Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to former coach and long-time friend Silvino Louro after he tragically passed away. The former Manchester United and Chelsea coach has died at the age of 67, leading to an outpouring of emotion from the Benfica boss, as well as former Red Devils goalkeeper David de Gea.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has vehemently dismissed reports claiming that Bruno Guimaraes is in "advanced talks" to join Manchester United. Howe expressed visible frustration over the timing of these rumors, as the ninth-placed Magpies fight to secure a European spot for next season.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why he has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his England squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Three Lions are ramping up preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the summer, and the Real Madrid star has once again been left out of the picture, raising serious doubts over his participation at the tournament.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has surprised everyone with an XXL squad for the training camp in March. However, there was no place for a Real Madrid superstar.
Two of German football's legendary faces have thrown their weight behind Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid, with Lothar Matthaus going as far as to tip Vincent Kompany's side to win the treble this season. The Bavarians have been formidable with Harry Kane leading the line this season, and are being heavily backed to collect a haul of silverware.
Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid is already generating buzz, whilst Lennart Karl found out about his DFB call-up whilst attending a tutoring session. News and rumours about FCB.
Under manager Vincent Kompany, the FC Bayern team looks hungrier than it has in a long time. Honorary president Uli Hoeneß is, however, playing down expectations.
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has offered an update on Enzo Fernandez's future at the club amid growing speculation about a summer exit. Fernandez hinted he could be set to depart Stamford Bridge at the end of the season following the Champions League defeat to PSG, but the Chelsea boss says he has now spoken with the midfielder and is confident he is happy in west London.
Real Madrid have been hit by a huge injury scare ahead of their crunch Champions League quarter-final against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been sidelined with an injury and is expected to spend several weeks out of action. Back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will take over from the Belgium international while Courtois is out.
Despite the painfully protracted league phase running through the first five months of the season and the play-off round providing some drama, for many the Champions League doesn't truly begin until the last 16 gets underway. If you are one of those fans, then you likely loved the past week or so of European action.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are set to face off in the Champions League quarter-finals. However, a nightmare scenario looms for Real Madrid, particularly in the second leg.
Following Real Madrid’s resounding victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, Antonio Rüdiger was once again in the spotlight. After the final whistle, he had a curious skirmish with Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to calm fears regarding the fitness of Erling Haaland following the striker's early withdrawal against Real Madrid. The Norwegian was taken off with over half an hour remaining as City suffered a disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of the Spanish giants.
Pep Guardiola insisted through gritted teeth that Manchester City's defeat and elimination at the hands of Real Madrid was not his last stand in the Champions League. Which is just as well, because this was not a fitting way for him to say goodbye to a competition that he took to a whole new level with Barcelona and has won three times in total, only trailing Carlo Ancelotti.
Vinicius Junior returns to haunt Manchester City, following up on his match-winning performance at Etihad Stadium with a defiant explanation for his controversial goal celebration. After opening the scoring with a penalty, the Brazilian forward made a "crying" gesture at the home crowd. The act was a direct response to the taunts he received following his high-profile Ballon d'Or snub in 2024.
Pep Guardiola has officially surpassed Sir Alex Ferguson to claim second place for the most games managed in Champions League history. However, this historic milestone was heavily overshadowed by a bitter reality, as his Manchester City side crashed out of the competition following a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Spanish giants Real Madrid in the round of 16.
Vinicius Jr returned to form at the right time for Real Madrid, bagging twice as Los Blancos got the job done against Manchester City to secure a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Madrid arrived in England defending a 3-0 lead after the first leg, and ensured that there was no 'remontada' at the Etihad Stadium, winning 2-1 win on the night after a rather frantic contest.
The European dreams of Manchester City appear to be disintegrating as a disastrous opening period at the Etihad Stadium has left Pep Guardiola’s side with a mountain to climb. Any hope of a comeback following the first-leg result seemed to be slipping away after a frantic spell that saw the Citizens reduced to 10 men and concede from the penalty spot. However, Erling Haaland pulled one back to level the score before the end of the first half, offering a glimmer of hope.
AZ sensation Kees Smit has put Europe's elite on high alert by revealing his desire to secure a move to La Liga in the near future. The 20-year-old midfielder, who has become one of the most coveted young talents in the Eredivisie, is currently being monitored by both Real Madrid and Barcelona as they look to bolster their respective squads with the next generation of Dutch quality.
After Federico Valverde's stunning first-half hat-trick handed Real Madrid a commanding 3-0 lead in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg, Manchester City face a monumental task in the return clash. Dive into shot maps, xG insights, and key battlegrounds — will City unleash overloads and high pressing for a remontada, or will Madrid's counter-threat seal the tie?
Rodri has fueled speculation regarding a potential move to Real Madrid after delivering a cryptic response about his Manchester City future. The former Ballon d'Or winner also admitted to feeling "frustrated" with City's recent inability to kill off games.
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