Rudiger ruled out for season after knee surgery

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is set to miss up to eight weeks and won’t return this season after undergoing surgery.

Yamal: I admire Messi but don’t compare to him

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is focussed on being himself and not on comparisons to Lionel Messi, ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan.

Feisty Arteta challenges fans ahead of PSG clash

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal fans to “bring your boots” and kick every ball as the Gunners prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain with a place in the Champions League final at stake.

Rashford suffers season ending injury

Marcus Rashford is expected to miss the rest of Aston Villa’s season due to a hamstring injury.

Barca edge Madrid to win wild Copa del Rey final

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra-time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final on Saturday in Seville.

De Bruyne’s Man City exit painful for Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admits parting with Kevin De Bruyne has been one of the most difficult moments of his Manchester City reign.

Liverpool primed for Premier League title party

Liverpool are prepared for a Premier League title parade as they aim to seal a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown against Tottenham at Anfield.

Wirtz-Musiala duo on Schweinsteiger’s Bayern wishlist

World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger believes young stars should stay in the Bundesliga, and is dreaming of a Florian Wirtz-Jamal Musiala partnership at Bayern.

Amorim admits Dalot could miss rest of season

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed Portugal defender Diogo Dalot could miss the rest of the season after suffering a calf injury.

Maresca: Chelsea’s season not a failure

Enzo Maresca insists his first season at Chelsea has not been a failure after criticism of the Italian’s conservative tactics in the race to qualify for the Champions League.