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Martinez cried 'for two days' after nearly missing Barca triumph with injury

Lautaro Martinez said on Tuesday that he was brought to tears at a hamstring injury which nearly kept him out of Inter Milan's Champions League decider with Barcelona.

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'Wagatha Christie': Rooney and Vardy settle on legal costs

In the final leg of the "Wagatha Christie" saga, Vardy's lawyer told a court she was willing to pay £1.2 million of Rooney's legal costs for a failed libel suit.

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Barca 'will be back' after painful Champions League exit to Inter, says Flick

Hansi Flick said that his Barcelona players will bounce back from their dramatic Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter Milan, a tie which finished 7-6 on aggregate for the Italians after two epic matches.

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FIFA to hold playoff for final Club World Cup berth after ruling

FIFA on Tuesday confirmed it will hold a playoff between Los Angeles FC and Mexican giants America to decide the final berth at next month's Club World Cup following the expulsion of Club Leon.

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Arsenal determined 'to make a statement' against PSG

Arsenal's Declan Rice insisted Tuesday the Gunners are confident they can "deliver something special" by overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital in the return match of their Champions League semifinal tie.

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Inter's Inzaghi wouldn't swap his players for anyone after Barca thriller

Inter Milan saw off an exceptional Barcelona side to reach the Champions League final on Tuesday and, while manager Simone Inzaghi was understandably impressed by the opposition, he said that he would not change his players for anyone else.

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Every 50-50 decision went Inter's way: Barca's Flick

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick claimed that every 50-50 decision went against his side during the Champions League semifinal second-leg against Inter on Tuesday, which the Italian side won 4-3 on the night, and 7-6 on aggregate, at San Siro. 

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In Pictures: Inter-Barca Champions League classic 

Inter Milan substitute Davide Frattesi struck an extra-time winner to send his side into the Champions League final following a barnstorming 4-3 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday after Francesco Acerbi had rescued them from the brink of elimination with a stunning equaliser deep in added time.

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Whitecaps KO Messi's Miami in semis

For Messi's Miami, the focus will turn to their bid for a first MLS Cup and their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

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Phenomenons like Yamal born every 50 years: Inter's Inzaghi

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi lavished praise on Barcelona's teenage winger Lamine Yamal after a thrilling 3-3 Champions League semi-final first leg draw on Wednesday.

6d ago

Barca fight back against Inter in sensational semifinal draw

Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

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Barcelona fight back to draw six-goal Champions League thriller with Inter

Barcelona twice battled back to draw 3-3 at home against Inter Milan in a rip-roaring first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Montjuic Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.

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Barca, Inter play out breathtaking 6-goal draw in semi first leg

Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres levelled for Barcelona in the first half after two early Inter strikes.

6d ago

Forest owner Marinakis steps back as European qualification looms

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis will not have a controlling interest in the Premier League club next season, making the move ahead of their potential return to European football.

6d ago

Brazil deal off as Ancelotti refuses Madrid exit terms: reports

Brazil are now expected to pursue Al Hilal boss Jorge Jesus.

6d ago

After Fed Cup win, Tita eyes AFC Challenge Cup opportunity

Bashundhara Kings broke their final curse against Abahani with a 5-3 win in penalty shootout in the eventful final of the Federation Cup at the Mymensingh District Stadium yesterday.

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Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan

Now the Catalan giants rely on another generational talent in Lamine Yamal as their 'X-factor' when they host Inter Milan on Wednesday in a semi-final first leg clash.

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Maximum respect for Barca but no fear: Inter's Inzaghi

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said he and his team respect Barcelona but are not afraid of them, ahead of their Champions League semifinal duel on Wednesday.

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