Luis Enrique praises PSG for making knockouts despite ‘worst draw’
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Wednesday praised his side for making the Champions League knockout stages despite having the “worst draw of the 36 teams involved”.
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Bellingham says Real Madrid ready for any opponent in Champions League play-offs
Jude Bellingham insisted Real Madrid would be ready for whoever they have to face in the Champions League play-offs and that the reigning champions are “starting to click” after their 3-0 win in Brest on Wednesday.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin fifth after opening Courchevel run in return from injury
Mikaela Shiffrin resumed her quest for a milestone 100th World Cup win on Thursday in Courchevel, France where she was in fifth place following the opening run of the slalom event two months after a ski crash left her with a puncture wound in her abdomen.
Six Nations preview: Can Ireland win three-in-a-row?
Ireland will be aiming to make history as they kick off their Six Nations campaign this weekend when they face England on Saturday.
Clubs spent $8.59 billion on international transfers in 2024, says FIFA study
Clubs worldwide made a record 22,779 international transfers in men's soccer in 2024 for a total spend of $8.59 billion, world soccer's governing body FIFA said in its Global Transfer Report published on Thursday.
Simons makes Leipzig move permanent after 18-month loan from PSG
Attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has signed for RB Leipzig on a permanent deal after an 18-month loan spell at the Bundesliga team from Paris St Germain, the two clubs said on Thursday.
Happio provisionally suspended for whereabout failures, AIU says
French hurdler Wilfried Happio has been provisionally suspended for whereabouts failures, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Thursday.
Referee Chris Busby confirms he is set to retire
Referee Chris Busby has confirmed that he is will retire "over the next few months".