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18 MARCH

"The Future Will Be Bright" — But How Much Longer Can Guardiola Survive at City?

"The Future Will Be Bright" — But How Much Longer Can Guardiola Survive at City?

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will bounce back after their third consecutive Champions League elimination by Real Madrid. But with his contract expiring in 2027 and a second trophy-less season looming, questions about his future are growing louder.

Arteta Hails "Magical" Eze as Arsenal March Into UCL Quarter-Finals to Face Sporting

Arteta Hails "Magical" Eze as Arsenal March Into UCL Quarter-Finals to Face Sporting

Mikel Arteta was glowing after Arsenal's commanding 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen sealed a 3-1 aggregate win and a Champions League quarter-final place — their first in 16 years. Eberechi Eze's stunning opener was the moment of the night.

Rosenior Clings On — But 8-2 Aggregate Collapse Against PSG Leaves Chelsea In Crisis

Rosenior Clings On — But 8-2 Aggregate Collapse Against PSG Leaves Chelsea In Crisis

Liam Rosenior survived the night but Chelsea's season is in ruins. An 8-2 aggregate destruction by PSG — a record European defeat for the club — has left the manager's position increasingly precarious and the squad's character under serious question.

Vinicius Jr Mocks Man City Fans With Crying Celebration — "It Was My Way of Proving Myself"

Vinicius Jr Mocks Man City Fans With Crying Celebration — "It Was My Way of Proving Myself"

After scoring twice to eliminate Manchester City, Vinicius Jr revealed he was motivated by City fans who mocked him over the Ballon d'Or. His crying celebration was deliberate — but his night was also littered with wasted chances.

BREAKING: Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title — Morocco Crowned Champions Two Months After Final

BREAKING: Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title — Morocco Crowned Champions Two Months After Final

In one of the most extraordinary rulings in African football history, CAF's Appeal Board has stripped Senegal of the AFCON title they won in January and declared Morocco 3-0 winners by forfeit — two months after the chaotic final in Rabat.

Yesterday

17 MARCH

Chelsea Hit With Transfer Ban and €11.6m Fine Over Undisclosed Payments

Chelsea Hit With Transfer Ban and €11.6m Fine Over Undisclosed Payments

Chelsea have been handed a one-year transfer ban and fined €11.6 million by UEFA after being found guilty of breaching financial reporting rules. The punishment could reshape the club's summer plans entirely.

Will Laporta's Re-Election Finally Seal the Rashford Deal?

Will Laporta's Re-Election Finally Seal the Rashford Deal?

Marcus Rashford's chances of a permanent Barcelona move have been boosted by Joan Laporta's landslide election victory — but Man United are holding firm on their €30m valuation as doubts resurface over the deal.

Ashley Cole Takes First Managerial Role at Cesena — Chelsea Legend Heads to Serie B

Ashley Cole Takes First Managerial Role at Cesena — Chelsea Legend Heads to Serie B

Former Chelsea and Arsenal left-back Ashley Cole has been appointed manager of Italian Serie B side Cesena. The Chelsea icon, who served as England assistant coach, is stepping into management for the first time at 45.

Why Bruno Fernandes Is Now Priceless at Manchester United After Rejecting Saudi Move

Why Bruno Fernandes Is Now Priceless at Manchester United After Rejecting Saudi Move

Bruno Fernandes turned down a lucrative Saudi Arabia transfer in January — and his form since has been so dominant that United are now treating him as untouchable. The numbers back it up.

The Clock Is Ticking for Arne Slot at Liverpool

The Clock Is Ticking for Arne Slot at Liverpool

Liverpool sit 21 points behind Arsenal, have drawn with relegation-threatened Tottenham, and face Galatasaray tonight needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit. The question at Anfield is no longer if Slot goes — but when.

Chelsea Face PSG at Stamford Bridge Tonight Trailing 5-2 — Can Rosenior's Side Stage the Impossible Comeback?

Chelsea Face PSG at Stamford Bridge Tonight Trailing 5-2 — Can Rosenior's Side Stage the Impossible Comeback?

Chelsea host PSG in the Champions League second leg tonight needing to win by four goals to progress. After a dismal week that included a home defeat to Newcastle, can the Blues find the performance of their lives?

