Watch: The rise and fall of Mario Gotze

By the age of 20, Mario Götze had already won consecutive league titles and etched his name into football history with the winning goal in a World Cup final.

Barca fight back against Inter in sensational semi-final draw

Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

Sales, Allende help Mamelodi Sundowns stretch lead

Brazilian Arthur Sales and Chilean Marcelo Allende scored as Mamelodi Sundowns saw off Richards Bay 3-0 on Wednesday to take a 12-point lead in the Betway Premiership.

Merino sets sight on Paris redemption after PSG setback

Defiant Mikel Merino says Arsenal have “proved we can win anywhere” and insists they can still reach the Champions League final after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Lack of Partey presence proves costly for Arsenal

Arsenal’s loss to PSG was shaped by Thomas Partey’s avoidable suspension, which left a key tactical gap in Mikel Arteta’s side, writes Dylan Johnson.

Spurs attempt to grasp Europa League lifeline

Ange Postecoglou can still make good on his claim that he always wins a trophy in his second season but he must find a way to inspire struggling Tottenham for a shot at Europa League glory.

Dembele sinks Arsenal in Champions League semi-final

Paris Saint-Germain seized the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg.

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.