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SportAFP NewsTuchel transformation takes Chelsea to brink of Champions League glory
Sacked by Paris Saint-Germain on Christmas Eve, Thomas Tuchel is going back to the Champions League final for a second consecutive season after his rejuvenated Chelsea cruised past Real Madrid in the last four.
NewsAFP NewsThree things we learned from Chelsea v Real Madrid
Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-0 to clinch a 3-1 aggregate success in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.
SportAFP NewsChelsea dominate Real Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final
Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 in a dominant display on Wednesday to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge.
SportAFP NewsMcIlroy among stars rejecting golf Super League 'money grab'
Rory McIlroy dismissed revived talk of a golf Super League as a "money grab" on Wednesday as the PGA Tour reportedly warned players they could face a life ban if they signed up to the lucrative breakaway tour.
SportAFP NewsMan Utd's Liverpool clash rearranged after fan fury
Manchester United will have to play three Premier League matches in five days after their postponed clash with Liverpool was rearranged for May 13.
SportAFP NewsHazard starts on return to Chelsea with Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane handed Eden Hazard a start on his return to Stamford Bridge as Real Madrid aim to prevent Chelsea setting up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City on Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsNadal cruises into Madrid last 16, Barty faces surprising Badosa in semis
Rafael Nadal began his bid for a sixth Madrid Open title in simple fashion on Wednesday, easing past youngster Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 6-2 to reach the last 16.
SportAFP NewsFonseca backs Mourinho to thrive at Roma
Paulo Fonseca has backed Jose Mourinho to thrive at Roma when the former Tottenham boss replaces him as manager at the end of this season.
SportAFP NewsMan City's Sterling abused online after social media boycott
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has been racially abused on Instagram less than 48 hours after the Premier League's social media boycott ended.
SportAFP NewsArsenal's Aubameyang reveals full extent of malaria scare
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed his family were scared by his weight loss after he contracted malaria while on international duty in March.
SportAFP NewsToulouse hooker Marchand cited for Champions Cup tackle
Toulouse hooker Julien Marchand has been cited for a dangerous tackle during the weekend's European Champions Cup semi-final, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.
NewsAFP NewsEx-Villa star Atkinson threatened police officer, murder trial told
A police officer accused of murdering former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson claimed the player threatened to take him "to the gates of hell", a court heard on Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsHarlequins sign Italy international fly-half Tommaso Allan
English Premiership club Harlequins on Wednesday announced the signing of Italy international fly-half Tommaso Allan.
SportAFP NewsAfrica Cup of Nations-winning coach Broos heads to South Africa
Belgian Hugo Broos will replace sacked Molefi Ntseki as coach of South Africa, national football association chief executive Tebogo Motlanthe said in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsSolskjaer says Man Utd fans' protest went 'too far'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the anti-Glazer protest that forced the postponement of Manchester United's clash against Liverpool went "too far" but reiterated his call for supporters' voices to be heard.
SportAFP NewsWales caretaker boss Page says he is in full charge in Giggs' absence
Wales caretaker boss Robert Page said Wednesday he has taken full control of preparations for Euro 2020 in the absence of manager Ryan Giggs, who last week appeared in court on assault charges.
SportAFP NewsFlick favourite to be Germany's next coach with Bierhoff's backing
Outgoing Bayern Munich trainer Hansi Flick is the hot favourite to become Germany's next head coach after receiving the backing of Oliver Bierhoff, who will ultimately decide Joachim Loew's replacement, in a podcast Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsPremier League fans to return for final two matchdays
Fans will return to Premier League stadiums for the season's final two rounds of fixtures later this month, subject to the UK government's expected easing of lockdown restrictions.
SportAFP NewsArteta urges Arsenal to take 'biggest step forward' and reach Europa final
Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal side can take their "biggest step forward" under his management if they end a turbulent season by booking their place in the Europa League final.
SportAFP NewsHertha Berlin dismiss Lehmann as advisor for racist jibe
Former Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been dismissed from the supervisory board of Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin after making a jibe about a TV pundit's race via WhatsApp, it was confirmed Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsGrosjean to bid Formula One adieu with Mercedes test at French Grand Prix
Romain Grosjean, who suffered a terrifying crash in November, will be back at the wheel of a Formula One car for a test with Mercedes at the end of June in France, the team said on Wednesday.
SportAFP NewsUnion, Cruz Azul advance in CONCACAF Champions League
Philadelphia Union reached the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time on Tuesday, drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United to wrap up a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory.
SportAFP NewsGuardiola exorcises Champions League demons to lead Man City to first final
After a decade of disappointment, Pep Guardiola is back in a Champions League final and just one game away from delivering on his task to make Manchester City champions of Europe for the first time.
SportAFP NewsSaunders fury over 'phone box' ring for Canelo bout
British boxer Billy Joe Saunders on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from his super middleweight title unification clash with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez after blasting the size of the ring set up at the fight venue in Texas.
SportAFP NewsPSG regret Mbappe absence and loss of discipline in latest Champions League exit
For Paris Saint-Germain another Champions League campaign ends in disappointment, wondering what might have been had one of their superstar attackers not been sidelined at the crucial moment.
