Kick Off: Bodo Glimt eliminates Inter to make history; Sorloth hat trick night

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Top Headlines

Inter 1-2 Bodo Glimt (2-5 agg): Nerazzurri are eliminated from UCL at home

Norwegians Bodo/Glimt produced one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history as they knocked out last year's finalists Inter Milan to reach the last 16 for the first time.

Atletico 4-1 Club Brugge (7-4 agg): Sørloth hat-trick sends hosts into last 16

Alexander Sorloth scored a hat-trick as Atletico Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 4-1 win over Club Brugge in their play-off second-leg.

Match Reports

Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag FK (9-3 agg): Magpies qualify with huge advantage

Newcastle United cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League following another victory against Qarabag.

Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiakos (2-0 agg): Hosts seal last 16 spot despite a draw

Bayer Leverkusen will face Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 after a second-leg goalless draw with Olympiakos secured their comfortable progress on aggregate.

These Things Happen

Bodø/Glimt become the first Norwegian side to qualify UCL knock-outs since 1992

Bodø/Glimt have QUALIFIED for the Last 16 of the Champions League, beating Inter Milan 5-2 on aggregate in the play-offs. 

The best player nominees of EPL Matchweek 27: Eze and Gyökeres included

On 24 February, the Premier League has announced the best player nominees of Matchweek 27.

Chivu: We have to give credit to the opponents; Serie A is another story

After the defeat against Bodo Glimt at San Siro, Inter head coach Chivu responds to the reporters' questions at post-match media conference. 

Faster than Messi! Alvarez has now scored 20 goals in 35 UCL appearances

According to official UEFA Champions League statistics, Alvarez has now scored 20 goals in 35 Champions League appearances, reaching the milestone faster than any other Argentinian player.

Supercomputer's new UCL qualification verdict after Man Utd and Liverpool wins

The final Premier League table has been predicted which hands verdicts to Manchester United and Liverpool's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season

Romano: Orlando City advance in talks to sign Griezmann from Atlético Madrid

According to Romano, Orlando City advance in talks to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atlético Madrid.

Here We Go! Romano: Patrik Mercado to Sevilla is a done deal

According to Romano, the 22-year-old Ecuadorian youngster Patrik Mercado is about to join Sevilla after the World Cup 2026.

TA: FIFA is paying close attention to riots in Mexico ahead of the World Cup

The Athletic comprehensively analyzes Mexico's  Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Cervantes being killed and the impact on the upcoming World Cup.

Gianluca Prestianni is reportedly claiming Vinicius Jr called him a DWARF

Gianluca Prestianni, the Benfica midfielder accused of racially abusing Vinicius Jr during last week's Champions League clash, is reportedly claiming the Real Madrid winger referred to him as a dwarf or midget.

High efficiency! Sesko has averaged one goal every 164 minutes this season

In the 27th round of the Premier League match against Everton, Sesko came off the bench and scored a goal. With this goal, Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has scored 8 goals in all competitions this season, averaging one goal every 164 minutes.

Premier League clubs to learn last-16 opponents in Friday's UCL draw

The Champions League last-16 picture is becoming clearer ahead of Friday's draw.

Why Lammens can be the bedrock of this Man Utd team for another decade at least

It was a good night for Manchester United and the men whose job it is to make this club great again.

Pep Guardiola snubs the north London derby as he takes his mind off Arsenal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola paid a visit to former club Brescia on Sunday - seemingly opting to snub watching title rivals Arsenal in the north London derby.

Ronaldo, 41, strips down to show off his ripped physique to promote his brand

Whether it's closing in on 1,000 career goals or playing football at the top level for more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has long defied his age.

Leverkusen UCL Round of 16 opponent: Arsenal or Bayern

In the second leg of the Champions League playoff round, Bayer Leverkusen drew 0-0 at home against Olympiacos, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 2-0 aggregate victory.

Grealish jumps to defence of Sterling after his first match in nine months

Jack Grealish has leapt to the defence of former Man City and England team-mate Raheem Sterling after he was subjected to brutal criticism on social media.

United Eye Sangaré as Casemiro Weighs MLS Switch

Manchester United have identified Ibrahim Sangaré as a serious option in their plans to reshape the heart of their midfield, with the club increasingly preparing for life after Casemiro.

Achraf to face trial on rape charges - and could face up to 15 years in jail

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in an alleged rape case against him.

Cudicini sued by landlord of mews home after converting roof into sun terrace

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is being sued by the landlord of his £3million London mews home over converting its roof into a sun terrace.

What They Say

Laporta: We wanted to renew Messi's deal & loan him to MLS then, but he refused

Laporta's new book, "Així hem salvat el Barça," was officially released this Tuesday, recounting his five-year tenure as president.

Gary Neville tells Man United to 'pursue another manager right NOW'

Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to not appoint Michael Carrick as their long-term manager, insisting that they should go for the best available candidate instead.

 Marotta: Simeone to Inter rumours 'absolutely fake news'

Inter president Giuseppe Marotta has described reports that they are in talks to appoint Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone for next season as "fake news."

Sesko responds to calls he should no longer be Michael Carrick's super sub

Benjamin Sesko is not bothered at being labelled a super sub, insisting he's more than happy to keep helping Michael Carrick and Manchester United from the bench.

Fixtures of the Day

UCL

Atalanta VS Borussia Dortmund 2026/02/25 17:45 UTC

Juventus VS Galatasaray 2026/02/25 20:00 UTC

Paris Saint-Germain VS Monaco 2026/02/25 20:00 UTC

Real Madrid VS Benfica 2026/02/25 20:00 UTC