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 »

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 »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted his treble-chasing side were in “big trouble” after picking up injuries during their Champions League triumph over Atletico Madrid.A 0-0 second leg draw in a fiery clash in the Spanish capital secured a 1-0 aggregate win and sent the Premier League leaders into the semi-finals.But, just days before their FA Cup semi-final clash with titl...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Brazilian legend praises Real Madrid striker Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario has an authority that few others in the world can boast when it comes to giving an opinion on the Ballon d'Or, having won it twice himself, and he believes that Real Madrid stiker Karim Benzema deserves to be awarded the coveted trophy this year. Only Marco Van Basten, Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff (all thr...Full Story »

Antonio Conte is pushing Tottenham to make Dejan Kulusevski's loan move from Juventus permanent at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. Spurs signed the Sweden international in January on an initial 18-month deal worth €10 million with an option for a permanent transfer set at €30m. Kulusevski has made a huge impact at Spurs having registered three goals and six assists...Full Story »

Reports over the past week have linked the prolific striker with a move to Spain Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has quashed reports that Robert Lewandowski is set to leave the club this summer for Barcelona. Kahn said Lewandowski will "definitely" be with the Bavarian organisation in 2022-23 and added that it would be crazy to think otherwise. Lewandowski is enjoying another standout season ...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman is unsure whether England should take too much confidence from their red-hot form in front of goal recently into this summer’s Women’s European Championship.The Lionesses moved to the brink of qualification for next year’s World Cup as they thrashed Northern Ireland 5-0 thanks to a brace apiece for Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway and a goal from Ella Toone.Englan...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne apologised to supporters after their promotion hopes suffered another setback with a 3-0 loss at Portsmouth.Millers old-boys George Hirst and Clark Robertson both found the net as Warne’s men missed the chance to climb above second-placed MK Dons.A frustrated Warne said: “I apologise wholeheartedly. That performance won’t get us to where we want to ...Full Story »

Wigan inched a point closer to automatic promotion from Sky Bet League One with a goalless draw at Burton.With Rotherham losing at Portsmouth, the point took Leam Richardson’s men four points clear of second-placed MK Dons with a game in hand.Chances were few and far between in a first half full of endeavour from both sides but lacking in clear-cut chances.Northern Ireland international st...Full Story »

David Beckham gave an emotional speech at his son Brooklyn's four million dollar wedding on Saturday. Brookyln married American actress Nicola Peltz in an extravagant ceremony at her father's oceanfront estate in Palm Beach, Florida. According to the Sun, the former Real Madrid man had to hold back tears as he recalled the day his son was born. "David's speech went on for about five minutes...Full Story »

De Bruyne gave fans a little peak into his family life with a post on TikTok Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne gave fans a sneak peak into his personal life after posting an adorable video of him picking up McDonald's with his kids shortly after tearing it up against Liverpool at the Etihad. The Belgian was named man of the match after netting the opening goal in an unforgettable top-of-t...Full Story »

Manchester United are ready to make a huge offer for one Serie A star in a bid to fix their ailing midfield Manchester United are planning huge moves to sort their midfield crisis this summer, with one highly-rated Serie A star on the radar. The Red Devils look likely to appoint Erik Ten Hag in the coming week and the Dutchman is going to need reinforcements in the centre of the pitch. The ...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez says Barcelona are not dependent on Pedri after the youngster produced another game-changing performance in Sunday's thrilling 3-2 win over Levante. Pedri, 19, scored the only goal in last week's 1-0 win against Sevilla and he came off the bench against Levante to score Barca's second goal as they came from behind at the Ciudad de Valencia stadium. "I wouldn't say that," Xavi ...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan insisted his team will not be easing up after opening up a six-point safety buffer in the battle for a Championship play-off spot.Seventh-placed Blackburn are now two wins adrift of the Terriers, who moved up to third after second-half goals by Jon Russell and Naby Sarr secured a 2-0 home win over fellow top-six hopefuls Luton.But Corberan, whose team still harb...Full Story »

Huddersfield moved up to third in the Championship table and four points clear of top-six rivals Luton after second-half Jon Russell and Naby Sarr goals secured a 2-0 win over the visiting Hatters.In between, 16-goal top scorer Elijah Adebayo missed a penalty for Luton and the vital victory also opened up a six-point cushion for Carlos Corberan’s men over seventh-placed Blackburn in the jo...Full Story »