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Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Napoli

Lionel Messi shouts ‘NO’ and refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after the official’s involvement in two controversial VAR incid... read more

Celtic to host KR Reykjavik in first 2020-21 Champions League qualifier…. BEFORE the 2019-20 final

Celtic will host Iceland’s KR Reykjavik in first qualifying round of 2020-21 Champions League…. with Neil Lennon’s side starting BEFORE the 20... read more

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann claims he turned down Real Madrid offer in 2018

‘It was not the right step at that time’: RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann claims he turned down Real Madrid offer in 2018 ahead of Champions Leagu... read more

Alessandro Del Piero backs new Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo to ‘do even better than Zinedine Zidane’

Alessandro Del Piero backs Andrea Pirlo to ‘do even better than Zinedine Zidane’ has done in management after the legendary Italian midfielder was a... read more

Kylian Mbappe could make surprise return from ankle injury in Champions League quarter-final

Kylian Mbappe could make surprise return from ankle injury as French forward takes part in PSG training ahead of Champions League quarter-final clash with Atala... read more

OLIVER HOLT: Pep Guardiola has to win Champions League to prove he can be a star without Messi

There is one more river to cross for Pep Guardiola.  The coach who most regard as the best in the world is a visionary who has changed English football for the... read more

Michael Owen claims Barcelona face a ‘rebuilding job’ despite beating Napoli

‘They don’t look like Barcelona to me’: Michael Owen claims Lionel Messi and Co are an ‘ageing team’ facing a ‘rebuilding jo... read more

How Andrea Agnelli acted swiftly to dismiss Maurizio Sarri and appoint Andrea Pirlo at Juventus

Maurizio Sarri was sacked from Juventus but never did the Turin club envision dismissing him at this early stage.  Fabio Paratici, Juve’s Chief Football ... read more

Man City boss Guardiola hopeful Aguero could return for Champions League last eight mini tournament

‘He’s getting better’: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopeful Sergio Aguero could make a dramatic return in time for the Champions League ... read more

Kyle Walker insists Manchester City have developed since being beaten by Lyon earlier in the season

‘As a team we have improved and matured a lot’: Kyle Walker insists Manchester City have upped their game since defeat by Lyon last season but admit... read more

Guardiola: It won’t be a failure if I never win Champions League with Man City

Even in Pep Guardiola’s long and successful career in club management, what lies ahead is a bit different. Standing between Manchester City and the coveted Ch... read more

Rio Ferdinand praises Andrea Pirlo as Italian is named as Maurizio Sarri’s Juventus successor

‘He’s a legend there, an icon at that football club’: Rio Ferdinand heaps praise on Andrea Pirlo as Italian is named as Maurizio Sarri’s... read more

Andrea Pirlo appointed Juventus manager following sacking of Maurizio Sarri

Juventus announce Andrea Pirlo as new manager following sacking of Maurizio Sarri… just nine days after being hired as Under 23 coach By Danny Gallagher F... read more

Barcelona vs Napoli – Champions League last-16: Live score, lineups and updates

LIVE: Barcelona vs Napoli (1-1 agg) -Lionel Messi and Co aim to seal progress to Champions League quarter-finals Barcelona welcome Napoli to Nou Camp this eveni... read more

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Champions League exit, promising to ‘come back stronger’

‘Juventus must always think like the best in the world, work like the best in the world’: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence after Champions Leagu... read more

Quique Setien needs to beat Napoli to save his Barcelona job and rescue their season

It’s been 13 years since Barcelona failed to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. The last time it happened the coach survived. The same thing is un... read more

Eden Hazard ‘didn’t take the move to Real Madrid seriously’ claims ex-Chelsea man Tony Cascarino

Eden Hazard ‘didn’t take the move to Madrid seriously’ claims ex-Chelsea man Tony Cascarino as he slams Real winger for ‘downing tools&#... read more

Juventus make Zinedine Zidane their No 1 choice to replace sacked Maurizio Sarri

EXCLUSIVE: Juventus make Zinedine Zidane their No 1 choice to replace sacked Maurizio Sarri as manager with chief Andrea Agnelli set for talks with Real Madrid ... read more

Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos refuses to blame team-mate Raphael Varane for Champions League exit

‘There are no accusations’: Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos refuses to blame team-mate Raphael Varane for Champions League defeat by Man City as he a... read more

Kylian Mbappe and Marco Verratti named in PSG’s Champions League squad

Kylian Mbappe and Marco Verratti named in PSG’s 28-man travelling squad to Portugal for Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta as they receive bi... read more

Does Cristiano Ronaldo need to move to win another Champions League after Juventus failure?

There’s a moment in the political satire The Thick of It when sweary spin doctor Malcolm Tucker is asked by a shamed minister whether he can stop an embar... read more

Under-fire Barcelona boss Quique Setien insists he’s not considered he could lose his job

‘It has never crossed my mind that this is my last game’: Under-fire Barcelona boss Quique Setien insists he has not considered his future if they w... read more

Ex-Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho backs Frank Lampard’s side to challenge for title next season

At the first mention of Frank Lampard and John Terry, the two Chelsea stalwarts who were the heartbeat of the trophy-laden mid-2000s era at Stamford Bridge, for... read more

Callum Hudson-Odoi faces Bayern Munich 13 months after he nearly left Chelsea

When Bayern Munich began their very public pursuit of Callum Hudson-Odoi in January of last year, it left plenty of fans with one major question. Who is he? The... read more