UEFA Champions League News

Del Bosque: I wish Spain had Messi

The former Real Madrid boss guided his country to World Cup and European Championship glory, but would still have welcomed a Barcelona superstar

Joe Wright

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Lucas wants Spurs to summon up Etihad spirit

The Brazilian forward, along with Moussa Sissoko, believes Spurs can reach the European showpiece despite losing a semi-final first leg to Ajax

Joe Wright

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Klopp reacts to Salah's miss vs. Barcelona

Despite putting in a good performance at Camp Nou, the Reds were defeated 3-0 by Barcelona

Tolu Olasoji

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Liverpool did 'relatively well' against Messi – Robertson

While the Barca star scored a brace against the Reds, the defender felt the his side well against to contain one of the best in the world

Dejan Kalinic

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He's the best player in the world - Van Dijk and Robertson on Messi

Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson said Lionel Messi is the best player in the world after his brace against Liverpool for Barcelona.

Goal

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Messi is 'unstoppable' - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp described Lionel Messi as 'unstoppable' after the Argentine scored a brace in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Liverpool.

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Liverpool did 'relatively well' against Messi – Robertson

While the Barca star scored a brace against the Reds, the defender felt the his side well against to contain one of the best in the world

Dejan Kalinic

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Valverde: I don't know how Messi always delivers

The Argentine's magic still surprises the Barcelona boss, who says he can't understand how his star always comes good in big moments

Dejan Kalinic

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Van Dijk: Liverpool can be proud of ourselves

The Reds could finish the season without a trophy, but the defender said that was not something his team were thinking about

Dejan Kalinic

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Messi wishes Casillas a quick recovery

The goalkeeper suffered a heart attack on Wednesday and the Barca star wished the Porto goalkeeper a speedy recovery

Sacha Pisani

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Barcelona team-mates praise 'spectacular' Messi

The star man's two goals put his side on the cusp of the Champions League final, much to the delight of his Barca team-mates

Goal

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We also led by three against Roma, Valverde warns

The Blaugrana are three goals up after the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, but their manager warned against a repeat of history

Stephen Creek

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Klopp: I don't know if Liverpool can play much better

The Reds boss was pleased with the way his side started the second half before two late goals from Lionel Messi put the game to bed

Goal

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Balotelli: Do not compare Messi to Ronaldo anymore!

The Italy international says that the Argentine is in a class of his own with a social media dig at the skill of the Portuguese superstar

Goal

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How Twitter reacted to Liverpool's defeat

Following their defeat at Camp Nou, Jurgen Klopp’s men have a tough hurdle to scale at Anfield

Goal

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'He's unstoppable' - Klopp not shocked by Messi heroics

The English side's boss saw the Argentine confirm his belief that he was "world class" with a brace in Barcelona's 3-0 semi-final win

Liam Blackburn

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Messi's masterclass a 15-minute nightmare for Liverpool

The Reds dominated for long periods against Barcelona, creating several chances, but ended up on the wrong end of a 3-0 scoreline at Camp Nou

Neil Jones

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Messi: Booing of Coutinho is ugly

The Barca star backed his Brazilian team-mate, saying he does not deserve the scorn of Camp Nou fans

Goal

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Camp Nou is Barca's temple and Messi is its god

The Argentine showed once again why he is the greatest of all time by scoring twice in a thrilling 3-0 win over Liverpool in the Champions League

Rik Sharma

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'I was fortunate' - Messi plays down stunning free-kick

The Argentine notched up 600 career goals as his late double helped the Blaugrana run out comfortable winners against the Reds at Camp Nou

Drew Steel

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Keita limps off in Liverpool defeat to Barcelona

The Guinean midfielder could only manage 22 minutes of action at Camp Nou before walking off the pitch with a a suspected groin injury

Taiye Taiwo

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Messi equals Ronaldo on 600 career club goals

The Argentine has reached another milestone, with his fine set-piece against Liverpool in the Champions League taking him to 600 goals

Goal

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Barcelona join Real Madrid in 500 CL goal club

The Uruguayan's first-half goal against Liverpool ended a barren run and made some history for his team in the process

Goal

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Spurs fire back on Vertonghen injury

The Spurs star was helped from the field following a collision with team-mate Toby Alderweireld, with the club coming under fire for their handling

Liam Blackburn

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Klopp explains Firmino & Alexander-Arnold omissions

The in-form pair have been named on the bench for the Reds' trip to Camp Nou in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final

