Premier League title race

Out to snap a two-game winless sequence at the Emirates Stadium, Premier League leaders Arsenal host Chelsea in Tuesday's tantalising London derby.

The Gunners ascended to the summit with a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, just a couple of hours after the Blues were their own worst enemies in an FA Cup semi-final exit to Manchester City.

Coppa Italia semi-final

Juventus will enter Tuesday's Coppa Italia semi-final second leg with Lazio boasting a two-goal advantage from the first leg between the two Italian giants earlier this month.

Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic scored the goals at Allianz Stadium in the first leg of the last-four encounter, putting the Old Lady as the huge favourites to advance to the final of the competition.

Tudor on Lazio project, Juventus revenge and transformations

The Biancocelesti have started to look positive under the Croatian coach following his arrival last month, winning their last two league games against Genoa and Salernitana, and now they’ll have to overcome a 2-0 deficit in their Coppa Italia semi-final tie.

Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal to dig deep before Chelsea clash

Arsenal, the league leaders, have the chance to move four points clear of Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola’s side not in action until Thursday evening against Brighton.

FA Cup final kick-off time change confirmed

For the repeat of last year’s final between the same teams, the match has been bought forward from 17:30 BST.

Emma Hayes is right — Chelsea are due a sellout crowd

Chelsea coach Emma Hayes may have just become the first manager in five years to guide a team to victory on Barcelona’s home turf, but you wouldn’t have known it from her post-match press conference.

Luis Rubiales will face trial for World Cup kiss-gate . . .

Rubiales, 46, kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips as she stepped up to receive her medal after her side's victory over England in the Women's World Cup final in August last year.

West Ham ready to call time on David Moyes and target Rúben Amorim

A final decision has not been made on Moyes, whose hopes of a new deal are fading, but the 5-2 defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday has made his departure all but inevitable.

Marotta hails Inzaghi and ‘successful’ Inter model

The former Juventus director is an old hand at celebrating Serie A titles, but admits this one feels different, especially as it was won in a Derby della Madonnina against their arch-rivals Milan.

Lautaro Martinez: ‘Inter want many more trophies’

The Nerazzurri knew only a victory this evening would be enough to guarantee the title with five rounds to spare and to do it by beating their rivals in the Derby della Madonnina was a dream scenario.

Inter seal historic 20th Serie A title with derby victory over Milan

A goal from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram in each half proved sufficient to secure Inter’s victory, with Fikayo Tomori scoring late in the game to reduce the deficit.

Leeds go second with 4-3 win at Middlesbrough

The home side took an early lead when Isaiah Jones tucked in a loose ball, but the Whites quickly levelled through Crysencio Summerville's penalty after a clumsy foul by Anfernee Dijksteel on Georginio Rutter.

Sevilla bid farewell to relegation fears with win over RCD Mallorca

In a contested match, Sevilla carried a little extra threat in which Mallorca will feel unfortunate not to have taken the lead.

Barca could take legal action over 'phantom goal'

Teenager Yamal thought he had put Barcelona 3-2 ahead at the Bernabeu but Real keeper Andriy Lunin, who was behind the goalline, clawed the ball away.

Fabio Cannavaro joins Udinese as new manager

Hours after Cioffi’s sacking, Udinese made the decision to hire a new manager and have announced Cannavaro’s arrival. The Friulians are currently fourth-bottom in the table right now and they are right in the centre of a battle to avoid relegation from the division.

Derby della Madonnina

Italy's top two go toe to toe in Monday's Derby della Madonnina, as Inter Milan try to claim the Scudetto at the expense of city rivals AC Milan.

The Serie A giants will convene at San Siro for a high-stakes Milan derby, with Inter aiming to secure the title against their old foes for the first time in history.

Milan plan revolutionary changes for derby

A victory would mathematically guarantee the Scudetto for the Nerazzurri, something that Pioli is naturally eager to avoid.

Gravenberch and Jota keep Liverpool in title race with victory at Fulham

Perhaps Jürgen Klopp will still receive the most spectacular of sendoffs and he could take encouragement from the way a heavily changed side eventually circumvented an obvious banana skin.

Manchester Utd survive epic Coventry comeback to reach FA Cup final

When the shootout came Bradley Collins saved Casemiro’s opener before Coventry took a 2-1 lead through Wright and Victor Torp, Diogo Dalot scoring United’s. Then came sheer heartache for the Sky Blues as they failed to register again.

