Clinical United crush Bilbao’s dreams with commanding victory

Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away performance to beat 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Thursday.

Forest’s quest for European return derailed

Nottingham Forest suffered a huge blow in their push for a return to the Champions League after decades away as Brentford came away from the City Ground with a 2-0 win on Thursday.

Kounde to miss Inter Milan second leg

Jules Kounde is set to miss the Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Inter Milan after he was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Thursday.

Watch: PL title winning team’s clutch players

Watch every title-winning team’s clutch players who helped steer their team to the Premier League title.

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.