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easyMarkets launches xBar Cup 2025 with grand finale at Real Madrid Valdebebas 

This year the cup spotlights elite football freestylers with a strong social media presence

Keeping it surreal: The game in Spain is mainly insane

Just when you thought the Spanish off season couldn’t get any weirder, Lewandowski and his costly colleagues might be left in lavish limbo

Dany Priso of La Rochelle, celebrates after their victory during the Heineken Champions Cup Final match between Leinster Rugby and La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome on May 28, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

A tale of two cities and two European cups

It was a day on which one could see the best and worst of France. And the best and worst of modern sport.

Liverpool’s Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah (C) is comforted by team members and Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos (3nd L) as he leaves the pitch after injury during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine on May 26, 2018. (Photo by Raddad Jebarah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Champions League final preview: A tale of revenge for Liverpool

The Reds are the favourites this time around, but they must not let emotions of the past cloud their heads when they face Real Madrid on Saturday

Once more a Guardiola team failed to negotiate the fine margins that define the latter stages of the Champions League. (Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images)

Man City meltdown among most painful in Champions League history

Four times Pep Guardiola’s men held a two-goal advantage in a classic semi-final tie they eventually lost 6-5 on aggregate

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring their 1st goal with Phil Foden of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg One match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at City of Manchester Stadium on April 26, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Three things we learned from Manchester City v Real Madrid

Man City make their Champions League mark but Benzema keeps Madrid alive

Samuel Eto’o

Monsieur le Président? Samuel Eto’o’s second act

The world-famous footballer ran a stunning political campaign to win the top job at Cameroon’s football federation. Does he have his sights set even higher?

Players of Sheriff celebrate after Dimitrios Kolovos’ goal during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Real Madrid and Sheriff at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain on September 28, 2021. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Sheriff fire shot for less ‘Super’ clubs at Real Madrid

With all the talk of a European Super League for the elite, the minnows from the Moldovan league gave a timely reminder of the appeal of open competition

Having won four English Premier League titles in the last eight seasons, Manchester City were given a two-year European ban on Friday. (Shaun Botterill/Getty)

What now for Abu Dhabi’s Man City project?

After being banned by Uefa from European competitions for two years, will the side return to their old, mediocre standards?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will look to spend big to have a chance at winning the English Premier League next season. (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Guardiola set for Man City summer squad refresh

The Manchester City manager wants to strengthen his squad in the transfer market so that he can mount a challenge to Liverpool next season

Man City boss Pep Guardiola. (Reuters/David Klein)

Can Guardiola salvage Man City’s season?

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola conceded the Premier League title to Liverpool long ago, but his side’s profligate attack and porous defence are becoming worrying trends. A…

Financial doping: City won the league last season

City’s financial fair play case is a test of Uefa’s mettle

Either the body must level a punishment of consequence or accept the FFP project as a failure — arguably a fate it was always destined for

Wales’ Gareth Bale celebrates. (Reuters/Rebecca Naden)

Bale’s latest act of rebellion poses new problem for Zidane

Again, Bale has stirred the nest. Again, Zidane’s patience will be tested.

Footballer’s wife: Dalian Yifang coach Rafa Benitez is constantly shadowed by his Chinese interpreter. (ImageChina/AFP)

It’s all in the interpretation

Translation are a vital bridge for foreign players and coaches working in the Chinese Super League

Elation: Liverpool’s squad atop a parade bus during their victory procession through the city of Liverpool with the UEFA Champions League trophy that they won by beating Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Can European win nudge Liverpool to league victory?

Liverpool’s Champions League victory parade was a kaleidoscope of colour. The Reds will start their season against Manchester City with high hopes

Juventus forward Critiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges. (Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges in US

A district attorney in the state of Nevada said it would not prosecute the Portugueseplayer because it cannot be proven that sexual assault occurred.

Maurizio Sarri will have a lot to think about as his side faces a two window transfer ban. (Tony OBrien/ Reuters)

Fifa upholds Chelsea transfer ban

The Blues will not be able to sign any players in the coming transfer window

Ajax Amsterdam are 90 minutes away from reaching a historic final.(Getty Images)

Ajax must fight the status quo

Winning the Champions League may be the only way that the young squad can be kept together

Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt and his teammates celebrate the winning goal against Juventus. (Reuters/Alberto Lingria)

Scintillating Ajax breathe life into Champions League

The Dutch side outclassed Juventus to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 1997

Zidane coming back, with only 11 games left in La Liga and almost nothing to play for, is a surprise, particularly after he left on the incredible high of yet another European triumph. (Reuters)

Zizou back at Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane has made a shock return to Real Madrid following confirmation of Santiago Solari’s sacking on Monday