Ramos double puts PSG on brink of third straight title

PSG, who left leading goalscorer Kylian Mbappe on the bench, soon went 2-0 up through a Nemanja Matic own goal and a close-range finish by Lucas Beraldo.

Leverkusen's unbeaten run reaches 45 games with 97th-minute goal

Striker Niclas Fullkrug gave Dortmund the lead in the 81st minute with a volley inside the left post, after Marcel Sabitzer teed him up with a lovely cushioned pass before the ball went in off goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky's gloves.

Atletico Madrid’s woes continue with Alaves loss

Los Rojiblancos were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League in midweek with domestic matters now the sole focus for Diego Simeone.

Bellingham hands Real Madrid comeback win over Barcelona

Madrid twice fought back from a goal down before Bellingham smashed in the winner at the far post from about six yards out to beat Barcelona for a fourth successive time. The result left second-placed Barca 11 points adrift of the leaders with six games left.

El Clásico

Real Madrid will be bidding to move 11 points clear of second-placed Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table when they welcome their bitter rivals to Bernabeu for the latest instalment of El Clásico.

El Clásico | Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Preview

A big Clasico awaits this weekend with Barcelona needing all three points to preserve their La Liga title hopes. Barca have recovered impressively since Xavi's announcement regarding his future, but their deficit to league leaders Madrid is still eight points.

Emirates FA Cup: United travel to Coventry eyeing cup final

Emirates FA Cup: Coventry City vs. Man United

Coventry City have surely been the story of the FA Cup this season. The Sky Blues have reached the semi-finals for just the second time in their history, doing so with a remarkable triumph over Wolves in the last eight.

Liverpool travel to Fulham after Europa heartbreak

Fulham vs. Liverpool: Preview

Having competed in Europe for the final time under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool resume their quest for Premier League supremacy on Sunday, travelling to mid-table Fulham.

UWCL: Blues earn first-leg win

Erin Cuthbert's sensational first-half strike gave Chelsea a first-leg win at Barcelona in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals.

UWCL: 'We can turn it around' - Paredes

Barcelona are confident they can "turn it around" in the second leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, says defender Irene Paredes.

UWCL: 'Chelsea may have produced greatest performance of Hayes' tenure'

It is only "half-time" of Chelsea's Women's Champions League semi-final tie with Barcelona but they may have just produced the greatest performance of manager Emma Hayes' tenure.

Emirates FA Cup: Late Silva goal sends Man City into final

Manchester City bounced back from the disappointment of the Champions League quarter-final exit to Real Madrid as Bernardo Silva's late goal sunk Chelsea at Wembley to seal a place in the FA Cup final.

UWCL: Majri seals late Lyon comeback

Eight-time winners Lyon struck three goals in six minutes late on to secure a memorable first-leg comeback victory in their semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal win at Wolves to return to top spot

Arsenal put their Champions League disappointment firmly in the past to beat Wolves at Molineux and move back to the top of the Premier League.

Men's Match of The Day

Almost two months on from their EFL Cup final defeat, Chelsea return to Wembley Stadium for an FA Cup semi-final showdown with holders Manchester City on Saturday evening.

The victors of this all-Premier League clash will face the winners of the second semi-final tie between Championship outfit Coventry City and Manchester United.

Pep Guardiola defends selling Cole Palmer to Chelsea

City sold Palmer, 21, to Chelsea for £42.5m on deadline day in September. Palmer has gone on to score 20 top-flight goals and is level with City's Erling Haaland at the top of the Premier League Golden Boot standings.

Match of the day | Women

This time Barcelona are at home first, and with Camp Nou being renovated will play their second match at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, where they beat Real Madrid 5-0 in a November Liga F match. (Source: Uefa.com)

UWCL | Barcelona vs. Chelsea: Preview

A year on from Barcelona pipping Chelsea in the semi-finals on their way to regaining the title in Eindhoven, the pair are matched again one step from the Bilbao decider.

UWCL: The most played UEFA women's competition match in history

Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain meet for the fourth time in the Champions League semi-finals, and when they kick off on Saturday it will be the 11th game between the two in Europe, becoming the most played match in UEFA women's competition history. (Source: Uefa.com)

UWCL | Lyon vs. Paris Saint-Germain: Preview

The three previous Champions League semi-finals have all gone Lyon's way, in each case followed by them lifting the trophy.

