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Flick prioritising Champions League glory over La Liga

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has made a bold admission regarding his squad's priorities, suggesting that the allure of European glory currently outweighs domestic dominance. Speaking ahead of the Catalan derby against Espanyol, the German tactician noted a visible shift in his players' application when playing on the biggest stage of all.

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Slot insists he still has Liverpool fans' support

Arne Slot has claimed he still retains the "complete support" of the Liverpool hierarchy and the club's fanbase despite a dismal run of form that has left their season in tatters. The Reds are reeling from three consecutive defeats, including a demoralising Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Kompany in no party mood as Bayern players serenade coach

Vincent Kompany hit a major personal milestone on Friday as the Bayern Munich head coach turned 40. However, the Belgian tactician has no intention of letting the celebrations distract from his pursuit of silverware in Bavaria. While his players and the club hierarchy were eager to mark the occasion, Kompany made it clear that football remains his sole focus.

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Liverpool owners decide Slot future amid sack calls

Liverpool’s owners have decided to keep faith with Arne Slot despite increasing calls for the Dutchman to be sacked. The Reds’ poor form continued with a Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, but Fenway Sports Group (FSG) still believe Slot should lead the club into next season.

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Van Dijk: Liverpool season 'unacceptable' but PSG comeback possible

Virgil van Dijk has labelled Liverpool’s season “unacceptable” after a series of disappointing results but insists the team can still produce a dramatic Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds captain believes Anfield can once again inspire a famous European turnaround after they suffered a 2-0 defeat in the French capital.

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Real Madrid plotting €160m Olise transfer swoop

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to test Bayern Munich's resolve with a staggering €160 million swoop for Michael Olise. The Spanish giants have been moved to action after witnessing the Frenchman's brilliance up close at the Bernabeu during a 2-1 defeat to Bayern in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

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Henry tries to HIDE as Carra & Schmeichel clash over Liverpool's display at PSG

The Champions League quarter-finals always produce high drama, but some of the most intense action on Wednesday night took place in the CBS Sports studio. Thierry Henry was left looking for a place to hide as colleagues Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel engaged in a fiery verbal sparring match following Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

Frequently asked questions

Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club. Their most recent victory came in 2020, but there is a club from Manchester hot on their heels...

A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.

Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.

The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.

Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.

The FA Cup has featured many football legends, including Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Frank Lampard. Modern-day superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Aguero have also made their mark on the competition.

Legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola have guided their teams to success in the FA Cup. Notably, Wenger holds the record for most FA Cup victories as a manager, with seven titles to his name.