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Bale, Casillas suffer backlash for Real slump
Real Madrid may have made the last eight, but their Bernabeu faithful also reached the end of their patience after a humiliating 4-3 home defeat to Schalke on Tuesday. Read full article

Big Match Feature: Chelsea v PSG
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain go head to head for a second successive season in the Uefa Champions League knockout rounds, with the London club hoping to repeat their triumph of 10 months ago. Read full article

We are playing very badly - Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti did not mince his words after the Champions League holders managed to get past Schalke 04 into the quarterfinals by the skin of their teeth on Tuesday and were whistled off the pitch. Read full article

Real, Porto reach last eight
European footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo helped himself to one goalscoring record and equalled another as holders Real Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday. Read full article

Porto crush Basel to reach quarters
Porto remained unbeaten in the Champions League this season and qualified for the quarterfinals for the first time since 2009 as they defeated Swiss side Basel 5-1 on aggregate on Tuesday. Read full article

Holders Real squeak past Schalke
Holders Real Madrid survived a huge scare when they suffered a stunning 4-3 defeat at home to Schalke 04 on Tuesday but squeezed through to the Champions League quarterfinals 5-4 on aggregate. Read full article

Verratti can be PSG's Xavi, says Fabregas
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas paid his Paris Saint-Germain rival Marco Verratti the ultimate compliment on Tuesday by comparing the young Italy international to Barcelona great Xavi. Read full article

Blanc and PSG wary of Costa's 'games'
Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc on Tuesday told his players to be wary of underhand tactics from Chelsea striker Diego Costa ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last 16 return leg. Read full article

PSG players to wear black armbands
Paris Saint-Germain players will wear black armbands in their Champions League last 16, second leg, clash against Chelsea on Wednesday as a mark of respect for three of France's athletes who were killed. Read full article

Pep aware of consequences of exit
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is well aware of the backlash that awaits him if his team fail to advance past Shakhtar Donetsk into the Champions League last eight on Wednesday. Read full article

Big Match Feature: Real v Schalke
Real Madrid can match the 12-game Champions League record for successive home wins and break the record for consecutive victories home and away if they again see off the challenge of Schalke in the second leg. Read full article

PSG seek revenge at Chelsea
Eleven months on from their last visit to Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, Paris Saint-Germain return on Wednesday looking for confirmation of their place among the Champions League elite. Read full article

Duty-bound Bayern eye quarters berth
Bayern Munich have a "duty" to reach the Champions League's quarterfinals when they host Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday with everything to play for, according to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Read full article

Mou 'monsters' meet in Matic-Motta duel
In Nemanja Matic and Thiago Motta, Wednesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain pitches together two examples of a central component in the Jose Mourinho trophy-winning formula. Read full article

Mou has sights set on joining elite in UCL
Jose Mourinho has his sights set on joining Carlo Ancelotti and Bob Paisley as the only managers to win the Champions League or European Cup three times. Read full article

Cabaye included in PSG squad to face Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye has recovered from a groin injury and has been included in the squad to face Chelsea in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Read full article

First goal key to Schalke miracle - Di Matteo
Schalke coach Roberto di Matteo believes his side must score first at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday if they are to have any chance of overturning a deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Read full article

‘Real's poor form won't prompt tactical change’
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has no intention of altering his tactics because of the European champions' indifferent domestic form, the Italian said on Monday. Read full article

Porto hit with Martinez blow ahead
FC Porto come into the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Swiss champions Basle on Tuesday with the upper hand but with serious concerns over the fitness of their leading scorer. Read full article

Real hoping for Modric lift against Schalke
Misfiring Real Madrid hope to have Luka Modric back for their Champions League last 16 clash with Schalke and provide the creativity that they have been missing. Read full article

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FIXTURE OF UEFA CHAMPIONSLEAGUE

8:08 AM | Labels: UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

FC Bayern München	v	Shakhtar Donetsk	Allianz Arena	21:45	Preview
Chelsea	v	Paris Saint Germain	Stamford Bridge	21:45	Preview

Tuesday 17 March 2015

Atlético de Madrid	v	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	Vicente Calderon	21:45
Monaco	v	Arsenal	Stade Louis II	21:45

Wednesday 18 March 2015

Borussia Dortmund	v	Juventus	Signal Iduna Park	21:45
Barcelona	v	Manchester City	Camp Nou	21:45

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TRANSFER NEWS

4:06 AM | Labels: TRANSFER NEWS

Liverpool trail Atalanta keeper Marco Sportiello amid interest from Milan clubs

05/03/15 22:09

Liverpool are watching Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello. Milan and Inter have also enquired about Sportiello but Atalanta moved to extend his contract until 2019. Manager Brendan Rodgers wants increased competition for Simon Mignolet. Chelsea's Petr Cech is another option though he would be more expensive and would want to start as No 1. ...read

Chelsea agree £2.3milllion deal to sign 17-year-old Romania right back Cristian Manea

05/03/15 16:28

Chelsea have agreed terms on £2.3million deal for Romanian teenage right back Cristian Manea. The 17-year-old plays for Viitorul Constanta and has already made his international debut.

