Can you name every club to win the EFL Championship since 1992?
This might not be as easy as you'd think. The post Can you name every club to win the EFL Championship since 1992? appeared first on Planet Football .
5 Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements Liverpool MUST target this summer
Replacing the full-back won't be easy. The post 5 Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements Liverpool MUST target this summer appeared first on Planet Football .
Alexander-Arnold confirms departure from Liverpool after 20 years amid Real Madrid link
Trent Alexander-Arnold sat down, took a deep breath and uttered the words many Liverpool knew would be coming. After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, he said into a camera, I will be leaving at the end of the season. Alexander-Arnold didnt mention his next destination when confirming his imminent departure from Liverpool on his social media accounts but the England right back is widely expected to move to Real Madrid on a free transfer. The locally born Alexander-Arnold, who joined Liverpool at the age of 6 and has won every major honor with the club, said it was easily the hardest decision Ive ever made in my life. He has announced it barely a week after clinching a second Premier League title with the Reds, pushing them onto 20 English top-flight championships - tied for the record with Manchester United. This club has been my whole life - my whole world - for 20 years, the 26-year-old Alexander-Arnold wrote. From the academy right through until now, the support and love I have felt from everyone inside and outside of the club will stay with me forever. I will forever be in debt to you all. But, I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, taking myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally. Ive given my all every single day Ive been at this club, and I hope you feel like Ive given back to you during my time here. After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season. This is easily the hardest decision Ive ever made in my life. I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I havent spoken about this pic.twitter.com/emAw5RvXq0 Trent Alexander-Arnold (@TrentAA) May 5, 2025 Fans might feel let down While Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have recently signed new two-year deals with Liverpool, there was lingering uncertainty over the future of Alexander-Arnold, who was also out of contract at the end of this season. Some fans will be unhappy he has run down his contract and not allowed Liverpool to get any money for one of its star assets. I completely understand that the news will disappoint a lot of people, will anger people, it will make them upset, Alexander-Arnold told Liverpool's official website. Obviously that went into the decision as well - its something you dont want to do, you dont want to ever have these moments where you feel like youre letting a lot of people down, youre disappointing a lot of people. But Ive had to make a decision for me, its as simple as that. Its a difficult one, its one that has played on my mind for a long time but being able now to get it off my chest will feel like a weight is lifted. Alexander-Arnold said he hasn't spoken publicly about his future in recent months because he wanted the o keep my full focus on the teams best interests, which was securing No. 20. Im just hoping that were able to carry on winning games (and) the noise doesnt take away from the fact of what weve achieved this season, he said. His trophies and that assist against Barcelona Alexander-Arnold won the Premier League in 2020 and again this year, as well as the Champions League in 2019, the FA Cup, English League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup. Since making his senior debut in October 2016, he has been key to revolutionizing the role of a full back, with Alexander-Arnold having been Liverpool's most creative player at times with his marauding runs down the right and his ability to come infield and pick out passes to the team's attackers. Arguably the most famous moment of his Liverpool career was when his quickly taken corner set up a goal for Divock Origi to complete a memorable comeback against Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals in 2019. From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody - my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters - for the last 20 years, Alexander-Arnold wrote. Ive been blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never, ever take for granted the special moments Ive been fortunate enough to have lived through with you all. My love for this club will never die. Another potential bargain for Madrid If he does go to Madrid, it would be as a free agent and he'd follow in the footsteps of the likes of Steve McManaman, Michael Owen and Xabi Alonso in swapping Anfield for the Santiago Bernabeu. Alexander-Arnold would be joining England teammate Jude Bellingham in Madrid as well as Kylian Mbapp, who moved there in June 2024 on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool said Alexander-Arnold will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for his contribution during a sustained period of success. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has Conor Bradley as a ready-made back-up for Alexander-Arnold, but is likely to go into the transfer market for another replacement.
'A Big Responsibility': Ruben Amorim On Man Utd Salvaging Season With Europa League Title
Ruben Amorim feels that Manchester United have to take responsibility of salvaging their season with a Europa League title ahead of their second-leg clash against Athletic Bilbao.
Can you name the 20 defenders with the most assists in Premier League history?
These players are Fantasy Premier League heroes. The post Can you name the 20 defenders with the most assists in Premier League history? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to play for Liverpool and Real Madrid?
Can you get them all? The post Can you name every player to play for Liverpool and Real Madrid? appeared first on Planet Football .
