Kylian Mbappe on target as PSG reach Coupe de France semi-finals
Paris Saint Germain eased into the semi-final of the Coupe de France as Kylian Mbappe’s goal helped Luis Enrique’s side to a 3-1 win over Nice. Coming off the back of three consecutive Ligue 1 draws that had seen their lead at the top of the table cut to 10 points, PSG maintained their bid […]
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Jan Oblak saves two penalties as Atletico Madrid beat Inter in Champions League
Jan Oblak saved two penalties in a shoot-out as Atletico Madrid booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-2 win on penalties after they drew 2-2 with Inter Milan on aggregate. Marko Arnautovic’s first-leg goal gave last year’s finalists a lead heading into the second leg at Civitas Metropolitano and […]
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Jurgen Klopp: Michael Edwards has not asked about U-turn because ‘he’s not dumb’
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists the return of Michael Edwards as Fenway Sports Group’s chief executive of football has not made him change his mind about leaving at the end of the season. The German has spoken to Edwards, with whom he had a very successful relationship as the club’s sporting director until he left […]
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Mikel Arteta hails ‘magic night’ as Arsenal beat Porto on penalties
Mikel Arteta hailed a “magic night” at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 on penalties to reach first Champions League quarter-final in 14 years. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Portugal, a goal from Leandro Trossard just before half-time levelled the tie late in the first half, but there Arsenal’s momentum stalled […]
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UEFA admits Europa League final in Dublin could prove ‘extremely challenging’
UEFA is bracing itself for the “extremely challenging” possibility of a Rangers v Liverpool Europa League final in Dublin. European football’s governing body has reserved the 82,000-capacity Croke Park stadium as a potential fan zone, but is concerned even that might not be enough to accommodate everyone who may come to Dublin without a ticket […]
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Hearts building a ‘hunger to win trophies’, says Steven Naismith
Hearts head coach Steven Naismith believes their recent progress and hunger for trophies will give them a chance against Rangers at Hampden after his side booked a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final place with a 1-0 win over Morton at Cappielow. Naismith’s side were immediately handed a repeat of their Viaplay Cup semi-final, which Rangers […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty prowess not enough to save Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 118th-minute penalty was not enough to stop Al Nassr being eliminated from the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League. Already trailing by a goal following last week’s opening-leg defeat at Al Ain, Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League side were then 2-0 down on the evening, and staring at a bruising last-eight exit. But the […]
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On this day in 2014: Alan Pardew handed record punishment after headbutt
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was handed a seven-match suspension for his headbutt on Hull midfielder David Meyler on this day in 2014. The Football Association also fined Pardew £60,000 in imposing the toughest managerial punishment in Premier League history. Pardew was given a three-game stadium ban followed by a four-match touchline suspension after clashing with […]
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Southend extend unbeaten run to seven games with draw against Dagenham
Southend extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw against Dagenham. The Daggers went ahead in the first half when Ryan Hill coolly converted from Dion Pereira’s cutback in the 14th minute. The visitors then had a raft of chances to extend their lead, with the best of them […]
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Kai Havertz scores late winner as Arsenal battle past Brentford to go top
Kai Havertz headed home a late winner against Brentford to send Arsenal top of the Premier League and spare the blushes of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. With title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City facing off on Sunday, any victory for Arsenal would have been enough to take them to the summit for the first time in […]
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