Barcelona defeat Benfica to seal Champions League last 16 place – updates

Kylian Mbappe struck a brilliant hat-trick for Champions League holders Real Madrid in a 3-1 win over Manchester City, helping Los Blancos reach the last 16 with a 6-3 aggregate victory. Pep Guardiola’s side, shorn of key striker Erling Haaland, suffered a painful early exit on Wednesday without laying a glove on the completely dominant…

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan, both Premier League clubs announced, bringing to an end a difficult few weeks for the England striker after he was frozen out at Old Trafford. Rashford, who has been capped 60 times by England, will join Villa until the end of the 2024-25 season….

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano, helping them draw level at the top of the table in the battle to retain their LaLiga crown. Only one point separates Spain’s three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races…

During an interview with Spanish television, Cristiano Ronaldo has not held back on why he is the greatest footballer of all time. “I’m the best player in football history. I haven’t seen anyone better than me in football history, and I’m saying truth from my heart,” Ronaldo said in an interview with media outlet LaSexta…

Who: Manchester City vs Real Madrid What: UEFA Champions League – Knockout phase, first leg Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK When: Tuesday February 11 at 8pm local time (20:00 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream of the match. Recommended Stories list of 2 items list 1 of 2 Eagles deny Chiefs…

Jenni Hermoso will appeal the verdict in the case of former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales, who was fined after being found guilty of a forced kiss on the Women’s World Cup-winning player, her lawyer said. “It is her intention” to appeal, lawyer Angel Chavarria said on Friday. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list…