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The Independent - Football

Why latest chapter in Man City and Real Madrid rivalry is different to the rest

The latest instalment of a long-running Champions League rivalry lacks the stardust and stakes of previous clashes, with neither side at their peak in Europe this season. Richard Jolly explains why

21 hours ago

The Independent - Football

Why latest chapter in Man City and Real Madrid rivalry is different to the rest

The Mirror - Football

Real Madrid destroy Man City as Federico Valverde nets stunning Champions League hat-trick

REAL MADRID 3-0 MAN CITY: Pep Guardiola's side see their hopes of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals hanging by a thread after a miserable night at the Santiago Bernabeu

7 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Real Madrid destroy Man City as Federico Valverde nets stunning Champions League hat-trick

The Mirror - Football

Jude Bellingham's behaviour in Real Madrid stands says everything as Man City implode

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was left gobsmacked as he watched from the stands while his team-mates raced into a 3-0 lead against Manchester City in the Champions League

7 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Jude Bellingham's behaviour in Real Madrid stands says everything as Man City implode

The Mirror - Football

Why is Jude Bellingham not playing for Real Madrid against Man City?

Real Madrid will be without England star Jude Bellingham for their Champions League round-of-16 first leg against Manchester City

11 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Why is Jude Bellingham not playing for Real Madrid against Man City?

The Mirror - Football

What channel is Real Madrid vs Man City on? Live stream and radio coverage details

Real Madrid host Manchester City in their Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday evening

12 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

What channel is Real Madrid vs Man City on? Live stream and radio coverage details

BBC sport

Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real

Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie.

5 hours ago

BBC sport

Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real

BBC sport

'It's not what we expected' - Guardiola admits Real too good

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side "will try" but acknowledges they are going to struggle to produce a second-leg comeback against Real Madrid.

6 hours ago

BBC sport

'It's not what we expected' - Guardiola admits Real too good

The Mirror - Football

Kai Havertz 'sorry' for Bayer Leverkusen amid furious Arsenal penalty backlash

Kai Havertz scored a controversial late penalty for Arsenal upon his return to Bayer Leverkusen and the forward has now spoken out after finding the back of the net

6 hours ago

Kai Havertz 'sorry' for Bayer Leverkusen amid furious Arsenal penalty backlash

The Mirror - Football

Bukayo Saka concern raised as Mikel Arteta hooks Arsenal star vs Bayer Leverkusen

Arsenal had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League clash with Bukayo Saka replaced by Mikel Arteta not long into the second half

8 hours ago

Bukayo Saka concern raised as Mikel Arteta hooks Arsenal star vs Bayer Leverkusen

The Mirror - Football

Arsenal plot Tino Livramento move as Mikel Arteta aims to take aim of Newcastle impasse

Arsenal are in the midst of a challenge for the Premier League title but Mikel Arteta is already putting thought into potential additions for next season with a Manchester City target on their list

11 hours ago

Arsenal plot Tino Livramento move as Mikel Arteta aims to take aim of Newcastle impasse

The Mirror - Football

Bayer Leverkusen troll Arsenal hours before Champions League clash after 'boring' criticism

Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League with the German side seeing the funny side of their opponent's quality from corners as they bid to stop them

12 hours ago

Bayer Leverkusen troll Arsenal hours before Champions League clash after 'boring' criticism

BBC sport

Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends in Germany

"You do it too, eh?". Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side scored from a corner in the 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw between the two sides.

6 hours ago

Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends in Germany

BBC sport

Havertz's late penalty earns Arsenal draw at Leverkusen

Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores a late penalty against his former club Bayer Leverkusen to draw 1-1 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.

7 hours ago

Havertz's late penalty earns Arsenal draw at Leverkusen

BBC sport

Kinsky chaos as Atletico put five past sorry Spurs in Madrid

Tottenham's troubles go from bad to worse as they're beaten 5-2 by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League, with Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky substituted after just 17 minutes, with his team already 3-0 down at that stage.

7 hours ago

Kinsky chaos as Atletico put five past sorry Spurs in Madrid

The Mirror - Football

Pedro Neto issues apology after Chelsea star PUSHES PSG ball boy to floor

Chelsea were beaten by PSG and emotions boiled over with Pedro Neto shoving a ballboy before the home players came running in as VAR checked for a possible red card

6 hours ago

Pedro Neto issues apology after Chelsea star PUSHES PSG ball boy to floor

The Mirror - Football

Chelsea capitulate at PSG as blunder triggers collapse and leaves Blues' hopes in tatters

PSG 5-2 CHELSEA: The Blues had been looking good value for a draw until their goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen made a howler, which opened the door for the Champions League holders to all but end the tie

7 hours ago

Chelsea capitulate at PSG as blunder triggers collapse and leaves Blues' hopes in tatters

The Mirror - Football

PSG without key figure for Chelsea clash as Middle East conflict leaves him stranded

PSG are facing Chelsea in the Champions League last 16 without their president Nasser Al‑Khelaifi watching on as he remains stuck in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict

8 hours ago

PSG without key figure for Chelsea clash as Middle East conflict leaves him stranded

BBC sport

Chelsea crumble late on as PSG score five to take control of tie

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores two late goals as defending champions Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2 in France, to take control of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

6 hours ago

Chelsea crumble late on as PSG score five to take control of tie

BBC sport

Chelsea's Neto apologises for pushing over ball boy

Pedro Neto apologises for pushing over a ball boy over during Chelsea's 5-2 defeat by Paris St‑Germain in the Champions League.

5 hours ago

Chelsea's Neto apologises for pushing over ball boy

The Mirror - Football

Cristiano Ronaldo turns to unusual treatment in race to be fit for World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in his final World Cup for Portugal this summer in the USA, Mexico and Canada and the veteran forward is doing all he can to be fit for the start of the tournament

8 hours ago

Cristiano Ronaldo turns to unusual treatment in race to be fit for World Cup

The Mirror - Football

World Cup crisis deepens as row over England venue continues

The 2026 World Cup takes place in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer but a row between organisers and a host city has worsened over recent weeks despite being scheduled to stage multiple games

10 hours ago

World Cup crisis deepens as row over England venue continues

The Mirror - Football

Every country to withdraw from World Cup as Iran boycott USA 2026 in explosive statement

Iran's sports minister has confirmed that the nation will boycott this summer's 2026 World Cup in North America amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East

11 hours ago

Every country to withdraw from World Cup as Iran boycott USA 2026 in explosive statement

The Mirror - Football

Iran punishments for World Cup withdrawal and can FIFA replace them with another nation?

Conflict in the Middle East has seen Iran's sports minister reveal the nation will boycott the World Cup in the United States, Canda and Mexico as the US engage in war alongside Israel against his country

12 hours ago

Iran punishments for World Cup withdrawal and can FIFA replace them with another nation?

BBC sport

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

13 hours ago

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

The Independent - Football

Why Liam Rosenior’s return to PSG is this year’s most fascinating Champions League knockout tie

The Chelsea manager has no experience at this level but has caused Luis Enrique’s star-studded squad problems before

22 hours ago

Why Liam Rosenior’s return to PSG is this year’s most fascinating Champions League knockout tie