Celtic will face Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-finals after seeing off a battling Dundee United. A deflected shot from Callum McGregor gave the visitors a half-time lead, while a dreadful blunder from goalkeeper Ben Siegrist resulted in a tap-in for Giorgos Giakoumakis. The striker grabbed a late second goal, helping on an effort from…
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Manchester United v Atletico Madrid: Ralf Rangnick calls for home fans ‘to be on top form’
by Emily SmithThere were protests from the Manchester United players that the referee went to blow his whistle but then didn’t in the build-up to the Atletico Madrid goalManchester United’s Champions League campaign ended in the disappointment of defeat by Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford to leave them with only a Premier League top-four place to fight…
Robert Lewandowski scored twice on Poland’s last visit to Hampden, a 2-2 draw in Euro 2016 qualifyingScotland will play Poland in a friendly instead of their postponed World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine. The game will be played at Hampden on 24 March, the date of the original tie, with £10 from each ticket sold…
Match of the Day 2 pundit and ex-England striker Ian Wright highlights the contribution that striker Patrick Bamford made for Leeds United in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Norwich City. Watch Premier League highlights on Match of the Day 2 on BBC iPlayer now. Available to UK users only.
Aston Villa have the option to buy on-loan Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho, but Arsenal are interested in signing the 29-year-old from Barcelona this summer. (Sport – in Spanish)external-link Erling Braut Haaland’s priority this summer is a move to Spain with Real Madrid or Barcelona, despite reports claiming the 21-year-old Norway and Borussia Dortmund striker has…
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Everton’s Premier League relegation concerns deepen as rivals pick up wins
by Emily SmithSince Frank Lampard’s first Premier League game in charge of Everton, only Norwich City (one) have earned fewer points in the division than the Toffees (three)Everton are one of six ever-present teams to have never been relegated from the Premier League – but could this be the year? Their misery was compounded as relegation rivals…
‘The Roman Empire’ flag was on display at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with some fans chanting his name; while some Newcastle fans taunted Chelsea with “no noise from the bankrupt boys” and “Chelsea are skint, the Mags are rich” songs”I understand some fans have only known Roman Abramovich, but the majority of fans were here…
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Garth Crooks’ Team of the Week: Ronaldo, Diaz, Eriksen, Yarmolenko, Rudiger
by Emily SmithLiverpool shifted pressure back onto Manchester City in the Premier League title race, Cristiano Ronaldo produced a stunning display for Manchester United and Leeds United sealed a massive win down at the bottom. Chelsea managed a gutsy win in testing circumstances, and an emotional Andriy Yarmolenko grabbed the headlines after the Ukrainian struck in West…
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WSL highlights: ‘Shades of Frank Lampard’ as Ona Batlle’s long-range effort crosses line but does not stand
by Emily SmithManchester United’s Ona Batlle brings back “shades of Frank Lampard” as her ‘goal’ does not stand against Reading, but unlike England against Germany at the men’s World Cup in 2010, United make amends seconds later and score their third of the match through Alessia Russo. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Reading 3-1 Man Utd Available to UK users…
Leah Galton scores twice as Manchester United strengthen their Champions League chances, winning 3-1 at Reading…