Italy to have five teams in next season's Champions League

The Champions League will have 36 teams in the group stage from next season, four more than this term.
19 April 2024, 05:13 AM

Exit from Europe can help Liverpool focus on league, says Klopp

"Disappointed that we did not go through but not frustrated or angry. Now we can focus on the league and that's what we will do," Klopp told reporters.
19 April 2024, 05:04 AM

10-man Roma beat Milan to set up Leverkusen clash in Europa semis

Last season's runners-up Roma advanced to their fourth European semi-final in a row.
19 April 2024, 02:59 AM

Frimpong rescues Leverkusen's unbeaten run

Whatever Alonso said at halftime clearly worked.
19 April 2024, 02:43 AM

Liverpool exit Europa League as Klopp's final season suffers new blow

Atalanta are in the last four of a European competition for the first time since 1988.
19 April 2024, 02:26 AM

Emi Martinez avoids red card, saves penalties to send Villa into semis

Martinez was warned for his persistent mind games in the Stade Pierre Mauroy.
19 April 2024, 02:24 AM

A match in which Man City played but Real Madrid won

Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for a record-extending 17th time after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.
18 April 2024, 16:59 PM

Papon seeks Argentina’s help in developing Bangladesh football

Nazmul Hassan Papon, the youth and sports minister of Bangladesh, sought assistance from Argentina for developing the country's football and promised to extend Bangladesh’s help to develop Argentina’s cricket during a courtesy meeting at the Sports Ministry today with Marcelo C. Cesa, the ambassador to Bangladesh.
18 April 2024, 15:40 PM

Madrid lynchpin Rudiger decisive against Man City

The German defender's two strong displays against City's Norwegian hitman helped Madrid hold their own across 210 minutes of thrilling quarter-final action, ending in a 4-4 aggregate draw before the shoot-out.
18 April 2024, 13:49 PM

UEFA fines Barcelona for fans' racist behaviour

Barcelona were also banned from selling tickets to their supporters for their next away European game, although that punishment is suspended for a year.
18 April 2024, 13:21 PM

FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards from next season as part of an agreement with the Premier League, the Football Association announced on Thursday.
18 April 2024, 12:43 PM

De Rossi to remain Roma coach 'for the foreseeable future'

Daniele De Rossi will stay on long-term as Roma coach, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, hours before their Europa League quarter-final decider with AC Milan.
18 April 2024, 12:36 PM

Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bayern 'pain' to fuel title bid

"We were very close, that is the reality. It's painful, but we have to learn from this. We had our moments, especially in the first half," Arteta said.
18 April 2024, 06:38 AM

Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 mln euros

The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 April 2024, 05:32 AM

Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham

Bayern Munich will meet Real Madrid, who beat holders Manchester City on penalties on Wednesday.
18 April 2024, 04:52 AM

Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester

It was sweet revenge for Real Madrid, who were thrashed 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their exit from the Champions League at the semi-final stage last year.
18 April 2024, 04:37 AM

Silva penalty save down to pure luck: Lunin

Real midfielder Federico Valverde was named UEFA's man-of-the-match, but Lunin had made a strong case to be handed the award after making two saves in their 4-3 shootout win after an inspired performance as they drew their quarter-final second leg 1-1.
18 April 2024, 04:23 AM

No regrets for Guardiola after shootout loss to Real Madrid

"Congratulations to Real Madrid, they defend so deep, with incredible solidarity," Guardiola said. "We did everything. I have no regrets about what we've done. Defensively, offensively, we played exceptional in all departments, in everything, and unfortunately we couldn't win, so that's what it is."
18 April 2024, 04:06 AM

Atalanta ready to deal fatal blow to Liverpool

Atalanta have a chance to make history on Thursday as they welcome Liverpool to Bergamo with one foot in the Europa League semi-finals thanks to a stunning first-leg win at Anfield.
18 April 2024, 01:00 AM

'Shoot-out success showed Real's winning mentality'

Jude Bellingham saluted Real Madrid's winning "mentality" after the Spanish side held their nerve in a penalty shoot-out to end Manchester City's reign as Champions League holders on Wednesday.
17 April 2024, 22:36 PM