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• Lamine Yamal creates nore history as 18-Year-old hits magnificent career milestone

  Teenager Lamine Yamal reached a milestone 100th career goal involvement as Barcelona secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Villarreal to extend their lead at the top of La Liga. ​Lamine Yamal stole the spotlight at Camp Nou, scoring twice in the first half to reach 100 senior goal involvements for club and country. The 18-year-old opened the scoring in the 28th minute before adding a stunning second shortly after. This historic achievement makes him the first player in the 21st century to surpass 25 La Liga goals before turning 19 years old. ​Despite a brief response from Villarreal’s Pape Gueye, Robert Lewandowski and Yamal’s third goal sealed the emphatic win. The match was a feisty affair, featuring numerous bookings for both sides, including yellow cards for Pedri and Marcus Rashford. With this victory, Hansi Flick’s side maintains their momentum heading into a favorable Champions League knockout draw against Newcastle United as they chase European glory.

• Former Barcelona defender claims ‘better than Messi’s at free-kicks

  Jérémy Mathieu has explained that his decision to work at an Intersport store was driven by a need for social interaction while navigating personal legal and mental health challenges.

  Former Barcelona defender ​Jérémy Mathieu, who won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, has clarified his transition to working as a shop assistant.

  The 42-year-old former France international revealed he is currently managing personal legal issues.

  “If I’m working at Intersport, it’s because something’s going on that’s causing me a lot of problems,” Mathieu stated, noting, “It was to have a social life.”

  ​The former defender, who also battled depression following his 2023 retirement, found the position through a former teammate.

  Mathieu admitted, “He knew I wanted to leave the house for a bit.”

  While he remains focused on resolving his current situation, he fondly recalled his playing days, humorously claiming, “I think I was better at free-kicks than him [Lionel Messi]!”

• Bayer Leverkusen chief makes Arsenal claim after UCL draw

  Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has identified Arsenal as the favorites for both the Premier League and Champions League titles following the Round of 16 draw.

  ​Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes expressed excitement after being paired with Arsenal in the Champions League Round of 16.

  Acknowledging the Gunners’ high technical and physical standards, Rolfes stated, “They’ve actually developed their style of play a little better every season over the last few years, which is why they’re among the top favourite in the Champions League but also the Premier League.”

  ​The upcoming tie serves as a homecoming for Arsenal loanees Kai Havertz and Piero Hincapie, both former Leverkusen players.

  Rolfes confirmed he is already in contact with Havertz regarding the reunion. “It’s a very special setting for him to come back to the BayArena,” Rolfes noted.

  Leverkusen now prepares to host the English leaders, with the winner advancing to face either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting CP.

• Champions League draw and routes to the final confirmed

  The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout bracket has been confirmed, with blockbuster Round of 16 ties like Real Madrid vs. Manchester City and Newcastle vs. Barcelona setting the path to the Budapest final.  

  The UEFA Champions League Round of 16, quarter-final, and semi-final draw was finalized on Friday, February 27, 2026.

  Following the conclusion of the knockout play-offs, the eight seeded league-phase leaders were paired with the eight play-off winners.

  The resulting bracket has set the stage for a dramatic path to the final, which is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

  ​The Round of 16 features several blockbuster ties, including Real Madrid versus Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain taking on Chelsea.

  Other notable pairings see Liverpool face Galatasaray, while Arsenal has been drawn against Bayer Leverkusen.

  Tottenham Hotspur will compete against Atletico Madrid, and Newcastle United is set to challenge Barcelona, promising a highly competitive knockout phase across the continent.

  ​Quarter-final and semi-final paths are now also mapped out, allowing teams to visualize their potential route to the championship match.

  With high-stakes matchups looming in mid-March, the competition is narrowing down to the elite European clubs.

  Fans can expect a thrilling conclusion to the 2025–26 campaign as teams fight to secure their spot in the final in Hungary.

• Inter Milan to offer Cristian Chivu improved deal despite UCL heartbreak

  Inter Milan plan to reward manager Cristian Chivu with a long-term contract extension and a salary increase despite the club’s recent Champions League exit against Bodo/Glimt.

  ​Inter Milan remain committed to securing manager Cristian Chivu’s future with a new long-term deal.

  Despite a disappointing Champions League elimination by Bodo/Glimt, club president Beppe Marotta intends to offer the Romanian coach an extension until 2029.

  Chivu, who took over following Simone Inzaghi’s departure, has impressed the board by moving “one step away from winning the Scudetto” during his debut season in Milan.

  ​The 45-year-old was appointed last summer after Inter was “turned down by Como boss Cesc Fabregas.”

  Although he arrived with limited senior experience, Chivu’s domestic success has outweighed European frustrations.

  The hierarchy is now prepared to increase his salary to reflect his status. This move reaffirms the club’s faith in his leadership as they look to finalize their dominance in Serie A this term.