Kick Off: UEL last 16 confirmed, Mbappe leads UCL Team of the Week

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These Things Happen

Europa League: Meet the last 16 teams

All you need to know about the 16 teams remaining in the 2024/25 competition.

UCL Team of the Week: Kylian Mbappé leads, Federico Valverde ＆ Nuno Mendes in

Seven different clubs are represented in the all-star team of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs second legs picked by UEFA's Technical Observers.

Mbappe names who he wants to play next in UCL after destroying Man City

Kylian Mbappe has revealed he wants Real Madrid to meet rivals Atletico Madrid in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Spanish Federation clear Jude Bellingham red card referee of confict of interest

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have cleared referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero of a conflict of interest, following revelations about his business activities outside of officiating. Munuera was temporarily suspended by the Referees Committee (CTA) and UEFA while the investigation was ongoing, but after less than 48 hours, it has been concluded.

Ex-RFEF President convicted of sexual assault following kiss without consent

Former RFEF President Luis Rubiales has been convicted of sexual assault, after the court ruled that he had kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the celebrations of Spain’s 2023 World Cup triumph. Less than a week after going into deliberation, a decision was made.

Arsenal told to sign Liverpool star who would be 'like gold' in sensational

Darwin Nunez hasn't been in the best of form this season, but the Liverpool striker has been singled out as the perfect fit for rivals Arsenal.

Vinicius Jr gets last laugh on Man City banner as he aims clear dig

Vinicius Jr appears to have hit back at Manchester City fans after Real Madrid dumped them out of the Champions League on Wednesday.

Rashford looks like astute signing for Villa and effort can’t be faulted

MARCUS RASHFORD'S bid to revive his career took a big leap forward with his first Aston Villa start... against the toughest of opponents.

UCL last-16 draw info as Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa learn opponents

Three Premier League teams remain in the hunt for European football's biggest prize after Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League.

Man City's Champions League defeat by Real Madrid solves £19million problem

A disastrous campaign took another harsh turn for Manchester City as their Champions League exit was confirmed - but their loss was a potential €23million (£19m) gain for Real Madrid.

Grealish to lead Man City exit list with Guardiola ready to sell EIGHT players

JACK GREALISH is reportedly set to lead a purging of the Manchester City squad in the summer.

MU stars spotted on night out as they hire bowling alley for team bonding trip

MANCHESTER UNITED stars hired out am entire bowling alley for a team bonding trip in a bid to save their season.

Kylian Mbappé targets joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the history books

Mbappé’s second hat-trick inside a month defeated Manchester City and sent Madrid into the Champions League round of 16.

EPL receives huge boost in race for extra UCL place next season

The exit of three Italian teams from the Champions League this week has given the Premier League the upper hand in the race for an extra spot for next season's competition.

Champions League last-16 draw is simulated by AI supercomputer - and it's bad news for Arsenal and Aston Villa

An AI supercomputer has simulated the draw for the last-16 of the Champions League following the conclusion of the play-off round on Wednesday night.

Premier League giants willing to break the bank for Barcelona target

Barcelona know they need to resolve the number nine spot in the imminent future, with Robert Lewandowski turning 37 in August. However it looks very much as if their top target to do so will be out of reach this summer, barring a surprise turn of events.

What They Say

Yamal speaks out on racism from Real Madrid fans – 'It's all they have'

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has said that racist abuse from Real Madrid fans does not affect him, having suffered insults at the Santiago Bernabeu in October. Ahead of the match Ansu Fati and Raphinha were racially abused, while vile abuse was also hurled at Alejandro Balde, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal as they celebrated a third goal in their 4-0 win over Los Blancos.

Ancelotti: Mbappe can reach Ronaldo's level

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti thinks that Kylian Mbappe can reach the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo, following the former's hat-trick in their 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Guardiola makes Arsenal feelings clear as he names UCL contenders

Pep Guardiola has named four teams that he believes can win the Champions League after Manchester City were knocked out by Real Madrid.

“I was wrong” – Former La Masia wonderkid regrets Barcelona exit

Barcelona have had many top talents come through the famous La Masia academy over the years, with the most notable – of course – being Lionel Messi. In that last decade, the likes of Ansu Fati, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi have made their name before impressively making the jump up to the first team, but perhaps none of them were as highly-regarded in the youth categories as Ilaix Moriba was.