Just when you thought the Spanish off season couldn’t get any weirder, Lewandowski and his costly colleagues might be left in lavish limbo
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It was a day on which one could see the best and worst of France. And the best and worst of modern sport.
The Reds are the favourites this time around, but they must not let emotions of the past cloud their heads when they face Real Madrid on Saturday
Four times Pep Guardiola’s men held a two-goal advantage in a classic semi-final tie they eventually lost 6-5 on aggregate
Man City make their Champions League mark but Benzema keeps Madrid alive
The world-famous footballer ran a stunning political campaign to win the top job at Cameroon’s football federation. Does he have his sights set even higher?
With all the talk of a European Super League for the elite, the minnows from the Moldovan league gave a timely reminder of the appeal of open competition
Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid and would-be chairperson of Super League
The welcome ring of the Champions League anthem next week will be tainted by developments off the pitch
The 12 founding clubs of the breakaway competition have faced backlash from the football community
El Cholo remains true to himself — consistent, totally committed and prepared to graft — and these values are retained by the team
After being banned by Uefa from European competitions for two years, will the side return to their old, mediocre standards?
The Manchester City manager wants to strengthen his squad in the transfer market so that he can mount a challenge to Liverpool next season
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded the Premier League title to Liverpool long ago, but his side’s profligate attack and porous defence are becoming worrying trends. A sixth defeat of the campaign, at Tottenham on Sunday, means City have now lost as many times this season as in their previous 84 league games under Guardiola […]
Either the body must level a punishment of consequence or accept the FFP project as a failure — arguably a fate it was always destined for
Again, Bale has stirred the nest. Again, Zidane’s patience will be tested.
Translation are a vital bridge for foreign players and coaches working in the Chinese Super League
Liverpool’s Champions League victory parade was a kaleidoscope of colour. The Reds will start their season against Manchester City with high hopes
A district attorney in the state of Nevada said it would not prosecute the Portugueseplayer because it cannot be proven that sexual assault occurred.
The Blues will not be able to sign any players in the coming transfer window
Winning the Champions League may be the only way that the young squad can be kept together
The Dutch side outclassed Juventus to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 1997
Zinedine Zidane has made a shock return to Real Madrid following confirmation of Santiago Solari’s sacking on Monday
In seven days, Madrid have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey, La Liga’s title race and now the last 16 of the Champions League
Real Madrid have knocked Manchester United off the top of Deloitte’s Football Money League
The victory saw Valverde’s side restore their advantage over Atletico Madrid
For superstars who play the ruthless game, the question of legacy hinges on crucial contract decisions
Mourinho’s time at Real between 2010-2013 ended as it did at United and Chelsea, with bad results and discord in the dressing room
Julen Lopetegui’s brief and inglorious reign as Real Madrid coach lasted just 139 days after the club confirmed he had been sacked on Monday
Barcelona ran riot in the Clasico on Sunday
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner missed the two internationals Portugal played in September
The Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder starred for both club and country as Madrid won a third straight Champions League