UCL

Salah 'crazy' for Premier League title celebration

Mohamed Salah said he is driven every day to deliver Premier League glory to Liverpool this season after signing a new two-year contract on Friday.

Set-piece surprise: Rice defies coach's instructions to score sensational free-kick 

Arsenal’s hero in their 3-0 Champions League first-leg quarterfinal triumph against Real Madrid, Declan Rice, revealed he had ignored specific instructions from set-piece coach Nicolas Jover before scoring two sensational free-kicks at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.  

Villa's Emiliano Martinez winds up PSG with cap

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has attempted to provoke Paris Saint-Germain supporters with a baseball cap poking fun at France's defeat by Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final as he arrived for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final.

Premier League claims fifth Champions League spot

Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid means at least five Premier League teams will play in next season's Champions League, the English top flight confirmed on Wednesday.

Real Madrid too busy to listen to outside noise ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid have set the bar sky high with six Champions League titles in a decade and their demanding fans have been voicing concerns as last year's European and Spanish champions struggle for consistency this season.

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Key stats

Wednesday’s high-voltage Champions League first-leg quarterfinals lineup will feature defending champions Real Madrid taking on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Here we take a look at a few highlights ahead of the contest:

Barcelona draw to increase Liga lead after Real Madrid stumble

Barcelona failed to break down a frantic Real Betis defence as they were held to a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday but still gained ground on Real Madrid who earlier conceded deep into added time to lose 2-1 at home to Valencia.

Mbappe among three Real Madrid players fined for 'indecent conduct'

Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for "violating basic rules of decent conduct" during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid.

PSG coach Luis Enrique targets unbeaten season

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday the prospect of completing the Ligue 1 season undefeated provided extra motivation for his team as they stand on the brink of securing another French title.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

Mbappe's waxwork double presented at Madame Tussauds

French football superstar Kylian Mbappe often leaves defenders stunned and static on the field. For a change, he can now see his waxy doppelganger frozen in his trademark celebration at the famous Madame Tussauds in central London. The model, which was unveiled to Mbappe in Madrid last week, travelled to London where it was presented yesterday as the Real Madrid forward joined a long list of iconic footballers who have their wax statues on display at the world-renowned museum. Photos: AFP 

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Sports Council allows Olmo and Victor to play for Barca until end of season

Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) on Thursday upheld an appeal filed by Barcelona players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor which will allow them to play for the club until the end of the season, a decision LaLiga said they would appeal.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season

Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

PSG 'feel like champions' as Ligue 1 title nears, says Luis Enrique

Coach Luis Enrique said Paris Saint-Germain "can feel like champions" knowing they could seal the Ligue 1 title this weekend but warned his players not to let their level drop.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

'We don't deserve bonus': Man City boss Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he and his players do not deserve a bonus even if they salvage their dismal season by winning the Club World Cup.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG's Doue earns first call-up

Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named Thursday for this month's UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Inter cruise into Champions League quarters and titanic Bayern clash

Inter Milan will face Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after  seeing off Feyenoord 2-1 on Tuesday to complete a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

PSG beat Liverpool on penalties to reach Champions League quarterfinals

Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday after beating Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out to win an epic last-16 tie between the clubs.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Kane leads Bayern past Leverkusen into Champions League last eight

Harry Kane scored a goal and set up another as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, going through to the Champions League quarter-finals 5-0 on aggregate.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Yamal, Raphinha fire Barca past Benfica into Champions League last eight

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha dazzled as Barcelona thumped Benfica 3-1 on Tuesday, reaching the Champions League quarter-finals 4-1 on aggregate.