Trent Alexander-Arnold Confirms Leaving Liverpool At End Of Season
Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms he will leave Liverpool at season's end, calling it the 'hardest decision' of his life.
Ranking Erik ten Hags 15 Man Utd signings by their transfer market value loss
Some very questionable business. The post Ranking Erik ten Hags 15 Man Utd signings by their transfer market value loss appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name Liverpools top 25 Premier League appearance makers?
Including five members of the current squad. The post Can you name Liverpools top 25 Premier League appearance makers? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every club thats won the Bundesliga title?
This one puts your historical knowledge to the test. The post Can you name every club thats won the Bundesliga title? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every British player to have won the Bundesliga?
How many can you name? The post Can you name every British player to have won the Bundesliga? appeared first on Planet Football .
Were calling it now Man Utd would be stupid to sell Antony this summer
Have you ever seen Antony and Lionel Messi together at the same time? The post Were calling it now Man Utd would be stupid to sell Antony this summer appeared first on Planet Football .
Mbapp scores twice in Madrid win to trail Barcelona by 4 points ahead of El Clasico
Arda Gler also scored for Madrid, which opened a 3-0 lead early in the second half but saw Celta get back into the game toward the end of the match
Bayern Munich Seal Bundesliga Title After Freiburg Hold Bayer Leverkusen
Freiburg drew with second-placed Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 to leave Bayern an unassailable eight points clear of the 2024 champion with two rounds of the German league remaining.
5 top footballers we cant believe are still awaiting their first major honour
It's not as easy as you think... The post 5 top footballers we cant believe are still awaiting their first major honour appeared first on Planet Football .
Premier League: Man United Suffer Brentford Blow, Newcastle Draw At Brighton
Ruben Amorim's side went down 3-4 at Brentford, while Alexander Isak's late penalty rescued top five chasers Newcastle with a 1-1 draw against Brighton.
9 footballers who refused to celebrate after scoring against their former club
A trend that riles Proper Football Men. The post 9 footballers who refused to celebrate after scoring against their former club appeared first on Planet Football .
Chido Obi Martin Becomes Man Utd's Youngest Start In English Top-Flight Football
Ruben Amorim makes eight changes as Manchester United face Brentford. Chido Obi, at 17, becomes United's youngest Premier League starter.
Can you name the 30 Spanish players with the most Premier League appearances?
This isn't *quite* as easy as you might think. The post Can you name the 30 Spanish players with the most Premier League appearances? appeared first on Planet Football .
Barcelona Get Robert Lewandowski Boost Before Champions League Semi-Final Vs Inter
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski will be available for the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan.
Al Ahli's Roberto Firmino 'Happy To Make History' With AFC Champions League Win
The win was the Saudi Pro League club's first continental title and the Brazilian was ecstatic to have played his part in adding a new chapter to the clubs glorious history.
9 modern Premier League players with surprisingly good goal records: Maupay, Rondon
More goals than you'd think, this lot. The post 9 modern Premier League players with surprisingly good goal records: Maupay, Rondon appeared first on Planet Football .
Rage, Anger, A Bad Tummy: Arteta's Keys To Taking Revenge On PSG After PL Loss
Arsenal trail PSG 1-0 after the first leg at The Emirates.
How Liverpool v Chelsea became one of the fiercest rivalries of the 2000s
They played each other 24 times in five years. The post How Liverpool v Chelsea became one of the fiercest rivalries of the 2000s appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every team relegated from Championship since 2004-05?
This one is a toughie. The post Can you name every team relegated from Championship since 2004-05? appeared first on Planet Football .
Ter Stegen OUT? Hansi Flick Drops Stalwart GK Ahead Of UCL Semi-Final vs Inter
Marc-Andre ter Stegen made his first start since returning after a long spell out on the sidelines after knee surgery, but will return next time out.
6 of the most infamous guards of honour in football history: Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd
The ultimate sign of respect or a performative waste of time? The post 6 of the most infamous guards of honour in football history: Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd appeared first on Planet Football .
Chaos In Championship! Leeds United Seal Title Over Burnley On Goal Difference!
Leeds and Burnley had sealed promotion to the Premier League last month, while Luton became the fourth club in history to suffer back-to-back relegations from the Premier League.
Vardy Sh*thousery Cracks Up King Power Stadium During Leicester's 2-0 Win: WATCH
Vardy fired high into the net for his 199th goal in a Leicester shirt. But the real highlight of the game was his antics, which had the whole stadium rolling.
