IMAGES from the soccer matches played across leagues on Friday
Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years
Wasteful Napoli held to goalless draw by visiting Monza
For Napoli, the match highlighted their struggling form, marking three consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time since October 2016. They are fifth with 24 points.
Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 3-2 to edge closer to a first ever Bundesliga title.
IMAGRS from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday
Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.
Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.
'But I think it is time. I'm not driven by financial matters, but by my heart. I think it's the best thing for the club. I don't want to be a problem for the club in my heart.'
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.
Erling Haaland had the same points as Lionel Messi but lost out by having fewer first-place votes from national team captains.
'It is over and I can clearly state without fear of being contradicted that Maradona has never been a tax evader.'
His contract was due to expire in 2024, and this extension ends speculation that Ancelotti would take over as manager of Brazil.
The following is the draw for the Champions League last 16 which was held in Nyon on Monday:
2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz.
Images from the UEFA Champions League group matches played on Tuesday night.
Yokohama beat Shandong to book Asian Champions League last 16 berth
Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.
IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.
Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.
PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique
Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night
Napoli broke a three-decade long drought, to lift the Seria A title on Thursday. The last time Diego Maradona led them to the title in 1990.
But after an exceptional transfer window and with Luciano Spalletti at the helm, Napoli dominated the title race while their main rivals all suffered slumps during the season.
Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.
Holders Manchester City will take on RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys in Group G.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. The late Maradona is also still revered, celebrated on fans' t-shirts, banners or tattoos, and on a giant mural in Naples' Miracles Square that has become a major attraction in the countdown to the Scudetto.
Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.
Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.
A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.
A tap-in by Karim Benzema and a powerful strike by substitute Marco Asensio earned European champions Real Madrid a 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea.
IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.
Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.
Harry Kane scored twice in his first league appearance in front of a home crowd to steer champions Bayern Munich to a 3-1 victory over Augsburg.
Round-up of football matches played around Europe on Saturday.
Now only Inter stand in the way of a treble that would match Manchester United's still unique feat of 1999.
Sky Sport Italy said Immobile was travelling with his two daughters in the car, with the 33-year-old forward telling police that the tram allegedly ran a red light.
Holders Real Madrid will play 2021 winners Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals while Manchester City's Pep Guardiola will visit his former club Bayern Munich.
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