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Rui Borges insisted Sporting CP still believe they can win a third straight Primeira Liga title as they aim to boost their chances with a win over Benfica on Sunday. Sporting sit second in the table, five points behind leaders Porto, with a game in hand, and they have lost just once in the Primeira […] The post Sporting believe in Primeira Liga three-peat, says Borges appeared first on Soccer News.

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

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Arsenal have been warned by UEFA over a delayed kick-off against Sporting CP, with Mikel Arteta and the club now on notice.

Manchester United are hoping to sign Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP at the end of the season. According to reports from Spain, they have now accelerated their efforts to sign the 26-year-old Danish international. He has consistently shown his quality in Portugal, and this is the right time for him to take the next step […] The post Man United ready big financial push to win race for €80m Liverpool target appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League title-defining clash on Sunday afternoon. City claimed a 3-0 victory at Chelsea in their last league fixture, while Arsenal suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Match preview City head into this clash full of confidence. They have collected 14 points from their […]

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been hit with a formal UEFA warning following a delayed kick-off in the Champions League last week.

Mikel Arteta was unable to confirm either way as to whether or not Riccardo Calafiori...

FC Bayern Munich booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic 6-4 aggregate victory over Real Madrid. The tie took a decisive turn late on when Madrid were reduced to ten men following an 86th-minute red card to Eduardo Camavinga. Bayern capitalized on the advantage, with late goals from Luis Díaz [...] The post UEFA Champions League: Bayern, PSG, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid reach semi-finals first appeared on Sahara Football.

The future of Antonio Conte is unlikely to affect Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian superstar is set to honor his contract and stay put for at least another campaign. He’ll look to rectify what happened in the present one. His long-term injury dealt a massive blow to the Azzurri’s title hopes. The post De Bruyne Expected to Stay at Napoli No Matter What appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

Mikel Arteta was targeted with some strong criticism by two legendary Arsenal figures after the Gunners edged past Sporting CP in the Champions League

Martín Zubimendi has dismissed ongoing rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid, insisting his focus is entirely on securing silverware with Arsenal.

The start of April saw Arsenal sitting pretty nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Just a few weeks later, it’s Manchester City who look primed to seize control of the title race. The two contenders will meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in what will no doubt be the title […] The post Premier League title showdown set for the Etihad appeared first on Esteemed Kompany.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here for another Champions League Review! Bayern Munich's win over Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid beating Barcelona, PSG completing the job against Liverpool and Arsenal drawing against Sporting CP is all discussed. *COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!* Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! Buy tickets ▶️ https://tssworldcup.com Sign up for TSS+ on Patreon (and gain access to our Discord): https://www.patreon.com/totalsoccershow Thumbnail photo by Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP via Getty Image UCL REVIEW CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 04:54 - Bayern v Real Madrid 25:28 - Atleti v Barcelona 39:48 - Liverpool v PSG 47:40 - Arsenal v Sporting CP

Jimbo sits down with Duncan Alexander, Mark Carey and JJ Bull to discuss a bonkers night of Champions League football in Munich, and a not-so-bonkers evening in North London. Both Arsenal and Bayern are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Bavarians playing out a 4-3 thriller with Real Madrid, winning the tie 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final against PSG. Will that tie be the real final? It’s not a thrill-fest for Arsenal, but a 0-0 draw with Sporting CP means they’re through 1-0 on aggregate. Get ready for Arteta v Simeone! The Gunners will play Atletico Madrid in two weeks. Next for them is Manchester City in the Premier League. Will Pep Guardiola’s side be licking their lips at this one? Will Roberto De Zerbi get his first Spurs win against his old club Brighton? Plus, there’s the small matter of Chelsea v Man Utd AND the first ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson between Everton and Liverpool. Listen to the audio version of the Totally Football Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by following this link: https://podfollow.com/totallyfootballshow 00:00 Bayern 4-3 Real Madrid 25:55 Arsenal 0-0 Sporting 33:01 TFS Special Guest and JJ's National Anthem 35:28 Premier League fixtures 37:02 Man City v Arsenal 43:48 Everton v Liverpool & Chelsea v Man Utd 47:51 Relegation battle Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] X: @thetotallyshow Instagram: @totallyfootballshow TikTok: @thetotallyshow BlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social‬ The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thumbnail: Carl Recine, Michael Regan / Getty, Adrian Dennis / Contributor Credit: Catherine Ivill / Getty #championsleague #premierleague #arsenal #mancity

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

With fans in the stands, we take a look at every attendance in English and European football including biggest in midweek. It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down the country going through the turnstiles to watch their sides all in action. We saw the most highly anticipated clashes, local […] The post Every Attendance in Midweek – 16th April 2026 appeared first on Fan Banter.

Mikel Arteta’s attacking options ahead of Arsenal’s huge clash with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon have taken a significant hit in the days approaching the game. The North Londoners secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday night following a tense, goalless draw with Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium. While the result […]

ARS vs SCP : Catch the highlights from the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg between Arsenal and Sporting CP being played on Wednesday.

Arsenal hope Riccardo Calafiori will be available for Sunday’s big Premier League game against Manchester...

