eugene
By Mose Sammy 5 hrs ago
Golf
Over 2,500 players to battle it out in Duracoat Golf Masters Series
By Mike Kihaki 12 hrs ago
Sports
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadline