Clock ticking for Rodri’s Wembley comeback

Pep Guardiola is glad to have Spain midfielder Rodri back in training but has no idea yet if he will feature at all in this month’s FA Cup final.

Messi’s Miami project risks global embarrassment

A dejected-looking Lionel Messi walked off the field in defeat on Wednesday after his Inter Miami team were exposed in emphatic fashion by a young Vancouver Whitecaps.

Rudiger banned for six matches

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was banned earlier this week for six matches after hurling an object at the referee during the Copa del Rey final.

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.