Legs taut, backs bent at the waist, the wrestlers slowly stretched out their arms towards each other, searching for a grip while trying to avoid becoming exposed themselves. In a flash it was all over — a tangle of grappling, pushing and jostling…

Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last 16 first-leg win on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez levelled for Atletico after Rodrygo Goes sent the hosts ahead, but Brahim Diaz stroked home the winner for…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes his injury-ravaged side can still challenge for Champions League glory ahead of Tuesday’s last 16, first leg trip to PSV Eindhoven. The Gunners’ hopes of a first Premier League title for 21 years look to have disappeared after…

Barcelona face Benfica on Wednesday in a Champions League last 16 first leg clash with their status as one of Europe’s elite sides restored, midfielder Pedri Gonzalez playing a key role in their revival. Hansi Flick’s side have been hailed as the most…

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the Red Devils have to target a return to the top of the Premier League after exiting the FA Cup to Fulham on penalties. Defeat to the Cottagers compounded a miserable start to Amorim’s time in charge…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping the glamour of the Champions League can galvanise his injury-ravaged squad from their Premier League funk. The Gunners’ dream of a first league title in 21 years appears over after falling 13 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool.…

Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in one of the standout ties in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League after the teams were paired together in Friday’s draw. Liverpool finished first in the 36-team league phase of the competition to qualify…

Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title has slowed ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, giving Arsenal hope of closing in on the leaders. The Gunners can move to within five points of the Reds should they see off lowly…

Jude Bellingham edged Real Madrid ahead in their Champions League play-off against Manchester City, but then his week swiftly took a turn for the worse. The England international was sent off in the first half as Los Blancos dropped two points in the…

Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspurs on Sunday to pile presure on Portuguese Ruben Amorim as his charges now sit in 15th position on the Premier League log. James Maddison scored the only goal in 13 minutes as Spurs moved…