Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo believes in Forest’s Champions League hunt
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo praises his players for their “character” after an “improved performance” despite dropping points in the race for a Champions League spot, with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. MATCH REPORT: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Hugh Schofield Paris correspondent Reuters France’s former interior minister has apologised for the first time for the 2022 fiasco at the Stade de France which saw Liverpool football supporters wrongly blamed for a riot. Gérald Darmanin admitted that security arrangements for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid were wrong, and that his...
These were Palmer’s big moments but he had an overall impact on a game that was so crucial to Chelsea, who are now only behind fourth-placed Newcastle United on goals scored – 62 against 66 – with the same goal difference of plus-21. It perfectly sets up their visit to Tyneside on Sunday, 11 May,...
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says it is “not right” that the Europa League winners qualify for the Champions League. Manchester United and Tottenham are vying for a position in the Europa League final in Bilbao on 21 May, with both sides holding aggregate advantages heading into the semi-final second legs. Both teams are guaranteed...
England striker Ivan Toney celebrated his first trophy with Al-Ahli as the Saudi Arabian club won the Asian Champions League for the first time. Al-Ahli beat Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 on Saturday to become the third Saudi club to win the competition, after Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. Striker Toney, 29, joined Al-Ahli from Brentford for about...
Unai Emery said qualifying for the Champions League is Aston Villa’s “dream” after his side beat fellow European hopefuls Fulham 1-0 to move level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League. Youri Tielemans scored the only goal early in the first half to earn Villa their seventh victory in nine league games and...
Leinster: Keenan; O’Brien, Ringrose, Henshaw, Lowe; Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Healy, Sheehan, Furlong, Snyman, McCarthy, Deegan, Van der Flier, Doris (capt). Replacements: Kelleher, Porter, Slimani, Baird, Conan, McGrath, R Byrne, Barrett. Northampton Saints: Ramm; Freeman, Dingwall (capt), Hutchinson, Litchfield; Smith, Mitchell; Iyogun, Langdon, Davison, Mayanavanua, Coles, Kemeny, Pollock, Augustus. Replacements: Walker, West, Millar Mills, Lockett, Munga, Scott-Young,...
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side remain motivated to achieve their “dream” of playing in the Champions League next season following their 1-0 win over Fulham. Read full article at source...
For years, McIlroy had faced questions over whether he could complete the career Grand Slam. There had been missed opportunities to claim the iconic green jacket – most notably after an infamous final-round collapse in 2011. Despite his talent and self belief, the 35-year-old admitted to wondering if he had missed his opportunity. “You start...
There are some ‘gains’. Without European football, most players would find themselves on lower wages, potentially by as much as 25%, so expenses should go down. The club’s 2023-24 accounts showed wages fell £22m (12%) from £185m to £163m, mainly due to lower performance bonuses – and that was a season ending in an eighth-placed...
With fans and neutrals alike on the edge of their seats from this gripping encounter, expectations were high for an equally entertaining second half. After three stunning goals worthy of putting any team in the Champions League final, there was almost an air of disappointment when Inter’s goal to restore their advantage came from a...
MOTD Champions League analysis: Pundits discuss Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s behaviour against PSG
Rory Smith, Julien Laurens and Stephen Warnock discuss how Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s “remonstrating and demonstrations” may have “set the tone” for the Gunners’ “nervous” first-half performance against PSG. WATCH MORE: Champions League highlights – Arsenal 0-1 PSG Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
BBC Sport’s Stephen Warnock says 17-year-old Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is a future Ballon d’Or winner after his “outrageous” performance against Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie. WATCH MORE: Champions League highlights – Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Denzel Dumfries volleys in a flick-on from Federico Dimarco’s corner to put Inter Milan 2-0 up in an “incredible” opening 20 minutes of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona. MATCH REPORT: Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Although Arsenal dropped away in the race for the Premier League title in recent weeks, with only one win in their past four matches, their form throughout the season has largely been good. When playing away from home in the league they have won eight games, drawn seven and lost two. Those two losses came...