Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Spain international Marc Bartra said Wednesday he is recovering well after a successful wrist operation following the explosives attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus. "As you can see I am doing much better," he posted on Instagram with a picture taken in hospital showing his right arm in a cast […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – German investigators on Wednesday detained an Islamist suspect over three explosions that rocked Borussia Dortmund's team bus, prosecutors said, confirming that the probe was examining a possible "terrorist link". The roadside blasts left Dortmund's Spanish international Marc Bartra and a policeman injured, with the bombs "containing metal pieces" detonating minutes after […]

Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) – Australia's Brisbane Roar kept their Asian Champions League hopes flickering with a 2-1 win over Japanese champions Kashima Antlers in Brisbane on Wednesday. Goals from striker Jamie Maclaren and midfielder Brett Holman gave Brisbane a 2-0 lead before Kashima pulled a goal back near the end. It was Brisbane's first win […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Outgoing Barcelona coach Luis Enrique turned on his misfiring stars after "reliving a nightmare" with his side's 3-0 humbling by Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Barca produced the biggest Champions League comeback of all time in the last 16, overturning a 4-0 first leg deficit by scoring […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – German police investigated a possible Islamist link to three explosions that rocked the Borussia Dortmund football team bus as the club vowed Wednesday it won't give in to "terror". Dortmund's Spanish international Marc Bartra and a policeman were injured in the roadside blasts set off as the team headed to a […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Three explosions hit German football team Borussia Dortmund's bus late Tuesday ahead of a Champions League home game and police found a letter at the scene claiming responsibility for the attack. Here is what we know so far: – Three explosions – At around 7:15 pm (1715 GMT) three explosions detonated […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Spain international Marc Bartra is recovering after a successful wrist operation following the explosives attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus, the club and his father confirmed on Wednesday. "We have learnt that everything went well," Dortmund's president Reinhard Rauball told broadcaster NTV. The 26-year-old centre-back was hit by flying glass […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Security has been tightened around the star-studded Real Madrid squad, led by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, for Wednesday's Champions League match at Bayern Munich following the Dortmund team bus blast. Around 30 police wearing bullet proof vests were added to the security detail at the Munich hotel where the Real team are […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – German investigators hunted on Wednesday for possible suspects responsible for three explosions that rocked Dortmund football team's bus, injuring a player. The assault, described by Dortmund city's police chief as a "targeted attack" against the team, shook German football ahead of crucial Champion League ties this week. Investigations will focus on […]

Buenos Aires (AFP) – With a year to go to the 2018 World Cup, Argentina have no room for error, and dream of hiring Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli now they have sacked Edgardo Bauza. Sitting fifth in the South American table — outside the automatic qualifying spots — the two-time World Cup champions are looking […]

Brussels (AFP) – It is a motley crew of Manchester United players heading to Brussels as history beckons for the 20-time champions of England. With the likes of Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, Chris Smalling and even David De Gea injured and likely to miss Thursday's clash with Anderlecht, a gaggle of unlikely lads will look […]

Paris (AFP) – Henrikh Mkhitaryan says Manchester United cannot afford to underestimate Belgian league leaders Anderlecht as Jose Mourinho's side attempt to join an elite group of European clubs. United travel to Brussels on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie, with the competition representing the English giants' best chance of […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Three explosions rocked the Borussia Dortmund bus, injuring Spanish international Marc Bartra, as the German team headed for a Champions League game against Monaco on Tuesday. Bartra faces wrist surgery after being hit by flying glass and the quarter-final match was postponed until Wednesday because of the attack. The club said […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Argentina forward Paulo Dybala scored a delightful first-half double to eclipse illustrious compatriot Lionel Messi as Juventus recorded a stunning 3-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Dybala netted twice before the midway point in the first half and Giorgio Chiellini added the third goal […]

Madrid (AFP) – Kasper Schmeichel believes Leicester City's rags to riches tale is inspiring them to keep dreaming on the Champions League stage ahead of their quarter-final first leg with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Schmeichel is expected to captain Leicester at the Vicente Calderon in the absence of the injured Wes Morgan. And the Dane is […]