Drew Steel

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Salah: Last season's CL anguish 'still hurts'

Having come off injured in last year's final - which Liverpool lost - the Egyptian has extra motivation this time around

Liam Blackburn

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Mourinho: Messi is the special one all the time

The Portuguese coach has backed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to make the difference in the Champions League semi-final against the Reds

James Westwood

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Punching fans, Instagram rants – Neymar is out of control

Days after being banned for a foul-mouthed tirade, the Brazilian lashed out at a supporter, showing just how frustrated the forward has become at PSG

Mark Doyle

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Vertonghen incident shows need for 'temporary concussion subs'

Brain injury charity Headway thinks more needs to be done to protect players following the Tottenham defender's injury

Tom Webber

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Liverpool issue response after fountain controversy

Videos have emerged on social media showing Reds fans harassing locals ahead of Wednesday night's huge European encounter at Camp Nou

James Westwood

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Ajax's Onana: UCL fate is in our hands

The Dutch Eredivisie leaders edged Mauricio Pochettino's side on Tuesday to boost their chances of progressing to the final

Taiye Taiwo

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Messi vs Van Dijk: The battle for the Ballon d'Or

An epic individual showdown awaits in Wednesday's Champions League tie between Barcelona and Liverpool

Josh Thomas

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'Liverpool’s attacking unit is better than Barcelona’s'

Star names will be on show in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final and the former Reds midfielder has offered his verdict on the tie

Kieran Cobley

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Klopp grumbles about Camp Nou 'temple' controversy

The Liverpool manager told journalists he was unhappy with coverage of his comments about Barcelona's famous stadium

Dom Farrell

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'Of course Spurs can still win the Champions League' – Trippier

The Eredivisie side continue to defy expectations on the continent but the Lilywhites are not giving up on their European dream just yet

Goal

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‘Klopp & Liverpool won’t have Messi plan’

The ex-Reds defender believes there is no need to single out a mercurial Argentine as Premier League title hopefuls pose enough threat of their own

Chris Burton

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Love at first bite! The story of Suarez’s move to Barca

The Uruguayan may have left Anfield under a cloud but he can expect a warm reception from Reds fans in Wednesday's Champions League clash

Neil Jones

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Mane responds to Real Madrid transfer rumours

Sadio Mane has responded to rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid ahead of Liverpool's Champions League game against Barcelona.

Goal

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We have to believe - Spurs stars on second leg

Kieran Trippier, Juan Foyth and Davinson Sanchez said Tottenham must believe in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Ajax

Goal

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Neres revels in Ajax's 'incredible' European run

The Brazil international is still coming to terms with his side's Champions League semi-final appearance and hopes they can move on to the final

Sacha Pisani

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Pochettino defends Tottenham's medical staff

The defender suffered a head injury before leaving Tuesday's match, and his manager has backed the club's medical staff

Sacha Pisani

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Sissoko: Ajax intimidated Spurs

The midfielder admitted his side had a slow start to the game as their opponents took the lead in the Champioms League semi-final tie

Liam Blackburn

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How Twitter reacted to Onana’s showing vs. Spurs

The impressive performance by the Cameroonian against the English team on Tuesday night drew wonder of football fans on social media

Shina Oludare

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Ajax fought like lions against Spurs - Ten Hag

The coach was delighted with his side's performance even though they had difficulty containing Tottenham's change in formation

Goal

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'Oh my God, Alli was so bad!' - Spurs star slammed

The former Netherlands star did not hold back in his criticism of several Tottenham players following their Champions League semi-final defeat

Goal

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Ajax's African stars pip Wanyama's Spurs

The Morocco and Cameroon internationals helped Erik ten Hag's side secure a crucial advantage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night

Taiye Taiwo

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Ajax hero Van de Beek: We have to finish it

The 22-year-old scored a winner for his side on Tuesday, but knows there is work left to do in Amsterdam if they are to reach the final

Goal

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De Ligt proud of Ajax fight against Tottenham

The centre-back felt his side were worthy of the win after having to fight to hold on to their lead in the second half against Spurs

Goal

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'It was a mistake' - Pochettino takes blame for slow Spurs start

The former Southampton manager says his side did not show the energy required, which only reinforced their poor original set-up

Goal

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Eriksen: Spurs made Ajax look better than they are

The Spurs midfielder was disappointed with his side's performance in Tuesday's match, especially their first-half display

Goal

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Madrid, Turin, now London - Ajax’s fairytale goes on!

