Kick Off: Ronaldo fires blank in ACL QF, Arsenal sails to 7th successive EPL win

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Match Reports

Al Ain 1-0 Al Nassr: Ronaldo fires blank in ACL QF first leg, Laporte sees red

Cristiano Ronaldo returned from suspension and could not prevent Al-Nassr losing to Al-Ain 1-0 in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal on Monday.

Sheff Utd 0-6 Arsenal: Dominant Gunners move two points behind leaders Liverpool

Arsenal cruised to a seventh successive Premier League win as they put six past a dreadful Sheffield United side at Bramall Lane.

Inter 2-1 Genoa: Asllani and Sanchez send Inter 15 points clear

First half goals from Kristjan Asllani and Alexis Sanchez were enough to secure a 2-1 win over Genoa for Inter Milan as the Nerazzurri won their 12th straight game in a row, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to 15 points. Making a 20th Scudetto looking much more like a matter of when not if.

These Things Happen

Cristiano Ronaldo should 'SHUT UP', according to a Chelsea legend

A Chelsea legend has told Cristiano Ronaldo to 'shut up' after the Al-Nassr star claimed that the Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1.

Real Madrid plan to use a 'Greenwood defence' to appeal Bellingham's red card

Real Madrid are set to appeal Jude Bellingham's sending off following their 2-2 draw with Valencia and the club intend on citing an incident involving Mason Greenwood when they do.

OFFICIAL: De Jong sprains ligament of ankle, Pedri has right quadriceps injury

OFFICIAL: De Jong sprains external lateral ligament of right ankle, Pedri injures right thigh

Man United stars 'believe Ten Hag's running demands are causing them injuries'

Manchester United players have reportedly questioned Erik ten Hag's training methods, with some suggesting the demanding approach may be behind their injuries crisis.

Hjulmand 'emerges as Spurs target'... but he has Arsenal TATTOOED on his arm

Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand could find himself in a rather awkward situation should Tottenham follow up on their interest in the summer.

Liverpool face near-record fee to appoint Alonso - double what he cost as player

Liverpool could have to fork out around a world record fee for a manager if they want to bring Xabi Alonso back to Anfield this summer.

Fiorentina 'concerned Amrabat is lowering his value while on loan at Man United'

Fiorentina are concerned that Sofyan Amrabat is lowering his transfer value during his loan spell at Manchester United.

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi infuriated by Kylian Mbappé’s ‘betrayal’

In his time as Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has become accustomed to not hearing the word no.

Iker Casillas and Roberto Carlos spotted on metro in Spanish capital

Real Madrid legends Iker Casillas and Roberto Carlos are much-beloved (at least by Madridistas) in the Spanish capital, but rarely are they seen traveling with them. Two icons from the Galactico era at the Santiago Bernabeu, commuters on the metro at lunchtime would have caught them on line 10 on their way up to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Bruno gives Ratcliffe plenty to think about with honest Man Utd admission

Bruno Fernandes has conceded that it will be difficult for Manchester United to secure a top-four finish after falling to a disappointing 3-1 defeat in the Manchester derby.

Inter Miami trade USA star & ex Newcastle RB Yedlin to FC Cincinnati for $173k

Inter Miami have traded USMNT right-back DeAndre Yedlin to FC Cincinnati to gain 'important roster flexibility, in addition to acquiring $172,799 in General Allocation Money (GAM),' according to the club itself.

Real Madrid to be handed banned Italian referee for RB Leipzig clash in UCL

Real Madrid’s outrage has been a guided missile towards the Spanish Football Federation and the Referees Committee this weekend following the final whistle that came just before Jude Bellingham’s would-be winner against Valencia. Yet the officiating they will get in Europe has certainly been questioned of late too.

Barca midfielder Pedri to avoid surgery following injury against Athletic Club

Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez will be able to come back before the end of the season if all goes well, with the 21-year-old set to avoid going under the knife. His injury and subsequent tears were perhaps the most notable moment of Barcelona’s 0-0 draw with Athletic Club, as he limped off with another muscle problem.

What They Say

Pique wades into controversy over Bellingham goal that never was for Real Madrid

A story that has dominated the headlines all weekend in Spain, and is likely to set the agenda for much of this week at least has attracted the opinion of Gerard Pique. Jude Bellingham’s header against Valencia did not stand as referee Jesus Gil Manzano had blown the whistle before the ball reached him.

Estranged wife of Alves blasted for comments on social media following trial

Former Barcelona and Sevilla right-back Dani Alves is already serving his four and a half years in prison ordered by the judge, after he was convicted of rape in court last month. He is still set to appeal. One of the witnesses in the case and Alves’ estranged wife, Joana Sanz, has come under fire for comments that were deemed by many insensitive on social media.

Arteta tells Rice how many points they need to win title: The target is clear

Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal they will need to rack up at least 90 points to win the Premier League title.

In-Depth

Foden, Rodri, Van Dijk, Watkins - Premier League player of the year decided

Pep Guardiola is in no doubt, but what about everyone else?

Fixtures of the Day

ACL

Al-Hilal Saudi FC VS Al-Ittihad Club 2024/03/05 18:00 UTC

Champions League

Real Sociedad VS Paris Saint-Germain 2024/03/05 20:00 UTC

Bayern Munich VS Lazio 2024/03/05 20:00 UTC