Xavi Hernandez said Barcelona is the "most difficult club in the world" because of the demands on his team to win while playing good football. Barca face Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal at Camp Nou on Thursday after a 1-1 draw in Germany last week. Xavi, who has taken Barca from ninth in LaLiga to second since replacing Ronald Koeman in November, has...Full Story »

Lazio are eyeing a move for Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who worked with Maurizio Sarri during his time at Chelsea. Loftus-Cheek has been in and out of the Chelsea team this season but was trusted with a wing-back role in their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid this week. According to Corriere dello Sport, via Sport Witness, Sarri likes the English midfielder and would see him as a ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are set to rival Manchester United for the signing of Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Timber has become a regular in the Ajax team this season, despite his young age. At 20-years-old, the Dutchman has played 38 times for Ajax this season and has been capped 6 times by his country. According to Calcio Mercato, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are interested in signing the defender ...Full Story »

In the most comfortable of the four Champions League quarter-final wins, Liverpool booked their place in the competition's final four with a 3-3 draw with Benfica on Wednesday night. Having won 3-1 in Portugal a week earlier, Jurgen Klopp's side strolled into the semi-finals with a rather straightforward 6-4 aggregate win. Ibrahima Konate and Roberto Firmino were the goalscorers in Wednesday'...Full Story »

Arsenal have no plans to sell Gabriel to Barcelona. The La Liga giants are desperate to sign a left-footed centre-back this summer and Gabriel reportedly tops their list of targets. Gabriel has grown immensely this season, forming a formidable partnership with England international Ben White. The Gunners are not ready to lose Gabriel and could instead reward the 24-year-old with a new contr...Full Story »

Cincinnati add Nwobodo Fortifying the midfield. 💪#FCCincy have acquired Obinna Nwobodo as Designated Player from @Goztepe.— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) April 13, 2022 Inter lead Frattesi race #Inter leading the race to sign Davide #Frattesi from #Sassuolo. #Juventus and #ASRoma (they have the 30% on the future sale) have also asked info for the italian midfielder. #tr...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists qualifying for a Champions League semi-final should never be taken for granted despite two late goals spoiling the party at home to Benfica.Klopp’s side secured a place in the last four for the third time in five seasons with a 6-4 aggregate scoreline after some uncharacteristic sloppiness saw them draw 3-3 in the second leg.But the Reds boss refused ...Full Story »

Liverpool eased into a Champions League semi-final against Villarreal as even a sloppy 3-3 draw with Benfica saw them progress 6-4 on aggregate.On the last two occasions the two teams had met in the last eight of this competition the Reds went on to lift the trophy (1978 and 1984) and there has been little to suggest they cannot make it three this season.Jurgen Klopp’s side have won eight ...Full Story »

Preston forward Emil Riis is doubtful for Friday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Millwall.The Dane was forced off with a hamstring issue during last weekend’s 2-1 win over QPR and will be assessed.North End striker Ched Evans is back available following a foot problem, while defender Liam Lindsay has completed a two-match ban.Brad Potts and Josh Earl have overcome illnesses and cou...Full Story »

Fleetwood striker Ged Garner will miss Saturday’s visit of Oxford in League One amid fears his season is over.Stephen Crainey said the hamstring injury Garner suffered in last week’s 2-1 defeat to Accrington was a serious one and may bring an early end to the campaign for the 23-year-old, who has already missed two and a half months.There is better news for Anthony Pilkington, who is...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers could be boosted by the return of Anthony Evans for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Salford.Evans has been out since March 19 because of a calf niggle but boss Joey Barton has revealed he is back in training.Josh Grant came on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Tranmere and Rovers are monitoring his fitness carefully.It was Grant’s comeback after two months out with a ...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Stevenage will be without forward Luke Norris for the visit of Rochdale in Sky Bet League Two on Good Friday.Norris scored in last weekend’s crucial 2-0 win at Colchester but also received his marching orders late on for a second bookable offence.It is a blow for boss Steve Evans, who was parachuted in last month in an attempt to steer the Hertfordshire club away from...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley will need to assess three players ahead of old club Lincoln making the trip to Fratton Park in Sky Bet League One on Good Friday.Michael Jacobs (hamstring), Marcus Harness (knee) and Louis Thompson (hip) started the midweek win over Rotherham but were substituted due to minor issues.Given the quick turnaround to Lincoln’s visit, Cowley may be forced to make ...Full Story »

Ruel Sotiriou is pushing hard to start Leyton Orient’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Scunthorpe on Friday.Sotiriou was named on the bench for the 1-0 defeat at Sutton because of a calf injury but came on for the last 22 minutes.“I want Ruel on the pitch as much as possible but we just need to be careful with him,” boss Richie Wellens said.Tom James is out for the season because...Full Story »

Billy Sharp will not be available for Sheffield United as they face Reading.The 36-year-old striker has missed each of the Blades’ last three games with a hamstring injury and Friday’s match will come too soon.Defender Chris Basham has returned to training but will not return to action yet.David McGoldrick, Rhian Brewster and Jayden Bogle are likely to miss the rest of the season.Luc...Full Story »

Interim boss Alex Morris will begin his audition for the Crewe job on a permanent basis when fellow strugglers AFC Wimbledon visit on Good Friday.Morris was placed in charge until the end of the season this week following the dismissal of David Artell after relegation from Sky Bet League One was confirmed for the Railwaymen after defeat at Doncaster last time out.Crewe’s 2-0 reverse at Don...Full Story »

Exeter could have Jonathan Grounds back for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Colchester on Good Friday.Grounds has been out for over a month because of a calf injury but has resumed training and is pushing for selection.Harry Kite and Sam Nombe are a little further away in their battle with respective groin and hamstring problems but are expected back soon.Kyle Taylor, however, is out for the...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss Graeme Lee has hinted he could test the depth of his squad once again as promotion-chasing Port Vale head for the Suit Direct Stadium on Friday.With his promoted side comfortable in mid-table, Lee opted to rest skipper Nicky Featherstone for last weekend’s 1-1 draw at League Two leaders Forest Green to run the rule over on-loan Burton midfielder Bryn Morris as he continued ...Full Story »

Harrogate goalkeeper Mark Oxley is out of Friday’s League Two clash with Swindon after breaking his leg.An X-ray has revealed the 31-year-old, who walked off the pitch after sustaining his injury at Salford on Saturday, has fractured his left fibula and will not play again this season.Oxley’s misfortune means Joe Cracknell, who replaced him at the weekend, is manager Simon Weaver&rsq...Full Story »

Midfielder Robbie Willmott could be a doubt for Newport’s Sky Bet League Two clash against Crawley at Rodney Parade on Friday.Willmott limped off during a 1-0 victory over Swindon last weekend that put County back in the play-off places.Jake Cain impressed off the bench on his return after a rib injury and appears a likely starter, while centre-back Josh Pask is available again after recov...Full Story »