Kick Off: Man United & Ajax are out of UCL; Kessie set to join Barcelona

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Match Reports

Man Utd 0-1 Atletico: (1-2 agg): Lodi's header sends Atletico into the last 8

Atlético Madrid won the second leg at Old Trafford as Renan Lodi’s header sent the Spanish side to the quarter-finals.

Ajax 0-1 Benfica (2-3 agg): Nunez's goal eliminates Ajax from the quarterfinals

Darwin Nunez scored the winner as Benfica beat Ajax in Amsterdam to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Top Headline

Man United fans launch bottles at Simeone after he snubs Rangnick's handshake

Diego Simeone was struck by plastic bottles as he ran down the tunnel at Old Trafford following Atletico Madrid's triumph over Manchester United on Tuesday night.

Barca team reporter Romero: Kessie set to join Barcelona this summer

According to Barcelona team reporter Gerard Romero, the free transfer deal between Barcelona and Kessie has already been sealed

These Things Happen

Guardiola involved in HEATED exchange with Crystal Palace keeper Vincente Guaita

Pep Guardiola was involved in a heated debate with goalkeeper Vincente Guaita following Manchester City's goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

"I would pay, no problem" - Havertz says Chelsea stars would cover travel costs

Kai Havertz has admitted he would have no problem paying for his travel to away games. The Chelsea star was talking to the media ahead of the Champions League clash against Lille.

OFFICIAL: EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

The European Union imposed sanctions Tuesday on Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia and President Putin’s close allies.

Tuchel confirms his team CANNOT fly to FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough

The reality of the impact of Chelsea's sanctions will be in full effect for Saturday with the club unable to fly to Middlesbrough and back for their FA Cup quarter-final

OFFICIAL: FC Barcelona and Spotify seal a strategic long-term partnership

The platform’s company name will appear on the front of both Men’s and Women’s team shirt and training kits

ZERO! The 3rd time CR7 could not make a single shot in 90 minutes of a UCL game

This has been Ronaldo's third UCL game without making a shot for the entirety of 90 minutes, after vs Panathinaikos for Manchester United in November 2003 & vs Barcelona for Real Madrid at Camp Nou in May 2011 (Semifinals).

OFFICIAL: Chelsea vs Middlesbrough match will be played behind closed doors

Chelsea FC has just updated its arrangement for the FA Cup Quarter Final clash with Middlesbrough, here is the official statement:

Klopp confirms double injury blow for Liverpool ahead of EPL clash with Arsenal

Liverpool manager Klopp has confirmed that Milner and Tsimikas will miss the trip to Arsenal in the Premier League. The German stated that the duo are out due to an illness.

Sudakov could play for City or Barcelona, but he is stuck in a bunker in Ukraine

The 62-year-old Portuguese coach Fernando Valente has revealed Georgiy Sudakov's story during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Carragher plays down claims that legend Pele scored over 1000 official goals

Liverpool legend turned television pundit Jamie Carragher has labeled Brazilian football icon Pele a 'myth'.

CR7 arrives at Man Utd training in new £200k Aston Martin after hat-trick

CRISTIANO RONALDO celebrated his match-winning treble against Tottenham by turning up to training in a new £200,000 super car.

Fans hit out at Chelsea's 'audacity' after asking to play behind closed doors

Chelsea's request to play their FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough behind closed doors has been widely mocked by fans on social media - with some left stunned by the 'audacity' of the club.

EPL rivals fear Chelsea's 'unfair advantage' as £1.5bn loan written off

Premier League clubs have asked Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck whether the pledge by Roman Abramovich to wipe out the club's outstanding £1.5 billion debt could hand the club itself

In Depth

5 players who can replace Dani Carvajal at Real Madrid

Dani Carvajal is one of Real Madrid's most experienced players.

Fixtures of the Day

UCL

Juventus vs Villarreal 2022/03/16 20:00 UTC

Lille vs Chelsea 2022/03/16 20:00 UTC

EPL

Arsenal vs Liverpool 2022/03/16 20:15 UTC

Brighton vs Tottenham 2022/03/16 19:30 UTC