Jimbo sits down with Duncan Alexander, Mark Carey and JJ Bull to discuss a bonkers night of Champions League football in Munich, and a not-so-bonkers evening in North London. Both Arsenal and Bayern are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Bavarians playing out a 4-3 thriller with Real Madrid, winning the tie 6-4 on aggregate to set up a semi-final against PSG. Will that tie be the real final? It’s not a thrill-fest for Arsenal, but a 0-0 draw with Sporting CP means they’re through 1-0 on aggregate. Get ready for Arteta v Simeone! The Gunners will play Atletico Madrid in two weeks. Next for them is Manchester City in the Premier League. Will Pep Guardiola’s side be licking their lips at this one? Will Roberto De Zerbi get his first Spurs win against his old club Brighton? Plus, there’s the small matter of Chelsea v Man Utd AND the first ever Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson between Everton and Liverpool. Produced by Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Run through of results (3 mins) • PART 2: Bayern 4-3 Real Madrid (9 mins) • PART 3: Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (32 mins) • PART 4a: Premier League fixtures (46 mins) • PART 4b: Man City v Arsenal (48 mins) • PART 4c: Everton v Liverpool & Chelsea v Man Utd (55 mins) • PART 5: Relegation battle (59 mins) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has dismissed the idea of a move to Real Madrid this summer. The former Real Sociedad star was heavily linked to Los Blancos in the second half of last season, but had agreed a move to the Emirates. While Zubimendi completed a €70m move to Arsenal, Real Madrid did not bring […] The post Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi on Real Madrid move: “I think the moment has passed” appeared first on Football España.

Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semi-final and Jamie Carragher has had his say

Mikel Arteta feels Arsenal can build off their Champions League progress in their huge Premier League clash against Arsenal. The Gunners drew 0-0 with Sporting CP on Wednesday, but their 1-0 win in the first leg was enough to get them into the semi-finals. Arsenal have won just one of their last five games across […] The post Arsenal can use Champions League progress as springboard to beat Man City appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League semi‑final after carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, and they will now face Bayern Munich, who beat Real Madrid in dramatic fashion

Martin Zubimendi's Player of the Match performance against Sporting CP came with the added bonus that he's avoided suspension for the Champions League semi-final first leg.

Portuguese media have responded to Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres' performance against Sporting CP

Former Italian striker Paolo Di Canio was meant to jokingly headbutt a table on live...

Noni Madueke was seen limping after Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final match against Sporting CP on Wednesday, but he appeared in good spirits despite his injury substitution.

Arsenal are making unprecedented steps in the Champions League, so says Mikel Arteta, after his side reached the last four for a second straight season. Sporting CP pushed Arteta’s side all the way across two legs, with Arsenal progressing as 1-0 aggregate winners despite Wednesday’s goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time winner […] The post Arteta: Arsenal making unprecedented steps in Champions League appeared first on Soccer News.

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction Arsenal are through the semi-finals of the Champions League for the second year running, for the first time in the club’s history, which is something to celebrate. And yet this morning I have this strange sensation of underwhelmed happiness. I can’t think of a better way to […] The post Arsenal 0-0 Sporting: Gunners lean into their real strength to make the Champions League semis appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Rui Borges left the Emirates Stadium with “infinite pride” despite Sporting CP’s Champions League elimination against Arsenal in the last eight. Sporting held Arsenal to a goalless draw in Wednesday’s second leg, though Mikel Arteta’s side progressed as 1-0 aggregate winners, thanks to Kai Havertz’s last-gasp winner in the team’s first meeting in Lisbon. Sporting […] The post Sporting´s Champions League exit leaves Borges with ´infinite pride´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal will have to beat two European heavyweights in order to win a first-ever Champions League title

Declan Rice is not interested in any opinions from outside of the Arsenal camp after they scraped into the Champions League semi-finals. Wednesday’s uninspiring goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium was still enough to see Arsenal past Sporting CP with a 1-0 aggregate win, thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner in the opening meeting in […] The post ´Who cares what people think?´ – Rice hits back after Arsenal scrape into last four appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP (agg. 1-0): Gunners control second leg as draw is enough to secure spot in Champions League semi-finals

Arsenal secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions League following a 0-0 draw against Sporting CP at the Emirates.

DECLAN RICE was not having any of the negativity surrounding Arsenal's performance after they reached the Champions League semi-finals. The Gunners held on to their 1-0 lead from the first leg to see out their tie against Sporting CP on Wednesday. And though the individual performance was far from inspiring, Rice shot down the idea...

Arsenal scraped into the Champions League semi-finals after Wednesday’s goalless home draw sent them through with a 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting CP. Kai Havertz’s late winner in last week’s first leg ultimately proved decisive as Arsenal teed up a last-four meeting with Atletico Madrid, but Mikel Arteta’s side were far from convincing at the […] The post Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP (1-0 agg): Arteta´s side edge into last four thanks to first-leg triumph appeared first on Soccer News.

Arsenal and Sporting CP battled to a goalless draw in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday. The Gunners went into the game with a 1-0 lead and held on to their advantage on a nervy night at the Emirates Stadium. The visitors appealed for a penalty after 14 minutes when […]

Arsenal entertained Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break. The North London club struggled to find the winning goal […] The post Zubimendi Gets 7.5, Raya With 7 | Arsenal Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Sporting appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.