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Courtois can return next week: Ancelotti

"He's well, I think he will be available to travel with us next week (to Munich) and he can play against Cadiz," Ancelotti told a news conference.

President, fan support key in decision to stay: Xavi

In January, with Barcelona on a miserable run of form, Xavi said he would walk away from his post in the summer despite having a year left on his contract.

Klopp apologises to Liverpool supporters after huge blow to title hopes

"(Leaders Arsenal and Manchester City) must have a very bad moment," Klopp, who looked completely shattered, said when asked about his team's chances.

PSG close in on title with 4-1 win at Lorient

Luis Enrique's team would have sealed the title later on Wednesday if second-placed Monaco had failed to beat Lille at home, but the principality side prevailed 1-0 courtesy of Youssouf Fofana's second-half strike.

Xavi to continue as Barcelona coach

"Xavi will continue and is very excited, there is unanimity in the club's board that he should continue," club vice-president Rafa Yuste told reporters outside Laporta's home in Barcelona later on Wednesday.

Fernandes spares Ten Hag's blushes as Man Utd survive Blades scare

Ten Hag's side twice trailed to the Premier League's bottom club at Old Trafford before Fernandes came to his beleaguered manager's aid in the second half.

Liverpool's title bid rocked by Everton

Everton's first derby victory at Goodison Park in more than 13 years prevented Liverpool from climbing level with Arsenal at the top of the league table. Juergen Klopp's men are three points behind the Gunners (77) with four games to play.

Rangnick confirms talks with Bayern over head coaching job

The former Manchester United boss said "there has been contact" between himself and Bayern but would not be drawn on whether he would take the offer.

Havertz coming good at perfect time for Arsenal

The 24-year-old German produced two clinical finishes after the break as Arsenal accelerated to a 5-0 victory that sent a powerful message to Liverpool and Manchester City.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

Ronaldo red card ‘incorrect’, says Al-Nassr coach

“The decision was incorrect,” Castro said, speaking to reporters after the match.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

Ex-Barcelona player Dembele on a mission for PSG in Champions League clash

Dembele was in a Barcelona shirt the last time the clubs met, in the last 16 in 2021, when Mbappe scored a lethal hat-trick in the first leg in Catalonia

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

Atletico, Dortmund see rare Champions League opportunity

The duo are the underdog sides remaining in this season's quarter-finals, with the other six teams either among the elite

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Mbappe issues warning for Barcelona

“I am ready and, as always, I am not going to hide. Seeing the dynamic we have, I'm sure we're going to give it our all, then the result... It's in God's hands,” Mbappe told Telefoot

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Messi called ‘possessed dwarf’, ‘devil’ by Monterrey coach

“The dwarf was possessed, he had the face of the devil,” Sánchez said referring to Messi.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Future is bright for Man Utd, says Ten Hag

"I am very pleased, very happy and it is another signal and message of the future of Manchester United."

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Chelsea not mature enough to compete consistently: Pochettino

Chelsea, who beat Manchester United 4-3 at home on Thursday, opened the scoring at Bramall Lane through Thiago Silva but were pegged back when Jayden Bogle netted before halftime.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Muzaffarov, Jafar rewrite script in same week

Uzbekistan midfielder Muzaffar Muzaffarov produced a stunning goal under pressure as title contenders Mohammedan Sporting Club earned a 3-1 victory over Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra in a Bangladesh Premier League fixture in Dhaka on Saturday.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

I love Messi: Salah

“I love Messi. Messi is Messi; I love [Gabriel] Batistuta as well, I met him once in Argentina and got his t-shirt signed, but yeah, I love Messi,” Salah told ESPN Argentina

April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024

Kings soar, Abahani slip up

Local forward Rakibul Hossain scored one goal in each half while Dorielton Gomes, Robson da Silva and Asror Gofurov scored one each

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