9 h. ago European football: Mourinho grabs rival manager’s nose after Turkish Cup defeat

Fenerbahce coach clashed with Galatasaray’s Okan BurukStuttgart sink Leipzig to book place in DFB-Pokal finalJosé Mourinho appeared to grab rival manager Okan Buruk’s nose amid wild scenes at the end of Fenerbahce’s 2-1 Turkish Cup defeat to bitter rivals Galatasaray.Video footage showed Mourinho appearing to pinch Buruk’s nose following the final whistle, with the Galatasaray head coach falling to the pitch and holding his face in his hands. Buruk was left lying on his back as Mourinho was dragged away, following an ill-tempered game where three players were red-carded from the bench. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Cambuslang man will captain Scotland at Transplant European Football Championship

He only started training with the squad in January and will this week have the “huge honour” of leading the team out.

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41 h. ago Arsenal and Chelsea a step closer to European glory – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to discuss a dramatic week for the women’s gameOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly: the panel discuss both Arsenal and Chelsea’s progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League.With the international break looming, the relegation battle is on. Liverpool lost at home against Aston Villa, who moved out of the drop zone and four points clear of Crystal Palace. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Man United told clear priority and given surprising transfer message

Manchester United have only one route left to secure European football next season

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45 h. ago SPFL confirm major boost for Celtic, Rangers and Scotland's other European representatives next season

Clubs can request free week before crucial ties

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3 d. ago European football: Barça three clear after Lewandowski’s derby double

Striker scores twice in 4-1 win over GironaMoise Kean on target as Fiorentina beat AtalantaBarcelona beat visitors Girona 4-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday after Robert Lewandowski netted twice in the second half to leave Hansi Flick’s side three points clear at the top of La Liga.Barça took the lead two minutes before the break when Lamine Yamal’s free-kick was deflected in off the Girona defender Ladislav Krejci for an own goal but Girona struck back after the restart when Arnaut Danjuma equalised.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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4 d. ago European football: PSG smash six to all but secure fourth consecutive title

Ligue 1 leaders trounce Saint-Étienne 6-1Harry Kane scores as Bayern battle past St PauliParis St Germain coach Luis Enrique wants the club to keep their focus on domestic and European titles despite all but securing a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 crown.PSG thrashed relegation-threatened Saint-Étienne 6-1 to virtually assure themselves of a second straight title under the Spaniard. Only Monaco have a mathematical chance to overhaul them after their 2-1 win over Nice left them 21 points behind PSG with seven games to play. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago European football: Bayern battle past St Pauli with Sané’s second

Harry Kane also on the scoresheet to regain six-point leadReal Madrid in action later on Saturday against LeganesLeroy Sané scored twice in the second half as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were made to work hard for a 3-2 win over visitors St Pauli on Saturday to restore their six-point gap at the top going into the last seven matchdays.Bayern, who face Inter in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on 8 April, took a 17th-minute lead when Harry Kane tapped in from Michael Olise’s cross. Kane, who leads the Bundesliga top scorers’ list with 22 goals, has now scored against all 19 clubs he has faced in the Bundesliga, the second best all-time record behind the retired Miroslav Klose.This article will be updated later on Saturday Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Marco Silva has Fulham dreaming of Europe and their first major trophy

Fulham sold their best player in the summer but they keep getting better and have two routes to European football By WhoScoredMarco Silva had his work cut out for him at the start of the season. The Fulham manager could only watch on as João Palhinha, Tosin Adarabioyo and Willian left the club in the summer. Silva is no stranger to losing key players, having previously had to cope with the exits of Fábio Carvalho and Aleksandar Mitrovic. When Fulham lost their first game of the season, it looked like it could be a tough year for the club. But, with the end of the campaign looming, they are flying high in two competitions.The Premier League is likely to have five clubs in the Champions League next season and, as outlandish as it sounds, Fulham could be one of them. They are eighth in the table, just three points behind fifth-placed Manchester City. A place in the Europa League is more realistic, especially as they have two routes to the competition. Fulham host Crystal Palace in the ...

