Champions League

Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle United with immediate effect, bringing an end to a transformative spell that included the club's first major domestic trophy in 70 years, according to BBC Sport. The 48-year-old's departure comes…

There is a photograph from the night of 25 June 2002 that captures something essential about Michael Ballack. He is sitting in the locker room at Seoul World Cup Stadium, still in his Germany kit, and he is weeping. His team had just beaten…

Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday in a Premier League encounter where contrasting objectives collide, as the Reds seek to seal Champions League qualification while the Blues desperately attempt to end a six-match losing streak.…

Arsenal host Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, aiming to reach their first final in the competition since 2006. The tie is delicately poised at 1-1 following…

Formation : 4-4-2 Keylor Navas (GK) - Costa Rica "He's spectacular between the posts, he's brave, skilful and very agile. He maintains his concentration and he's also intelligent. For me, he deserves all the respect he gets for…

Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa at the City Ground on Thursday in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final, marking the first all-English major European semi-final since 2009. Vitor Pereira's side enter their first major European…

Arsenal travel to the Spanish capital on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, aiming to reach the final for the first time in 20 years. The Gunners enter the tie having temporarily…

Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, as the holders face a side who have dominated recent meetings between the two European powerhouses. The holders…

Hated, Adored, and Never Ignored. Steven George Gerrard has lived every football lover’s dream life. The local boy, who etched his name in the folklore of his hometown with some of the most audacious individual performances, led his team to…

Fulham host Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off with contrasting objectives shaping the encounter. Villa cling to fourth place and the final Champions League spot, while the hosts search for a meaningful victory…