Neuer banned for two DFB Pokal games after first career red

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer was on Thursday hit with a two-game ban in the German Cup after receiving the first red card in his 866-game career.

Doku: Man City stars ignoring criticism

Jeremy Doku says Manchester City’s players are content to stay in their “bubble”, ignoring outside criticism as they focus their energies on reigniting their Premier League title challenge.

FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid legal threats

The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.

Mbappe admits penalty miss ‘big mistake’

Kylian Mbappe said he will take full responsibility for a “big mistake” after the striker missed another penalty in champions Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.

Guardiola: City needed to break losing ‘routine’

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City had to break the habit of losing after snapping a seven-game winless streak by beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Wednesday.

Leipzig down Frankfurt to reach DFB Pokal quarters

Lois Openda scored a brace as RB Leipzig roared back into form with a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Cologne found a winner in the 121st minute to advance.

Atalanta eye Serie A summit as title challenge takes off

Atalanta take on AC Milan on Friday night with Serie A’s top spot in their sights and a growing belief that this could be their year for unprecedented Scudetto glory.

Arsenal beat Man Utd to close gap on Liverpool

Arsenal worked their set-piece magic to beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday, ending Ruben Amorim’s unbeaten start to life in the Old Trafford hotseat and closing the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Schar punishes Kelleher blunder as Newcastle hold Liverpool

Liverpool’s seven-game winning run came to a dramatic end as Fabian Schar’s last-gasp equaliser forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle on Wednesday.

De Bruyne masterclass helps Man City end seven-game winless streak

Manchester City snapped a seven-game winless streak as Kevin De Bruyne played a starring role in a 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.