Wirtz sidelined for several weeks with injury

Bayer Leverkusen on Monday confirmed midfielder Florian Wirtz will miss “several weeks” with an ankle injury, starting with Tuesday’s Champions League last 16 second leg match with Bayern Munich.

Szczesny paying off Barca bet as Benfica visit

Barcelona hold a slender lead on Benfica ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg clash on Tuesday and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves a fair share of the credit for it.

Forest fined for criticism of match official

Nottingham Forest have failed in their appeal against a fine imposed for taking aim at Premier League match official Stuart Attwell.

Slot demands more ahead of PSG ‘final’

Liverpool boss Arne Slot described PSG’s visit as the second of “three finals” in a week, but has warned much more is needed from the Premier League leaders.

African players in Europe: Salah takes Liverpool 15 clear

Take a look at the African headline-makers in the major European leagues.

South Africa shock Egypt in CHAN qualifier

South Africa shocked Egypt 3-1 in Ismailia on Sunday to reach the final qualifying round for the African Nations Championship.

Mbeumo belongs amongst Europe’s elite

Cameroonian winger Bryan Mbeumo has outgrown Brentford and is destined for the UEFA Champions League, writes DYLAN JOHNSON.

Alonso’s Leverkusen need Bayern miracle

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso must channel the “Miracle of Istanbul”, Liverpool’s incredible comeback to win the 2005 Champions League final, to overcome Bayern Munich.

Son must forget Spurs woes

South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo says Son Heung-min must forget his troubles with struggling Tottenham as his country look to clinch a place at next year’s World Cup.

Amorim: We need more Brunos’

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted the club need more players of the quality and character of captain Bruno Fernandes.