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Published on Apr 18, 2024 07:08 AM IST

It was the all-time kings of Europe who moved a step closer to a record-extending 15th title in the competition they have dominated after a 4-3 win on penalties

Real Madrid players react during a penalty shootout(REUTERS)

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Joshua Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal into Champions League semis

The 3-2 aggregate quarter-final victory means Bayern return to the last-four for the first time since winning the title in 2020.

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League quarter final second leg(AP)

Published on Apr 18, 2024 07:05 AM IST

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Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League: City lose match they dominated

Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League: It was an enormously entertaining match that City dominated.

Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League: City's Bernardo Silva fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Federico Valverde.(AP)

Updated on Apr 18, 2024 03:40 AM IST

Champions League: Comeback tales from near and far

PSG and Dortmund showed the importance of keeping the faith

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe (Top) and teammates celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against FC Barcelona(AFP)

Published on Apr 17, 2024 04:29 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Shh! Mbappe is a generational player and should be treated with respect

Mbappe is no ordinary player. He is only 25 years of age and has already won a World Cup. With a little bit of luck, he could have won his second.

Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates(REUTERS)

Published on Apr 17, 2024 11:50 AM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Dortmund dig deep to beat Atletico 4-2 and reach Champions League semifinals

After losing the first leg of their quarterfinal 2-1 in Madrid, Dortmund had to come from behind twice over two legs to advance 5-4 on aggregate

Published on Apr 17, 2024 07:21 AM IST

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Mbappe auditions for Madrid as PSG dump Barca out of Champions League | 3 points

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in PSG's 4-1 win over Barcelona in the Champions League. The Madrid-bound star is the first player to score 40 goals this season.

Mbappe netted a stunning brace in the second half to seal PSG's 4-1 comeback win over Barcelona(AFP-Reuters)

Updated on Apr 17, 2024 03:30 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Bagan’s high, Hyderabad blues and other ISL trends

With Bagan’s turnaround, Habas led successful comeback of coaches.

J Cummings and Petratos of Mohun Bagan SG celebrate after winning the match against Mumbai City FC and winning ISL Trophy at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.(Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 16, 2024 11:26 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Bernd Hölzenbein, World Cup winner with West Germany in 1974, dies at 78

Published on Apr 16, 2024 01:55 PM IST

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Arsenal seek to silence doubters as Bayern Munich Champions League test looms

Arsenal, who have never won the Champions League, travel to the home of Bayern, targeting their first semi-final in the competition since 2009.

Published on Apr 16, 2024 07:00 AM IST

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Chelsea vs Everton Live Score, Chelsea 0-0 Everton EPL 2023

Chelsea vs Everton Live Score, EPL 2023: Follow live scores and latest updates of English Premier League (Season 2023/2024) Chelsea v/s Everton match

Updated on Apr 16, 2024 12:14 AM IST

ISL League Shield: Colaco and Cummings goals make Bagan India champs

The 2-1 win against Mumbai City FC makes Kolkata giants best after ISL10 league phase.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant players celebrate after beating Mumbai City FC (PTI)

Published on Apr 15, 2024 10:54 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Claudio Pizarro on maiden India visit: Becoming coach means no time for myself

Peruvian legend Claudio Pizarro talks about what brought him to India, not becoming coach, and more.

Retired football star Claudio Pizarro poses exclusively for HT City in Mumbai.(Raju Shinde)

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Published on Apr 15, 2024 08:02 PM IST

ByRishabh Suri

No longer a bridesmaid, Xabi’s Bayer Leverkusen is the success story of year

Such has been Leverkusen’s dominance this season that they won the title with five matches still to go.

Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso celebrates with a mock-up of the Bundesliga trophy with his players.(AFP)

Updated on Apr 15, 2024 10:01 PM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Why Germany likes the Leverkusen fairytale

Players in Alonso’s team can be crucial to Germany in the European championship and the club can challenge Bayern again.

