Lukaku, who was sent off in the first leg of the semi-final, will remain suspended for the return against Juventus on Wednesday after the club's appeal was rejected by Italy's Sports Court Of Appeal

The southern city has been swept by "Suarezmania" since the 36-year-old Uruguayan arrived four months ago for a late-career swan song

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti complained about the packed football calendar on Friday and insisted something has to change to protect the players.

Top athletes from across the world lost their legacy blue ticks on social media service Twitter. The decision that had long been announced finally came into effect on 20 April. The blue check marks, which helped validate their identities and differentiate them from imposters on the microblogging site, have now been taken away.

On more than one occasion this season, Ronaldo was left visibly angered as away fans chanted “Messi, Messi!” as he led his new team onto the pitch as captain or walked into the tunnel at full-time.

Juventus' 15-point penalty for illicit transfer activity was revoked on Thursday but the spectre of sanction did not disappear completely after Italy's highest sporting court ruled that the case should be re-examined.

Brazil defender Dani Alves asked a Spanish court on Thursday to be freed on bail while he waits to be tried for rape.

Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said his players lacked passion and desire in their 3-0 thrashing by Sevilla in the Europa League on Thursday.

Bayer Leverkusen eased into the Europa League semi-finals after crushing hosts Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium 4-1 on Thursday for a 5-2 aggregate win that stretched their unbeaten run to 12 straight matches across all competitions.

Stephan El Shaarawy and Lorenzo Pellegrini scored in extra time to earn hosts AS Roma a spot in the Europa League semi-finals after defeating Dutch side Feyenoord 4-1 on Thursday for a 4-2 aggregate win.

Juventus drew 1-1 with Sporting in an entertaining Europa League clash on Thursday to win their quarter-final 2-1 on aggregate and set up a semi-final clash with Sevilla.

Sevilla sent Manchester United crashing out of the Europa League on Thursday after a 3-0 second leg win gave them a 5-2 aggregate quarter-final triumph.

Mikel Arteta responded to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s claims that the Gunners were ‘too emotional’, expressing confidence that Arsenal could return to winning ways after damaging draws against Liverpool and West Ham cost them momentum in the Premier League title race.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says Harry Kane can still fulfil his ambition of winning a trophy with the club but believes being a “legend” is also important.

Whilst drama remained in Tuesday’s quarterfinal ties in the Champions League, few expected any sort of comebacks from the teams trailing when Wednesday night’s second legs began.

Manchester City players are exhausted ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United at Wembley this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said, after his side knocked Bayern Munich out of the Champions League on Wednesday.

Juventus await on Wednesday to see whether their 15-point deduction for illicit transfer activity will stand as Italy's highest sporting court examines an appeal which could have a huge impact on their season.

 Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on his team despite their Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester City after a 1-1 draw in their quarter-final return leg in Germany on Wednesday dumped them out 4-1 on aggregate.

Inter drew 3-3 with Benfica on Wednesday to win their Champions League quarter-final 5-3 on aggregate and will face city rivals AC Milan in the last four for the right to be the first Italian team to reach the final for six years.

Manchester City cruised into the Champions League semi-finals after a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday secured a 4-1 aggregate win that moved them a step closer to an elusive first title in the competition.