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Man City let down by usual hero as Real Madrid win Champions League thriller on penalties

Man City let down by usual hero as Real Madrid win Champions League thriller on penalties

Real Madrid edged past Manchester City on penalties to reach the Champions League semi-finals (Image: GETTY) Real Madrid fought tooth and nail to down Manchester City and reach the Champions League semi-finals in dramatic fashion. Kevin De Bruyne’s close-range finish in the second half cancelled out Rodrygo’s early opener before the match went to penalties, … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo banned and fined for response to Lionel Messi chants

Cristiano Ronaldo banned and fined for response to Lionel Messi chants

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Thursday’s game against Al-Hazm (Image: Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a one-match ban by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). He was also slapped with a fine of 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) for his celebratory actions during a match on Sunday. Ronaldo caused ‘public excitement by gesture’ according to … Read more

Rio Ferdinand claims Arsenal legend has 'beef' with Cristiano Ronaldo over slap

Rio Ferdinand claims Arsenal legend has 'beef' with Cristiano Ronaldo over slap

Ferdinand suggested the former Arsenal forward downplays the talents of Ronaldo (Image: Getty) Ex-England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has an issue with Cristiano Ronaldo. Both players are viewed as legends of the modern era, but Ferdinand suggested Henry may not be such an admirer of the … Read more

Chelsea could rip up plan to sign Victor Osimhen and 'move' for striker Messi highly rates

Chelsea could rip up plan to sign Victor Osimhen and 'move' for striker Messi highly rates

Victor Osimhen is widely regarded as being Chelsea’s top striker target (Image: Getty) Chelsea are reportedly keeping a close eye on Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez ahead of the summer transfer window. The Blues are desperate to acquire the services of a top-quality striker at the end of the season, with several options being explored. … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo sends cheeky two-word message moments after Man Utd lose at Chelsea

Cristiano Ronaldo sends cheeky two-word message moments after Man Utd lose at Chelsea

Erik ten Hag needs to prove his worth for Man Utd between now and end of season Manchester United supporters have widely criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for a conveniently timed social media post moments after Thursday’s collapse against Chelsea. The Old Trafford icon has been accused of revelling in his former club’s misfortune at Stamford Bridge … Read more

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends 'disgraceful' email to Man Utd staff in INEOS crackdown

Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends 'disgraceful' email to Man Utd staff in INEOS crackdown

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is far from happy with Manchester United’s standards. (Image: Getty) Manchester United minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly sent an email to all club staff to blast the untidiness at Old Trafford and their Carrington training ground complex as a “disgrace”. The INEOS chief visited facilities this week and was baffled … Read more

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to avoid UEFA punishment despite 'racist and hateful' chants

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to avoid UEFA punishment despite 'racist and hateful' chants

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona appear to have escaped punishment from UEFA (Image: PA Media) Atletico Madrid and Barcelona seem to have dodged a bullet with UEFA. It appears they will face no punishment over the disgraceful chants aimed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior during recent Champions League clashes. Despite the Brazilian ace’s plea for action … Read more