The Dutch side conquered another of Europe's major footballing cities - with a 1-0 win over Spurs - to give themselves the edge ahead of next week

Peter Staunton

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Champions League: How to watch Barcelona vs. Liverpool

Here is your guide to watching Wednesday's Champions League match between Liverpool and Barcelona.

Rudi Schuller

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Klopp: Messi said he wants to win CL - that sounds like a threat!

The Liverpool boss is more than wary of the Argentine, whom he called the greatest player ever

Goal

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Mane 'jealous' of Barcelona for having Coutinho

The Liverpool winger is convinced his former team-mate will only get better despite his difficult season at Camp Nou

Goal

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Van der Sar: Ajax won't be completely broken up

The Dutch legend takes pride in the team the Eredivisie outfit has assembled, and he insists part of that team will stay together

Goal

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Rakitic: Barca follow Messi, the best player in history

Barcelona face Liverpool in the Champions League and the midfielders insists the Argentine's presence gives his side extra confidence

Liam Blackburn

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'They smother you, they push you' - Valverde wary of Liverpool

The Barcelona head coach wants to cut off the supply line to Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in the Champions League semi-final

Dom Farrell

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‘Ter Stegen is crazy good and Alisson unbelievable’

Mitchell Langerak has highlighted the German and the Brazilian for their unique abilities in goal ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash

Goal

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Champions League: How to watch Tottenham vs. Ajax live in Canada

Here is your guide to watching Tuesday's Champions League match between Tottenham and Ajax.

Jackie Spiegel

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What is Messi's record against Liverpool in the Champions League?

The Barcelona superstar has led the scoring charts both domestically and in Europe this season, but what is his record against Jurgen Klopp's side?

Cady Siregar

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Five eChampions League qualifier highlights

The eight esport finalists have been decided as they will compete the same weekend as the Champions League final for $100,000.

Jack Stewart

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Lifeless with Messi? How Coutinho limped on after Liverpool

The Brazilian left Anfield in January 2018 in a potential £142 million deal but he has largely struggled to justify that huge fee

Rik Sharma

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Eriksen & Ziyech - UCL Ones to Watch

The duo have been crucial to Tottenham and Ajax's respective UEFA Champions League adventures

Goal

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Explained: Why Son Heung-min isn't playing against Ajax

Like Harry Kane, the South Korea star is unable to tackle the Eredivisie club in the Champions League semi-final first leg

Robin Bairner

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'There should be a Messi handicap!'

Former Reds star John Toshack admits Jurgen Klopp's side have their work cut out trying to stop the Argentine in Champions League competition

Stephen Creek

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‘Coutinho made right choice leaving Liverpool’

The Brazilian playmaker traded Anfield for Camp Nou in the winter window of 2018, with Albert Riera supporting that call despite struggles in Spain

I Oliva Gispert

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Why Harry Kane isn't playing for Spurs & when will he return?

Tottenham have been reticent to commit to a timescale for the 25-year-old forward's return - but he may play before the season's end

Robin Bairner

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Firmino returns to Liverpool training

The Brazilian's presence gives his manager a massive boost going into the Camp Nou clash, having missed the 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Friday

Tom Storer

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'Van Dijk better than Ramos & Liverpool's leader'

The former Reds star believes the Netherlands international can be considered the best defender in the world and a deserving winner of a PFA prize

Chris Burton

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'Real Madrid & Man Utd would interest Eriksen'

The former Spurs striker believes a Danish playmaker can be retained by Tottenham, but admits some tough decisions may be required this summer

Chris Burton

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Van der Sar reveals inspirational talk with Ajax stars

The Dutch giants knocked out Real Madrid on the way to the Champions League semi-finals after keeping hold of key players

Tom Storer

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'More to Liverpool than Firmino, Mane & Salah'

The former Reds playmaker is aware that Jurgen Klopp's side will pose a considerable threat to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals

Stephen Creek

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David Luiz: I miss the Champions League anthem

The Blues missed out on elite European competition for 2018-19, but the intention for Maurizio Sarri's side is to be back on that stage next season

Chris Burton

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How Liverpool can stop Messi wreaking havoc

Former Reds stars Jamie Carragher and John Arne Riise tell Goal how Jurgen Klopp's side can keep the world's best player quiet

Neil Jones

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Robertson reveals Liverpool's Messi plan

