Chelsea took a huge step toward the UEFA Conference League semi-finals with a commanding 3-0 win over Legia Warsaw in Poland, thanks to goals from teenager Tyrique George and substitute Noni Madueke. After a goalless and cagey first half, the game burst into life shortly after the break. Just four minutes into the second half, 19-year-old winger George opened the scoring, reacting quickest to slot home a rebound after Reece…

Carlos Sainz has landed himself in potential trouble with Formula 1’s governing body once again—this time for swearing in an official news conference while criticising a fine he received at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Williams driver was fined €10,000 (£8,648), half of which was suspended, after he arrived late for the Japanese national anthem on the grid in Suzuka. Sainz explained that his lateness was due to an…

In one of the most memorable nights in the club’s history, Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt delivered a shock 2-0 victory over Italian heavyweights Lazio in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final, played amid snow-cleared pitches and Arctic winds at the Aspmyra Stadion. The tightly contested first half gave little away, with both sides adapting to the frosty conditions in northern Norway. But it was the home side who…

Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help Barcelona dismantle Borussia Dortmund by 4 goals to nil in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The five-time winners took the lead against last year’s runners-up through red-hot winger Raphinha before Lewandowski reached 40 goals for the season with his double. Teenager Lamine Yamal was an unstoppable force throughout and deftly prodded home Barcelona’s fourth as Dortmund collapsed. Barca, which…

Tensions have flared ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Lyon, as former Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic branded current United goalkeeper Andre Onana as “one of the worst in the club’s history.” Matic, now at French side Lyon, responded strongly to comments Onana made earlier in the week, where the Cameroon international suggested United were “way better” than Lyon. The 36-year-old Serbian, who made 128 appearances for United…

Inter Milan stunned Bayern Munich with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at the Allianz Arena. The result gives the Serie A leaders a vital advantage heading into next week’s return leg at the San Siro. Bayern started strongly, dominating possession and creating early chances. England captain Harry Kane came close to giving Bayern the lead, hitting the post with a…

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has hit out at the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) after it announced a ban on players standing on the ball during matches—a move the Dutch international recently performed. The CBF stated players will now receive a yellow card and opponents an indirect free-kick if a player stands on the ball with both feet, a decision triggered by Depay’s display in injury time of Corinthians’ Paulista A1…

In a groundbreaking move aimed at increasing transparency and fan engagement, referees will wear bodycams during matches at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The decision, announced Tuesday, will see officials don the technology throughout the 32-team tournament, which runs from June 15 to July 13. For the first time in a FIFA competition, broadcasters will be granted access to footage captured directly from the referees’…

Manchester United are set to return to Hong Kong for the first time in 12 years as part of their post-season tour, the club announced on Tuesday. The Red Devils will play two friendly matches in Asia just three days after concluding what has been a challenging Premier League campaign. Ruben Amorim’s men will wrap up their domestic season at Old Trafford against Aston Villa on May 25 before heading…

Napoli’s hopes of closing the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan were dashed on Monday evening as Dan Ndoye’s audacious flick earned Bologna a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. With Inter having dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma over the weekend, the door was open for Napoli to move within just one point of the summit. And they looked to be taking full advantage when…

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday’s tense 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Grealish, 29, had come on as a second-half substitute in the high-stakes derby. According to reports from the Daily Mail, he was approached and struck while leaving the pitch after full-time. Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Monday that Alfie Holt, of Haven…

Saka Feels Mentally Refreshed After Injury as Arsenal Prepare for Real Madrid Showdown Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has described his recent injury layoff as a much-needed mental reset ahead of the Gunners’ Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid. The 23-year-old winger, who returned to action last week after 101 days out with a hamstring injury, says the break allowed him to reset after five intense years of non-stop football.…