West Ham bowed out of the Europa League but only after giving new German champions Bayer Leverkusen an almighty fright.Michail Antonio’s early goal had the Hammers, 2-0 down from the first leg, dreaming of inflicting a first defeat of the season on Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen and of maybe reaching a third European semi-final in three years.But they were unable to find a second and were ...Full Story »

Bromley secured their place in the Vanarama National League play-off semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Oxford City at Court Place Farm.The hosts could not recover from conceding two early goals in a defeat that casts them further adrift at the foot of the table.Ben Krauhaus was on target for promotion-chasing Bromley in the second minute and just three minutes later Idris Odutayo had made it t...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen fans stormed the pitch prior to their 5-0 win victory over Werder Bremen Fans stormed the pitch prior to the final whistle as Bayer Leverkusen clinched their first ever Bundesliga title with five games to spare. Xabi Alonso's side secured the championship in stylish fashion as they battered Werder Bremen 5-0 with starlet Florian Wirtz bagging his first professional hat-trick w...Full Story »

West Ham’s European hopes suffered a second blow in the space of four days after a meek 2-0 home defeat by Fulham.The Hammers were beaten 2-0 by Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the return match.They then blew the chance to climb up to sixth place in the Premier League, and right ...Full Story »

Derek McInnes was thrilled after his Kilmarnock side edged closer to securing European football with a confident victory over St Johnstone.Killie deservedly took the lead midway through the first half when Joe Wright turned home Liam Polworth’s pin-point delivery – and the visitors were denied on multiple occasions to extend their advantage by the heroics of Dimitar Mitov.The game wa...Full Story »

Hartlepool came from behind to draw 1-1 with mid-table rivals Dagenham in their final Vanarama National League home match of the season at Victoria Park.The Daggers took the lead in the 37th minute through a fine individual goal from Dion Pereira.Pereira picked the ball up in the Hartlepool half and went on a surging run before slotting past Pools goalkeeper Peter Jameson.Hartlepool improved aft...Full Story »

Hearts secured European football for next season after coming from two goals down to beat Livingston 4-2.Basement team Liv stormed into a two-goal lead after 22 minutes courtesy of Stephen Kelly’s brace.But Hearts produced an emphatic response to score four goals before the interval, with Jorge Grant, Yutaro Oda, Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland all finding the net.The victory meant Hea...Full Story »

Aston Villa earned royal approval as the Prince of Wales watched his beloved club beat Lille 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final at Villa Park.Goals in either half from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn saw Villa lead their first European last-eight tie since 1998 and give boss Unai Emery victory in his 1,000th match as a manager.Prince William and his son Prince Geo...Full Story »

West Ham were breached by two late goals as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Bayer Leverkusen.The Hammers had defended heroically for 83 minutes before goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was finally beaten by substitute Jonas Hoffman.A one-goal deficit might have given David Moyes’ side hope going into next week’s second leg at the London...Full Story »

Lacklustre Liverpool were stunned 3-0 by Atalanta in a Europa League quarter-final collapse that could prove to be Jurgen Klopp’s last European night at Anfield.This competition offers the chance to bring the curtain down on the German’s reign with a European trophy on May 22, but their hopes of making the Dublin showpiece are in jeopardy.Liverpool lacked creativity and coherence in ...Full Story »

Harry Kane scored what could prove to be not only a vital goal for Bayern Munich when he slotted home from the penalty spot against Arsenal last night – but also a key strike for England. The former Tottenham striker marked his return to north London with a 15th goal against the Gunners as Bayern secured a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. While Kane is ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed his side’s character after the Champions League holders played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Real Madrid.Guardiola claimed the City of previous years could easily have crumbled under the weight of pressure as the Spanish giants twice hit back in a compelling quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu.City led after just two minutes through Bernardo Silv...Full Story »

England football fans jetting across the continent this summer for Euro 2024 have been advised by UEFA to stay in “the most dangerous slum" in Germany that's packed with "zombies" Bahnhofsviertel has been branded as “the most dangerous slum in Germany” (Image: Getty Images) For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter England fans have been advised to bo...Full Story »

Manager Stephen Robinson praised his St Mirren players for sealing top-six football for a second successive season and urged them to now aim for Europe.The Paisley side lost 2-1 at home to Hearts, who forged into a two-goal lead thanks to Jorge Grant’s penalty and a Mikael Mandron own goal.Toyosi Olusanya’s strike wasn’t enough to prevent St Mirren slipping to defeat but Hibern...Full Story »

Airdrie boosted their cinch Championship play-off ambitions with a comfortable 3-1 home victory over fellow hopefuls Morton.Nikolay Todorov gave the hosts a fast start with his 11th goal of the season when he fired into the top left corner past Ryan Mullen inside a minute.Airdrie doubled their advantage through Charlie Telfer’s composed finish in the 15th minute before Mason Hancock all bu...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S Wags are planning to splash out £100,000 on private bodyguards for the Euros in Germany. The players' partners want to axe the FA's security team in favour of their own hand-picked heavies. England Wags, including Sasha Attwood, want to splash out £100,000 on private bodyguards for the Euros in Germany Bukayo Saka's partner Tolami Benson has also vowed to up their protecti...Full Story »

Stina Blackstenius’ extra-time goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Continental Tyres League Cup final.Blues boss Emma Hayes is leaving the club at the end of the season and her hopes of the quadruple ended when Blackstenius netted with four minutes of extra-time remaining at Molineux.Earlier, play had been stopped in the sixth minute of added time when Arsenal’s Frida...Full Story »

Sam Allardyce insists that England boss Gareth Southgate does not want the Manchester United job despite being linked with a move to Old Trafford. Southgate reported to be an option for United England boss previously said links were "disrespectful" Allardyce backs him to snub potential move WHAT HAPPENED?Allardyce managed England for one game in 2016 and he was replaced by Southgate, who...Full Story »

Chelsea might finally offload Romelu Lukaku as Saudi Arabian clubs have reportedly shown interest in him after his Roma loan spell. Lukaku on loan spell at Roma Chelsea keen to sell the striker Saudi sides eager to get him WHAT HAPPENED?Chelsea have set a price tag of around €43 million (£37m/$46m) for the 30-year-old striker, a fee that could attract interest from Saudi sides...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes believes her side have simply lived up to expectations by securing passage to the Champions League semi-finals after a 1-1 draw with Ajax at Stamford Bridge.Mayra Ramirez opened the scoring 33 minutes into in the first half of her Champions League debut for Chelsea and, while Chasity Grant netted a second-half consolation for the visitors, the Blues ultimately booked thei...Full Story »