Firmino, Mahrez, Mendy Make History! Become First Players In Football To...
Al Ahli celebrated becoming only the third Saudi club to win the Champions League, after record four-time winners Al Hilal and two-time champions Al Ittihad.
Arsenal Fall To Bournemouth Ahead Of UCL Semis; Villa Extend Unbeaten Home Run
Seventh-placed Villa extended their unbeaten run on home turf to 20 games in all competitions, lifting them level with sixth-placed Forest and fifth-placed Chelsea on 60 points.
Kalinga Super Cup: FC Goa Clinch Title With Rout Of Jamshedpur FC
Borja Herrera scored a brace while Dejan Drazic struck the other goal in the 72nd minute to complete a dominant win for the Goan club.
Check out the live streaming details for Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain Champions League 2024-25 Semi-Final match to be played at Emirates Stadium, London.
Check out the live streaming details for Barcelona and Inter Milan Champions League 2024-25 Semi-Final match to be played at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona.
Ranking the top 25 Premier League goalscorers by their goals per game
Mohamed Salah makes the top five. The post Ranking the top 25 Premier League goalscorers by their goals per game appeared first on Planet Football .
Erin Ten Hag Likely To Succeed Xabi Alonso At Leverkusen: Report
Erik ten Hag has been touted as Xabi Alonso's likely successor at Bayer Leverkusen for 2025-26.
Can you name every team promoted to the Premier League via the play-offs?
The best way to win promotion. The post Can you name every team promoted to the Premier League via the play-offs? appeared first on Planet Football .
Man City's Jeremy Doku Becomes First To Reach 100 Dribbles Landmark In Premier League 2024-25
As the winger helped set up Kevin De Bruyne's match-winning goal against Wolves, Doku became the first player in the Premier League season to complete 100 dribbles.
Remembering Steve McClarens one and only game as Man Utd manager
McClaren has a 100% win rate as United boss. The post Remembering Steve McClarens one and only game as Man Utd manager appeared first on Planet Football .
Saturday football quiz featuring Lamine Yamal, Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsenal, PSG
Some toughies this week. The post Saturday football quiz featuring Lamine Yamal, Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsenal, PSG appeared first on Planet Football .
7 biggest clubs to have never played in the Premier League: Bristol City, Wrexham
Surely it's only a matter of time for a few of these... The post 7 biggest clubs to have never played in the Premier League: Bristol City, Wrexham appeared first on Planet Football .
Saudi Pro League Side Al Hilal Sack Head Coach Jorge Jesus
The 70-year-old Portuguese coach was given the boot days after the Saudi giants were beaten in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.
Neymar At The 2026 World Cup? Santos Plan To Help Winger By Extending Contract
Neymar has struggled with a series of leg muscle problems since returning to action last October following a knee injury that sidelined him for more than a year.
Can you name the top 30 non-European Premier League goalscorers?
This is harder than you might think. The post Can you name the top 30 non-European Premier League goalscorers? appeared first on Planet Football .
Kevin De Bruyne not finished yet as he gives Manchester City crucial win over Wolves
MANCHESTER: Kevin De Bruyne scored and gave Manchester City a crucial but barely deserved 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and a lift into third place in the Premier League on Friday. The Belgian is leaving City at the end of the season and still providing good memories thanks to his goal against a team that won its last six league encounters. With three games left, City was a firm favourite to take one of the Champions League places. Slightly against the run of play, De Bruyne side-footed home a cut back from Jeremy Doku 10 minutes before halftime in his second-to-last appearance at Etihad Stadium. Wolves will be aggrieved at not taking something from the game but were undone by poor finishing and the City goalposts. In the 22nd, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde opted to pass when it looked easier to shoot but Marshall Munetsi at full stretch could not get on the end of his inviting cross. Five minutes later, Rayan Ait-Nouri hit the post then saw his rebound cleared off the line by Josko Gvardiol. The woodwork saved City again in the second half when a Matheus Cunha strike crashed off the post. City coach Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, scotched rumors he's about to leave the club. He recently signed a contract extension until June 2027. Guardiola said he will take a break from management when he leaves City but he told Sky Sports he did not know when that would be. I didn't say I'm leaving now, or the end of season, or the end of contract, I said when I finish my time here, be it one, two, three, four, five years, the Catalan said. What I am saying is when I am finished here I will take a break. Some Manchester City fans protested the club's season ticket pricing and policies before the game, taking their seats only after the match kicked off.
Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldos stats over their last 250 appearances
We've crunched the numbers. The post Comparing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldos stats over their last 250 appearances appeared first on Planet Football .
Premier League: De Bruyne Winner Powers Man City To Third Amid Top-Five Race
Guardiola sprang a surprise by naming Erling Haaland as an unused substitute as the Norway striker returned ahead of schedule from the ankle injury he suffered in March.
Huge Blow For Inter! Star Striker Possibly Ruled Out For UCL Semis vs Barcelona
Reports in Italy suggest that Martinez faces at least a week out, meaning he would miss Saturday's game at home to Verona in Serie A and the visit of Barcelona.
Ex-Barcelona Midfielder Arturo Vidal Cleared Of Sexual Assault Charges In Chile
The investigation was triggered after a complaint was made against the players but so far no one has been arrested, the office said.
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski Could Return Against Inter In UCL Second-Leg
Barca coach Hansi Flick revealed that Lewandowski could return for their UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Inter Milan at the San Siro.
AIFF Player of the Year Awards: Subhasish Bose, Soumya Guguloth Bag Top Honours
MBSG's Bose and EBFC's Guguloth were named the best men's and women's players of the year on Friday.
F1 Champion Max Verstappen And Kelly Piquet Welcome Baby Girl
Four-time reigning F1 champion Verstappen and partner Piquet became parents for the first time with the birth of their daughter.
Can you name the top three of every Ballon dOr award of the 1990s?
A quiz guaranteed to make you feel nostalgic. The post Can you name the top three of every Ballon dOr award of the 1990s? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name the top 30 Irish goalscorers in Premier League history?
Some of the Premier Leagues greatest servants have been from Ireland but can you name the top 30 Irish goalscorers in the competitions history? The post Can you name the top 30 Irish goalscorers in Premier League history? appeared first on Planet Football .
7 former Barcelona players available on a free transfer this summer
Including a couple of Champions League final goalscorers. The post 7 former Barcelona players available on a free transfer this summer appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every player to score for Man Utd in the Europa League?
A rich and varied list of players. The post Can you name every player to score for Man Utd in the Europa League? appeared first on Planet Football .
Nottingham Forest's Champions League Hopes Waver After 0-2 Loss To Brentford
Forest would have climbed to third with a win, but despite the defeat,t they have 60 points, just two behind Newcastle, with Manchester City, Chelsea, and Villa also in the mix.
Chelsea Run Riot Over Djurgarden 4-1 To Inch Closer To Conference League Final
In the other semi-final, Spain's Real Betis take a 2-1 lead into the return fixture against two-time runners-up Fiorentina.
Tottenham Hold Advantage In UEL Semis With 3-1 Romp Of Bodo/Glimt
A late goal from Ulrik Saltnes ensured the second leg on May 8 will be a nervous occasion for beleaguered Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.
Bruno Fernandes Powers United To 3-0 Win Over Bilbao In First Leg Of UEL Semis
The second leg takes place next Thursday at Old Trafford, ahead of the final on May 21 against Tottenham or Bodo/Glimt.
12 crazy stats from Man Utds unbelievable 3-0 victory away to Athletic Bilbao
What a win for Ruben Amorim. The post 12 crazy stats from Man Utds unbelievable 3-0 victory away to Athletic Bilbao appeared first on Planet Football .
7 former Liverpool players available on a free transfer this summer
Any takers for this lot? The post 7 former Liverpool players available on a free transfer this summer appeared first on Planet Football .
Rodri Is Back In Training But Will He Play FA Cup Final? Pep Guardiola Says...
Pep Guardiola is pleased to have Rodri back in training but uncertain if he will play in the FA Cup final.
How to watch Manchester United in the Europa League without a subscription
United are in Spain for the first leg of their semi-final. The post How to watch Manchester United in the Europa League without a subscription appeared first on Planet Football .
The three Barcelona icons Lamine Yamal idolised growing up
Yamal has named his childhood idols. The post The three Barcelona icons Lamine Yamal idolised growing up appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every team Lionel Messi has scored 5+ goals against?
There are 41 names to get - & they're not all Spanish. The post Can you name every team Lionel Messi has scored 5+ goals against? appeared first on Planet Football .
Revisiting the night Marcelo Bielsas Bilbao blew away Fergies Man Utd
A Europa League classic. The post Revisiting the night Marcelo Bielsas Bilbao blew away Fergies Man Utd appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Bolton player to score 10+ Premier League goals?