Winston Reid delighted to agree new £60,000-a-week deal at West Ham until 2021 after drawn-out contract talks

05/03/15 13:32

Winston Reid has expressed his delight at signing a new contract with West Ham and said their imminent move to the Olympic Stadium was a big factor in his decision.

Manchester City step up interest in PSV Eindhoven youngster Joel Piroe

04/03/15 20:05

The 15-year-old has been on City's radar for over a year and has also attracted attention from Ajax, AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse Arnhem.

West Ham chairman David Gold 'hopeful' Winston Reid will snub Tottenham and Arsenal by signing a new contract

04/03/15 19:56

West Ham chairman David Gold admits he is 'hopeful' Winston Reid will snub Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal by signing a new contract with the Premier League club as they push for European qualification.

Radamel Falcao facing anxious wait over future as Manchester United won't make any decision on £43m transfer until May

04/03/15 16:53

MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester United have not told Monaco they won't be taking up the £43million option to make Radamel Falcao's move to Old Trafford permanent.

Chelsea eye transfer for Manchester United and Arsenal target Youri Tielemans and Anderlecht team-mate Leander Dendoncker

04/03/15 13:59

Chelsea are maintaining a watching brief on Anderlecht teenagers Youri Tielemans and Leander Dendoncker as the duo have been in impressive form for the Belgian outfit.

Jose Mourinho says he won't try to change Petr Cech's mind if he wants to leave Chelsea but will demand 'huge' transfer fee

03/03/15 15:13

Jose Mourinho says he will not waste his time trying to persuade Petr Cech to change his mind if he wants to leave Chelsea - but says it will take 'huge money' for another club to buy the goalkeeper.

Liverpool are my dream club... I have always been drawn to England, says Lamine Sane

03/03/15 11:49

Bordeaux captain Lamine Sane has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers by revealing he would be keen on sealing a move to Anfield.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham keen on Everton midfielder James McCarthy

03/03/15 11:41

Everton's rivals are taking increasing interest in midfielder James McCarthy as the Goodison Park club's Premier League plight worsens.

Samir Nasri keen on following in Thierry Henry's footsteps by ending career in MLS

03/03/15 11:09

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Samir Nasri wants to follow in fellow countryman Thierry Henry's footsteps by finishing his career in the MLS.

Nottingham Forest look to sign Gary Gardner permanently from Aston Villa

03/03/15 10:48

Nottingham Forest are keen to turn Gary Gardner's loan move from Aston Villa into a permanent one. Gardner has been a key figure in Forest's revival as they sit ninth in the Championship.

Winston Reid looks set to snub Tottenham and Arsenal and sign new deal at West Ham

03/03/15 01:45

Winston Reid is ready to sign a new contract with West Ham after all, following his latest round of talks. The New Zealand defender is out of contract in the summer and had looked set to leave.

John Terry says he is fighting for a new deal at Chelsea for his family's future... but rules out England return

02/03/15 23:48

John Terry has admitted he is fighting for his family’s financial future as he waits for Chelsea to activate a one-year contract extension.

Chelsea transfer target Mauro Icardi worth over £30m, insists Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio as striker closes in on new deal

02/03/15 17:08

Chelsea will be forced to pay over £30million to lure Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi to Stamford Bridge if they follow up their interest in the prolific Argentine.

Manchester United and Tottenham target Memphis Depay could leave PSV Eindhoven in the summer, admits club director

02/03/15 15:32

Manchester United and Tottenham target Memphis Depay could leave PSV Eindhoven in the summer, the club's director has admitted. The 21-year-old forward has scored 21 times already this season.

Newcastle United interested in £5m summer transfer move for Genk's Kara Mbodji

02/03/15 13:22

Newcastle are continuing to monitor Genk defender Kara Mbodji as they consider a summer transfer. Mbodji, who is 6ft 4ins tall, has added versatility and could be bought for £5million.

