Last week I asked the question could every one of England’s six Champions League teams reach the quarterfinals? And look, it was a valid scenario worthy of considering. A long shot certainly, with an implied probability of 3.8% based on bookmakers’ odds, but one of the reasons that we enjoy talking about sports is that

At a time when the world is at war, Italy’s minister of foreign affairs Antonio Tajani is a busy man. There has been a drone strike on an Italian base in Kuwait. Matteo Salvini, his coalition partner and fellow deputy prime minister, has broken ranks and argued the EU should follow the Americans and ease

When the Champions League introduced a new ‘Swiss model’ with a 36-team league phase, critics argued it led to a bloated competition. For weeks, it felt more like an accounting exercise than a top European competition. Then, the final matchday delivered what this competition does best: noise, panic and late drama. Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin

Chelsea require something special at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night if they’re to eliminate holders Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League. The Blues were competitive for much of the first leg in Paris, but let a decent position go to waste. Filip Jörgensen’s costly mistake with the ball at his feet allowed Vitinha to finish

There are growing reports that Rafael Leao’s latest tantrum has irritated Milan directors so much that they would be ready to listen if a suitable offer came in for his sale. He was meant to become the key figure for the future of the club after signing a new contract, which made him the highest-paid

The Premier League’s judgment against Chelsea for breaking football’s rules – during an eight-year trophy spree under Roman Abramovich – concludes that the club engaged in “deception and concealment”. The breaches, more than 30 of them, relate to at least £47m in off-book payments linked to landmark deals for star players, including Eden Hazard, Willian, David

Fiorentina made a big step forward in their pursuit of Serie A safety with this 4-1 victory away to Cremonese, including classy Dodo and Albert Gudmundsson goals. This was a huge and potentially decisive relegation tussle, as going into the weekend the Viola were in 17th place on 25 points and the hosts in 18th

A member of the loan army at La Liga giants Barcelona has sent a message of congratulations the way of friend and former teammate Gavi. This of course comes fresh off a special outing for the latter over the weekend. Advertisement Gavi marked his long-awaited return to the pitch on Sunday, in Barcelona’s La Liga

Bayern Munich set to rival Manchester United for Nottingham Forest‘s Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers could leave Aston Villa if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, while Arsenal trio face uncertain future at the club. Manchester United are set to face competition for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, with Bayern Munich ready to

Throughout the season, Barcelona have struggled significantly to find defensive balance. Not only did Iñigo Martínez leave, but Ronald Araújo and Andreas Christensen have also been absent frequently during the season. Nevertheless, the Dane has been the most affected, as he suffered an ACL injury. Despite this, Hansi Flick’s team offered him a contract renewal,

La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Monday announced the club’s travelling squad for their upcoming showdown with Manchester City. And it features three altogether high-profile returns. Real Madrid are of course primed to return to action on Tuesday evening. Advertisement Turning focus back towards matters on the continent, Los Blancos will make the trip

O’Neill has three wins and a draw in seven matches as Rovers manager and they sit three points outside of the Championship relegation zone with eight games remaining. Just four points separate Rovers in 19th and Leicester City in 23rd. Tight is an understatement as five teams look to avoid the two remaining relegation spots.