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Manchester United have reportedly identified Bournemouth sensation Eli Junior Kroupi as a primary target in a new four-man summer transfer wishlist. The 19-year-old forward is catching the eye of the Old Trafford hierarchy following a superb debut campaign in the Premier League, alongside Cherries team-mate Marcos Senesi and two burgeoning European wonderkids.

Marco Rose could soon be back on the touchline, taking charge of English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso has rubbished claims from Raphinha that Barcelona were "robbed" during their Champions League quarter-final exit. Musso also defended himself after a brutal collision with Fermin Lopez that left the young midfielder bloodied and the Barca bench screaming for a penalty.

Thierry Henry has showered Lamine Yamal with praise, comparing the Barcelona teenager's "fearless" attitude and bold confidence to a young Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite the Blaugrana’s aggregate exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid, the 18-year-old backed up his pre-match promises by scoring early at the Metropolitano to briefly ignite hopes of a historic comeback.

Frenkie de Jong has hit out at the officiating following Barcelona's painful Champions League exit, insisting the Catalan giants were the better side over two legs against Atletico Madrid. The Dutch midfielder believes "every detail" went against Hansi Flick's men as their European dreams were extinguished at the Metropolitano.

Arne Slot insisted Liverpool "should have won" their Champions League quarter-final second leg despite a 2-0 defeat that saw them eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. While the Reds dominated large spells at Anfield, the Dutchman was left to rue missed chances and the clinical brilliance of Ousmane Dembele, who secured the visitors' progression with both goals.

Harry Kane and his Bayern Munich team-mates are on the verge of making history in more ways than one this season. As Vincent Kompany's side close in on their second consecutive Bundesliga title, they are set to become the first team to hoist a newly redesigned version of the iconic Meisterschale.

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that his own individual errors nearly cost Atletico Madrid dearly in their dramatic Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against Barcelona. Despite the Frenchman’s uncharacteristic lapses in possession, Diego Simeone’s side managed to edge the tie 3-2 on aggregate to secure their spot in the final four.

Following Liverpool FC’s exit from the Champions League, former Reds player Dietmar Hamann has expressed his dismay at a decision made by manager Arne Slot.

Neymar was involved in a heated confrontation with a supporter at Vila Belmiro as Santos were booed off following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Deportivo Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana. Despite scoring early, the Brazilian superstar reacted to the crowd’s frustration by engaging in a verbal spat with a fan as the team hit a new low.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that the injury suffered by Hugo Ekitike during the Reds' Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain is a significant cause for concern. The French forward's night ended in agony as he was forced off the pitch, casting a dark cloud over an evening that also saw Alexander Isak return to the starting XI for the first time in months.

The signs are becoming clear: Manuel Neuer is likely to extend his expiring contract with FC Bayern.

Diego Simeone expressed his deep emotion as Atletico Madrid overcame "Lamine Yamal's Barcelona" to secure their first Champions League semi-final berth since 2017. The Argentine tactician hailed his side’s enduring competitive spirit across his 14-year tenure and reserved special praise for the "genius" of departing forward Antoine Griezmann.

Jude Bellingham has opened up on the tactical challenges of sharing the pitch with superstars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid. Ahead of a season-defining Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich, the England international admitted that finding a cohesive rhythm with two naturally left-sided attackers is not always straightforward.

Is this really the best you can do, Florentino Perez? When Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso after less than five months on the job, there figured to be, at least, some sort of succession plan. If Alonso, who was so hyped, so early, was to walk away, then it only made sense that Los Blancos, power that they are, would have someone tailor-made to walk into the role.

Paris Saint-Germain proved their European mettle once again by silencing Anfield with a clinical 2-0 victory to secure their place in the Champions League semi-finals. Ousmane Dembele grabbed both goals for the reigning champions, and admitted his team "had to suffer" to keep their dream of back-to-back European crowns alive.

Raphinha has launched a scathing attack on the match officials, claiming Barcelona were "robbed" during their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Despite a spirited 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano, the Catalan giants fell 3-2 on aggregate as Eric Garcia’s late red card compounded a night of officiating controversy in Madrid.

Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season at Anfield on Tuesday evening. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele proved decisive once again. Just over a year after scoring the only goal of the second leg of the two teams' last-16 tie, which eventually led to PSG progressing on penalties, the winger returned to Merseyside to score twice in a 2-0 win that earned the defending champions a comprehensive 4-0 win on aggregate.

It's that time of year for Arsenal again. When the calendar rolls into April, the world sees what their team is really made of. Unfortunately for the Gunners, a familiar pattern is appearing before our eyes. Saturday's defeat at home to Bournemouth was eerily reminiscent of other losses at this stage of previous seasons.

Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious injury during Liverpool FC’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona forward Raphinha has strongly criticised the refereeing following their Champions League quarter-final exit against Atlético Madrid.

The USWNT fell 1-0 to Japan on Tuesday at Lumen Field in Seattle, snapping a 10-game winning streak in their second match of the international window. USWNT head coach Emma Hayes’ rotated XI, captained by Claire Hutton, struggled for rhythm throughout, while goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce conceded early. The Americans return to action on April 17.

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich is reportedly at a significant disadvantage in the race to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to Germany’s former international Robert Huth.

BVB is reportedly planning a €20 million investment project. Meanwhile, a star striker has pulled out of training. The latest news and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.

Two MLS clubs have fired their coaches less than two months into the season, and there is plenty of reason to believe that further managers could leave in the coming weeks.

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has sensationally hit back at Real Madrid's perceived arrogance, questioning the mystical aura surrounding their Champions League comeback history. The Belgian coach insists that the narrative of Madrid being the sole masters of the European turnaround is a fabrication that ignores the achievements of other elite clubs.

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos described his heroic goal-saving block against Liverpool as feeling "better than a goal" after guiding the defending European champions to a convincing 2-0 victory at Anfield on Tuesday. The spectacular defensive intervention ensured the French giants sealed a dominant 4-0 aggregate triumph in the Champions League tie, eliminating the Reds once again.

Barcelona ran out of steam at the crucial moment as they fell short in a stirring comeback attempt in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. Trailing 2-0 on aggregate after the first instalment, a Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres-inspired Barca were unable to see off their domestic rivals despite levelling the tie in a scintillating first half at the Metropolitano.

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembele double earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win at Anfield that saw Luis Enrique's men progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League 4-0 on aggregate. As with the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Arne Slot got his starting line-up all wrong, with the Reds boss sensationally deciding to hand Alexander Isak his first start since recovering from a broken leg earlier this month.