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Real Madrid handed Courtois injury scare ahead of Bayern tie

Real Madrid have been hit by an injury scare ahead of their Champions League quarter-final with Bayern Munich after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was sidelined and is expected to spend several weeks out. Back-up Andriy Lunin will take over while Courtois is unavailable. Courtois picked up the problem during Tuesday'

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'You cannot lose 8-2' — John Terry slams Chelsea after PSG exit

Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain after losing both legs of their last-16 tie, beaten 5-2 at the Parc des Princes and 3-0 at Stamford Bridge for an 8-2 aggregate defeat — the club's worst in the knockout stages. John Terry did not hide his

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James Milner admits 'really tough' retirement decision is looming

At 40, James Milner says a "really tough" decision over retirement is approaching. The former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder remains a key figure at Brighton, has become the Premier League's all-time leading appearance maker, and his current 12-month deal will come to a close in

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Women's World Cup 2027: Full list of qualified teams

Spain enter the 2027 Women's World Cup as defending champions, aiming to retain their first major title in Brazil. England, who were runners-up in 2023 and beat Spain in the 2025 European Championship final, along with the United States and Japan, are viewed as early contenders. Confirmed participants

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Bayern eye Aseko as potential Goretzka successor

Vincent Kompany is said to be a fan of Aseko, who trained regularly with Bayern’s first team before joining Hannover on loan and has been playing for the Lower Saxony side since early February 2025. The German under-21 international is having a strong season in the 2. Bundesliga with

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Simeone says Barcelona are 'better' than Atletico after reaching quarters

Diego Simeone praised Barcelona as the best attacking side in Europe after Atletico Madrid secured a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Atletico progressed 7-5 on aggregate over Tottenham but had to withstand periods of pressure, losing the second leg 3-2 when Xavi Simons converted a last-minute penalty. Turning his

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Kompany fuels a special youth momentum at FC Bayern

The 4-1 victory over Atalanta Bergamo not only saw Bayern Munich progress to the Champions League quarter-finals; it also served as a striking testament to the club’s current excellence in developing young talent. Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich remained sidelined with muscle injuries, while Jonas Urbig recovered from a

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Arne Slot outraged by Galatasaray time-wasting after Liverpool win

Liverpool comfortably secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 second-leg win over Galatasaray at Anfield Road. Afterwards manager Arne Slot criticised the visitors for what he saw as excessive time-wasting: "At some point, enough is enough," he said, adding that he’d often seen

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Kompany 'can't explain' Kane's 'unbelievable' goal as he equals Henry

Harry Kane has equalled Thierry Henry’s Champions League goal tally after a masterclass against Atalanta. Vincent Kompany hailed the England captain's movement as "unbelievable, world-class," saying he "can’t even explain his second goal." The Bayern boss was amazed by Kane’s ability

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Arne Slot says PSG 'won't be happy' to draw Liverpool

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Paris Saint-Germain will not relish their Champions League quarter-final clash with his side, after both teams advanced to the last eight. Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to win 4-1 on aggregate at Anfield, while the holders beat Chelsea 8-2 over two legs. The Reds'

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Szoboszlai: 'It should have been 10-0!' after Liverpool revenge

Liverpool overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit with a 4-0 win at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah. Alexis Mac Allister orchestrated the midfield as the hosts dominated from the first whistle. The dressing room had spent the week stewing over the aftermath of

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Bayern's youth surge peaks in win over Atalanta

Bayern Munich’s 4-1 victory over Atalanta Bergamo not only sent the club into the Champions League quarter-finals but also underlined its current strength in bringing young talent through to the first team. With veterans Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich sidelined by muscle injuries and Jonas Urbig recently concussed, a

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Bayern activate buy-back for Noel Aseko as potential Goretzka successor

FC Bayern Munich has exercised the buy-back option for midfielder Noel Aseko, who is on loan at Hannover 96. Hannover will trigger a purchase option for one million euros and Bayern will then activate the agreed buy-back clause of 2.5 million euros, meaning Hannover will receive 1.5 million