The left-back admits even if they stop the 31-year-old Barcelona star, the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez can still hurt them

Tom Storer

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'Barcelona need to respect incredible Klopp'

The former Blaugrana midfielder believes the Liga title holders can overcome the Reds in the Champions League semi-finals, but expects a tough test

Kin Fai

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'Ajax favourites to beat Spurs in Champions League'

The absence of Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son could be crucial in the Champions League semi-final tie

Kieran Cobley

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'Liverpool should be looking to land De Ligt'

Former Ajax defender Mario Melchiot believes the highly-rated Netherlands international would be a shrewd addition for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield

Chris Burton

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Suarez: Reds have bright future

The Barcelona forward praised his former club but he is only focused on reaching the Champions League final

Sacha Pisani

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Liverpool's route to the UCL semi-finals

A look at Liverpools route to the UCL semi-finals

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'When Messi feels like it, he scores two or three goals'

While he has had scant opportunity to share the field alongside the Argentina captain, Boateng has been bowled over by his team-mate's ability

Daniel Herzog

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Boateng: Barcelona? I thought I was going to Espanyol!

The former Ghana forward confessed that he could not believe it when his agent informed him of interest from the treble-seeking Blaugrana

Daniel Herzog

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Ajax are a step ahead - Vertonghen

The Belgium international knows the benefits of Ajax's famed academy better than most, and is not surprised to see his former club wow observers

Ben Spratt

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Lucas: I'm not surprised by Spurs' Champions League run

The club may have surprised many this season, but the winger is not among them

Ben Spratt

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Ten Hag: No unfair advantage for Ajax

Dutch coach doesn't think the Eredivisie delaying his teams games gives them a leg up in semi-final with Tottenham

Goal

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'Camp Nou is not a temple' - Klopp

The Reds manager is not worried about the prospect of playing in the Catalans' stadium, which has been a fortress this year in Europe

Goal

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Champions League 2019: What you need to know about final four (besides Messi is playing)

Lionel Messi seeks a fifth UCL title, and upstarts Tottenham and Ajax could play spoiler to Barcelona and Liverpool. Here are some of the essential facts to know in advance of two huge soccer afternoons.

Mike DeCourcy

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Harry Winks to miss Ajax semi-final after groin surgery

The Spurs midfielder is a serious doubt for the rest of the season, joining a mounting injury list ahead of their Champions League semi-final

Ben Spratt

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'A club with Ajax's DNA can beat Tottenham & Barcelona'

George Ogaruru oversaw the development of some of the world's finest players during their time at the club and believes they can win the title

Will Unwin

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Not good enough for Man Utd? Blind having last laugh at Ajax

The Dutchman has a Champions League final in sight with his boyhood club, having put a disappointing spell at Old Trafford well behind him

Ameé Ruszkai

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Coutinho set to stay after convincing Barca hierarchy

The Brazil playmaker has bounced back from an indifferent start to the 2018-19 campaign and has shown some of his best form in the Champions League

Bruno Andrade

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Sissoko returns to training as Tottenham prepare for Ajax

The France international has been missing since the quarter-final second leg against Manchester City but trained on Monday

Robert O'Connor

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Rakitic sends transfer message to Barca & Man Utd

The Croatia international midfielder has stated his desire to remain at Camp Nou for the foreseeable future, with a summer move holding no appeal

Chris Burton

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Van Dijk ignoring Ballon d’Or talk

The Liverpool defender has landed the PFA Player of the Year award, but insists he is giving no thought to being named the best on the planet

Chris Burton

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Boateng has Real Madrid & Man Utd regret

The 32-year-old forward is now turning out for Barcelona, but admits he could have reached a similar level sooner had his attitude been better

Daniel Herzog

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The team with Messi are UCL favourites – Pochettino

Spurs face Ajax in the semi-final of Europea's premier club competition for the right to face Liverpool or Barcelona in the final in Madrid

Lorena Gonzalez

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Barca-bound De Jong aiming for dream farewell

The highly-rated midfielder will move to Camp Nou at the end of the season and is hoping to sign off with a clean sweep of major honours

Dom Farrell

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Messi, De Jong & De Ligt: Barca will be scary next season

Finding the new Lionel Messi may prove impossible but the Blaugrana already look to have snapped up replacements for Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique

Mark Doyle

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Beating Guardiola takes more than tactics – Pochettino​

Tottenham edged out Manchester City after a pulsating Champions League double-header to set up a last-four tie against Ajax

