Man City ease into quarter-finals despite stalemate with Sporting Lisbon

Manchester City were content to play-out a goalless draw at home to Sporting Lisbon to ease into the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to the handsome 5-0 aggregate lead they brought to tonight’s tie from the first leg in the Portuguese capital.

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Stephen Kenny signs new contract as Republic of Ireland manager

Stephen Kenny has signed a new contract that will see him continue as manager of the Republic of Ireland until after Euro 2024. Kenny drew criticism during the early days of his reign but an upturn in form has seen the 50 year old rewarded with a new deal.

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Liverpool progress despite loss to 10 man Inter

Liverpool progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals on aggregate despite a 1-0 loss at home to Inter Milan. Lautaro Martinez sublime finish gave the Italians hope but minutes after taking the lead on the night they saw Alexis Sanchez dismissed for a second yellow card offence.

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Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Bayern blitz past Salzburg

Bayern Munich made home advantage count as they hit RB Salzburg for seven at the Allianz Arena. Robert Lewandowski scored a first half hat-trick, Thomas Muller bagged a brace while Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry also found the net. Maurits Kjaergaard scored a consolation goal for the Austrians.

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