The time is right for Ronaldo to extend his historic run in the Champions League and take Juventus to the next level on the continent once and for all Some moments have the capacity to change the course of history. Cristiano Ronaldo may not have won the Puskas Award for his awe-inspiring overhead kick against Juventus for Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals last season, but that goal could end up having a far, far bigger impact. It may just have set in motion the circumstances which see Juve crowned kings of Europe for the third time. That is, of course, if Ronaldo can repeat for Juve what he…

The former Dortmund man’s latest hamstring injury is not a cause for major concern in the eyes of his coach, who believes it is a minor setback Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has urged patience with Ousmane Dembele after the France winger’s latest injury setback. Dembele joined Barca for an initial fee of €105million from Borussia Dortmund in August following Neymar’s world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain. The 20-year-old’s dream move quickly took a nightmare turn when he tore his hamstring against Getafe in September, ruling him out for the rest of 2017. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win…

The Brazilian came on in the second half of the Blaugrana’s quarter-final tie with his side comfortably in control Philippe Coutinho made his debut for Barcelona on Thursday, coming on in the 68th minute of Blaugrana’s Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg clash with Espanyol to replace Andres Iniesta.  Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi both scored in the first half to put Barca 2-1 up on aggregate, after Ernesto Valverde’s outfit lost the first leg 1-0. Former Liverpool star Coutinho entered the match looking to help his side ease into the semi-finals of the competition.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs…

Forget Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – the Real Madrid defender has been backed by a former France star France defender Raphael Varane should win the Ballon d’Or, according to Michel Platini. In a year when the prize could go to someone other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time since 2007, the French legend is pushing the case of his compatriot. Indeed, the cultured Real Madrid centre-back is the only active player to be both a European and a world champion following his Champions League success with Real and winning the World Cup with his country. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa…

The France international could miss as many as four games for the Catalans after suffering an ankle injury against Leganes Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out for at least two weeks as his Barcelona career suffers another injury setback. The France international played 69 minutes of the 3-1 win over Leganas on Sunday after going off with a sprained ankle. Subsequent tests have revealed a tear to the left ankle which will see him miss the next four matches. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star…

The Argentine had been quoted by Coach magazine as saying he was keen to stay for as long as the Catalans wanted him but the interview proved to false Lionel Messi’s family have denied that the Barcelona star gave an interview to Coach magazine, in which he stressed that he does not want to leave the club. The 29-year-old was quoted as stating that he wants to stay with the Spanish champions for “as long as they want me”, according to a wide-ranging interview published this week. Luis Enrique: Rakitic still important Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes…

Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Kevin Gameiro scored in the host’s dominant win, leaving their coach delighted Diego Simeone felt Atletico Madrid’s pace and precision was key to their 3-0 Copa Del Rey victory at home to Eibar in the first leg of the quarter-final on Thursday. Goals from Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Kevin Gameiro ensured Atletico will go into next Wednesday’s second leg with a commanding lead after a routine victory at the Vicente Calderon. Neymar penalty seals Barca win Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star…

The Turin giants can make it 25 games unbeaten in Serie A this season if they get a positive result against a team struggling to climb out of danger Juventus return to Serie A action on Sunday looking to recover from their midweek defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The Turin club are looking to maintain their 13-point lead at the head of the Italian top-flight as they visit a Bologna side sitting third from bottom after 24 games. Bologna’s record of just one win in 2019 leaves them in danger of falling further behind the rest of the pack, putting their future in Serie A at risk.…

Juventus expect the German midfielder to be ready to return to football in a month after he had treatment following an irregular heartbeat Sami Khedira will be out of action for a month after undergoing treatment on a heart problem, Juventus have confirmed. The midfielder withdrew from the squad to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League after the detection of an irregular heartbeat. Khedira is not expected to return until late March after Juve confirmed he had been treated successfully. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a…

The defender has played down Zinedine Zidane’s side’s success over the past couple of seasons and insists they still can’t be compared to Barcelona Gerard Pique has taken aim at Real Madrid following Barcelona’s decision not to hold an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Copa del Rey triumph. The Catalans beat Deportivo Alaves 3-1 on May 27 to secure a third triumph in the competition in as many seasons and give departing coach Luis Enrique a victorious send-off. Arda Turan retires from international duty Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put…