Stoke City want to sign Victor Moses on a permanent deal from Chelsea after Nigerian winger impresses on season-long loan

28/02/15 12:30

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has confirmed his club's interest in signing Chelsea winger Victor Moses on a permanent deal after an impressive loan spell at the Britannia Stadium.

Manchester United still keen on Marquinhos transfer... but PSG want to keep defender

27/02/15 13:13

Manchester United are refusing to give up in their attempts to prise Brazilian defender Marquinhos away from Paris Saint-Germain, despite the French club's reluctance to part with the player.

Paul Pogba attracting transfer interest from Man United, Arsenal, Man City and Real Madrid but Barcelona are in pole position

27/02/15 12:52

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: Paul Pogba is attracting interest from a host of top clubs across Europe, according to Spanish sports paper Mundo Deportivo.

Ipswich sign Leicester City striker Chris Wood on loan as Mick McCarthy underlines Premier League ambition

27/02/15 11:56

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has underlined his ambition to make a late push for the Premier League by signing free-scoring Leicester City striker Chris Wood on loan.

West Ham enter the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain starlet Fode Toure Ballo

26/02/15 15:09

West Ham are looking to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfield prospect Fode Toure Ballo for the summer. The 18-year-old has been recommended to the Hammers by scouts after impressing.

Mark Noble commits long-term future to West Ham by signing new deal until 2020

26/02/15 12:22

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract to end any uncertainty over his future at the Premier League outfit.

Robert Lipovac 'flattered' after West Ham hand trial to Swedish teenage striker

25/02/15 17:23

West Ham are giving a trial to Swedish striker Robert Lipovac. The 18-year-old plays for BK Hacken but his club have given him permission to train with the Hammers U 21 side this week.

Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside in court over perjury charges

25/02/15 15:05

Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside and former manager Sammy Lee have appeared in court to face allegations of perjury in relation to the £1million transfer of Gavin McCann.

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Darnell Furlong's QPR future in doubt as Newcastle and Crystal Palace monitor defender's situation

25/02/15 13:01

QPR face a major battle to hold on to Darnell Furlong after the wonderkid made his debut against Hull last weekend. Furlong, son of former Chelsea and QPR striker Paul, is out of contract in the summer.

Luis Suarez steals Spanish headlines after firing double against Manchester City as Barcelona 'showed quality in big occasion'

25/02/15 11:47

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: Mundo Deportivo and Sport reflect on Barcelona's 2-1 win against Manchester City with much of the focus being on two-goal hero Luis Suarez.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham keen on Cagliari midfielder Godfred Donsah

24/02/15 14:09

Manchester City and Arsenal sent scouts to watch Cagliari midfielder Godfred Donsah against Inter Milan, while Tottenham made an enquiry for him in January.

Juventus to scout Sheffield United striker Diego de Girolamo in Italy Under 20 game

24/02/15 12:50

Juventus scouts will watch Sheffield United striker Diego de Girolamo play for Italy Under 20s on Wednesday. The Chesterfield born forward is out of contract at the end of the season.

Manchester United starlet Andreas Pereira targeted by PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord

24/02/15 12:27

PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord have joined the chase for Manchester United's Andreas Pereira. The 19-year-old is unlikely to sign a new contract at Old Trafford and is poised to leave in the summer.

Southampton still keen on Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk as Manchester City consider move for Toby Alderweireld

23/02/15 13:20

Southampton are back on the trail of Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk. Club scouts watched the Dutch centre-back during Celtic's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan in the Europa League last Thursday.

Belgian teenager Din Sula given tour of Aston Villa's training ground ahead of trial

23/02/15 13:13

Aston Villa are giving a trial to Belgian teenage striker Din Sula ahead of a potential move to Villa Park after he scored 37 goals in the Under 17 division this season.

Real Madrid weigh up bid for Radamel Falcao with Manchester United unlikely to make striker's transfer permanent

22/02/15 13:28

Real Madrid are considering whether to bid for Radamel Falcao at the end of the season with the Colombian striker unlikely to stay at Manchester United after his disappointing loan spell.

Danilo Luiz da Silva pokes fun at interest from Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid

21/02/15 00:43

Porto right-back Danilo Luiz da Silva has made light of the fight for his signature saying: ‘There are far better-looking faces than mine to be appearing all the time on the front pages of the papers'.

Barcelona fast track Sergio Busquets offer to keep him from clutches of Manchester City and United following £5bn TV deal

20/02/15 22:13

Fears that Premier League television revenue would help Manchester United or Manchester City sign Sergio Busquets are behind the Catalan club’s fast-tracking of the player’s contract extension.