Manchester City went down to Real Madrid and faces an early exit from the Champions League. The English press had nothing good to say about Pep Guardiola and his team.
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen endured a Champions League nightmare against Paris Saint-Germain. With the score locked at 2-2, his catastrophic passing error playing out from the back gifted Vitinha a cheeky lobbed goal. This horrific blunder sparked a late collapse, leaving Liam Rosenior’s side facing a massive 5-2 deficit ahead of the second leg and complicating their season entirely.
Ahead of the Champions League clash against Arsenal, Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand has questioned a highly controversial tactic employed by the London club.
Antoine Griezmann rolled back the years on Tuesday night, spearheading a 5-2 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League round of 16. Despite the emphatic scoreline, though, Griezmann noted that Diego Simeone’s side were able to exploit a "slippery pitch" that caused Spurs to make high-profile errors throughout the first leg.
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has pulled no punches in his assessment of Antonin Kinsky’s conduct during Tottenham’s 5-2 Champions League collapse against Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old goalkeeper was hauled off after just 17 minutes following a series of high-profile errors, but rather than taking a seat on the bench, he headed straight for the dressing room.
FC Bayern celebrates an impressive victory against Atalanta in the Champions League round of 16. The press has nothing but praise for Munich's performance, but also harshly criticises Bergamo.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admitted he was left shocked after seeing Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor substitute goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky just 17 minutes into their Champions League clash. The 22-year-old Czech shot-stopper endured a nightmare evening at the Metropolitano, committing massive errors that left Spurs trailing 3-0 in under a quarter of an hour. Simeone, usually known for his own touchline intensity, confessed that the decision to haul off a goalkeeper so early was a first for him to witness in the dugout.
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is facing a firestorm of criticism following his handling of young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky during a disastrous Champions League night in Atletico Madrid. The interim boss handed the 22-year-old Czech Republic shot-stopper his first major European start ahead of Guglielmo Vicario, but the decision exploded in his face, and he hooked Kinsky before the 20-minute mark. Tudor also seemed to ignore the keeper as he came off, which did not go down well with ex-Tottenham goalkeeper Joe Hart.
The U.S. Men's National Team will be based in the city of Irvine during the World Cup, having selected the Great Park as the team's official base camp. The U.S. will train at the Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium, home of USL Championship side Orange County SC.
Tottenham Hotspur endured a nightmare start against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League round of 16 tie. Interim boss Igor Tudor was forced to substitute struggling goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 15 minutes as Spurs conceded three rapid goals, cementing a humiliating European record while their dire domestic form bleeds onto the continent.
Dango Ouattara's missed Panenka effort proved costly for Brentford after a 2-2 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium. The Hammers ultimately secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Bees.
Eddie Howe has turned up the heat ahead of Newcastle United's monumental Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona, describing it as the "biggest game in the club’s history". Following a disappointing FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester City, the Magpies boss is determined to ensure his squad does not dwell on domestic setbacks with the eyes of the footballing world turning to St. James' Park on Tuesday.
Mansfield Town have taken a cheeky swipe at Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori following their valiant defeat in the FA Cup fifth round. The Stags pushed their Premier League opponents all the way at the One Call Stadium before ultimately falling to a narrow 2-1 loss. The League One club then targeted the Italian international on social media, poking fun at his distinctive running style before insisting the post was "banter".
The historic Old Firm rivalry erupted into chaos following a dramatic Scottish Cup quarter-final clash at Ibrox. What began as a joyous pitch invasion by Celtic supporters celebrating a penalty shootout victory quickly turned violent as Rangers fans breached barriers. Police and stewards were forced to form a human wall to separate the warring factions and restore order.