Rogers sets Champions League scoring record after Villa receives offers for Duran and Watkins
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Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Aston Villa and Celtic at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Rui Vieira]
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has a Champions League scoring feat of which Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland would be proud. He scored goals in the third and fifth minutes against Celtic to become the first player to score twice in the opening five minutes of a Champions League game according to statistics supplier Opta. He finished with three goals in Villa’s 4-2 win. Rogers marked his goals at Villa Park with a Cole Palmer-style celebration, rubbing his hands over his arms in a cold pose. It continued Rogers’ breakthrough season at Villa and his goals might be important. There was speculation in the British media linking Villa’s Colombia striker, Jhon Duran, with a move to Saudi Arabia.
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