Manchester United kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Lyon at Old Trafford, securing a 7-6 aggregate win in a wild Europa League quarter-final clash. United looked to be in total control after first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot put them 2-0 up on the night. Lyon, still reeling from a heavy 4-1 loss to Newcastle over the weekend, appeared off the pace—but the tide turned dramatically in the second half. Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso pulled one back with a close-range header before Nicolas Tagliafico scrambled home a second to level the…
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Only four teams remain in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League following the conclusion of the quarter-finals on Wednesday night. One of these sides will be crowned champions of Europe on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at Munich’s Allianz Arena. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain were the first to secure their spots in the semi-finals. Despite losing the second leg to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Barcelona’s commanding 4-0 win in the first leg gave them enough cushion to progress. The Catalan giants are chasing their first Champions League title in ten years. PSG also suffered defeat in their second leg, falling to Aston…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has committed his future to the club, signing a new two-year deal on Thursday. The Dutch defender joins Mohamed Salah in putting an end to months of speculation about their futures, with both players extending their stays at Anfield as fans prepare for a potential Premier League title celebration. “I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, whose contract was set to expire at the end of the season. “There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it. It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s…
Tennis legend Serena Williams has claimed that she would have faced a 20-year ban if she had tested positive for drugs in the same manner as world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Sinner is set to return to competition at the Italian Open next month after serving a three-month suspension. The 22-year-old tested positive for clostebol twice in March 2024. He explained that the steroid entered his system through a massage, after his physio used an over-the-counter spray containing clostebol to treat a cut on his own finger. Initially, the Tennis Integrity Agency did not impose a ban on Sinner, but…
Thomas Müller confirmed on Saturday that Bayern Munich will not offer him a new contract, bringing an end to his remarkable 25-year career with the Bundesliga giants at the conclusion of this season. The 35-year-old, whose contract was set to expire in the summer, took to social media to reveal that the decision had been made by the club, stating, “It’s not what I would have wished.” Müller also expressed his frustration with how the contract negotiations unfolded, with much of it played out publicly, but he acknowledged feeling appreciated by everyone involved in his long tenure at Bayern. “The…
Real Madrid’s defense of their La Liga title suffered a major blow on Saturday afternoon as they were defeated 2-1 by Valencia at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Mouctar Diakhaby opened the scoring shortly after Vinicius Junior missed a penalty during a dramatic first half. The Madrid winger redeemed himself just five minutes after the break, equalizing with a close-range strike. However, Valencia snatched a late winner in the 95th minute, with Hugo Duro heading in a goal following a quick counter-attack, sealing a painful defeat for Madrid and boosting Valencia’s hopes of avoiding relegation. How the Game Unfolded Carlo Ancelotti…
Mourinho clashes with Galatasaray coach after Osimhen’s brace seals victory Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho could face repercussions following an altercation with his Galatasaray counterpart, Okan Buruk, on Wednesday night. The 62-year-old Mourinho was seen pinching Buruk’s nose, which led to the Galatasaray manager collapsing onto the pitch, sparking further tensions. The incident occurred after Fenerbahce suffered a 2-1 defeat to their rivals at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals. Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen scored both goals for Napoli in the first half, securing a vital victory for Galatasaray. Sebastian Szymański’s goal for Fenerbahce was merely a consolation.…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration after a controversial penalty decision helped Everton secure a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday. Arsenal, already facing a challenging task in the Premier League title race, needed a win in Merseyside to reduce the gap to leaders Liverpool to nine points, offering a glimmer of hope that they could still be in the hunt. The Gunners took the lead through Leandro Trossard, but Everton equalized early in the second half with Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty. Despite over 40 minutes remaining, Arsenal struggled to create chances and couldn’t find a winner. In his…
Chelsea face the threat of a future ban from European football, including the Champions League, after violating UEFA’s strict financial regulations. Despite a tumultuous season, the Blues have put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since their last top-four Premier League finish in 2022. However, their significant spending in recent years has raised concerns with UEFA, who do not accept some of the financial practices the club has used to sidestep potential sanctions from the Premier League. Last summer, Chelsea recorded a £198.7m profit by selling their women’s team to a…
Everton fought to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday lunchtime, further denting the visitors’ already dwindling Premier League title hopes. Leandro Trossard put Arsenal in front with the first shot on target of the match, giving the Gunners a 1-0 lead after 34 minutes. With a squad hit by injuries and looking ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, Mikel Arteta made several changes, leaving four key starters on the bench for the trip to Merseyside. At halftime, Arteta introduced two of his regulars, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, in hopes of increasing Arsenal’s…