Kick Off: Chelsea secure derby win over Spurs, Gabriel bow out for the season

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Match Report

Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham: Enzo's decisive goal secures a derby victory for Blues

Chelsea recorded a fourth consecutive win over Tottenham by beating their London rivals at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Gabriel Magalhães will be out until the end of the season

Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel has sustained a hamstring injury which requires surgery, after being substituted during the club's match against Fulham on Tuesday.

BREAKING: PGMOL issue 'response' to Tarkowski incident over his horror tackle

The official refereeing body have officially responded to the controversial moment in the Merseyside derby.

OFFICIAL: CSD backs Barcelona—Olmo & Pau Victor to stay registered this season

The Spanish Higher Sports Council (CSD) announced that Barcelona’s appeal had been successful, allowing Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor to remain registered until the end of the current season.

FIFA confirms U.S.-Mexico, UK as sole bidders for 2031, 2035 Women’s World Cups

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the United States and the United Kingdom are the sole respective bidders for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups.

Barca set to have two stars BANNED from playing again this season

Barcelona could be prevented from picking two of their players for the rest of the season after being accused of incorrectly filing their financial figures earlier this year.

Real Madrid fear key defender will be banned for Arsenal Champions League clash

Real Madrid have a home tie against Valencia to negotiate in La Liga on Saturday, but already there will be one eye on their upcoming Champions League clash. There is concern at the Santiago Bernabeu that they could be without defensive stalwart Antonio Rudiger for the cfirst leg against Arsenal in London.

OFFICIAL: Newcastle's Fabian Schär extends contract until 2025/26 season

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schär has extended his contract at St. James' Park until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Real Madrid fear one player could be banned vs Arsenal as UEFA probes four stars

Real Madrid fear one of their key players will be banned by UEFA for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal, according to reports.

Name of Barcelona star rings around Metropolitano against Atletico

There has been no shortage of declarations in Spain this season that Pedri might just be the best midfielder in the world currently, reaching an exceptional level this season with his fitness back in track. In one sense, he is very much in a league of his own this season.

Jude Bellingham poses with a vintage BMW in slick adidas advert

Jude Bellingham has starred in a brand new advert with adidas as he promoted the latest collection from his clothing range with the sportswear giants.

Real Madrid's goalkeeping worry: 19-year-old may debut just before Arsenal clash

Real Madrid could be down to their third-choice goalkeeper this week, with doubts over Andriy Lunin and Thibaut Courtois. Both are nursing injury issues going into a key run of games, with Valencia visiting the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, and Los Blancos headed to London to face Arsenal at the Emirates in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.

Barcelona concern shifts as five players to be evaluated for injury

Barcelona celebrated passage to a second final of the season on Wednesday night, squeezing past a hardy Atletico Madrid side at the Metropolitano 1-0. As they return back to the Catalan capital, Hansi Flick will now have to count the cost of the game.

Mourinho regains ownership of his name: Chelsea owned the rights for 20 years

Mourinho has finally regained ownership of his name from the club - but they still hold one part of him for which he will have to wait a little longer.

What They Say

Clear message comes from RMA dressing room for final – ‘If we do that, we win’

Barcelona squeezed past Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night with a 1-0 win that secured their passage, 5-4 on aggregate, to the Copa del Rey final. Awaiting them at La Cartuja are Real Madrid, with a Clasico final on the way on the 26th of April. After the Blaugrana beat Atletico, a clear messaged resounded from the group chat in the Real Madrid dressing room.

‘Sometimes you have to clip his ears’ – Pedri on Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal

Barcleona midfielder Pedri has declared that he has never enjoyed football as much as he currently is, with the Blaugrana pursuing a treble as things stand. On Wednesday night, Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-0, extending their unbeaten run in 2025 to 21 games, with just three draws amongst those wins.

Zidane snubs Messi & CR7, names two players who excite him most

Zinedine Zidane snubbed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when naming the two players that make him 'jump out of his seat'.

Napoli midfielder McTominay: I rarely played in best position at Man Utd

United sold McTominay to Napoli in August, with the Scotland international thriving in Italy under coach Antonio Conte.

“Not in accordance with law” – La Liga to appeal Dani Olmo registration decision

On Thursday, it was confirmed that Barcelona can count on Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, with the Higher Sports Council (CSD) ruling in the Catalan club’s favour on the registration issue that was challenged by La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation.

Diego Simeone after Barcelona exit – ‘We have to accept our place’

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was rather sanguine in defeat after Barcelona knocked them out of the Copa del Rey in the second leg of the semi-final. For many, that was their last real shot at a title this season, now nine points back in La Liga.

Fixtures Of The Day

Saudi PL

Al-Hilal Saudi VS Al Nassr  2025/04/04 18:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Augsburg VS Bayern  2025/04/04 18:30 UTC