Paris St-Germain’s £167m contract with the Qatar Tourism Authority was the reason the French club failed Uefa’s financial fair play rules.
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Jose Mourinho: Chelsea boss questions critics of style
The club’s defensive approach has been criticised following a 0-0 draw with Champions League opponents Atletico Madrid and a 2-0 win at Liverpool.
Chelsea: Petr Cech & John Terry return to training
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech and defender John Terry trained on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea ‘parked two buses’ against Liverpool
The Blues, who sat deep to contain the league leaders, were gifted Demba Ba’s opener by Steven Gerrard’s slip before Willian sealed the win in injury time.
Ronaldo’s 2 beautiful goals from distance worth watching
Cristiano Ronaldo reached the 30 goal mark for the season with a brace in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna and both of his goals were quite lovely.
Ferguson backs Giggs for Manchester United job
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes interim boss Ryan Giggs deserves to be given the job at Old Trafford permanently.
Managers rule out job at Manchester United
A number of high profile managers across Europe have ruled themselves out of contention for the Manchester United vacancy, after David Moyes was sacked on Tuesday.
Real Madrid closes in on Decima dream despite injury of stars
Real Madrid’s Decima dream draws ever closer. Carlo Ancelotti’s side tamed Pep Guardiola’s brilliant Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night to take the upper hand in the tie and move a step nearer to a 10th trophy…
Roberto Martinez tips David Moyes for quick return to management
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has backed predecessor David Moyes to make a swift return to management.
Robben: I expected more from Real Madrid
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben claims he “expected more” from Real Madrid, despite the Spanish giants beating the Champions League holders 1-0 in Wednesday’s semifinal first leg at Santiago Bernabeu.
David Moyes: Manchester United manager sacked by club
Manchester United manager David Moyes has been sacked, only 10 months after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson.
Suarez: Torres ‘an idol for many of us’ at Atletico
Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez says the team is anticipating the return of Fernando Torres this week — but hopes the striker has a bad game for Chelsea.
Barcelona plans ‘extensive refurbishment’ of roster
Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed plans for “extensive refurbishment” at Barcelona after a season of strife in Catalonia.
Why Barcelona should consider selling Messi
The current contractual standoff between Barcelona and Lionel Messi is only likely to end one way – with the top scorer signing a mammoth new deal which will be the richest in football.
Ronaldo consoles Messi after the Copa del Rey final
Hey bud. You OK? I’m sorry you lost, but, you know, someone had to.
Moyes steps up Manchester United overhaul
Manchester United boss David Moyes flew to Lisbon on Wednesday to observe the Portuguese Classico between Benfica and Porto.
Gareth Bale targets Real Madrid treble after Copa del Rey winner
Gareth Bale has targeted the treble after his “dream come true” winner in the Copa del Rey final.
Manchester City players are best paid in global sport – survey
Manchester City are the best paid team in sport, according to a new study.
Copa del Rey: Cristiano Ronaldo out of Real Madrid v Barcelona tie
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss his side’s Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona on Wednesday.
Which Clasico superstar would be missed more: Ronaldo or Messi?
Will he or won’t he? With Cristiano Ronaldo currently struggling with a thigh injury, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has to decide whether to risk the fitness of his most important player in Wednesday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.…
Liverpool: Steven Gerrard faces ‘biggest month of career’
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says the next month could be the biggest of his career as the Reds prepare to play “four cup finals” in their bid to win a first English title in 24 years.
Ferrari: Stefano Domenicali quits as boss of F1 team
Stefano Domenicali has resigned as the team principal of Ferrari with immediate effect.
Martino: Barcelona should have won
Gerardo Martino was insistent Barcelona did more than enough to win after a 1-0 defeat to La Liga straggler Granada handed the title initiative to Atletico and Real Madrid.
Independence Cup goes to Mohammedans
Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) lifted the Independence Cup 2014, edging out Feni Soccer Club 5-4 in tie-breaker after a goalless draw in regulation time on Saturday. This is MSC’s first title this season. Feni Soccer Club fought gallantly to hold MSC…
Diego Lopez: Real Madrid exit rumors are a ‘joke’
Diego Lopez has refuted reports that he is unhappy at Real Madrid, joking that he will only leave if the club kicks him out of the Santiago Bernabeu on his backside.
Manchester City loanee scores 40-yard thunderbolt for Birmingham
It never wavered, it never deviated, it never fell off course.
Marchisio: Juventus ‘a little lucky’ against Lyon
Claudio Marchisio admitted that Juventus had been “a little lucky” in its Europa League victory over Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday night.
Spanish press trying to sabotage Neymar ahead of World Cup: Scolari
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari believes there is a conspiracy afoot! The 2002 World Cup winner is certain that the Spanish press are deliberately trying to unsettle Brazil and Barcelona star Neymar ahead of this summer’s tournament in his home…
Brazil’s evacuation plan for football players in Ukraine
Brazilian footballers with the Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk have been guaranteed a safe escape route out of the country if the political situation deteriorates, it’s been reported.
Wayne Rooney trains ahead of Bayern Munich match
Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney trained ahead of his side’s Champions League quarter-final, second leg at Bayern Munich on Wednesday.