Kick Off: Shakhtar Donetsk coach killed; Lautaro Martinez sends Inter on top

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Top Headlines

Shakhtar Donetsk coach killed in Ukraine during fight against Russia invasion

Shakhtar Donetsk have confirmed a youth coach has died defending Ukraine's sovereignty.

Match Report

Inter 5-0 Salernitana: Martinez's hat-trick helps the Serie A giants move top

Two successive goalless draws against Genoa and AC Milan had brought the critics out of the woodwork for Simone Inzaghi's Inter, not least in the direction of Lautaro Martinez, however the Argentine forward hit back on Friday night, netting a blistering hat-trick in a 5-0 demolition of Salernitana.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Ruben Dias will be out for 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury

Manchester City have been dealt a title blow with Ruben Dias facing up to six weeks out – starting with Sunday's derby against Manchester United.

Man United’s Jesse Lingard has £100k of clothes and jewellery stolen from home

Man United ace Jesse Lingard was targeted by “Away Day” robbers who stole more than £100,000 of clothes and jewellery from his home.

Cameroon: Eto'o and Song on mission to bring back Joel Matip

One of the first major challenges of the new coach of the Indomitable Lions is to bring back Joel Matip in the Tanière. 

Neymar joins Memphis Depay on Instagram Live and speaks perfect english

Neymar joined Memphis Depay on Instagram live last night and spoke perfect English with the Dutchman.

Sheriff Tiraspol coach Vernydub has gone home to fight for Ukraine

The 56-year-old told the BBC he did not hesitate in returning home once his son informed him last week that Russian President Vladimir Putin had launched military action.

Turkish businessman Bayrak in negotiations to purchase Chelsea from Abramovich

Turkish businessman Muhsin Bayrak claims to be in negotiations with Roman Abramovich's lawyers to purchase Chelsea Football Club.

Benjamin Aguero - son of Sergio and grandson of Maradona - training with Tigre

Few people have a footballing family tree as healthy and flowering as Benjamin Aguero, the son of former Manchester City striker Sergio, and grandson of Argentina legend Diego Maradona.

What they say

Guardiola: both NATO and European nations have failed

While preparations for Sunday's Manchester derby have taken up the majority of Pep Guardiola's week, the Catalan coach has been intently watching the conflict in Ukraine unfold and has sensationally accused NATO and European nations of failing.

Zinchenko says his family are what have stopped him from joining the front line

Oleksandr Zinchenko revealed last night that only his family has stopped him from travelling to fight in Ukraine.

Sami Khedira explains the difference between Ronaldo at Madrid and Juventus

While the players enjoyed more team success in Spain, Khedira feels Ronaldo was a better leader while playing for the Bianconeri.

N'Golo Kante reveals how squad reacted to Roman Abramovich selling Chelsea

N'Golo Kante has made a very honest admission after describing the reaction within the Chelsea squad following Roman Abramovich's bombshell announcement that he's selling the football club. 

In Depth

5 big mistakes committed by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Roman Abramovich's buying of Chelsea propelled the club into Europe's elite, as he went after the highest quality players and managers for the club, regardless of cost.\

How Roman Abramovich went from a penniless orphan to a billionaire oligarch

He is best known in Britain for being the secretive Chelsea FC owner who would while away the hours cheering on his superstars at Stamford Bridge.

Fixtures of the Day

Bundesliga

Bayern vs Leverkusen 03/05/2022 14:30 UTC

EPL

Burnley vs Chelsea 03/05/2022 15:00 UTC

Liverpool vs West Ham 03/05/2022 17:30 UTC

Ligue 1

Nice vs PSG 03/05/2022 20:00 UTC

La Liga

Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 03/05/2022 20:00 UTC

Serie A

Roma vs Atalanta 03/05/2022 17:00 UTC