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7 d. ago Manchester City’s Kerolin: ‘I have this big dream of being the best player in the world’

Brazilian followed her heart with a move across the Atlantic to the WSL in January and has already had a big impactKerolin joined Manchester City from North Carolina Courage in January and last week showed everyone exactly why she made the move. On the biggest stage in European football, the Champions League, the Brazilian produced the performance of her City career so far to help set up a 2-0 quarter-final first leg win against Chelsea.Kerolin was a constant thorn in Chelsea’s side throughout the game and provided the assist for one of Vivianne Miedema’s two goals to set up a tantalising scoreline before the return leg at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.This is an extract from our free weekly email, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, visit this page and follow the instructions. Moving the Goalposts will be published twice a week from next week. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago UEFA warn Rangers they will close the Copland Road if there is one more racist act from fans at Ibrox

And the Ibrox club have warned supporters to behave after European football’s governing body reacted to the banner at the Fenerbahce game

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1 week ago Revealed: betting companies’ huge financial influence in European football

66% of clubs in 31 divisions have at least one betting dealClubs are ‘getting around’ bans on front-of-shirt sponsorsThe prevalence of gambling money in European football has been laid bare by new research that shows two-thirds of teams across 31 top divisions have at least one sponsorship deal with a betting firm.As the Premier League counts down to a ban on front-of-shirt sponsorship by gambling companies, due to come into force next year, data also shows clubs in European countries have found ways to get around such restrictions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lewis Ferguson set for European 'transfer tussle' as Bologna draw up Serie A contingency plan

Ferguson is believed to have plenty of suitors around Europe interested in his services

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2 w. ago Arsenal left stuck in mud as Real Madrid take control of WCL quarter

Real Madrid stunned Arsenal at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano to take control of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final tie. Goals in either half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo secured victory for Spanish side in the first leg against Renée Slegers’s team.This was the first competitive encounter between these sides and of the two the Gunners are the more experienced in European football. This is their 16th appearance at this stage of the competition (a joint record with Lyon) and they remain the only English winners. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Two extraordinary ways Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur can still qualify for Europe

Manchester United are currently 13th in the Premier League table, leaving their options for qualifying for European football severely limited.

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2 w. ago European football: Bayern extend lead despite Hollerbach’s late sting

Union Berlin hold Bayern Munich to 1-1 drawSané opens scoring before Hollerbach punishes errorA moment of uncertainty from the goalkeeper Jonas Urbig allowed Benedict Hollerbach to score a late goal as Union Berlin secured a 1-1 home draw on Saturday with Bayern Munich, who still extended their lead atop the Bundesliga standings to nine points.Bayern, chasing a record-extending 34th league title, climbed to 62 points. Champions Bayer Leverkusen, who are in second place, have a game in hand and travel to face Stuttgart on Sunday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago European football: Mbappé’s quickfire brace takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Milan enjoy thrilling 2-1 comeback against ComoBayern held to a 1-1 draw away to Union BerlinKylian Mbappé scored twice to help Real Madrid fight back to beat Villarreal 2-1 and move top of La Liga overnight.The hosts opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Álex Baena’s corner was deflected by Aurélien Tchouaméni, allowing Juan Foyth to score from close range. Real Madrid levelled 10 minutes later when Mbappé pounced on Brahim Díaz’s blocked shot and the ball landed at his feet for a close-range finish. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What happened to money hungry Russian side who enticed Samuel Eto'o and Roberto Carlos

Anzhi Makhachkala were once the biggest story in European football as their free spending saw Samuel Eto'o move east - over a decade later they no longer exist

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou: Attrition of European football will affect English clubs

Spurs have endured an injury-hit campaign which has seen them slip to 13th place in the Premier League.

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2 w. ago Jim Goodwin names one thing Dundee United need to achieve before they can push for European football

The Dundee derby is just around the corner with United looking to claim a Europa or Conference League spot

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