Leverkusen just one game away from breaking Bayern’s decade of dominance
April 12 – One more win is all that separates Bayer Leverkusen from their first ever German title having finished as runner-up five times.
Europe
Atalanta rain on Klopp’s Anfield parade
April 12 – Liverpool suffered a serious knock in their Europa League hopes on Thursday night as Anfield witnessed a dismal 0-3 defeat at the hands of Atalanta.
Bulgarian state bails out Lokomotiv and Botev stadium builds for fourth time
April 12 – Bulgaria’s Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Botev Plovdiv have received government grants totalling BGN 75 million (€35.7 million), to complete construction of their stadiums.
Harry Kane’s children unscathed after car crash in Germany
April 12 – England captain Harry Kane’s three eldest children were taken to hospital with minor injuries after being involved in a three-car crash in Germany, with the head of the local volunteer fire department saying it was “really lucky” none sustained more than minor injuries.
Roma fans crowdfund payment of Mancini’s ‘rat flag’ fine
April 11 – Roma fans have set up a crowdfunding campaign to pay the fine defender Gianluca Mancini received for waving a giant flag that ridiculed arch-rivals Lazio after last Saturday’s derby.
Barca take UCL quarter final advantage over PSG into second leg at home
April 11 – FC Barcelona emerged triumphant from their trip to Paris in the first leg of the Champions League quarter final against PSG on Wednesday night, as Xavi extended his side’s unbeaten run to 12 games.
Champions League plays on despite alleged IS terror threat
April 10 – This week’s Champions League quarter-final matches were hit by an alleged terror threat which nevertheless didn’t affect them going ahead.
FSE argues 66% of tickets for Europa League final in Dublin should go to competing clubs
April 10 – Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe has criticised UEFA’s allocation of 12,000 tickets per club for the Europa League final at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
UCL quarter finals: PSG host Barca, Atletico Madrid ready for Dortmund
April 10 – Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain are poised for a Remontada rematch in tonight’s UEFA Champions League quarter final.
Real Madrid equalise late against Man City in frenetic UCL quarter final
April 10 – Real Madrid and Manchester City delivered a Champions League classic in the first leg of their quarter final, with Real equalising late to make the final score 3-3.
Arsenal come back to earn draw after gifting Bayern lead in UCL quarter final first leg
April 10 – Arsenal held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter-final clash as they looked to overcome the haunting losses of the past.
Roma’s Mancini escapes with fine after ‘rat’ flag incident
April 10 – Roma defender Gianluca Mancini has escaped a ban after being fined €5,000 for waving a flag depicting Lazio fans as ‘rats’ on Saturday.
UEFA opens ticket sales for 2024 club competition finals
April 10 – UEFA has opened supporter ticket sales for its Champions League, Europa League and Conference League finals, as well as the final of the UEFA Super Cup. Fans whose teams are still in the competitions can apply in a ticket window that will end April 16.
Montenegro league title battle disrupted as ultras throw flares and firecrackers at players
April 10 – The top of the table battle for the Montenegrin First League between FC Dedic and Buducnost was interrupted for more than 40 minutes after the game stopped in the 24th minute when the visiting fans from Podgorica started throwing flares and firecrackers on to the pitch.
UCL quarter finals: Arsenal seek to contain Kane, Guardiola wants a Spanish imposition
April 9 – Returning to the Champions League quarter-finals after a 14-year hiatus, Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta will seek to banish old memories of humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich on a Tuesday of blockbuster action that also sees Real Madrid host Manchester City once more.