Laporta Opens Door for Messi Return After Landslide Election Victory

Laporta Opens Door for Messi Return After Landslide Election Victory

Re-elected Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the doors of the club are always open for Lionel Messi after winning 68% of the vote in Sunday's presidential election.

Arsenal's Title Charge Boosted as Max Dowman Becomes Premier League's Youngest Ever Scorer

Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman made Premier League history on Saturday as Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 in stoppage time to open up a nine-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table.

Barcelona vs Newcastle: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Wednesday's UCL Second Leg

Barcelona vs Newcastle: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Wednesday's UCL Second Leg

Barcelona host Newcastle at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday with the tie level at 1-1. Here is everything you need to know ahead of one of the most anticipated matches of the Champions League round of 16.

Man City vs Real Madrid: Guardiola's Side Need a Miracle at the Etihad Tonight

Man City vs Real Madrid: Guardiola's Side Need a Miracle at the Etihad Tonight

Manchester City face the near-impossible task of overturning a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium tonight. Guardiola has revealed his side have a plan — but even he knows it will take something extraordinary.

Saturday

14 MARCH

The Commentators' View

The Commentators' View

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss commentary travels

Real Madrid Crisis Deepens with Ten Injuries

Real Madrid Crisis Deepens with Ten Injuries

Real Madrid faces a crisis with ten injuries

Vinicius' Penalty Woes

Vinicius' Penalty Woes

Vinicius' penalty success rate is 71.43%

Real Madrid Secure Signing of Alaves' Young Star

Real Madrid Secure Signing of Alaves' Young Star

Real Madrid beat Barcelona to sign Victory Okorie

Bayern Munich's Devastating Trident Rivals the 'MSN' and Real Madrid's Record-Breaking Trio

Bayern Munich's Devastating Trident Rivals the 'MSN' and Real Madrid's Record-Breaking Trio

Bayern Munich's trident of Olise, Kane, and Luis Diaz rivals the 'MSN' and Real Madrid's record-breaking trio

Kylian Mbappe and Ester Exposito Relationship Timeline

Kylian Mbappe and Ester Exposito Relationship Timeline

Kylian Mbappe and Ester Exposito's relationship reportedly began years ago

Antoine Griezmann: The Immortal Man

Antoine Griezmann: The Immortal Man

Griezmann's return to Atletico

Sir Jim Ratcliffe Praises Michael Carrick

Sir Jim Ratcliffe Praises Michael Carrick

Manchester United co-owner praises Carrick

Friday

13 MARCH

Man Utd open to selling Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and three other players this summer - Paper talk and football transfer gossip

Man Utd open to selling Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and three other players this summer - Paper talk and football transfer gossip

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers... PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester United will consider offers for Joshua Zirkzee, Andre Onana, Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Manuel Ugarte this summer - The Sun. Tottenham are actively looking at options to replace Igor Tudor as head co

Pep Guardiola: Man City boss says Premier League title race will be over if his side do not beat West Ham

Pep Guardiola: Man City boss says Premier League title race will be over if his side do not beat West Ham

Pep Guardiola has said the Premier League title race will be "over" if his Manchester City side drop points at West Ham on Saturday. City visit the relegation-threatened Hammers a few hours after Arsenal's home game with Everton, live on Sky Sports. The Gunners can move 10 points clear for a few h

Ze Roberto: "My addiction to video games affected my performance at Real Madrid"

Ze Roberto: "My addiction to video games affected my performance at Real Madrid"

Ze Roberto speaks without filters. The 51-year-old Brazilian looks back on his time as a professional footballer, reviewing his time at Real Madrid, where bad habits affected his performance, and recalls the frustration of not participating in the 2002 World Cup. It is a story in which mistakes taug

Tudor Warns of No Quick Fix for Spurs

Tudor Warns of No Quick Fix for Spurs

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor says a new coach won't instantly change club's problems

Chelsea's Shift in Transfer Strategy and Champions League Qualification Importance

Chelsea's Shift in Transfer Strategy and Champions League Qualification Importance

Liam Rosenior hints at a shift in Chelsea's transfer strategy

Tottenham Hotspur's Head Coach Igor Tudor in Defiant Mood

Tottenham Hotspur's Head Coach Igor Tudor in Defiant Mood

Igor Tudor: 'You can cry or you can fight!'