Lorena Gonzalez

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Llorente expects Ajax response after West Ham wake-up call

Spurs lost for the first time at their new stadium against the Irons in their final game before the first leg of their Champions League semi-final

Robert O'Connor

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Klopp equally proud of Mane and co. after Van Dijk's PFA triumph

The Senegal international was also shortlisted for the individual award but was beaten to it by his teammate

Tolu Olasoji

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'Arsenal would get embarrassed in Champions League'

The Gunners still have two possible route to elite European competition, but a former striker believes they are a long way short of the required level

Chris Burton

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Salah offers Player of the Year Van Dijk PFA warning

The Netherlands defender has been an inspiration in the Liverpool defence as the Reds continue to battle Manchester City for the title

Tolu Olasoji

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Video: Tottenham vs Ajax Champions League Preview Show

Jay Legate, Peter Staunton and James Dickens give their thoughts on who will emerge victorious and advance to the Champions League final

Goal

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H2H - FC Barcelona vs Liverpool

A look at the head to head stats between FC Barcelona and Liverpool ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final match.

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Klopp hoping Firmino makes cut for Barca clash

Speaking after Friday's heavy defeat of Huddersfield, the Reds manager affirmed that Firmino could recover in time for Wednesday's quarter final

Dejan Kalinic

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No Real, no Juve, no City: Ajax stick two fingers up at football's elite!

Europe's elite want to turn the Champions League into a closed shop - this week's semi-final between two upstarts shows why that's unacceptable

Mark Doyle

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Firmino sees Salah spark at perfect time

The Reds forward is delighted to see the Egyptian star back among the goals, with Jurgen Klopp looking to a fearsome attacking unit for inspiration

Chris Burton

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'De Jong & De Ligt could play for anybody'

A club colleague of the highly-rated youngsters is not surprised to see moves to the likes of Barcelona and Juventus being completed and discussed

Chris Burton

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'Liverpool tougher Messi test than Man Utd'

The former Reds midfielder believes the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson will face better against the Argentine than Premier League rivals did

Chris Burton

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Rakitic: Barcelona will wake up with headaches

The Croatian midfielder admits an upcoming Champions League tie with Liverpool is not going to stop players celebrating their La Liga triumph

Guy Atkinson

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Allegri hits back at critics - I've got six Scudetti!

The Bianconeri coach watched his side held to a 1-1 draw against Inter on Saturday, a week after lifting yet another Serie A crown

Daniel Lewis

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Ronaldo reaches 600th club goal against Inter

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached another career milestone, and ahead of Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Joe Wright

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Majestic Messi & champions Barca put Madrid to shame

The Catalans have clinched their eighth Liga title in 11 seasons, thanks in no small part to the continuing excellence of their No.10

Ameé Ruszkai

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Ronaldo reaches 600th club goal against Inter

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached another career milestone, and ahead of Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Joe Wright

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Pochettino: Kane could be fit for Champions League final

The Tottenham forward has netted 24 goals this season and would be a huge asset if fit for the showpiece final in June

Patric Ridge

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Pochettino: Spurs were focused against Hammers

Spurs fell to their 17th loss of the season in all competitions on Saturday, the most they've suffered since the 2008/09 campaign

Patric Ridge

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Suarez: I think I've been worthy of Barca

The Uruguayan forward believes his success in Spain speaks for itself

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Klopp: I haven't thought for one second about Barcelona

Liverpool face Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, but Jurgen Klopp is yet to consider his tactics for the first leg.

Patric Ridge

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Klopp: I never had an argument with Salah

The Reds boss has said that his striker maintaining his form for two seasons is an incredible achievement and rubbished social media rumours

Alex Shaw

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Pochettino: Kane could be ready for Champions League final

The Spurs striker could be ready in time for a potential showpiece should his side edge past Ajax

Goal

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Firmino out for Huddersfield as Barcelona fears grow

The Brazilian forward was left out for Liverpool's Premier League game with the Terriers but his manager downplayed the seriousness of his knock

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Neymar handed three-match European ban for Instagram post

The PSG star insulted match officials following his side's controversial defeat to Manchester United and will miss half of next season's group stage

Goal

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Suarez defends Coutinho from Barcelona critics

The Uruguay forward has called on supporters at Camp Nou to back his friend and remembered his own struggles to cope with the attention in Catalunya

Goal

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Pochettino: It's not fair Ajax are being given more rest

