City start tough run against Chelsea, Spurs aim to halt slide

Manchester City have no time to lick their wounds after another bruising Champions League defeat as Chelsea prepare to visit the Etihad, with both clubs battling for a top-four finish.

Nagelsmann extends contract until Euro 2028

Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension to remain Germany coach until the end of Euro 2028, the German FA (DFB) announced on Friday.

Man Utd, Spurs enjoy Europa League boost

Manchester United and Tottenham both enjoyed some much needed respite from their Premier League woes with victories in the Europa League on Thursday.

Napoli host Juventus riding wave of Scudetto enthusiasm

Napoli are riding a wave of enthusiasm ahead of Saturday’s visit of Juventus as fans begin to believe that Antonio Conte can bring Serie A title glory back to southern Italy.

Leao sinks Girona and pushes Milan into Champions League top eight

Rafael Leao boosted AC Milan’s chances of direct qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League with a brilliant goal in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Girona.

Real Madrid thrash Salzburg to get back on track

Champions League holders Real Madrid got back on track in Europe with a 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg on Wednesday to ensure they will not be eliminated at the first hurdle.

Feyenoord stun toothless Bayern

A double from Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez and a valiant defensive effort handed Dutch side Feyenoord a shock 3-0 Champions League win over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Sundowns thrash Magesi to open six-point lead

Mamelodi Sundowns claimed revenge over Magesi FC and opened a six-point lead at the top of the Betway Premiership with a 2-1 triumph at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday night.

Alvarez sends Atletico past Leverkusen

Julian Alvarez scored a second-half brace as a 10-man Atletico Madrid came from a goal down to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 at home on Tuesday, and take a major step towards a top-eight finish.

Dortmund sack coach Nuri Sahin after UCL setback

Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying on Wednesday they had “lost faith” in the young manager.