MUNICH: Real Madrid has made an art form of striking when least expected. Bayern Munich was so dominant in the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday that it seemed only a matter of time before it scored. But Madrid pounced instead. Vinícius Júnior ran onto a brilliant Toni Kroos pass and fired the visitors ahead in …
Centre-back Goncalves is approaching his 10-year anniversary as a Kitchee player, a landmark that traditionally earns European footballers a testimonial. Goncalves says more investment in Hong Kong football would entice quality foreigners. Photo: Getty Images The 38-year-old would hand-pick either Juventus or Santos, the Brazilian club where he began his career, as opponents for such …
Kane has been the only light to consistently shine in a faltering Bayern side this season. Kane (right) has scored 42 goals this season in all competitions – the most he has struck in one season. Photo: Xinhua Less than a year after leaving Germany, Bellingham has established himself alongside Kane and a handful of …
It is unclear at this stage how many of Inter’s biggest stars will be among the travelling party, given the proposed tour comes after two major continental tournaments, with the finals of the Uefa European Championship and CONMEBOL Copa America both scheduled for July 14. Club captain Lautaro Martinez is expected to form part of …
Tottenham Hotspur supporters would have had little sympathy for arch-rivals Arsenal after their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Arsenal – but they may not be laughing so hard come the end of the season. Arsenal’s 3-2 aggregate defeat, combined with holders Manchester City’s penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid, did more than …
Manchester City face a battle to retain their Champions League crown after being held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Real Madrid in the Spanish capital. The holders twice led in an enthralling contest under the Bernabeu Stadium’s new roof but the quarter-final remains on a knife edge after Federico Valverde gave the hosts a …
The German fan alliance Unsere Kurve will recognise Bayer Leverkusen’s achievement to end Bayern Munich’s reign if they claim the Bundesliga title this season, but stressed it will leave a “bitter taste”. “Bayer Leverkusen have had a marvellous season. It’s right to recognise this achievement,” the alliance said when asked about their views on the …
Follow live coverage of Arsenal vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League today The Champions League has reached the quarter-final stage and some of the world’s best players will be taking part in the two-legged ties. It all begins with Arsenal vs Bayern Munich and Real Madrid vs Manchester City on April 9 before Paris …
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — One day, Real Madrid and Manchester City might actually get to meet in a stellar Champions League final. Just not yet. The winners of the last two Champions Leagues will meet in the quarterfinals next month after Friday’s draw set up another heavyweight clash between the only teams who are still …
MUNICH (AP) — He’s done it again. Harry Kane scored twice to steer Bayern Munich into the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a 3-0 win over Lazio on Tuesday. Kane’s 32nd and 33rd goals this season for Bayern ensured the Bavarian powerhouse recovered from losing the first leg of the last 16 tie 1-0 …