AFPBarca want Lyon revenge in battle for European dominance
When Barcelona take on Lyon in the women's Champions League final on Saturday, the Catalans will be out not only for revenge but also to cement their place as Europe's most dominant force.However a run of five consecutive Lyon Champions League triumphs was eventually snapped by Barcelona in 2021, as the Catalans lifted their first by thrashing Chelsea.
AFPKewell warns Yokohama must 'suffer' to win Asian Champions League
Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos will "have to suffer" to win the Asian Champions League despite taking a one-goal lead into Saturday's second leg of the final at Hernan Crespo's Al Ain.Since the first leg of the final, Al Ain have lost one game and won the other in their domestic league.
AFPLookman hat-trick fires Atalanta to Europa League, ends Leverkusen's unbeaten run
Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday and claim their first trophy for 61 years.Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975 to secure Atalanta's first ever continental trophy.
AFPBayern Munich on verge of naming Kompany as coach: reports
Bayern Munich are close to completing a shock move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach, German and English media reported on Wednesday. According to German tabloid Bild and network Sky, along with English newspaper The Guardian, the Belgian has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern.