Munich, May 7 (IANS) Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his side FC Bayern Munich crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semifinals following a 6-5 aggregate defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday.Bayern were held to a 1-1 draw by PSG in the second leg at the Allianz Arena, with Ousmane Dembele scoring early for the visitors before Kane netted late to briefly revive hopes of a comeback.Despite Bayern’s strong attacking display, Luis Enrique’s side held f…
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Munich, May 7 (IANS) UEFA Champions League winner and five-time Bundesliga Champion Niklas Sule has announced a shock retirement at the age of 30 after an injury scare forced him to reconsider his decision on the future. German International player will put an end to his enormous career at the end of the season once his contract with Borussia Dortmund expires.The 30-year-old defender made the announcement on the Spielmacher podcast. Sule explained that he has been considering the option for a wh…
Berlin, May 6 (IANS) Freiburg coach Julian Schuster has called for patience and discipline as his side looks to overturn a first-leg deficit and reach the 2026 UEFA Europa League final.Speaking ahead of Thursday’s semifinal second leg against Portugal’s Sporting Braga, Schuster said he remained confident his team could turn the tie around. “We have often done it this season, turned games,” the 41-year-old said.Freiburg trail 2-1 from the first leg after conceding a late goal, but their strong ho…
Manchester, May 5 (IANS) 25-year-old Phil Foden is set to commit his long-term future with English Premier League football club Manchester City as he has reached an agreement for an extended contract at the club.The England footballer’s current deal with the Carabao Cup winners is set to expire next summer, and according to the report by the BBC, he will commit to a four-year deal, which will extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium till 2030.Foden’s new deal comes at a time when the midfielder is …
Munich, May 5 (IANS) Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany believes that Harry Kane has taken his game to another level since joining the German giants, ahead of their UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Allianz Arena on Thursday.The high-stakes tie has grabbed global attention after a thrilling 5-4 first leg, where Kane scored and also provided key assists. Kompany said the England captain’s overall game has improved significantly s…
Liverpool, May 1 (IANS) Arne Slot, manager of English football club Liverpool, believes Mohamed Salah deserves a fitting farewell at the end of the season, describing the forward as a player worthy of a “big send-off” after his immense contribution to the club.Slot’s comments come as a relief for Liverpool FC after scans confirmed Salah’s recent injury is only minor, raising hopes that the Egyptian forward will return before the campaign concludes. Salah was forced off during the 3-1 win…
Berlin, May 1 (IANS) Though Bayern Munich has secured the Bundesliga title, the race for a UEFA Champions League spot from Germany remains wide-open, with four teams staying in contention.This weekend’s direct duels, pitting sixth-ranked Leverkusen against third-placed Leipzig, and fourth-ranked Stuttgart against fifth-placed Hoffenheim, heighten the tension. Stuttgart have reached the 2026 German Cup final against Bayern on May 23 and qualified for next season’s Europa League, but coach Sebasti…
Manchester, May 1 (IANS) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has paid an emotional tribute to defender John Stones, who will leave the club at the end of the ongoing season, while highlighting his immense contribution to the team’s success.Guardiola recalled his early memories of Stones, reflecting on their first meeting and the defender’s growth into a key figure during one of the most successful eras in the club’s history. “One of the first times I remember perfectly travelling to Lo…
Manchester, May 1 (IANS) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has paid an emotional tribute to defender John Stones, who will leave the club at the end of the ongoing season, while highlighting his immense contribution to the team’s success.Guardiola recalled his early memories of Stones, reflecting on their first meeting and the defender’s growth into a key figure during one of the most successful eras in the club’s history.“One of the first times I remember perfectly travelling to Lon…
Madrid, April 30 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said that decision to scrub off the penalty award for Eberechi Eze “changed the course of the game” after the Gunners were pegged back to draw 1-1 at Atletico Madrid in the first -lef of the UEFA Champions League semfinal.Viktor Gyokeres’ first-half penalty gave Arsenal the lead just before half-time, but after a period of pressure after the restart, Julian Alverez also netted from 12 yards to level things up.A third spot-kick was awarded with…