Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

IMAGE: The 44-year-old Xavi arrived at Barcelona on a three-year deal following the departure of another club legend, Dutchman Ronald Koeman, at the end of 2021. Photograph: Ibraheem Al......

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger celebrates with team-mates after scoring the winning penalty in the shootout against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Photograph: Carl......

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez stuns Svitolina to enter semis

Images from Day 9 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Wednesday. IMAGE: 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez has knocked out a string of big names, including former champions Naomi Osaka and Angelique......

EPL: Man City down Leicester; Liverpool romp to win at Arsenal

IMAGE: Benjamin Mendy, centre, celebrates with his Manchester City teammates after scoring his team's first goal against Leicester City in the English Premier League match at The King Power......

Football: 'Players are treated like 'puppets'

Kroos hits out at new tournaments, says players treated like 'puppets' IMAGE: Toni Kroos wearing a shirt commemorating his 100th match for Germany. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Real Madrid......