Plenty of Premier League cult heroes to get here. The post Can you name every Bolton player to score 10+ Premier League goals? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every club that competed in the Barclays era Premier League?
A quiz to make you feel hopelessly nostalgic. The post Can you name every club that competed in the Barclays era Premier League? appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every Englishman to score 5+ goals in the Europa League?
Some of these will leave you scratching your head. The post Can you name every Englishman to score 5+ goals in the Europa League? appeared first on Planet Football .
Where are they now? 8 Arsenal academy graduates who retired prematurely
We've checked out where they are today. The post Where are they now? 8 Arsenal academy graduates who retired prematurely appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every club to appear in a Europa League semi-final?
A hipster's dream of a quiz. The post Can you name every club to appear in a Europa League semi-final? appeared first on Planet Football .
Sportword: Play daily football word game on Planet Sport
Play Planet Football's answer to Wordle. The post Sportword: Play daily football word game on Planet Sport appeared first on Planet Football .
Can you name every club Lamine Yamal has scored against?
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Comparing Lamine Yamals Barcelona stats after 100 matches with Lionel Messis
There's not much between them. The post Comparing Lamine Yamals Barcelona stats after 100 matches with Lionel Messis appeared first on Planet Football .
'Phenomenon' Lamine Yamal Creates History; Surpasses Kylian Mbappe To Become...
Yamal has been in remarkable form in the Champions League this season, having scored at every stage of the competition so far.
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr out of Asian Champions League with semifinal loss to Kawasaki Frontale
JEDDAH: Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a major trophy in Saudi Arabia is set to continue after Al-Nassr lost 3-2 to Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League semifinals on Wednesday. The 40-year-old Ronaldo, who signed for the Riyadh club in December 2022, had chances but failed to score against the team from Japan. Kawasaki will face another Saudi team, Al-Ahli, in Saturday's final with both teams bidding for a first continental title. Kawasaki was ahead after just 10 minutes on a spectacular volley from Tatsuya Ito. Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane equalized for Al-Nassr before the half-hour mark. Soon after, Ronaldo headed against the woodwork but it was Kawasaki which scored next, restoring its lead three minutes before the break through Yuto Ozeki. Al-Nassr continued to attack but fell further behind after 76 minutes when Akihiro Ienaga scored from close range. Ayman Yahya cut the margin for Al-Nassr with three minutes remaining but despite Ronaldo and Jhon Duran signed for over $100 million from English Premier League club Aston Villa in January going close, the Riyadh club couldn't get the equalizer. In the quarterfinals last weekend, Ronaldo scored in Al-Nassr's comfortable win over Yokohama . Two-time finalist Al-Ahli reached the final by beating fellow Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal 3-1 on Tuesday.
Lamine Yamal A Rarity 'Born Every 50 Years': Inter Milan's Inzaghi Mesmerized By Barcelona Star
Yamal, 17, scored a superb solo goal on his 100th Barcelona game as the Catalans came back to salvage 3-3 draw at Inter
Ronaldo, a five-time winner of the UEFA Champions League, hit the woodwork with a first-half header in Jeddah and spurned a golden opportunity right at the death.
Lionel Messi And Co. Crash Out! Inter Miami Knocked Out Of CONCACAF Champions Cup In Semi-Final
A half-chance for Messi, which he fired high and wide, was the most the Argentine produced in the opening 45 minutes.