UWCL: Players to watch in the semi-final first legs

The UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals begin on Saturday. We focus on four players with key roles to play.

UWCL: Meet the semi-finalists

Barcelona play Chelsea and Lyon face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals in the last two weekends of April. We introduce the four contenders aiming for the 25 May final in Bilbao.

Man City's Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final

Haaland was substituted late on during Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final defeat on penalties by Real Madrid.

UWCL: How brilliant is Ada Hegerberg?

Already the all-time top UEFA women's club goalscorer, Ada Hegerberg continues to leave her mark on the game after scoring in the 2022 UEFA Women's Champions League final to help Lyon defeat Barcelona 3-1 and claim their eighth title.

Bayern Munich could turn to Ralf Rangnick as they wait for Xabi Alonso

With Thomas Tuchel set to leave at the end of the season, Bayern have been on a public hunt for their next manager.

UWCL: 'That's why it's hard' - PSG star Jackie Groenen explains Lyon dominant head-to-head record

PSG star Jackie Groenen has tried to explain Lyon's dominant record against her team as the two meet in the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals.

Athletic Club miss top four chance in Granada draw

The Basque side are aiming to follow up their Copa del Rey title win with a top four finish this season.

UWCL: Why Lindsey Horan’s influence is key as Lyon meet rivals PSG

American star Lindsey Horan, the dynamic midfielder and captain of the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT), is setting her sights high as she aims to lead Olympique Lyonnais to a record-extending ninth Women’s Champions League title.

Ranieri sees ‘glass half-full’ after 2-2 against Cagliari

The Sardinians leave the Unipol Domus this evening with regrets, as they had a 2-0 lead going into the break with penalties converted by Gianluca Gaetano and Yerry Mina.

Scotland forward Brown suffers fourth ACL injury

Scotland forward Fiona Brown has picked up an anterior cruciate ligament injury for a fourth time in her career, Glasgow City have confirmed.

Vitesse docked 18 points, relegated amid probe of Abramovich ties

Vitesse said in a statement they will not appeal the punishment imposed by a licensing panel at the Dutch soccer federation. It dropped the team into the second tier for the first time in 35 years.

Friday Night Football from Italy

Arsenal eye Alexander Isak and Michael Olise in search for striker and winger

Successive defeats against Aston Villa and Bayern have left Arsenal’s chances of silverware this season relying on Manchester City slipping up in the Premier League title race with six games to play after Arteta’s side finished as runners-up last year.

Nagelsmann extends Germany contract until 2026

Nagelsmann, 36, was appointed as Hansi Flick's successor in September 2023 and has won three of his six games in charge.

England's FA defends Cup replay scrapping amid criticism

The FA said the call was made with the intention of strengthening the competition despite having fewer dates available and with player welfare in mind amid an increasingly busy professional football calendar.

Liverpool comeback falls short against Atalanta despite early Salah goal

There will be no fairytale ending in Dublin after one more feat of escapology proved beyond Klopp’s team against Atalanta.

Klopp: ‘Atalanta deserved’ to eliminate Liverpool

The Reds had given themselves a mountain to climb after losing the first leg 3-0 at Anfield to a Gianluca Scamacca brace and Mario Pasalic goal.

Marseille beat Benfica in shootout to reach semis

Substitute Faris Moumbagna scored the only goal of the second leg after 79 minutes to take the tie to extra time with the aggregate score level at 2-2.

West Ham exit Europa League with Leverkusen draw

Michail Antonio's 13th-minute header at London Stadium gave David Moyes' side the perfect start in their attempts to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg.

De Rossi: ‘Roma intense, intelligent and tactical with Milan’

The Giallorossi had already won the first leg 1-0 at San Siro and immediately doubled their advantage on aggregate with another Gianluca Mancini goal, followed soon after by a Paulo Dybala curler.

Serie A secures extra place in Champions League

Two leagues will be rewarded with an extra place through the European Performance Spots, which comes as part of the revamp to expand the Champions League to a 36-team competition.

Emiliano Martínez haunts France once again

The Argentine goalkeeper became public enemy number one during the 2022 World Cup, and his antics were not soon forgotten by the French crowd that gathered to watch.

