Scholes cools tension after Carrick dig

Paul Scholes insisted he meant no offence to Michael Carrick after a social media comment about the Manchester United interim boss sparked debate.

Manchester City face Liverpool in blockbuster FA Cup tie

Manchester City will face Liverpool in a blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final, while quadruple-chasing Arsenal travel to Southampton.

Bafana squad named for Panama friendlies

Hugo Broos has named a 38-man preliminary squad for South Africa’s upcoming international friendlies against Panama later this month.

Watch: Mass brawl sparks 23 red cards in Brazil

A fiery Brazilian league clash between Atletico Mineiro and Cruzeiro descended into chaos when a bust up saw the referee issue 23 red cards.

Simeone expects high tempo against Tottenham

Diego Simeone has warned Atletico Madrid about the pace and intensity of Premier League football ahead of their Champions League last-16 clash with Tottenham.

African players in Europe – Marmoush shines again

Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City beat Newcastle 3-1 in the FA Cup, continuing his impressive record against the Magpies this season.

Reds return to Istanbul, Atalanta host Bayern – Champions League preview

The Champions League last 16 begins as Liverpool head to Galatasaray’s hostile Istanbul fortress, Bayern travel to Italy and Newcastle gear up for a major showdown with Barcelona.

Newcastle target historic result against Barcelona

Newcastle face a defining Champions League night against Barcelona, with Eddie Howe demanding a career-best performance from his players in the club’s biggest test.

Underdogs strike as last eight is decided – FA Cup wrap

Port Vale and Southampton produced stunning FA Cup upsets while Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool survived dramatic fifth-round tests to reach the quarter-finals.

Yamal magic keeps Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid

Teenage star Lamine Yamal’s superbly-taken goal earned Barcelona a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga.