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Antony celebrates scoring the winning goal at Old Trafford

Introduction of Antony inspires United to beat Barca

Supersub Antony fired Manchester United to a thrilling statement 2-1 victory against Barcelona as Erik ten Hag's improving side progressed from this breathless Europa League knockout play-off clash.

Soccer • 23 Feb 23

Europa League recap: Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona

Follow all the action, as it happened, from the Europa League glamour tie between Manchester United and Barcelona at Old Trafford where the Red Devils won 2-1 on the night and prevailed 4-3 on aggregate.

Soccer • 23 Feb 23

Alex Ferguson (L) and Erik ten Hag pictured in October 2022

Ten Hag seeks Fergie counsel ahead of Barcelona rematch

Erik ten Hag has picked the brain of Alex Ferguson ahead of the huge Europa League clash against Barcelona, when the Manchester United boss believes his team need to produce their best performance of the season.

Soccer • 22 Feb 23

'At 2-1 a clear foul on Marcus Rashford'

Ten Hag: Referee got Rashford decision wrong

Erik ten Hag was infuriated by the officials' inaction for a poor challenge on star man Marcus Rashford after Manchester United failed to turn dominance into a memorable Europa League win at Barcelona.

Soccer • 16 Feb 23

Marcus Rashford's goal brought United back into the game

Barca & Man United play out thrilling draw at Camp Nou

Manchester United have drawn 2-2 with Barcelona in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off in Spain.

Soccer • 16 Feb 23

United look set to be without some key players in Catalonia

Injured trio set to miss Man United clash with Barca

Antony, Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay were absent from Manchester United training ahead of the mouth-watering Europa League trip to Barcelona.

Soccer • 15 Feb 23

Chelsea to face holders Lyon in Women's CL quarters

Arsenal have been drawn against Bayern Munich while Chelsea will face holders Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League.

Soccer • 10 Feb 23

Barcelona's Pedri celebrates his goal during the Spanish Super Cup final

European wrap: Barca see off Madrid in Saudi Arabia

Barcelona triumphed in the Clasico Spanish Super Cup final as goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri steered them to a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia.

Soccer • 16 Jan 23

United drawn with Barcelona in Europa League play-off

Manchester United have been drawn against Barcelona in the Europa League knockout play-off round.

Soccer • 07 Nov 22

A miserable UCL campaign for Glasgow Rangers

UCL round-up: Rangers beaten again, Atleti knocked out

Rangers were left with an unwanted Champions League group stage record following their 3-1 defeat by Ajax at Ibrox.

Soccer • 01 Nov 22

PSG remain unbeaten domestically this season

European wrap: PSG's star trio net in Troyes thriller

Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe all scored as Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain twice came from behind to secure victory in a seven-goal thriller against Troyes.

Soccer • 29 Oct 22

Robert Lewandowski hugs Sadio Mane after the defeat to Bayern Munich

Champions League wrap: Barca slump into Europa League

Barcelona have been eliminated from the Champions League after Inter Milan stormed to a dominant 4-0 win over Viktoria Plzen at San Siro.

Soccer • 26 Oct 22

Champions League recap: Liverpool advance, Spurs held

Liverpool reach the Champions League last-16 after a 3-0 win at Ajax but Tottenham are held 1-1 by Sporting Lisbon.

Soccer • 26 Oct 22

Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona scores his team's first goal

European wrap: Big win for Barca, Napoli stay top

Barcelona brought the gap to LaLiga leaders Real Madrid back to three points as they thumped Athletic Bilbao 4-0 at the Nou Camp.

Soccer • 23 Oct 22

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison term and a €10 million fine for Neymar

Neymar due in Barcelona court over 2013 Santos transfer

Paris St Germain and Brazil soccer star Neymar Jr. and eight others go on trial in Barcelona on Monday charged with fraud and corruption over the player's transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013.

Soccer • 17 Oct 22

Rodrygo celebrates making it 3-1 to Real Madrid

Europe: Real beat Barcelona to go top

Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo were all on target as a dominant Real Madrid beat old rivals Barcelona 3-1 at home in 'El Clasico' o move top of LaLiga.

Soccer • 16 Oct 22

Robert Lewandowski's late header salvaged a 3-3 draw at home to Inter Milan

Lewandowski rescues Barca draw but early exit looms

Robert Lewandowski scored two late goals to earn Barcelona a point in a breathless 3-3 draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday which kept alive their faint hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

Antoine Griezmann has completed a permanent switch to Atletico Madrid

Griezmann completes permanent Atletico Madrid move

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with LaLiga rivals Barcelona for the permanent transfer of Antoine Griezmann.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Xavi fumes at 'injustice' as Inter edge past Barcelona

Inter Milan bounced back after two consecutive losses in Serie A with a crucial Champions League 1-0 win against Barcelona on Tuesday thanks to a Hakan Calhanoglu goal.

Soccer • 04 Oct 22

Lewandowski's return soured as Bayern beat Barca

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday.

Soccer • 13 Sep 22

Champions League wrap: Dzeko inspires Inter to victory

Edin Dzeko inspired Inter Milan to a 2-0 victory at Viktoria Plzen earlier in the day in the Group C, where Bayern Munich beat Barcelona this evening.

Soccer • 13 Sep 22

Jeremias Ledesma brings a defibrillator to help a supporter in the crowd

Cadiz keeper Ledesma hailed for helping save fan's life

Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma was widely praised after his quick thinking helped medical staff resuscitate a fan who suffered a cardiac arrest during Saturday's LaLiga game against Barcelona.

Soccer • 11 Sep 22

Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy made no mistake from the spot

Euro wrap: Bayern stutter, De Jong helps Barca go top

Bayern Munich dropped points for the third successive Bundesliga game as Stuttgart scored a stoppage-time penalty to draw 2-2 at the Allianz Arena.

Soccer • 10 Sep 22

Three is the magic number for Robert Lewandowski

CL wrap: Lewandowski hits hat-trick, Bayern beat Inter

Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen at the Nou Camp.

Soccer • 07 Sep 22

Keira Walsh is set to join England team-mate Lucy Bronze at Barcelona

Barcelona-bound Walsh set to break world record fee

Barcelona have agreed a world-record fee with Manchester City for England midfielder Keira Walsh.

Soccer • 07 Sep 22