Eden Hazard scored the winning penalty as Chelsea edged past Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 on penalties to set up an all-English Europa League final against Arsenal. Hazard, who could have played his final game for the Blues at Stamford Bridge, converted after Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga had saved from both Martin…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said the 4-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday was “unbelievable” and paid tribute to the belief his players had shown to secure the shock 4-3 aggregate win and a place in the Champions League final. The German was clearly swept up in the emotion at the…
Golf legend Tiger Woods, fresh off his epic comeback victory in the Masters, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Presenting the golfing great with the nation’s highest honour, Trump praised Woods’ “relentless will to win, win, win.” “These…
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been discharged from hospital, five days after suffering a heart attack. The 37-year-old Casillas suffered “an acute myocardial infarction” during a practice session last Wednesday and underwent a catheterization after being rushed to the hospital. Casillas said Monday he doesn’t know “what the future holds,”…
Vincent Kompany‘s thunderous strike earned Manchester City a nervy 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday, setting them on course to retain their Premier League title if they win on the final day of the season. City moved back one point clear of Liverpool despite not being at their fluent…
Chelsea secured their place in the Champions League next season with victory over Watford at Stamford Bridge. The win, combined with Arsenal’s draw against Brighton, means the Blues are guaranteed a top-four finish in the Premier League. After a quiet first half, Chelsea scored twice within three minutes early in…
Manchester United will have to settle for Europa League football next season after being held by a Huddersfield side who were relegated in March. The Terriers had managed just four points in their previous 23 games – but watched by outgoing chairman Dean Hoyle, they earned a draw as Isaac…
Alexandre Lacazette scored twice as Arsenal came from behind at Emirates Stadium to win the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Valencia. Mouctar Diakhaby‘s header put Valencia in front before Lacazette slotted in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang‘s pass. Seven minutes later, Arsenal led as terrible defending allowed Lacazette a free…
Pedro scored an away goal as Chelsea recovered from an early setback against Eintracht Frankfurt to set up an exciting Europa League semi-final return leg at Stamford Bridge. Eintracht took the lead in the 23rd minute through their top scorer Luka Jovic, who superbly steered in Filip Kostic‘s ball. The…
Lionel Messi‘s two second-half goals – including a stunning free-kick – earned Barcelona a handsome advantage and left Liverpool with an almighty task in their Champions League semi-final. Barca have one foot in next month’s final ahead of Tuesday’s second leg at Anfield after former Reds striker Luis Suarez gave…
