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Robben had hoped to return to fitness in time for the Dortmund game, but now appears to have given up on the idea. (Photo: AFP)

'I still don't know whether I'll be fit, I think it's probably unrealistic': Robben

Robben, 35, has been out of action for several months and is set to leave Bayern after a decade of service at the end of this season.

28 Mar 2019 5:16 PM

The striker, who won the World Cup with France last year, scored 33 goals in 73 league appearances for Montpellier before moving to Arsenal in 2012, and has attracted interest from Olympique Lyonnais, according to reports in the French media. (Photo: AFP)

Giroud to move back, retire in France

Giroud has not started a Premier League game for Chelsea since the club signed Argentina international striker Gonzalo Higuain in January.

21 Mar 2019 4:34 PM

Casillas, a three-time Champions League winner with Madrid, is looking to lift the trophy for a fourth time as Porto face last year's runners-up Liverpool in the quarter-finals in April. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Iker Casillas extends contract with Porto till 2020

Casillas has made 149 appearances for Porto since arriving at the club in 2015.

20 Mar 2019 8:05 PM

Having seen Mane work through his drought successfully, Klopp believes Salah will soon see his luck change in front of goal as well. (Photo: File)

Salah must take inspiration from Mane, says Juergen Klopp

Salah scored 44 times in his debut season with Liverpool, but his second campaign has not been so smooth.

20 Mar 2019 7:45 PM

Spurs will face domestic rivals Manchester City in the quarter-finals, with Pochettino indicating Pep Guardiola’s reigning English champions are built to win Europe’s elite trophy. (Photo: Twitter)

'One favourite team to win Champions League is Barcelona', says Pochettino

Pochettino, however, feels United still have a lot of work to do to compete with Barcelona.

19 Mar 2019 5:58 PM

A meeting with European Leagues organization was also planned for next week but it has been postponed because of the unavailability of a key official. (Photo: Twitter)

UEFA to conduct meetings with clubs, leagues on Euro tournament future

UEFA is gathering views ahead of a meeting for the European club competitions will be discussed.

18 Mar 2019 4:24 PM

Ivorian striker Salomon Kalou twice breached Dortmund's defence in a poor first half by the visitors, who have taken 12 points from a possible 21 in their last seven league games. (Photo: AFP)

Bundesliga: Reus nets late minute goal to put Dortmund on top

Dortmund's win leaves them three points clear of defending champions Bayern Munich.

17 Mar 2019 7:40 PM

The striker’s immediate task will be to help Bayern overcome Liverpool at home in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie later on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Robert Lewandowski to retire at Bayern : Media reports

Media reports last year said the Poland captain, was looking for a transfer as he sought a new challenge in his career.

13 Mar 2019 5:20 PM

Luis Suarez will make the journey and the 23-man squad contained no other major surprises with all bar Penarol full-back Giovanni Gonzalez playing their club football outside Uruguay. (Photo: AP)

Injured Cavani dropped from squad, will miss China Cup matches

Cavani, who injured his hamstring in February, returned for a last-minute appearance in PSG’s elimination by Manchester United last week.

13 Mar 2019 3:05 PM

Deco was born in Brazil but moved to Portugal early in his career, obtained citizenship and made 75 appearances for his adopted country, playing at two World Cups. (Photo: Twitter)

Deco alerts defenders to be wary of VAR

The new video technology has already sparked debate during its first month of use in the Champions League.

13 Mar 2019 2:32 PM

PSG have 74 points from 27 games with second-placed Lille on 57 from 28. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1: PSG shakes off UCL exit disappointment with 4-0 win over Dijon

PSG made four changes to the starting lineup that lost 3-1 at home to Manchester United in the Champions League Round of 16 last Wednesday.

13 Mar 2019 2:09 PM

However, for the varying degrees of glory retaining the Premier League title or winning the FA Cup would bring to add to the League Cup won last month, it is the Champions League that City and Guardiola most desire. (Photo: File)

'We are still not ready to fight for the latter stages', says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola is three years into his reign, City's time to win the Champions League should be now.

11 Mar 2019 2:37 PM

Bayern ran riot in Munich as Robert Lewandowski led the way with two goals as Serge Gnabry, James Rodriguez and Kimmich also netted. (Photo: AFP)

Bayern ready for Liverpool after 6-0 hammering of Wolfsburg

This was a polished display from Bayern in their final match before hosting Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in the last 16.

10 Mar 2019 3:52 PM

City and Sterling had fortune on their side to end Watford's resistence after a goalless first-half. (Photo: AFP)

Sterling double takes City to top after 3-1 victory over Watford

After City's win Tottenham's hopes of a top-four finish faltered again in a 2-1 defeat to Southampton.

10 Mar 2019 3:38 PM

Barcelona came from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano, ahead of their crunch Champions League second leg against Lyon. (Photo: AP)

Messi, Suarez inspires Barca to 3-1 comeback victory over Real Vallecano

There was always a risk that La Liga's top two might be distracted, given Barcelona's last 16-tie with Lyon hangs is evenly poised.

10 Mar 2019 2:52 PM

'The investigation will focus on several alleged violations of FFP that were recently made public in various media outlets', UEFA said. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA to investigate over Man City's potential breach of Financial Fair Play rule

City’s Abu Dhabi owners inflated sponsorship agreements in order to comply with FFP requirements: Der Spiegel.

08 Mar 2019 1:26 PM

Bayern and Dortmund are level on 54 points with a goal difference of just two keeping Bayern from top spot. (Photo: AP)

Mueller, Boateng, Hummels can take out their frustrations on Wolfsburg, says Kovac

Defending champions Bayern host Wolfsburg in the league on Saturday.

08 Mar 2019 12:09 PM

He has even come in for praise from the sections of the press that are usually hostile towards Barca. (Photo: AP)

Pique the key to Barca's impenetrable defence

The 32-year-old has been at the forefront of this new found passion for defending.

07 Mar 2019 5:30 PM

United now join Ajax, Porto and Tottenham in the last eight of the competition. (Photo: File)

Neymar blasts referees for PSG's UCL exit

It is the first time that a club managed to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League having played the first leg at home.

07 Mar 2019 4:47 PM

Solskjaer, who scored an injury-time winner in the final to cap a late comeback for United in 1999, oversaw more late drama 20 years later. (Photo: AFP)

United overturns PSG's 2-0 lead to advance to the next round on away goals rule

It was the first time in Champions League history that a team lost the first leg at home by a two-goal margin and still went through.

07 Mar 2019 10:08 AM

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