Leverkusen players celebrate with a makeshift trophy after Bayer Leverkusen won the German Bundesliga title, beating Werder Bremen in Leverkusen(AP)

Updated on Apr 15, 2024 05:36 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Liverpool in suicide mode? Klopp drama hurting them on the pitch

On Sunday evening, Liverpool crashed to a 0-1 defeat against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp and Alexis Mac Allister look dejected after the match against Crystal Palace.(REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 15, 2024 11:48 AM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Bayer Leverkusen clinch their first Bundesliga title, end Bayern's domination

Bayer Leverkusen secured their first trophy since 1993, breaking an 11-year stranglehold on the league by Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen are the 2023-24 Bundesliga Champions.(REUTERS)

Published on Apr 14, 2024 11:41 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Arsenal vs Aston Villa - 0-2: In title race, Gunners just blinked

Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Mikel Arteta's substitutions cost Gunners dear as Manchester City handed huge advantage in title race.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Declan Rice reacts after yet another wasted chance against Villa.(Action Images via Reuters)

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 11:46 PM IST

Arsenal, Liverpool face massive setbacks to Premier League title challenge

Arsenal and Liverpool faced defeats in the Premier League, facing massive setbacks to their title hopes

Arsenal's Declan Rice and Jorginho look dejected after the match (REUTERS)

Published on Apr 14, 2024 11:15 PM IST

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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Eagles win as Salah, Diaz, Nunez fall short

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Eagles win rips apart Liverpool chances of winning EPL 2024.

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Curtis Jones reacts after missing a scoring chance during the match against Crystal Palace at Anfield Stadium.(AP)

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 10:45 PM IST

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Live Score, Arsenal 0-0 Aston Villa EPL 2023

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Live Score, EPL 2023: Follow live scores and latest updates of English Premier League (Season 2023/2024) Arsenal v/s Aston Villa match

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 08:44 PM IST

Goa vs Chennaiyin Live Score, Goa 0-0 Chennaiyin ISL 2023

Goa vs Chennaiyin Live Score, ISL 2023: Follow live scores and latest updates of Indian Super League (Season 2023/2024) Goa v/s Chennaiyin match

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 07:14 PM IST

West Ham United vs Fulham Live Score, West Ham United 0-0 Fulham EPL 2023

West Ham United vs Fulham Live Score, EPL 2023: Follow live scores and latest updates of English Premier League (Season 2023/2024) West Ham United v/s Fulham match

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 06:14 PM IST

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Live Score, Liverpool 0-0 Crystal Palace EPL 2023

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Live Score, EPL 2023: Follow live scores and latest updates of English Premier League (Season 2023/2024) Liverpool v/s Crystal Palace match

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 06:14 PM IST

Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai Live Score, Mohun Bagan 0-0 Mumbai ISL 2023

Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai Live Score, ISL 2023: Follow live scores and latest updates of Indian Super League (Season 2023/2024) Mohun Bagan v/s Mumbai match

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 04:44 PM IST

Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Fernandes double salvages draw for United

Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Solanke, Kluivert cut United into ribbons, but Bruno Fernandes waged a one-man battle to snatch a point.

Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Manager Ten Hag watched in disbelief as his side gave the initiative over to Bournemouth. Bournemouth's Dutch striker (#19) Justin Kluivert shoots to score their second goal.(AFP)

Updated on Apr 14, 2024 12:22 AM IST

Sébastien Haller’s first Dortmund start since winning Africa Cup lasts just 8 minutes

Published on Apr 13, 2024 10:57 PM IST

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La Liga schools' programme reaches Kolkata through Bhawanipore FC

Programme to start with 25 boys each in under-13 and under-15 age bracket.

Published on Apr 13, 2024 10:40 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Manchester City vs Luton: Doku is the difference as City ease to massive win

Manchester City vs Luton: Doku's individual skills ease City to a massive, 5-1, win.

Luton Town's Fred Onyedinma, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Jeremy Doku during the match between Manchester City and Luton Town at Etihad stadium in Manchester.(AP)

Updated on Apr 13, 2024 10:46 PM IST

Five-star Man City go top of Premier League, Spurs smashed by Newcastle

Amid a gruelling schedule, Guardiola could hardly have wished for a kinder fixture in between the two legs of City's Champions League quarters vs Real Madrid.

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic celebrates scoring their second goal with Josko Gvardiol(Action Images via Reuters)