Atletico hold Barca in crazy eight-goal Copa del Rey semi

Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down to draw 4-4 with Barcelona in a wild Copa del Rey semi-final first leg thriller on Tuesday.

Guardiola: De Bruyne will be ‘honest’ over Man City future

Pep Guardiola insists Kevin De Bruyne will be completely honest with himself when he makes a decision over his Manchester City future.

USA needs travel reforms to cope with World Cup and Olympics

The United States needs to make significant changes to air travel to cope with the increase in visitors expected for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympic, according to a new report.

‘Over my dead body’: Arteta says Arsenal still fighting for title

Mikel Arteta said he would give up in the Premier League title race “over my dead body” even though he admitted Arsenal face a historically tough challenge to catch Liverpool.

Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of ‘racist statements’ after derby

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making “racist statements” following a 0-0 draw between the bitter Istanbul rivals.

Man Utd announce up to 200 fresh job cuts

Manchester United said on Monday they expect to make up to 200 fresh job cuts as part of a “transformation plan” to improve the club’s financial sustainability.

African players in Europe: Salah drives Liverpool closer to title

Salah has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, including nine in his last eight matches for leaders Liverpool.

Maresca says Chelsea are over-reliant on Palmer

Enzo Maresca has challenged his misfiring Chelsea squad to step up during a lean spell for Cole Palmer, admitting “we rely on Cole for everything”.

Van Persie returns to Feyenoord as coach

Former striker Robin van Persie has been appointed head coach of his formative club Feyenoord, the Dutch outfit announced on Sunday.

Three Premier League talking points

Liverpool took a huge step towards winning a record-equalling 20th English title as the Premier League leaders took advantage of Arsenal’s costly defeat.