Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain's relationship with the Champions League over the last decade has been fraught with disappointment and littered with spectacular defeats, but an aggregate victory against holders Bayern Munich is the most significant of the Qatar era as they aim to finally get their hands on the trophy. Against the team that […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate has warned his England squad to behave during Euro 2020 after several of his players were involved in disciplinary issues this season. England boss Southgate was frustrated to have to deal with the fall-out from Manchester United defender Harry Maguire's arrest following a street scuffle while on holiday in Greece. […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey is preparing for the first shots of what he says will be a "100-year war" when Austin F.C. make their much-anticipated Major League Soccer bow this weekend. The Hollywood star is a minority owner in the MLS expansion side and is determined to help the club successfully […]

Paris (AFP) – Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer said his team paid for missing several chances in the first leg after the German side's Champions League title defence ended with a loss on away goals to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Despite a 1-0 quarter-final second-leg victory at the Parc des Princes, Bayern were dumped out […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain knocked holders Bayern Munich out of the Champions League on Tuesday despite Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scoring against his old club as a 1-0 defeat in the second leg at the Parc des Princes could not prevent the French giants from winning a tremendous quarter-final tie on away goals. Neymar twice […]

Seville (Spain) (AFP) – Chelsea reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2014 despite a 1-0 defeat against Porto in Tuesday's quarter-final second leg in Seville. Thomas Tuchel's side will play Real Madrid or Liverpool for a place in the final after producing a masterclass in game management to win 2-1 on […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Manchester City's improved defensive record means they are better prepared for the fine margins of the Champions League latter stages this season, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said on Tuesday. City are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in five years under Pep Guardiola when they take a 2-1 lead […]

Rome (AFP) – Gian Piero Gasperini could miss the Italian Cup final, Italian media reported on Tuesday, after the Atalanta coach was given a date in front of Italy's anti-doping tribunal following a row over an out-of-competition test. In a statement, the country's anti-doping organisation NADO Italia said that Gasperini would face the tribunal on […]

London (AFP) – Supporters wishing to attend the English League Cup final on April 25 between Manchester City and Tottenham will need to provide proof of a negative coronavirus test within 24 hours of the match. City and Tottenham will each be given 2,000 tickets for the game at Wembley, which is being used as […]

Berlin (AFP) – Germany's Bibiana Steinhaus, the first woman to referee in one of Europe's top leagues, has married 2010 World Cup final ref Howard Webb. In 2017, the 42-year-old made football history when she became the first woman to referee in the Bundesliga. She is now known as Steinhaus-Webb after the couple tied the […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool must produce a "perfect performance" to overcome a 3-1 first leg deficit against Real Madrid on Wednesday and reach the Champions League semi-finals, manager Jurgen Klopp said. A difficult season for the English champions will end without a trophy should they fail to pull off a fightback against the 13-time European […]

Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund are waiting on the fitness of Marco Reus and Mats Hummels for their Champions League quarter-final, home leg against Manchester City on Wednesday with England winger Jadon Sancho definitely ruled out. Dortmund need to overturn last week's 2-1 first-leg defeat in Manchester when Reus equalised for the Germans before […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain skipper Marquinhos will miss three games with a groin injury, the French champions announced on Tuesday. The Brazil centre-back had already been ruled out of the Champions League quarter-final with Bayern Munich later in the day. The 26-year-old suffered the injury during the 3-2 first leg victory in Bavaria last […]

Berlin (AFP) – Marco Reus is set to rekindle his blossoming partnership with Erling Braut Haaland on Wednesday as Borussia Dortmund bid to hand Manchester City another Champions League quarter-final exit. Dortmund captain Reus, 31, is back to his best after struggling with poor form and injury this season, revelling alongside the 20-year-old Haaland. Reus […]

Paris (AFP) – South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Elton Jantjies is joining French club Pau until the end of the season, the struggling Top 14 side announced on Tuesday. Pau are in desperate need of a playmaker following injuries to regular fly-halves Antoine Hastoy and Mike Harris. The 30-year-old, who has played 37 times […]