James Maddison says Tottenham’s squad are “100%” behind manager Ange Postecoglou and can still turn their season into “something very special”. Spurs are 16th in the Premier League table after a dismal domestic campaign and pressure is mounting on Postecoglou despite th...

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger faces a long spell on the sidelines after having knee surgery. The Germany international was forced off in extra time on Saturday as Real lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona and was later diagnosed with a partial tear of the external meniscus in his left kne...

When Inter Milan drew Barcelona in the semi-finals of the 2009-10 Champions League, few backed the Italian side to progress against Pep Guardiola’s world-beaters. Both were chasing their own piece of history. Barcelona were trying to become the first team to claim back-to-back titles in the Ch...

Antonio Rudiger has apologised after being sent off for throwing an object at the referee during Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey final defeat by Barcelona. Rudiger and Real team-mate Lucas Vazquez, who had both been substituted, were shown straight red cards for angrily reacting to a foul given aga...

Bologna’s stoppage-time winner against Inter Milan on Sunday has teed up the prospect of a play-off to determine where the Serie A title could go this season. “Our championship does not end here,” Inter manager Simone Inzaghi said after the loss. Inzaghi is right – leaders In...

The sight of Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrating bare chested with arms outstretched, his red shirt hoisted on a corner flag at King Power Stadium, will become an iconic image of Liverpool’s march to the Premier League title. Amid the wild elation that followed his late winner at relegated Leic...

Crystal Palace Hold Firm as Bournemouth Miss Golden Opportunity AFC Bournemouth will be kicking themselves after a goalless draw at Selhurst Park on a night when the odds should have been firmly stacked in their favour. Crystal Palace, down to ten men for the entire second half following Chris Richa...

Barcelona dig deep as Raphinha snatches keywords win in dramatic fashion In a game that had everything—goals, controversy, and a late twist worthy of a Hollywood script—Barcelona emerged from the chaos at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with a breathless 4-3 victory over a spirited Celta Vigo si...

Xabi Alonso says it is “not a good time” to discuss his future after the Bayer Leverkusen boss was linked with Real Madrid. The 43-year-old is reportedly a candidate to succeed Carlo Ancelotti should the Italian leave Real at the end of the season. Alonso is highly regarded after leading...

It was a night Arsenal fans will never forget. A dramatic 2-1 win against Real Madrid in a hostile Bernabeu secured the Gunners just a third Champions League semi-final – and a first since 2009 – after an impressive first-leg 3-0 win. Bukayo Saka’s saved early Panenka penalty and...