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Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl has declared that the dressing room feels "unbeatable" ahead of their heavyweight Champions League clash with Real Madrid. The 18-year-old was the hero on Saturday, netting a dramatic stoppage-time winner to complete a stunning comeback against Freiburg.

Former Chelsea and Brazil playmaker Oscar has been forced to hang up his boots at the age of 34 following a frightening medical emergency. The midfielder, who was recently playing for his boyhood club Sao Paulo, confirmed the news after a serious heart scare left him fighting for his life during a routine training session.

Enzo Fernandez didn't look too bothered by his recent suspension, as the Chelsea vice-captain was spotted laughing alongside Marc Cucurella while watching his team-mates from the stands. The Argentine was left out of the FA Cup clash against Port Vale on Saturday after his recent comments hinting that he has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid.

Botafogo have launched a sensational legal battle against Lyon, demanding the repayment of a debt exceeding €125 million. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, highlights a massive internal fracture within the Eagle Football multi-club network led by American tycoon John Textor.

Al-Raqi returns to winning ways

Chelsea put a week filled with controversy to one side to destroy Port Vale in their FA Cup quarter-final tie, prevailing 7-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to avoid a cup upset. The Blues were plunged into crisis after head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed vice-captain Enzo Fernandez had been suspended for two games for comments made about potentially joining Real Madrid, while Marc Cucurella was also reprimanded for similar sentiments about Barcelona and criticising the club hierarchy's blueprint for success.

Mancini’s former colleague and friend has had his say on the manager’s possible return to the Italy bench

Real stumble ahead of the Bayern clash

Curtis Jones has opened up on the emotional impact of Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Liverpool, admitting that it is "tough" to see the legendary forward move on. The Egyptian stunned the Anfield faithful by confirming this season will be his last on Merseyside, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden nine-year stint.

Strange behaviour from the Hungarian star

Liverpool's difficult campaign reached a new nadir on Saturday as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by a rampant Manchester City. The 4-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium has turned up the heat on manager Arne Slot, who watched his side collapse following a promising start to the quarter-final tie.

The former Lazio striker scored a late winner to end the Merengues' run of four consecutive victories

The Arne Slot era at Liverpool reached a new low on Saturday as the travelling Reds fans turned their backs on the team during a devastating 4-0 FA Cup exit at Manchester City. With the game well beyond reach, thousands of supporters opted for an early exit while making their preferred replacement for the Dutchman crystal clear.

Manchester City forward Rayan Cherki found himself at the centre of a bizarre controversy during Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Liverpool. The Frenchman was forced to offer a sheepish apology after cameras caught him wearing Hugo Ekitike’s shirt while still sitting on the substitutes' bench following a jersey swap with the Liverpool forward.

Real Madrid fall into Mallorca’s trap

Real Madrid weren't clinical enough at one end and were exposed at the other as they fell to a shock, 2-1 defeat against Mallorca on Saturday that lands a massive blow to their La Liga title hopes. Kylian Mbappe had chances aplenty, but the Mallorca defence held firm. Madrid's backline, by contrast, did not, which proved to be the difference on the day - and might be decisive in the title race, too.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland admitted he was "super happy" to have finally ended his wait for another hat-trick as he fired Pep Guardiola’s side into the FA Cup semi-finals. The Norwegian goal-machine was in clinical form at the Etihad Stadium, dismantling a Liverpool side still struggling under Arne Slot.

Doubts surround Iran's participation in the World Cup

The Bavarian side refuse to give up ahead of the Madrid clash

Arne Slot delivered a blistering assessment of Liverpool's defensive collapse after they were dumped out of the FA Cup following a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City. Despite a competitive opening half-hour, the Reds fell apart as Erling Haaland's clinical hat-trick sent Pep Guardiola's side into a record-extending eighth consecutive semi-final.

FC Barcelona have their sights set on a rising star from the Bundesliga for the upcoming transfer window. However, signing him would prove difficult.

The Undav affair is causing quite a stir and continues to be a hot topic of conversation. The VfB star has received backing from a former number nine.

Salah fails to match the Norwegian star’s brilliance

Erling Haaland scored his first hat-trick of the season as Manchester City demolished Liverpool 4-0 in a practically perfect FA Cup quarter-final tie at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland bagged a penalty late in the first half and soon followed it with a header to complete a wonderful team move from Pep Guardiola's side, who stormed into the FA Cup semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season.

Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has been compounded by reports of a pre-match financial dispute. Italy players reportedly requested a massive bonus just days before their shocking elimination in Zenica.

Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday as they fell to a 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Manchester City that heaps more pressure on manager Arne Slot. Despite playing some nice football at times, the Reds were undone in the space of 18 minutes either side of half-time as a hat-trick from Erling Haaland and an Antoine Semenyo strike sealed City's spot in the semi-finals.

Paul Pogba's career in French football has not gone according to plan since his arrival. The French midfielder has seen his debut season in the principality severely disrupted by injury, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible. He is finally on the verge of returning to competitive action for Monaco after a frustrating four-month spell on the sidelines.

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Newcastle United have confirmed that veteran defender Kieran Trippier will depart the club this summer. The England international was the first major signing of the post-takeover era and played a pivotal role in transforming the Magpies from relegation candidates to trophy winners.