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Isak Nears Champions League Spot Despite Goalless Match

Sharp elbows are needed from time to time to get ahead in professional football's tough environment. But it's about using them correctly.

Isak Nears Champions League Spot Despite Goalless Match

Dembélé's Goal Boosts PSG's Champions League Hopes

Neither Arsenal nor Paris Saint-Germain have won club football's biggest title – only one of the teams gets the chance in the Champions League final in Munich. After the first semi-final in London, it's an advantage for the Parisians.

Dembélé's Goal Boosts PSG's Champions League Hopes

Declan Rice's Free Kick Brilliance Secures Arsenal's 3-0 Win Over Real Madrid

Arsenal took a tough win against Real Madrid in the first quarterfinal match in the Champions League. The match winner was Declan Rice – who, after two classy free kicks, paved the way for the 3-0 victory.

Declan Rice's Free Kick Brilliance Secures Arsenal's 3-0 Win Over Real Madrid

Unexpected Match Hero in the London Derby

London is red. Arsenal won Sunday's meeting with Chelsea after a goal by substitute striker Mikel Merino.

Unexpected Match Hero in the London Derby

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

The pre-match talk was about Alexander Isak and Erling Braut Haaland. Which of the high-profile goal-scorers would have the last word – the Swede or the Norwegian? Then, new acquisition Omar Marmoush stepped forward and stole the show in the Premier League's top match.

Marmoush stole the show – Ederson makes history

Arsenal second again – turned against Brentford

Arsenal started the new year by continuing to chase Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. So far, so good.

Arsenal second again – turned against Brentford

Basque Country dominates in Spain's European Championship team: "A pride"

Last time Spain played a European Championship final, ten out of eleven starting players belonged to Barcelona or Real Madrid. Now it's the Basques who dominate.

Basque Country dominates in Spain's European Championship team: "A pride"

The Hero Celebrated Like His Dad - 33 Years Later

Like father, like son. Spain's Mikel Merino became an unexpected hero in the European Championship quarterfinal against Germany.

The Hero Celebrated Like His Dad - 33 Years Later

The Turnaround: The Captain Gets to Play the Semifinal

The TV graphics showed that Spain's Alvaro Morata had received a yellow card and would therefore be suspended and miss the next match. But that will not be the case.

The Turnaround: The Captain Gets to Play the Semifinal

Merino nodded Spain through – Germany out

The quarterfinal in Stuttgart was thrilling. It wasn't until extra time that Spain decided – and put an end to the home nation Germany's European Championship adventure.

Merino nodded Spain through – Germany out