Jude Bellingham says joining Real Madrid was a ‘no-brainer’

Jude Bellingham pursues Rúben Dias in the first leg in Madrid.Photograph: Javier García/Shutterstock Jude Bellingham has said joining Real Madrid was a “no-brainer” despite interest from many other elite clubs including Manchester... Read more »

Manchester City vs Real Madrid: How to watch live, team news, live updates

An epic UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg takes place at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday as Manchester City host Real Madrid with the score locked at 3-3. [ LIVE: Manchester City vs... Read more »

Versatile Rodrygo Madrid’s low-key weapon at Man City

Real Madrid visit Manchester City on Wednesday bidding to reach the Champions League semi-finals and forward Rodrygo Goes may hold their key to success. Rodrygo struck twice in a late blitz against... Read more »

Alejandro Garnacho spoken to by Erik ten Hag over social media activity

Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been spoken to by Erik ten Hag after the winger liked social media posts criticising the manager’s handling of the player. The Argentinian, taken off at half-time... Read more »

Dortmund ‘obliged’ to hit back against Atletico, says Terzic

Borussia Dortmund trail Atletico Madrid 2-1 ahead of Tuesday’s second leg of their Champions League quarter final clash. (INA FASSBENDER) Manager Edin Terzic said Monday his Borussia Dortmund side were “obliged” to... Read more »

decades seeking justice and change

Liverpool fans hold up signs paying tribute to the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster.Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters 1989 27 March The South Yorkshire police chief constable, Peter Wright, replaces Ch Supt Brian... Read more »

Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen secure first Bundesliga title with five games to spare

Bayer Leverkusen sealed a maiden Bundesliga title in style as Florian Wirtz’s hat-trick wrapped up a comfortable 5-0 win over Werder Bremen. Against a backdrop of expectation and cauldron of noise at... Read more »

Alonso banishes Leverkusen’s unwanted ‘Neverkusen’ reputation

Tuned in: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is interviewed prior to Sunday’s game (INA FASSBENDER) Alongside delivering a first league title to Bayer Leverkusen’s success-starved fans, coach Xabi Alonso has well and... Read more »

Came, saw, conquered: Lionel Messi adds Kansas City to his list

KANSAS CITY, MO — Have you seen Lionel Messi play live and in person yet? You need to. Even when he’s busy beating your hometown team — as he did with a... Read more »

Hollywood’s Reynolds and McElhenney having ‘ride of our lives’ with Wrexham

US actors Rob McElhenney (left) and Ryan Reynolds (right) celebrate Wrexham’s National League triumph last season (Oli SCARFF) Wrexham’s Hollywood star co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney said they were having the... Read more »