Europa League action

Europa Conference deciders

Alonso hopes for no Leverkusen hangover at West Ham in Europa League

Leverkusen, who are unbeaten in 43 matches in all competitions this season, celebrated wildly after ­winning the first Bundesliga title in the club’s history on Sunday.

Six of the best Liverpool comebacks in Europe

Luckily for Jurgen Klopp's side, Liverpool have a sublime catalogue of European comebacks to take inspiration from.

Klopp sees ‘massive’ difference between Atalanta and Barcelona comeback

The German tactician spoke at a press conference on Wednesday on the eve of the Europa League quarter-final second leg against Atalanta.

Juventus must pay Cristiano Ronaldo almost €10m after losing arbitration case

Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo has won an arbitration case against his former club Juventus. As reported by Sport Mediaset, an arbitration tribunal ruled on Wednesday that the Bianconeri now owe their former striker €9.7m plus interest.

Haaland & Kevin de Bruyne 'could not continue', says Pep Guardiola

Both would probably have taken spot kicks if they had still been on the pitch, with City eventually going down 4-3 in the shootout after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate.

“Real Madrid never dies” – Carlo Ancelotti delighted with efforts against Manchester City

The tie ended 4-4 on aggregate after 210 minutes, but it was Los Blancos that were victorious in the end, winning 4-3 in the spot-kicks.

Real Madrid dethrone Manchester City after Rüdiger holds nerve in shootout

Rüdiger was a central figure here and, with his Real Madrid team leading through Rodrygo’s early goal, it was his fluffed clearance that played a part in De Bruyne’s 76th-minute equaliser, the goal that looked set to even the score on more than one level.

Tuchel takes shot at critics after Bayern reach UCL semifinals

Bayern will not win any domestic silverware this season after their 11-year-reign as Bundesliga champions was ended by Bayer Leverkusen and their bad run led to club bosses deciding they will part ways with Tuchel at the end of the season.

Harry Kane: "The expectation here is to win the Champions League"

Bayern Munich moved a step closer to winning the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday night to advance to the semifinals on 3-2 aggregate.

Arsenal exit Champions League after Bayern Munich defeat

Joshua Kimmich's powerful 63rd-minute header from Raphael Guerreiro's cross was enough to send the Germans through to the semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate after the two teams had drawn 2-2 in London in the first leg.

Wednesday's UCL action

Foden v Bellingham - the battle for England's number 10 shirt

Phil Foden has lit up the Premier League this season with his performances for City, while Jude Bellingham's form for Real Madrid has caught the eye across Europe.

Jude Bellingham says joining Real Madrid was a ‘no-brainer’

The midfielder signed for Real last summer from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth up to £115m after discussions with a host of clubs.

Bernardo Silva: 'We want two Trebles in a row'

City won the Premier League, Champions league and FA Cup last season and are on track to repeat the achievement.

Arteta: 'Beating Bayern would be transformative for Arsenal'

After a 2-2 draw in the first leg last week, the Gunners face Bayern in Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening aiming to reach the last four for the first time since 2009.

Harry Kane calls on Bayern Munich to save their season and knock out Arsenal

A lack of silverware was not part of the plan when Kane joined Bayern last summer but they have drawn a blank domestically, a fact confirmed on Sunday when Bayer Leverkusen sealed the Bundesliga title, taking it outside Bavaria for the first time since 2012.

‘I’m proud to be Parisian’: Kylian Mbappé jubilant after PSG turnaround

It is widely reported that this will be the Frenchman’s last campaign for PSG before a protracted move to Spanish giants Real Madrid in the summer, but the player remains fully focused on what is left to play for this season.

Hellish three minutes costs Atletico Madrid as Borussia Dortmund progress in Champions League

The match finished 4-2 on the night at Signal Iduma Park, which ensured a 5-4 aggregate victory for the Bundesliga side.

Xavi: 'Disaster' of a referee killed Barcelona's UCL hopes

Xavi said Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs was a "disaster" and that showing a red card to Araujo for a last-man challenge on Bradley Barcola with Barça leading 1-0 on the night in the 29th minute, 4-2 on aggregate, killed the quarterfinal.

Mbappe helps PSG to Champions League semi-finals

PSG had trailed 3-2 after the first leg in France but reached the last four for the first time since 2021 after a chaotic encounter in Spain.