The Dutch club received an entire week of rest before their first leg against Spurs, which has the Argentine crying foul

Goal

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Pochettino hints at early Kane return

The England international striker was not expected to play again this season, but his manager now thinks he could feature in the run-in for Tottenham

Ryan Benson

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Suarez vows to celebrate if he scores against Liverpool

The former Reds forward insists he will put aside past allegiances to help fire Barcelona into the Champions League final

James Westwood

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You're never favourites against Barca - Klopp

The Reds head coach feels his side are underdogs against the Catalan giants

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Suspended Son backs Spurs to beat Ajax without him

The South Korean star has been a standout player for Spurs this season, but he will miss the first leg of the European tie due to a suspension

James Westwood

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New Pogba? Ajax teen Gravenberch to emerge from De Jong's shadow

The 16-year-old midfielder has already broken both club and Eredivisie records and big things are expected of the reported Juventus target

Thijs Verhaar

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Klopp admits to being Barcelona & Man City fan

The German coach enjoys watching domestic and European rivals in action, with a close eye also kept on former clubs Borussia Dortmund and Mainz

Chris Burton

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Vidal stakes claim as Barca turn focus towards Champions League

The Chilean could join the lineup as the club edges closer int heir pursuit of a treble

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Time to leave? Dybala killing career with CR7 & Allegri

The Argentine has been the biggest victim of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in Turin and should seek a transfer if Massimiliano Allegri stays on as coach

Mark Doyle

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'Ronaldo's presence making Dybala suffer'

Marco Tardelli admits that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been a welcome addition in Turin, but feels his impact is not always positive

Chris Burton

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Klopp ignoring Barcelona 'bullsh*t' as title race rumbles on

With his side still chasing down the Premier League title, the German coach is eager to avoid becoming distracted by Champions League talk

Chris Burton

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Alli: World Cup experience key to Spurs Champions League run

Spurs had nine players in the semi-finals in Russia last summer, which the midfielder says has helped their European run

Peter Hanson

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Alisson: Liverpool aren't feeling pressure

The Brazil international believes it's the responsibility of the squad to ensure the Anfield club win a trophy this season

Goal

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GOAT? Ronaldo first player to win THE three major leagues

Having previously won the Premier League and La Liga, the Portuguese has now added the Serie A title to his collection with new club Juventus

Mark Doyle

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Mourinho: Spurs or Ajax can win the Champions League

High-profile teams have been knocked out of Europe by both sides and the ex-Man Utd boss feels anything is possible for the surprise packages

Goal

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Alisson: '10 out of 10' Joe Gomez deserves the best in life

The defender returned on Wednesday from a big injury he suffered in December and the Brazilian is pumped to see the centre-back back in the fold

Ryan Benson

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Valverde wary of 'powerful' Liverpool

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde expects a tough but attractive Champions League semi-final against the Premier League outfit

Dejan Kalinic

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Puyol: Messi the best in history

The three-time Champions League winner tells Goal that the Barcelona No.10 is still improving as his former club close in on a treble

Shina Oludare

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Guardiola: VAR is f****** boring to talke about

Manchester City's Champions League run ended after VAR intervention and the club's boss is sick of talking about technology

Jamie Smith

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'No doubt' Pep is world's best – Valverde

The Barcelona manager believes Manchester City's boss is still the best coach in the world, even if he was knocked out of the Champions League

Dejan Kalinic

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Benitez: I want to win the Champions League again

The Newcastle boss has admitted a desire to compete for trophies once more, including raising Europe's top continental crown again

Goal

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Zaha: I need Champions League football

The Ivory Coast star has revealed his hopes to secure a move to a club with trophy ambitions in the near future

Goal

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Ten Hag: Spurs are amazing!

The Premier League side will be the Dutch team's next opponents in the Champions League,

Patric Ridge

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'What can I say about Leo?' - Valverde marvels at Messi

The Argentine has been almost unstoppable this season and his manager paid tribute to him for making the exceptional look normal

Ryan Benson

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Liverpool’s Salah & Mane make UCL Team of the Week

The African stars were in spectacular forms to help the Reds progress in the European competition and have been rewarded for their displays

Gbenga Adewoye

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Guardiola 'delighted' for former colleague Ten Hag

The pair worked together at Bayern Munich and the City boss wished the Ajax manager well for his semi-final with Spurs

Daniel Lewis

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Will Harry Kane miss the rest of the season?

The 25-year-old picked up another ankle injury against Man City, but how many games will he miss and is his campaign over?

