Champions League

PSG coach Luis Enrique targets unbeaten season

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday the prospect of completing the Ligue 1 season undefeated provided extra motivation for his team as they stand on the brink of securing another French title.
4 April 2025, 17:30 PM

'Unique' De Bruyne one of the greats, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne will be remembered as one of the greatest ever players in the Premier League after the Belgian announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
4 April 2025, 14:32 PM

Mbappe's waxwork double presented at Madame Tussauds

French football superstar Kylian Mbappe often leaves defenders stunned and static on the field. For a change, he can now see his waxy doppelganger frozen in his trademark celebration at the famous Madame Tussauds in central London. The model, which was unveiled to Mbappe in Madrid last week, travelled to London where it was presented yesterday as the Real Madrid forward joined a long list of iconic footballers who have their wax statues on display at the world-renowned museum. Photos: AFP 
4 April 2025, 13:40 PM

Sports Council allows Olmo and Victor to play for Barca until end of season

Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) on Thursday upheld an appeal filed by Barcelona players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor which will allow them to play for the club until the end of the season, a decision LaLiga said they would appeal.
3 April 2025, 15:37 PM

Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season

Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
3 April 2025, 13:54 PM

PSG 'feel like champions' as Ligue 1 title nears, says Luis Enrique

Coach Luis Enrique said Paris Saint-Germain "can feel like champions" knowing they could seal the Ligue 1 title this weekend but warned his players not to let their level drop.
28 March 2025, 16:07 PM

'We don't deserve bonus': Man City boss Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he and his players do not deserve a bonus even if they salvage their dismal season by winning the Club World Cup.
28 March 2025, 14:21 PM

Mbappe, Vinicius among Real stars facing UEFA conduct probe

Madrid's two superstar forwards, as well as defender Antonio Rudiger and midfielder Dani Ceballos, face potential punishment ahead of their quarter-final first leg clash at Arsenal on April 8.
27 March 2025, 15:33 PM

Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG's Doue earns first call-up

Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named Thursday for this month's UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up.
13 March 2025, 14:03 PM

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move in Alvarez penalty: Simeone

During the shootout, Alvarez slipped and the VAR spotted that his left foot touched the ball slightly before he kicked it with his right. With only one touch permitted, the penalty, which would have levelled the shootout at 2-2, was chalked off.
13 March 2025, 03:35 AM

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Key stats

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid face off again tonight at the Metropolitano for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, with Los Blancos holding a 2-1 advantage after a thrilling first-leg encounter.
12 March 2025, 11:03 AM

Real face 'very high pressure' in Atletico clash: Ancelotti

Champions Los Blancos hold a 2-1 first leg lead ahead of their visit to city rivals Atletico's Metropolitano stadium.
12 March 2025, 03:49 AM

Liverpool 'ran out of luck' against PSG: Slot

"It was the best game of football I have ever been involved in. It was an incredible performance, especially if you compare it with last week," said Slot.
12 March 2025, 03:32 AM

Inter cruise into Champions League quarters and titanic Bayern clash

Inter Milan will face Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after  seeing off Feyenoord 2-1 on Tuesday to complete a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.
11 March 2025, 22:55 PM

PSG beat Liverpool on penalties to reach Champions League quarterfinals

Paris Saint-Germain progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday after beating Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out to win an epic last-16 tie between the clubs.
11 March 2025, 22:52 PM

Kane leads Bayern past Leverkusen into Champions League last eight

Harry Kane scored a goal and set up another as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, going through to the Champions League quarter-finals 5-0 on aggregate.
11 March 2025, 21:55 PM

Yamal, Raphinha fire Barca past Benfica into Champions League last eight

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha dazzled as Barcelona thumped Benfica 3-1 on Tuesday, reaching the Champions League quarter-finals 4-1 on aggregate.
11 March 2025, 20:02 PM

Liverpool vs PSG: Pre-match stats

Liverpool will host PSG in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie at Anfield on Wednesday. Arne Slot's side somehow escaped the Parc des Princes last week with a 1-0 win, courtesy of an 87th-minute winner scored by substitute Harvey Elliot, as a wasteful PSG failed to find the net from any of their 27 attempted shots. Here The Daily Star presents you with a few highlights of the second leg of the tie: 
11 March 2025, 13:38 PM

Slot demands more from Liverpool's week of 'finals'

The Reds escaped the Parc des Princes with a 1-0 lead last week despite being battered by the French champions, who came up against an inspired Alisson Becker in the Liverpool goal.
11 March 2025, 04:10 AM

Leverkusen's Wirtz sidelined for several weeks with injury

Bayer Leverkusen on Monday confirmed midfielder Florian Wirtz will miss "several weeks" with an ankle injury, starting with Tuesday's Champions League last 16 second leg match with Bayern Munich.
10 March 2025, 15:29 PM