Lists

Álvaro Arbeloa caused a stir with his scathing criticism of the referee following the defeat to FC Bayern.

Mikel Arteta has hailed the impact of his Arsenal substitutes after Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli combined to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sporting CP. The Gunners looked set for a frustrating night in Lisbon before the duo entered the fray to hand the Premier League side a vital edge in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Next week, at Wembley Stadium, the two best national teams in European women's football will meet once more as England, winners of the last two European Championship titles, welcome Spain, the reigning world champions. It'll be their sixth competitive encounter in less than four years and it again brings with it huge stakes as the two bid for the one automatic qualification spot from their group for next summer's World Cup. That England could be without their captain, Leah Williamson, then, is a huge blow.

On January 9 of last year, the always-reliable David Ornstein reported that Liverpool were closely monitoring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's situation at Napoli and might make a mid-season move for the winger were he to become available before the close of the winter transfer window. Nobody was in the least bit surprised by the news, given the Premier League club's longstanding interest in Georgian.

During FC Bayern Munich’s Champions League away match at Real Madrid, there were some unsavoury scenes around the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Vincent Kompany hailed the character of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior after his Bayern Munich side secured a vital 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian manager insisted that protecting unique talents like the Brazilian forward remains more important than any result, especially following recent alleged racial abuse aimed at the Madrid star.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was left reeling after witnessing his side suffer a humiliating 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Southampton. The result marks a significant blow to the Premier League promotion aspirations of co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac as the Red Dragons slipped down the Championship table.

In the Champions League match against Real Madrid, Manuel Neuer proved to be the match-winner for FC Bayern Munich with a series of brilliant saves. Afterwards, the 40-year-old skilfully deflected questions about a return to the German national team.

Kaua Prates is set to join BVB in the summer – but he hasn’t featured at all for his current club since the transfer was announced. News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern Munich won the first leg at Real Madrid – but a penalty just before the final whistle could have made the scoreline even higher. News and rumours about FCB.

A Blaugrana player changes his mind

Bayern coach praises Neuer’s influence… and highlights Al-Merengi’s quality

Real Madrid star laments suspension

Pending the official announcement, the figures and details of the new deal between the manager and the Seleçao have been revealed

Al-Ahly were held to a draw by Ceramica

On the sidelines of FC Bayern Munich’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, Vincent Kompany had some strong words for Vinicius Junior.

Bayern Munich star Harry Kane insists his side feel increasingly lethal in front of goal after securing a crucial first-leg victory in the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid. The striker scored the decisive second goal in a 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid, demonstrating growing squad chemistry as they pursue European glory during this campaign's late stages.

The Real Madrid manager is confident in his players’ abilities: ‘Those who don’t believe in us will stay in Madrid’

The Croatian attacking midfielder is playing an increasingly prominent role in Fabregas’s team and has been a real revelation in the league

Kai Havertz has labelled David Raya as the best goalkeeper in the world after the Spaniard's heroics kept Arsenal alive in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Despite Havertz netting a dramatic late winner in Lisbon, the forward insisted that his teammate remains one of the most underrated players in the game.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot remains defiant that his side can compete with Europe's elite as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Despite suffering a heavy 4-0 FA Cup defeat against Manchester City, the Dutchman believes his team's strong early performance at the Etihad proves they possess the quality to match the French champions.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer joked about the goal Bayern Munich conceded following their 2-1 victory in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final at Real Madrid.

Tottenham are reportedly planning for life without Guglielmo Vicario as the Italian goalkeeper edges closer to a summer exit. The north London club have identified Manchester City’s James Trafford as a primary target to take over the gloves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Former Al-Hilal president discusses the Saudi national team’s prospects at the World Cup

In the run-up to the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and FC Bayern Munich, the spotlight was also on FCB goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

A flurry of missed chances in the dying minutes of the Real Madrid v Bayern Munich match

Manchester City believe they have moved into pole position to secure the signature of Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson this summer. The midfielder has become one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League. Despite strong interest from Manchester United, he has made it perfectly clear that a move to the reigning champions is his preferred destination.

Real Madrid were made to rue missed opportunities despite being outplayed by Bayern Munich as they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Vinicius Jr missed chances in buckets, but after Kylian Mbappe did pull a goal back, Madrid will certainly still feel they are in with a shot of advancing to the semis.

Arsenal will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP after prevailing in Lisbon on Tuesday. Kai Havertz came off the bench to score in the last minute of a match that was seriously lacking in quality right until the final knockings, and the Gunners now have one foot in the last four.