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Paris chief admits policing was a ‘failure’ for Champions League final and appears to back track on previous claims

The official in charge of policing at last month’s Champions League final has conceded the operation was a “failure” and appeared to back-track on previous claims that the majority of the problems were caused by ticketless fans.

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Real Madrid join Liverpool in releasing strong statement condemning organisation of Champions League after fans hospitalised

Real Madrid have questioned UEFA’s decision to hold the Champions League final at the Stade de France and called for answers on the chaotic scenes outside before kick-off.

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Antonio Rudiger to leave Chelsea as move to Real Madrid is confirmed

Antonio Rudiger cannot wait to get started at Real Madrid after his free transfer to the European champions was confirmed.

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Ian O'Doherty Opinion All fans should stand with Scousers after they were teargassed by thugs in uniform

I was in Dublin Airport a few weeks ago, catching a flight to Manchester. I was dreading the experience. The reports of delays in Dublin were becoming more ominous with every passing day and the horror stories that were being printed about Manchester Airport genuinely made me wonder if it was going to be worth all the hassle.

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French Interior Minister accused of ‘lying’ about Liverpool fans as UEFA launch investigation into Champions League chaos

UEFA has confirmed an independent and comprehensive review will be conducted into what occurred before the game in Paris.

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‘It could be revenge for us too’ – Carlo Ancelotti calls back to previous European Cup finals in response to Mo Salah

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Mohamed Salah will not be the only one out for revenge when Liverpool face Real Madrd in the Champions League final.

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Jamie Carragher Opinion What I learned about Carlo Ancelotti on Crosby Beach – and why Liverpool should be afraid

Liverpool have no reason to fear Real Madrid in the Champions League final. What should worry them most is my former neighbour Carlo Ancelotti.

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Miguel Delaney Opinion Anxious Pep Guardiola must fear history repeating itself as Manchester City relinquish control in Real tie

If the natural inclination is to wonder how Pep Guardiola felt about this remarkable match, given his Manchester City team should have killed the tie on the night, it is perhaps the words of Carlo Ancelotti that best explain why it is still “alive”.

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Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema warns Man City that they will ‘see something magical’ in Bernabeu’s second leg

Karim Benzema was in a confident mood after scoring a brace that helped keep Real Madrid alive in their Champions League last-four tie against Manchester City and the French striker predicted his team would now qualify for the final.

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‘Not one complaint about anything’ – Pep Guardiola ‘incredibly happy’ with Manchester City win against Real

Pep Guardiola's delight with Manchester City's swashbuckling win against Real Madrid outweighed any frustration about their inability to put the Champions League semi-final to bed in a jaw-dropping first leg.

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Manchester City edge out Real Madrid in pulsating seven-goal Champions League semi-final

Manchester City claimed a slender advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after a dramatic 4-3 victory at the Etihad Stadium.

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Old maestro Modric cut down PSG and Chelsea and he can do the same to City

It was the pass that brought Real Madrid back to life, a masterclass of technique and vision from an ageless midfielder who remains perhaps the best in the world in his position. “We were dead until that goal we scored,” Luka Modric said of his match-defining intervention when Real were heading towards elimination by Chelsea.

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‘It's disgusting. They should be ashamed of themselves’ – Gareth Bale hits out at criticism in Spanish media

Gareth Bale believes those criticising him in the Spanish media “should be ashamed of themselves.”

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Declan Lynch Opinion Zelensky still leading from front at the gateway to hell

Volodymyr Zelensky would likely know the Jewish saying, “Greatness can come from anywhere”. When first we encountered him, there was something mysterious, even baffling . It was he who was on the other end of the line when Donald Trump was trying to extort him, threatening to withhold weapons unless Zelensky did him “a favour” by announcing an investigation into Joe Biden. No actual inquiry was required, just the announcement, ideally in a TV interview — Trump could then parlay this into an orgy of lies to kill off Biden’s chances.

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PSG aim to offer Kylian Mbappe first €1m- a-week wage package

Kylian Mbappe is considering a new proposal from Paris Saint-Germain to make him the highest-paid player in world football.

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Champions League – PSG v Real Madrid: Live stream, Irish TV channel, kick-off time, team news

There is a massive tie tonight in the Champions League as Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid clash.

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Shane Coleman Opinion They think it’s all over, but rich clubs won’t always enjoy ‘home’ advantage

The beautiful game has a problem.

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Real Madrid slam ‘shameful’ Champions League draw farce as LaLiga giants go from Benfica tie to PSG showdown

Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno has labelled yesterday’s Champions League draw as “shameful” after a technical problem forced it to take place a second time.

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Bale happy with life under Carlo as Wales need to win

Gareth Bale said he was reaping the rewards of a better environment at Real Madrid after featuring prominently under Carlo Ancelotti in the build up to Wales’ World Cup qualifiers.

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Dani Carvajal signs new Real Madrid deal until 2025

Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2025, the La Liga team said on Thursday.

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Carlo Ancelotti walks out on Everton to return for second spell at Real Madrid 

Carlo Ancelotti has quit his role as Everton manager to take over at Real Madrid.

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Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid as manager after his second spell as boss of the club 

Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid coach with immediate effect five days after his team were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

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Luis Enrique’s ‘pain’ at leaving Sergio Ramos out of Spain’s Euro squad

Spain boss Luis Enrique has admitted his pain at having to leave skipper Sergio Ramos out of his squad for the rescheduled Euro 2020.

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Dani Ceballos expected to return to Real Madrid after Arsenal loan spell

Dani Ceballos is expected to return to Real Madrid at the end of his current loan spell at Arsenal.

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Chelsea dominate Real Madrid as Werner and Mount set up all-English Champions League final with Man City

Timo Werner and Mason Mount struck as Chelsea sunk Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to book a Champions League final showdown with Manchester City.

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Benzema rescues Real but Chelsea bring away goal back to the Bridge

Christian Pulisic's fine strike handed Chelsea a 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Real Madrid on a sodden night where Timo Werner spurned two gilt-edged chances.

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Liverpool apologise and police launch investigation after Real Madrid bus is attacked outside Anfield

Liverpool have condemned the smashing of a window in a Real Madrid team coach prior to their Champions League match at Anfield and apologised to the Spanish side.

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Sloppy Liverpool facing uphill battle in second leg as Real Madrid build two-goal advantage

Liverpool will have to produce another Champions League knockout stage comeback against Spanish giants after a chaotic and ill-disciplined display saw them lose 3-1 to Real Madrid.

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Calf injury suffered on international duty set to rule Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos out of Liverpool clash

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos appears to have been ruled out of next week’s Champions League tie against Liverpool.

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'My plan is to go back' - Gareth Bale aims for Real Madrid return next season

Gareth Bale plans to end his Tottenham stay at the end of the season and return to Real Madrid.