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Messi has scored 45 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions this season. (Photo: AFP)

Brazilian legend Rivaldo backs Messi to win sixth Ballon d'Or

Messi, as of now, has five Ballon d'Or under his belt and if he lifts this year's award, it will take his tally to six.

20 Apr 2019 10:41 AM

Liverpool have the momentum as they dream of winning the league and the European Cup in the same season, something they last achieved back in 1984. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp shifts focus to Premier League after defeating Porto in the Champions League

'In the last third of the season you see the finish line already but you need a little bit of luck with injuries', admitted Klopp

18 Apr 2019 6:17 PM

Raheem Sterling opened the account of Manchester City in the second leg, but the lead didn’t last long as Tottenham equalized immediately with the help of Son Hueng-Min’s strike. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter explodes as Spurs beat Manchester City to advance to the semi-finals

Son Hueng-min ensured that Tottenham advance to the semi-finals, and don’t suffer due to Harry Kane’s absence.

18 Apr 2019 4:01 PM

Following the match setup, the Twitteratis especially the football maniacs, can’t seem to control themselves as they took to twitter to share their opinions and views on the semi-final match. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter erupts after Barcelona draws Liverpool in UCL semi-final

A tongue dripping semi final match awaits between Barcelona and Liverpool, who both have won the elite European club trophy five times.

18 Apr 2019 3:48 PM

'Today we showed great character and personality', says Pochettino

Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen, who gave the ball away in the build-up to Sterling’s disallowed goal, did not disguise his relief.

18 Apr 2019 1:54 PM

“Manchester United utterly condemns racist social media comments posted around yesterday’s Champions League fixture,” the club said in a statement. (Photo: AFP)

Young suffers from racial abuse on social media post United's defeat against Barca

England international Young was targeted on Twitter after the 33-year-old endured a disappointing night in United’s 3-0 second-leg defeat

18 Apr 2019 11:04 AM

Liverpool are now undefeated in their last 17 games in all competitions as they seek a Premier League-Champions League double.(Photo: AFP)

'It's special for us to reach semi-finals for the second straight year', says Klopp

Liverpool beat Porto 4-1 at the Dragao Stadium on Wednesday to advance 6-1 on aggregate into semi-finals of the Champions League

18 Apr 2019 10:52 AM

The result ensured Tottenham reached the Champions League last four for the first time where they will face Ajax Amsterdam. They made the European Cup semi-finals in 1962. (Photo: AP)

Fernando Llorente cherishes Spurs' UCL win against City as 'best career moments'

Llorente’s 73rd-minute goal made it 4-4 on aggregate and allowed Tottenham to advance on away goals despite a 4-3 defeat.

18 Apr 2019 10:35 AM

Guardiola said he continued to back the use of VAR, which also allowed Fernando Llorente’s decisive goal for Spurs despite suspicions of handball. (Photo: AFP)

'It is in our hands': Guardiola reacts after City's exit from the Champions League

City went out on the away goals rule after their 4-3 win at the Etihad left the two legged quarter-final standing at 4-4 on aggregate.

18 Apr 2019 10:19 AM

Five-times European champions Liverpool, who had produced a scintillating display to beat Porto 5-0 in the last-16 at the Dragao stadium last season, had a totally different approach this time. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Rampaging Liverpool walks past Porto to reach the semis with a 4-1 win

The Reds, who eased through 6-1 on aggregate, held off Porto in the early stages before Salah and Sadio Mane combined to put them ahead.

18 Apr 2019 9:44 AM

Spurs, who won the first leg 1-0 and progressed after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate, will play Ajax Amsterdam for a place in the final against Liverpool or Barcelona. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Spurs reaches semis despite losing 4-3 to Manchester City

Now the pair will meet again on Saturday at the same venue in the Premier League, with plenty at stake for both teams.

18 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

The 3-2 aggregate win ensured unlikely semi-final qualification for the Dutch club who have come all the way through the preliminary rounds of the competition. (Photo: AFP)

'We could have scored a few more in the second half', says Frenkie De Jong

The victory was secured by a second half header from 19-year-old captain Matthijs de Ligt.

17 Apr 2019 5:07 PM

Two quick-fire strikes before Philippe Coutinho scored to make it 4-0 on aggregate.(Photo: AP)

Messi criticizes Barcelona of being shaky despite Champions League victory

Barca conceded two early chances in Tuesday’s second leg before Messi set them on their way to a comfortable 3-0 victory.

17 Apr 2019 4:48 PM

Cristiano was the lone scorer in the first leg of the quarter-final at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The Dutch side won both the leg by an aggregate of 3-2. (Photo: AFP)

Twiterattis brutally troll Cristiano Ronaldo after Juventus' shock exit from UCL

Ronaldo’s quest to clinch his sixth Champions League title seems to have ended abruptly after Juve bowed down to a young Ajax side.

17 Apr 2019 4:27 PM

With five matches remaining, United currently standing at sixth in the table, two points behind Arsenal and Chelsea. (Photo: AP)

Solskjaer puts his money on Barcelona, backs Barca for winning the Champions Legaue

The United manager applauded the quality of front three of Barcelona, along with players like Dembele and Malcom.

17 Apr 2019 3:53 PM

It was the first time Solskjaer had played or managed at the Camp Nou since scoring the treble-clinching winner for United in the final seconds of the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich. (Photo: AP)

3 take aways from the Manchester United vs Barcelona UCL clash

Camp Nou will always hold a special place in Solskjaer's heart, but he won't regard the famous arena with as much fondness after the loss.

17 Apr 2019 11:07 AM

Guardiola is rightly regarded as the best manager of his generation after trophy-laden spells with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now City. (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham looks to end Manchester City's bid to claim quadruple

City must overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit at the Etihad Stadium to avoid extending their manager's frustrating Champions League run.

17 Apr 2019 10:41 AM

Juventus have won two Champions League titles in 1985 and 1996 -- but have finished runners-up five times since, including under Allegri in 2015 and 2017. (Photo: AP)

Allegri to stay at Juventus despite of the team's exit from the Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo's side crashed out of the championship to Dutch side Ajax after a 2-1 loss on the night in Turin and 3-2 aggregate defeat.

17 Apr 2019 10:30 AM

The Premier League leaders have stretched their unbeaten run to 16 games and made it seven wins on the bounce by seeing off Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Klopp aks Liverpool to stay cautious ahead of UCL clash against Porto

The Reds travelled to northern Portugal in a strong position going into Wednesday's second leg after a 2-0 win at Anfield last week.

17 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

Even if they beat Spurs to reach the semi-finals, City will have no time to rest on their laurels as they face the north London club again in the Premier League on Saturday before visiting local rivals Manchester United on April 24. (Photo: AFP)

Guardiola backs fans to cheer and propel City to a comprehensive win vs Spurs

Guardiola admitted he was curious to see how the atmosphere turns out for this must-win game for City if it is to win the quadruple.

17 Apr 2019 10:09 AM

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