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Match Reports

Chelsea 2-0 Lille: Havertz & Pulisic help seize control of Champions League tie

Chelsea might just be allowed to have one eye on the quarter-finals as they recorded a 2-0 win over Lille at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.

Villarreal 1-1 Juventus: Parejo hits equaliser, Vlahovic nets on his UCL debut

Villarreal had an uphill battle on Tuesday night in the first leg of their last 16 tie against Juventus, but came from behind to draw 1-1 after falling behind inside the opening minute.

These Things Happen

TA Man Utd Fan Report: 55% of fans want CR7 out; Bruno most wanted as captain

The Atlantic has just released a brand new report regarding Red Devils fans' opinions on the work of Ralf Rangnick, Ronaldo's role in the team and candidate for the next captain.

UEFA to move UCL final from Saint Petersburg due to Russia-Ukraine tension

UEFA is coming under pressure to move this season's Champions League final from Saint Petersburg due to the threat of conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Former Man City player returns to the pitch after 423 days and 11 surgeries

It took 11 surgeries to restore his sight. Today, 423 days after his last appearance, Omar Elabdellaoui has made his comeback for Galatasaray.

Cavani will MISS Man Utd's first leg against Atletico Madrid, says Rangnick

Veteran striker Edinson Cavani remains absent as interim manager Ralf Rangnick leads Manchester United to Atletico Madrid for their first Champions League knockout tie in three years.

Mourinho and Roma staff banned after Calciopoli insult towards referee

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has received a two-match ban for insulting the referee with a reference to Calciopoli, while director Tiago Pinto is suspended until March 8 and other members of staff were also sanctioned.

Real Madrid to battle Manchester United for Pochettino

Real Madrid are set to join Manchester United in trying to secure the services of Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino, as neither side see their current coach as the long-term answer.

Chelsea hit by double injury blow ahead of Carabao Cup final against Liverpool

Chelsea have been dealt a double injury blow before Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wenbley.

Benzema and Courtois securing Real Madrid double for the first time in 34 years

Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois are well on their way to claiming the awards for the top scorer and the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets, should they continue as they have so far this season.

Real Madrid negotiating loan move with Chelsea for Eden Hazard

La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly in talks with Chelsea about a possible loan spell for Eden Hazard. Los Blancos believe loaning Hazard out would help them in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.

81 year-old Pele in hospital with urinary tract infection

PELE has remained in hospital due to a urinary tract infection as he continues to receive chemotherapy treatment for a tumour on his colon.

Adriano the 'Emperor' amazes Brazil: the new sweetheart is half his age

Adriano the 'Emperor' still amazes Brazil. In South America it is rumored that the former Inter striker spent his 40th birthday with Céu Oliveira, a 21-year-old student and, with some social photos that nail them down. 

Equal pay between men and women reached in the US National football team

US Women National Team players have ended a six-year legal battle with their federation over equal pay, agreeing a deal worth $24m (£17.7m) plus bonuses to match the terms of the men.

Manchester United squad revealed for Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid

Some of Manchester United's travelling squad for their game against Atletico Madrid has been revealed after the Red Devils were spotted boarding their flight to Spain.

What they say

Aubameyang admits he gave up his £350,000-a-week salary to join Barcelona

Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang has admitted he gave up his £350,000-a-week salary at Arsenal in order to join Barcelona.

Fred hits out at 'STRANGE' decision to hire Rangnick as an interim manager

Manchester United's Brazil midfielder Fred admits it's 'strange' having an interim manager in Ralf Rangnick and has criticised the club for not coming up with a long-term plan.

Messi: PSG have no reason to envy the historically big clubs

Lionel Messi says that Paris Saint-Germain have no reason to envy the historically big clubs, with many critics of the Qatari project having made the claim that the Parisian side have little history and that their all-star line-up of expensive talent cannot compete with the grandeur of clubs built upon the more traditional foundations of historic success and popularity.

"Ahead of Haaland" -  Carrasco says Aubameyang is better than Erling Haaland

Former Barcelona winger Lobo Carrasco has claimed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is better than Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland for the Blaugrana.

Robinson unhappy with United star Elanga's celebration after Leeds United win

Paul Robinson has said that Manchester United youngster Anthony Elanga shouldn't have incited Leeds United fans after scoring at Elland Road on Sunday. United beat their old foes 4-2 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Messi hails Mbappe understanding ahead of Real Madrid return

Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain and linked up with former team-mate Neymar, but he is also an admirer of strike partner Kylian Mbappe.

In-depth

From heaven to hell! 7 footballers who went from rich to broke

In spite of being associated with a sport that generates huge amount of profits on a day-to-day basis, some footballers who’ve earned well during their playing career have ended up going broke due to some bad investments, gambling, messy divorces or other unnecessary spending.

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Burnley vs Tottenham 2022/02/23 19:30 UTC

Liverpool vs Leeds United 2022/02/23 19:45 UTC

UCL

Benfica vs Ajax 2022/02/23 20:00 UTC

Atletico vs Man Utd 2022/02/23 20:00 UTC