Goal

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Can anyone stop Messi? CR7’s Ballon d’Or dream over

Juventus' Champions League exit paves the way for the Barcelona star to beat his arch-rival to a record sixth Ballon d'Or

Ameé Ruszkai

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Klopp sympathises with title rivals Man City

Pep Guardiola's side were denied Champions League progress by technology and a Premier League title rival understands their disappointment

Ryan Benson

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Mourinho: Man Utd needed a cage to stop Messi

The former Manchester United boss was not surprised to see the Barcelona talisman create havoc in the Champions League quarter-final

Chris Burton

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'Ronaldo doesn't guarantee Champions League glory'

It has been suggested the Portuguese will cut short his time with the Bianconeri, but the Italian boss has no concerns about his commitment

Joe Wright

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Guardiola: Champions League exit no title race advantage for Man City

Liverpool making the semi-finals of the Champions League does not give the Citizens a title race advantage, says the Spanish boss

Jamie Smith

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'Even a champion like Ronaldo offers no guarantees'

The former Bianconeri midfielder has pointed out that one player is never enough to secure titles, while discussing his own departure from Turin

Chris Burton

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Ter Stegen couldn't celebrate Messi goal against Utd

The German shot-stopper sympathised with his opposite number after a costly error which allowed Barcelona to take control in the Champions League tie

James Westwood

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Mane gives verdict on Liverpool future amid Madrid interest

The in-form Senegal attacker scored his 21st goal of the season, and is well-placed to help Liverpool secure a UCL last-four spot

Tolu Olasoji

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'Son shining makes Spurs Champions League contenders'

The former Tottenham striker admits the South Korean forward will be a big miss when banned for the first leg of a semi-final showdown with Ajax

Chris Burton

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Fabinho: Liverpool have reached a turning point

The Reds midfielder says the team remains focused as they fight for two major trophies

Bruno Andrade

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Vertonghen: Crazy to see Ajax in semi-final

The Dutch side's Champions League run is more surprising than Tottenham's, according to the defender

Dejan Kalinic

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Tottenham win a 'reward from the universe' - Pochettino

The Spurs boss has been reflecting on his side's dramatic victory in the Champions League quarter-finals - but has a word of warning for his players

Goal

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Milner: Liverpool can beat Barca

The Reds will face the Spanish side in the semi-finals of the Champions League and the midfielder has fallen short at Camp Nou twice in his career

Dom Farrell

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Mane: Liverpool were afraid of defeat before Porto win

The Reds sealed a semi-final place in the elite European club competition with another commanding display in Portugal

Gbenga Adewoye

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WATCH: Messi leads UCL Player of the Week nominees

All four performed brilliantly for their sides, but who will be crowned the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week, sponsored by Football Santander?

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Eredivisie postpone entire matchday ahead of Ajax-Spurs clash

The Dutch giants will now have nearly a week to prepare for their trip to north London after the preceding round of domestic fixtures were moved

Goal

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Rose: Spurs can win Champions League

The Spurs defender has helped to down Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City to reach the semi-finals and believes a European title can be claimed

Chris Burton

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'Real wouldn't accept Pogba's attitude and inconsistency'

The former Red Devils defender says more has to be expected from the World Cup-winning midfielder in order for him to stand alongside the global elite

Chris Burton

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No Messi, no trophies - Pep's Champions League legacy

Since winning a second European Cup with Barcelona in 2011, the Catalan coach's teams have failed to meet expectations in continental competition

Peter Staunton

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Man City want titles not Spurs revenge - Silva

Pep Guardiola's side are due to host Tottenham again on Saturday in the Premier League, three days on from their Champions League quarter-final epic

Dom Farrell

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Sulking Sissoko unaware Spurs saw off City

The Tottenham midfielder, who was nursing a knock, had left the touchline believing that his side had been eliminated from the Champions League

Jamie Smith

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Van Dijk: I don't know how to stop Messi

The Reds are set to face La Liga foes at the semi-final stage, with an Argentine forward set to pose a considerable threat to their European dreams

Chris Burton

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'Pogba deserves top team, and that's not Man Utd'

The former Red Devils midfielder believes a player who continues to divide opinion would be more consistent if surrounded by more talented colleagues

Chris Burton

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'We deserved more' - Porto head coach Conceicao

The Reds won comfortably over two legs but the Portuguese felt the tie was tighter than the scoreline suggests

