Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments
"The club joins in the public apology issued by Kylian Mbappe, in which the player himself expressed his regret for his words and reiterated his respect for the Chinese people," the 15-time European champions said.
Europa League demotion fueling Crystal Palace’s European run, says Glasner
Oliver Glasner on Tuesday called on his Crystal Palace side to atone for their Europa League demotion by beating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday and returning to the competition.
Nigerian forward Victor Udoh dies at 21
Former Southampton and Royal Antwerp forward Victor Udoh has died at the age of 21 in Nigeria, with reports describing the circumstances of his death as “under suspicious circumstances.”
Arsenal must banish European final demons to make Champions League history
From Jens Lehmann’s rush of blood to ‘Nayim from the halfway line’, Arsenal will have to banish three decades of European final misery if they are to win the Champions League for the first time.
Countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran battle uncertainty amid growing hopes of historic breakthrough
Now, heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran find themselves at the centre of both an ambition for sporting glory and geopolitical uncertainty.
Players with the most goals in UEFA Champions League finals
The UEFA Champions League final is the pinnacle of club football. Millions of eyes watch a single match where legacies are forged and pressure crushes the ordinary.
