Champions League

Yamal heroics preserve Barca's Champions League final dream

For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.

Raphinha surpasses Messi to close in on Ronaldo’s record 

Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday, with teenage star Lamine Yamal shining bright.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025

Advantage PSG as Dembele seals narrow win at Arsenal

Paris St Germain took a big step towards reaching the Champions League final as Ousmane Dembele's early goal sealed a 1-0 win at Arsenal in a tense first leg of the semi-final on Tuesday.

April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025

I admire Messi but don't compare myself to him: Yamal

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said he is focussed on being himself and not on comparisons to Lionel Messi, ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Chelsea beat Everton 1-0 to reignite Champions League hopes

 Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Late Nunes goal lifts Man City to thrilling 2-1 win over Villa

Manchester City's Matheus Nunes scored deep in injury time to salvage a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday in their breathless chase for a Champions League berth next season.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

PSG draw with Nantes to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes in a rearranged Ligue 1 game on Tuesday, a result which maintains their unbeaten domestic record this season with the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal on the horizon.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Treble-chasing Barca look to ratchet up pressure on Real

Barcelona will be aiming to open up a seven-point lead at the top of LaLiga table when they welcome Europe-chasing Celta Vigo on Saturday.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Guardiola motivated for Man City's Champions League push

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said being forced to watch the Champions League latter stages from his sofa instead of the touchline is providing motivation to qualify for the competition next season.

April 19, 2025
April 19, 2025

Klopp 'happy' in new job despite Real Madrid rumours

Jurgen Klopp is "very happy" in his current post at Red Bull despite rumours linking him to a return to management with Real Madrid, his agent said Friday.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Arsenal's Havertz could return for Champions League final

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he would bet on Kai Havertz returning before the end of the season as his recovery from a hamstring injury is ahead of schedule.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Flick demands answers from La Liga for 'joke' schedule

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday demanded to meet with La Liga officials over what he called a "joke" schedule, saying Spanish football was failing to take care of players.