Scott Cuthbert’s header secured a 1-0 win for Stevenage against Rochdale and lifted his side out of the League Two relegation zone.Cuthbert nodded home Arthur Read’s corner three minutes after the interval to secure a crucial three points for the hosts.The first half offered little in the way of chances with both sides largely cancelling each other out.Ben Coker’s early free-ki...Full Story »

Aldershot moved a step closer to Vanarama National League survival with a 2-0 win at Yeovil.The Glovers had an early chance after Tom Knowles cut in from the right and sent his shot against the post.Aldershot, who beat Boreham Wood in their previous game, broke the deadlock in the 65th minute when defender Giles Phillips headed in at the back post from a free-kick from Lewis Kinsella.Substitute ...Full Story »

West Ham roared to an historic Europa League triumph in Lyon to reach a first European semi-final in 46 years after a stunning 3-0 second-leg victory.David Moyes’ side were big underdogs heading to the city overlooked by the French Alps following last week’s 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.But it was hosts Lyon who were left with a mountain to climb after two goals in seven minutes at...Full Story »

A drunken Koln fan ran onto the Allianz Arena pitch following Bayern's defeat to Villarreal last night An absolutely hammered FC Koln fan somehow managed to sneak his way onto the Allianz Arena pitch last night to 'celebrate' Bayern Munich crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Villarreal. The bizarre incident happened an hour or so after the game with the supporter clambering ...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 »

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 »

Thomas Tuchel risked the wrath of UEFA by claiming referees lack the “courage” to give big decisions against Real Madrid.Chelsea boss Tuchel even admitted he could expect repercussions for criticising Polish referee Szymon Marciniak in the wake of the Blues’ 5-4 Champions League quarter-final exit.Chelsea toppled Madrid 3-2 at the Bernabeu Stadium in their last-eight second-leg...Full Story »

Karim Benzema’s punishing header crushed Chelsea’s remarkable comeback as Real Madrid lost 3-2 at the Bernabeu Stadium but reached the Champions League semi-finals 5-4 on aggregate.Ruthless France hitman Benzema produced a carbon-copy of the two headed goals he scored in last week’s quarter-final first-leg at Stamford Bridge, where his hat-trick had Real expecting to stroll int...Full Story »

Liverpool are looking to strengthen their astonishing attack even further this summer. The Reds added Colombian superstar Luis Diaz to their ranks in January after Tottenham registered their interest, giving Jurgen Klopp five forwards with which to choose from as the Reds close in on a historic quadruple. Mohamed Salah's future is still up in the air, while Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane a...Full Story »

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris will not allow his side to think they have got the job done in the race for Champions League qualification. Spurs enjoyed a potentially decisive weekend of results as they beat Aston Villa 4-0 while Arsenal, Manchester United, West Ham and Wolves all lost. That leaves them three points ahead of Arsenal, with a better goal difference, going into their final seven...Full Story »

POLICE were called to Premier League ace Aaron Connolly's mansion over a bust-up with his Love Island contestant girlfriend. Reality TV star Lucinda Strafford, 22, had an explosive row with Aaron in the early hours after she confronted him over her suspicions he was cheating on her. Reality TV star Lucinda Strafford, 22, had an explosive row with Aaron Connolly in the early hours Sources said...Full Story »

Derek Adams insisted his Morecambe side were the better team in Saturday’s 2-1 League One defeat at Cambridge and did not deserve to lose.The home side claimed a narrow triumph, with Joe Ironside hitting the winner from the penalty spot in the second half.Sam Smith had given Cambridge the lead shortly before half time, only for Cole Stockton to fire in a stupendous volley to level for More...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn told his squad they are playing for their footballing futures following a poor display in a 1-0 defeat at Rochdale.Conor Grant scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes into the second half, but in truth the slender scoreline flattered the visitors.Flynn saw an upturn in form and results when he came in in February, but said he would be making changes during the s...Full Story »

Crewe became the first team in English football’s top four divisions to be relegated after suffering a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster.David Artell’s side arrived at the Eco-Power Stadium knowing only a win would keep their League One status alive.But captain Tommy Rowe ended Doncaster’s run of five games without a goal when he drilled in a low effort from the edge of the area after 10...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick admitted Manchester United do not deserve to finish in the Champions League spots if their performance levels for the rest of the season are similar to what they showed at Everton.Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford were among six changes to United’s line-up at Goodison Park and the latter threatened twice early on, denied on both occasions by England team-mate Jordan Pickf...Full Story »

Bolton trio Ricardo Santos, Dapo Afolayan and Kyle Dempsey have all been ruled out of the home game against Sheffield Wednesday.All three players sustained hamstring injuries in the midweek home draw against Portsmouth and boss Ian Evatt has confirmed Santos could miss the rest of the season.Evatt also revealed several players had been hit by illness this week, while former Wednesday midfie...Full Story »

Barcelona rallied for a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday night. The hosts soaked up the pressure early on, hoping to hit Barca on the break, but were in danger after three minutes when Kevin Trapp tipped Ferran Torres' shot over the bar. Trapp was at it again to deny Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the game was to swing the Bundeslig...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has all-but admitted defeat in the Champions League after Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 first-leg loss to Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.Karim Benzema’s stunning hat-trick handed Real total control at the midway point of their quarter-final with the defending champions.And a deflated and angry Blues boss Tuchel effectively conceded Chelsea are now odds-on to relinquish their Champ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema bullied Chelsea to the brink of relinquishing their Champions League crown with a stunning hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 3-1 triumph at Stamford Bridge.The prolific striker moved his competition goal return to 11 in just eight matches after hitting back-to-back trebles as Madrid overwhelmed the Blues in Wednesday’s quarter-final first-leg.Benzema took his season’s ta...Full Story »

Wigan regained leadership of Sky Bet League One for the first time since January in emphatic style thanks to a 3-0 home victory over Accrington.The visitors enjoyed the better of the opening half hour, but were unable to find a breakthrough which would have put pressure on the home side.Yeboah Amankwah fired wide and Matt Butcher forced a decent save from Ben Amos – and that seemed to be t...Full Story »