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Adeyemi contract talks stall as Dortmund weigh possible €40m sale

Negotiations over Karim Adeyemi's contract have stalled, the Sky Sport podcast "Auffe Süd" says. Dortmund have offered an improved deal that would raise his salary, but are not willing to accept the release clause demanded by his agent, Jorge Mendes, creating a stalemate. With Adeyemi'

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Xavi Simons shines but Spurs fall to Atletico in Champions League

Tottenham were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage after losing 7-5 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid, despite a 3-2 win in north London. Their mauling in the Spanish capital left them with a mountain to climb, and a spirited display ultimately proved insufficient. Atletico had the

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Bayern round-up: Urbig earns surprise Germany call-up; Aseko buy-back

Julian Nagelsmann has included Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig in his Germany squad for the upcoming internationals, with the 22-year-old set to make his senior debut. Urbig hinted at the call-up after the Champions League match, saying he had been told something but had not yet checked his phone. Bayern sporting

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Kane stars as Bayern reach quarters with 4-1 win over Atalanta

After a 6-1 first-leg, Bayern beat Atalanta 4-1 at home to comfortably secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Vincent Kompany made extensive changes to his side, but Harry Kane, carrying a slight knock, started and converted a penalty at the second attempt (25') before adding a second

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Flick reveals half-time instructions that sparked Barcelona comeback

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has opened up about the crucial half-time tactical tweaks that sparked his side's incredible comeback against Newcastle in the Champions League. The match began frantically. Raphinha opened the scoring in the sixth minute, but Anthony Elanga equalised in the 15th minute. Marc Bernal quickly

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Bayern's Filip Pavic: 2010-born defender makes Champions League debut

In the closing stages of the Champions League round-of-16 second leg at the Allianz Arena, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany introduced 2010-born Filip Pavic to the match against Atalanta, giving the teenager his first appearance in Europe’s top competition. Pavic came on in the 72nd minute for Stanisic while Kim

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Barcelona expect Joan Garcia to miss weeks with calf injury

Barcelona's Champions League victory over Newcastle came at a cost, with goalkeeper Joan Garcia suffering a calf injury in the dying moments of the 7-2 win that completed an 8-3 aggregate triumph. Initial explorations point to a muscular tear in Garcia's left calf, a problem that

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How to watch FC Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest: Live stream & kick-off

Nottingham Forest travel to Denmark needing to overturn a narrow first-leg deficit as they face FC Midtjylland at MCH Arena in the Europa League Round of 16 second leg. The match kicks off on 19 Mar at 12:45 EST and 17:45 GMT. Broadcasters include Fubo in the US,

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Messi scores 900th goal but Inter Miami eliminated on away goals

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal as Inter Miami led in Nashville, but Cristian Espinoza's 74th-minute strike earned Nashville a 1-1 draw and sent Miami out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after last week's scoreless draw in Tennessee. Much of the first

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Has Mauricio Pochettino picked the right USMNT March squad?

With less than three months to the World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino has named a squad clearly aimed at competing in June. There are no experiments: only the injured Tyler Adams, Diego Luna and Haji Wright are absent, while Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi are finally fit together. Gio Reyna’s

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How to watch Mount Pleasant vs LA Galaxy: kick-off time and live stream

Mount Pleasant FA host LA Galaxy in the CONCACAF Champions Cup second-leg Round of 16 as they try to overturn a 3-0 aggregate deficit at the Drax Hall Sports Complex. Kick-off is on 19 Mar at 18:00 EST and 23:00 GMT, and English-language live streams are available. LA

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How to watch AEK Larnaca v Crystal Palace: TV, live stream and kick-off

AEK Larnaca host Crystal Palace in the Conference League Round of 16 after last week’s goalless first leg, with kick-off set for 19 Mar at 12:45 EST / 17:45 GMT. English-language coverage is available on Paramount+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Fubo Canada, SuperSport (South/Sub-Saharan