Kick Off: Babbel's bold words on Real Madrid sparks; Politano's goal slays Milan

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Top Headlines

Babbel: Real Madrid have acted like they're superior for years; I hate this team

Former Bayern Munich players Matthaus and Babbel launched a fierce debate of Real Madrid in the football commentary program "Sky90-Football Debate" before Real Madrid's Champions League match against Bayern Munich. The following is  Babbel's  speech.

Napoli 1-0 Milan: Politano the key man from the bench who strikes for the host

Matteo Politano came off the bench to score a 79th-minute winner as Napoli moved up to second in Serie A after beating AC Milan 1-0 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Match Report

Juventus 2-0 Genoa: Bremer & McKennie help them close gap to Serie A top 4

Bremer and McKennie's goal locks in Juventus at 5th place, 1 point from the Champions League qualification zone.

These Things Happen

Every UCL quarter-final tie guessing as Arsenal and Liverpool sent warning

The Champions League quarter-finals begin on Tuesday with a heavyweight line-up that sees Arsenal, whose season is threatening to unravel, facing Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid taking on Bayern Munich.

FA decide on Gabriel Martinelli punishment after Arsenal star pushed referee

Gabriel Martinelli was cautioned in the closing stages of Arsenal's stunning FA Cup defeat to Southampton after pushing referee Sam Barrott on the arm

Amorim's thoughts on next job emerge after Man Utd sacking and £12m payoff

Ruben Amorim has no plans to return to management despite being linked with both Benfica and Juventus, according to reports. The ex-Manchester United manager has been without a club since departing Old Trafford in January.

Arteta left with selection dilemmas due to injury crisis ahead of tests

Two games, two defeats, two trophies slip out of Arsenal's grasp. If they are to grab Champions League and/or Premier League glory they must bounce back this week.

Taufik Seidu Makes La Liga Debut for Atletico Madrid Against Barcelona

At just 18, Taufik Seidu has marked a milestone in his career by making his first appearance for Atletico Madrid in a high-profile clash against FC Barcelona.

Arsenal mocked for bizarre training drills as Arteta searches for spark

Mikel Arteta's unorthodox training methods reached a new level on Monday, as Arsenal players were seen completing a host of bizarre drills.

Arbeloa urges Madrid to be 'best team in the world' to beat Bayern

Alvaro Arbeloa emphasised the importance of collectively "being the best team in the world" as Real Madrid prepare to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Man Utd and Everton are among a cluster of clubs looking at £20m-rated Charles

Everton and Manchester United are among the clubs that are scouting Southampton FA Cup hero Shea Charles.

Arsenal handed injury boost for Sporting clash but Arteta rules two stars out

Arsenal have been hit with a raft of injury concerns in the build-up to their Champions League quarter final first leg against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night

How Trent Alexander-Arnold put his Real Madrid blues behind him

It was meant to be the start of a fresh chapter, but it ended up being a testing few months for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Aboutrika Warns of Premier League Decline Amid Star Departures

Egyptian football icon Mohamed Aboutrika has raised concerns about the evolving quality of the Premier League, pointing to the departure of key figures as a growing threat to its global appeal and competitive edge.

Arteta hits back at Arsenal's critics with firm message before Sporting clash

Arsenal are looking to bounce back from back-to-back damaging defeats in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup when they take on Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter finals

Sporting manager Rui Borges gives Arsenal verdict as season threatens to unravel

Rui Borges fears Arsenal will be “like a wounded beast” in the wake of their double cup disaster.

Newcastle, AC Milan watching Real Madrid prospect Aguado

Newcastle United are watching Real Madrid prospect Diego Aguado.

Carragher draws up Liverpool transfer plan to help replace Mohamed Salah

Jamie Carragher identified Mohamed Salah's durability as his greatest attribute as the Liverpool legend looked back on the career of "one of the greatest players to have played for the club".

The best goal ever forgotten: when David Rocastle made mugs of Man Utd

The memories of football supporters often work in the same way. Birthdays, anniversaries, names… to borrow a phrase from Sir Robert Mortimer: like a mouse’s tear on a hot griddle. But link them to a game or a goal, and they are forever ingrained.

What They Say

Matthaus slams Vinicius: He just complains and cries when tackled

Former Bayern Munich players Lothar Matthäus and Babbel launched a fierce criticism of Real Madrid in the football commentary program "Sky90-Football Debate"  before Real Madrid's Champions League match against Bayern Munich.  This article features Matthäus's remarks.

Arsenal must turn frustration into motivation against Sporting, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta urged his Arsenal side to use their back-to-back cup defeats as motivation ahead of facing Sporting CP in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. 

'It's the club of my dreams' – Vinicius to sign RM extension 'at the right time'

Vinicius Junior revealed that he intends to put pen to paper on a new deal with Real Madrid "at the right time", expressing his desire to remain at the club "for many years". 

Santaelena: Atletico is stronger; we must exploit space behind Barca defense

Recently, Atletico Madrid's former player Alfredo Santaelena accepted an exclusive interview with "Diario Sport". 

Bosnian ball-boy: Yes, I nicked Donnarumma's penalty instructions! He was angry

The young boy who stole Gigio Donnarumma's penalty instructions last week has become an instant Bosnian national hero.

'Every good story comes to an end' – Ljinders hints at Silva's Man City exit

Manchester City assistant manager Pep Ljinders hinted Bernardo Silva's time at the club will end this season, saying "every good story comes to an end".

Fixtures of the Day

UCL

Sporting CP VS Arsenal 2026/04/07 19:00 UTC

Real Madrid VS Bayern Munich 2026/04/07 19:00 UTC