Jamie Smith

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Llorente: It had to be a goal

While admitting the ball hit his hand, the striker felt his goal at the Etihad deserved to stand

Dejan Kalinic

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'Solskjaer's Man Utd no better than Mourinho's'

The former midfielder claims to have seen regression since a manager who thrived in an interim role at Old Trafford was handed a permanent contract

Chris Burton

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Klopp not worrying about Messi yet

The Reds boss is not yet thinking about how to deal with the Argentina superstar as he prepares for their European meeting

Dejan Kalinic

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Fowler wants Mane in Player of the Year running

The Liverpool legend wants to see the Senegalese star in the running for personal honours after another star showing for the club

Goal

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Pochettino: Espanyol survival still 'my greatest joy'

Tottenham may be into the Champions League semi-finals, but their manager says he has enjoyed a happier moment as coach

Dejan Kalinic

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Pochettino: Spurs stars are heroes

Tottenham were taken from agony to ecstasy by last-gasp VAR drama against Manchester City and the Argentine coach was elated with his players

D Farrell at the...

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Gullit: Guardiola out of CL because he doesn't have Messi

The Dutch legend has pointed to the lack of the Argentine superstar as the primary cause of the Manchester City manager's Champions League slump

Goal

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Mane equals Eto’o & Drogba's Champions League record

The Senegal international matched the African legends' scoring feat with his first-half effort in Portugal

Gbenga Adewoye

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Champions League 2018-19 Quarterfinals: Schedule, results, scores, TV stream in Canada

The knockout phase of the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League group continues.

S News Canada

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'We've not found the recipe yet' - Mendy laments 'terrible' UCL exit

The Premier League champions fell to Tottenham in agonising fashion, going out in the quarter-finals for a second straight year

Goal

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Guardiola: VAR decisions were 'cruel' for City

The Catalan coach was happy with his team's performance but felt they did not get the breaks as VAR calls saw them knocked out of the Champions League

Goal

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Klopp hails 'special' side as Liverpool reach semi-finals

The Reds manager was full of pride after his side clinched their place in the last four for the second season running

Stephen Creek

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Tottenham's progress after VAR drama sends Twitter into frenzy

A late VAR decision saw the north London outfit advance to the semi-final of the elite European competition based on away goals

Taiye Taiwo

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Eriksen: I'm the luckiest man on the planet!

The Tottenham midfielder thought his side was finished on Raheem Sterling's late goal, which was ruled out by VAR

Goal

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The cruellest defeat ever? City go from delirium to despair

Pep Guardiola's men thought they had pulled off a sensational comeback in a crazy game with Tottenham but VAR disallowed their injury-time 'winner'

Sam Lee

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Son thanks VAR after wild Spurs win over City

The technology confirmed Spurs' winner and ruled out a late goal for the home side that would have seen it through

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The cruellest defeat ever? City go from delirium to despair

Pep Guardiola's men thought they had pulled off a sensational comeback in a crazy game with Tottenham but VAR disallowed their injury-time 'winner'

Sam Lee

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'VAR has ruined everything!' - Spurs & Man City play out epic

Seven goals, two game-changing video referee decisions and a whole lot in between made for a great European encounter at the Etihad Stadium

Goal

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Bring on Barca! Mane & Salah ready for Messi showdown

The Reds took a while to get going at the Drago but ultimately cruised into the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-1 aggregate win over Porto

Neil Jones

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Son becomes top scoring Asian in UCL history

The Tottenham star netted twice in the opening 10 minutes against Manchester City to set the record

Goal

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Mahrez: I always wanted to win the UCL

The Algerian winger completed a club-record move to the city of Manchester last July, after spending four years at the King Power Stadium

Taiye Taiwo

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Dybala out, Ronaldo in – Juve flops who must stay & go

Despite their Champions League elimination, there is unlikely to be a revolution in Turin this summer but there could be some key changes in personnel

Mark Doyle

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Coutinho wrong to celebrate like that - Rivaldo

The Brazilian marked his stunning goal by putting his fingers in his ears and closing his eyes after in response to recent criticism from fans

Tom Webber

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WATCH: Sterling & Marega UCL Ones to Watch

Sterling and Marega are vital to their respective side's hopes in the UEFA Champions League

Goal

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What is football's concussion protocol? Rules & heath risks

Concern is growing in the medical world over player wellbeing but while the FA has taken measures to improve matters, FIFA has not truly followed

Robin Bairner

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