Champions League: Barcelona fight back against Inter Milan in sensational semi-final draw
BARCELONA: Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. The Italian side raced into a two-goal lead with superb strikes from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries, before the unstoppable Lamine Yamal pulled Barca back into it with a sublime solo effort. Ferran Torres levelled for the five-time champions and although Inter nosed ahead through Dumfries again, a Yann Sommer own goal left the tie on a knife-edge at the halfway stage. Letting in that many goals (here) is unacceptable, but we also have to give Inter credit, they did very well, said Raphinha, whose fierce drive forced the own goal. The important thing is we leave with a result where everything can happen. Despite losing three domestic games in a row and seeing their treble hopes crumble, Inter showed resilience and quality in Catalonia. After three defeats in a row we saw the real Inter tonight, we played with heart and I'm proud, Dumfries told Amazon Prime Video. Obviously we wanted to win but I think it was a good performance and it's still all to play for. Inter were desperately hoping Thuram would be fit to play after a thigh injury and he showed precisely why, scoring the fastest ever Champions League semi-final goal after 30 seconds. Dutch wide man Dumfries aimed a low cross towards Thuram and Inigo Martinez slipped at just the wrong time, allowing the France striker room to finish with an impudent back-heel flick. Inter Milan reaches Champions League semifinals after eliminating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate Inter Milan's defender #02 Denzel Dumfries scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg football match between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan on April 30, 2025. Quadruple-chasing Barcelona seized control and pushed forward, roared on by the nervous Olympic stadium crowd. Yamal, on his 100th Barcelona appearance was leading the charge. Against the run of play Inter scored their second. Francesco Acerbi nodded on a corner and Dumfries reached the dropping ball first to score with a stunning acrobatic effort for the 2023 runners-up. Barcelona teams over the past few years may have crumbled but Hansi Flick's youthful side are not burdened by the series of European failures since they last won the competition in 2015. Least of all teenage wizard Yamal, who pulled Barcelona back into the game just three minutes later with a wonderful individual goal that made him the youngest player ever to score in the semis. On the eve of the game the Spaniard rejected comparisons to all-time Barca great Lionel Messi, but his goal was straight from the Argentine's playbook. Yamal shook off Thuram, floated inside from the right flank and past Henrikh Mkhitaryan into the box, drawing defenders towards him but before they could stop him, stroked an inch-perfect shot in off the left post. Minutes later Yamal nearly repeated the trick. This time he darted outside, pausing to let Federico Dimarco lunge past him and off the pitch. From a tight angle the youngster flashed a shot that Sommer tipped onto the crossbar. Guirassy scores a hat trick in vain for Dortmund as Barcelona advances to Champions League semis Inter Milan's defender #15 Francesco Acerbi (L) challenges Barcelona's forward #19 Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg football match between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan on April 30, 2025. Breathless battle Barca pulled level when Pedri hooked a ball into the area for Raphinha to head across goal and Torres to convert from close range after 38 breathless minutes. Kounde limped off before half-time in a blow for Barca, while Inter captain Lautaro Martinez also came off hurt. Dimarco hammered over early in the second half before Simone Inzaghi hooked him, after a torrid night up against the relentless Yamal. Inter took the sting out of the game early in the second half and then sucker-punched Barca, scoring from another corner, with Dumfries' header bouncing in off Dani Olmo. Barcelona equalised within two minutes, with Yamal stepping over a corner on the edge of the box, allowing it to run to Raphinha. The Brazilian's rasping effort smashed against the crossbar and then in, off the back of the unfortunate diving Sommer's head. Pau Cubarsi made a vital recovery tackle to stop Thuram and Mkhitaryan had a goal ruled out for an extremely tight offside, later saying he would think about it maybe for the rest of my life. Yamal looped a second strike onto the crossbar late on but the sides could not be separated. The second leg takes place in Milan next Tuesday, with the winner to face Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal on May 31 in the Munich final.
FA Cup: Manchester City beats Nottingham Forest 2-0 to reach final and keeps trophy hopes alive
Manchester City reaches FA Cup final, aiming to salvage a disappointing season under Pep Guardiola with a potential trophy win
FOOTBALL | CAS nixes AIFFs decision to award I-League title to Churchill Brothers
Barcelona, Real Madrid Clash in Copa del Rey Final With More Than A Trophy At Stake
Barcelona wants to grab the first piece of a potential treble of major titles in coach Hansi Flick's debut season
Atletico cruise to 3-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano
Sorloth opened the scoring just three minutes in, heading home Giuliano Simeone's cross at the far post, and the Norwegian nearly doubled his tally four minutes later, only to be denied by Rayo goalkeeper Augusto Batalla
The Beautiful Game: Pope Francis's Passion For Football
Football is often compared to a religion for its fans, and Francis held numerous giant masses in football stadiums during trips abroad.
La Liga | Valverde scores late in Real Madrid's 1-0 win as suspended Mbappe is jeered by some fans
The victory moved Madrid on the La Liga table back within four points of Barcelona, which rallied to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3
Liverpool needs one more win to secure the Premier League title after beating Leicester 1-0
Arsenal had ensured Liverpool would have to wait a while longer for its crowning moment after routing Ipswich 4-0 earlier Sunday
Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals
Manchester United blew a two-goal lead and then came back from 4-2 down in extra time to secure a place in the Europa League semifinals
