Kick Off: Stade de France to host UCL final; Ukrainian defender dropped by Zenit

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UEL Last 16 draw: Barcelona vs Galatasaray, Porto vs Lyon, Sevilla vs West Ham

The 2021/22 UEFA Europa League Last 16 draw has been confirmed.

OFFICIAL: Stade de France in Paris to host this year's Champions League final

Uefa has confirmed that May’s Champions League final has been moved from St Petersburg to Paris in response to Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine

These Things Happen

David and Victoria Beckham slammed by furious fans after Cruz posed a photoshoot

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have been blasted by shocked fans after 17-year-old Cruz Beckham posed topless in a “very disturbing” photoshoot.

Zinchenko attends a vigil in protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko attended an anti-war vigil in Manchester on Thursday evening following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Winner After Last-16 Games

A supercomputer has predicted the Champions League winner following the round of last-16 first leg matches and it has forecasted an all-English final. 

Havertz quickly DELETES snap of his Batman tattoo after ribbing from Blues pals

Kai Havertz showed-off a new Champions League-inspired tattoo on Friday, only to deleted the post showcasing it following digs from Chelsea team-mates.

Xavi Proves He's The Perfect Barcelona Manager With Extraordinary Tiki-Taka Goal

Xavi officially brought Tika-Taka back to Barcelona last night after his side put together an incredible 23 pass move, with every player touching the ball before Aubameyang's goal vs Napoli.

Alaba and Bale left out of Real Madrid squad vs Rayo Vallecano

David Alaba didn't take part in Friday morning's training session at Valdebebas ahead of Real Madrid's match away at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday evening.

Zenit dropped Ukrainian defender Rakitskiy after his opposition to the invasion

Zenit St. Petersburg reportedly dropped Ukraine international Yaroslav Rakitskiy for Thursday evening's Europa League clash with Real Betis after he spoke out against the ongoing Russian invasion.

What they say

Platini: Golden Ball to Messi? No, to Jorginho who won the EURO and the CL

Platini "Golden Ball to Messi? No, to who won the EURO and the CL: Jorginho."

Cristiano Ronaldo: I hope to keep going for another four or five years

Cristiano Ronaldo is 37 years old, yet the Manchester United forward hopes to continue playing football for another four or five years.

"He’s a big character"- Keane reveals his choice for next Man United manager

Former footballer Roy Keane has revealed that Diego Simeone would be his choice to take over as Manchester United's next manager.

Campbell says Liverpool doesn't need to start in-form star for Carabao Cup final

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has picked up an ankle injury in their 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League last week

"That is the target" - Lee Dixon advices Arsenal to go after Chelsea

Former Arsenal star Lee Dixon believes the Gunners should look to overtake Chelsea in the Premier League rather than just Manchester United.

"This is the way forward"- Adama happy with team's performance against Napoli

Barcelona star Adama Traore was delighted with his side's performance against Napoli in the second leg of their Round of 32 Europa League tie

Tuchel says his squad have Russia's invasion of Ukraine on their minds

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea 'feel horrible' about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In Depth

Tuchel faces Klopp but which German will prevail in Carabao Cup final?

Sunday's Carabao Cup final will be billed as Jurgen Klopp versus Thomas Tuchel, the guy who followed the guy, but neither manager will think he deserves top billing.

Ranking Barcelona's 5 best players against Napoli: F. de Jong, Alba lead

Barcelona produced one of their finest performances of the season to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the Europa League on Thursday night

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Leeds Utd vs Tottenham 2022/02/26 12:30 UTC

Man Utd vs Watford 2022/02/26 15:00 UTC

Everton vs Man City 2022/02/26 17:30 UTC

Serie A

Empoli vs Juventus 2022/02/26 17:05 UTC

Bundesliga

Frankfurt vs Bayern 2022/02/26 17:30 UTC

La Liga

Vallecano vs Real Madrid 2022/02/26 17:30 UTC

Atletico vs Celta 2022/02/26 20:00 UTC

Ligue 1

PSG vs Saint-Etienne 2022/02/26 20:00 UTC