Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied in court having intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country.

The Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will have an additional transfer window running from June 1-10 ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, the German football league (DFL) said on Tuesday.

Tuesday's loss takes United to within one of their record of 14 Premier League defeats in the 2023-24 season, leaving them languishing down in 13th in the table as Amorim struggles to instigate any real change.

Bielefeld, who have never made a German Cup final, became just the fourth third-division team to reach the showpiece event.

Former United winger Anthony Elanga came back to haunt his former club with a stunning solo effort after just five minutes at the City Ground to earn all three points for Nuno Espirito Santo's side.

Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of costing Spain's treasury more than one million euros ($1.1 million) due to undeclared earnings from image rights in 2014 and 2015.

Real booked their place in the final when substitute Arda Guler lifted a corner to Ruediger, who headed the equaliser that put Real Madrid through on aggregate.

The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in matches starting from April 12.

Everton boss David Moyes believes the gap between his side and Premier League leaders Liverpool has never been bigger as the Toffees prepare to travel to Anfield for Wednesday's Merseyside derby.

AC Milan’s season has fallen far short of expectations, but a Coppa Italia triumph would offer a route back into Europe, manager Sergio Conceicao said ahead of their semi-final first leg against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday his team will be judged on what silverware they win this season, regardless of how entertaining their football is.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead of Wednesday's Premier League home game against Leicester City.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has been banned from protecting the Argentine forward from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.

Alexander-Arnold is one of three marquee players out of contract at the end of the season, along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

Juventus, who are just a point below fourth-placed Bologna, visit Roma on Sunday.

In the white-hot atmosphere of Lusail Stadium at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Argentinian maestro was looking to win the one major trophy that had eluded him over his illustrious career. Meanwhile, France captain Lloris was aiming to become the first player to lead his national team to two men's World Cups.

The 30-year-old Portuguese star has been linked in recent days with a £90 million (107.4 million euros) switch to Spanish giants Real.

Having just scored his 30th goal of the season to level the tie, he was then hurt in a challenge with Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook.

United, who travel to face high-flying Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, are a lowly 13th in the Premier League, 12 points off the top four with just nine games to go.

Fresh off their hard-fought goalless draw against India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, Bangladesh’s national footballers took a break from the grind to spread festive cheer, extending Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to fans worldwide.