Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the idea that Liverpool have a dream Champions League semi-final draw as they prepare to face Villarreal in the next stage of their quest for an unprecedented quadruple.
Pep Guardiola said he had to reiterate to his players they had beaten Real Madrid 4-3 in a Champions League classic on Tuesday despite the disappointment of not killing off their semi-final tie at the Etihad. Watch the highlights and reactions here.
Manchester City have a slender lead to defend in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after winning a thrilling first leg 4-3 at the Etihad on Tuesday.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has agreed a new contract until 2026 with a buy-out clause set at €1 billion, the club announced on Tuesday.
Liverpool will play Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in Singapore in July, organisers said on Tuesday, as pre-season games return to Asia after a Covid-19 hiatus.
Giorgio Chiellini will bring down the curtain on his international career this summer after Italy face Argentina in the so-called ‘Finalissima’ at Wembley, the site of his greatest career triumph.
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Neo Maema admits his side were disappointed and angry after their exit from the Caf Champions League at the weekend, but insists they have to switch focus to the league title, which they can secure against Cape Town City on Wednesday.
Kaizer Chiefs great Zebulon Nhlapo believes Arthur Zwane should be given the permanent head coach position at the club and that Chiefs should try out Itumeleng Khune as one of his assistants.
Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid’s glittering history in the Champions League gives them an advantage when they face Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-finals on Tuesday.
“I said, ‘Where is Villarreal?’” explains Etienne Capoue, who describes it like he was scanning a map of the world and pointing his finger down.