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Barcelona are ready to begin transfer talks for Rashford
An agreement has reportedly been reached between Marcus Rashford and Barcelona regarding his wages should the move become permanent in the summer. The player’s earnings had previously been viewed as a potential obstacle to completing a full transfer. Barcelona hold an option to buy the forward from Manchester United for £26 million at the end…
Read MoreJuventus target Kolo Muani for 2026-27
Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani has emerged as the leading name on Juventus’ shortlist for the 2026-27 campaign. The Turin side view the striker as a central piece of their long-term attacking plans, particularly with doubts persisting over Dusan Vlahovic and his future at the club. Juventus attempted to secure the Frenchman’s return during…
Read MoreForest survive scare to book place in Europa League last 16
Nottingham Forest advanced to the Europa League last 16, but only after enduring a tense evening against Fenerbahce at the City Ground. Holding a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first leg, Vitor Pereira’s team appeared in control of the tie. However, Kerem Akturkoglu’s two goals — including a penalty shortly after half-time — suddenly shifted…
Read MorePalace advance as Zrinjski outclassed at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace booked their place in the Conference League last 16 after overcoming Bosnian outfit Zrinjski at Selhurst Park. The London side, playing in Europe for the first time after lifting the FA Cup in 2024-25, had returned from Mostar with a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Back on home soil, however, they were…
Read MoreCeltic claim historic win in Stuttgart but exit Europa League
Celtic delivered a stunning victory away to Stuttgart, earning their first-ever triumph on German soil, yet the result was not enough to keep them in the Europa League knockout play-offs. Luke McCowan struck after just 28 seconds, offering hope to a heavily rotated side still reeling from last week’s 4-1 loss. Stuttgart thought they had…
Read MoreVinicius Jr. fires Madrid into Champions League last 16
Real Madrid confirmed their progression to the knockout stage with a win over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu, as Vinicius Jr once again proved decisive. The Brazilian had dominated the pre-match conversation after claiming he was racially abused by Gianluca Prestianni during the first encounter between the sides, a game in which he netted the…
Read MoreGalatasaray survive Juventus comeback to reach last 16
Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz struck in extra time as Galatasaray withstood a remarkable rally from 10-man Juventus to advance to the Champions League last 16. The Italian side appeared on the verge of a famous recovery when Weston McKennie headed home with eight minutes remaining, drawing the tie level at 5-5 on aggregate. Juventus…
Read MoreAtalanta complete stunning late turnaround to eliminate Dortmund
Atalanta produced a breathtaking comeback to overturn a two-goal first-leg loss and defeat Borussia Dortmund, sealing their place in the Champions League last 16 with a penalty scored at the very end of stoppage time. Trailing 2-0 from the match in Germany, the Italian side made the perfect start in Bergamo. Just five minutes in,…
Read MoreBodo/Glimt stun Inter to reach Champions League last 16
Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt delivered one of the most remarkable results in Champions League history by eliminating last season’s runners-up, Inter Milan, and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time. Returning to San Siro, where he previously endured two challenging seasons with AC Milan, Jens Petter Hauge made a decisive impact. He opened…
Read MoreSorloth treble sends Atletico into last 16
Alexander Sorloth struck his maiden Champions League hat-trick as Atletico Madrid overcame a determined Club Brugge to secure a last-16 showdown with either Tottenham or Liverpool. The Norwegian forward broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, latching on to a long clearance from Jan Oblak before firing a half-volley that slipped past Simon Mignolet. Brugge…
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