Bayern Munich vs. PSG player ratings: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe struggle, Matthijs de Ligt comes up big

Getty Images Bayern Munich are through to the Champions League quarterfinals and Paris Saint-Germain are headed home after the Bavarians beat the French side 2-0 on Wednesday in their round of 16 second leg. It was another convincing display by the hosts as they held the Parisians goalless across 180 minutes. The Bayern defense stepped … Read more

France boss vows stay, slams ‘smear campaign’

play ‘Time of reckoning’ for French federation as captain Renard backs out (1:15)Sophie Lawson reacts to the news that Wendie Renard, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou Diani will not represent France at the Women’s World Cup. (1:15) 11:47 AM ET France coach Corinne Diacre said Wednesday she is the victim of a smear campaign as she … Read more

City’s Walker investigated over alleged flashing

12:00 PM ET Kyle Walker was given two days off following Manchester City’s win over Newcastle last weekend. James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is being investigated by police after allegedly exposing himself in a public place. The incident reportedly occurred at a bar in Wilmslow, England, on Sunday. Walker, 32, … Read more

England inspire ?600m govt. package for girls

4:56 AM ET England’s Euro 2022 victory helped to spearhead a seismic change in women’s football. Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The UK government will provide a ?600 million package to create equal school opportunities for girls, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday. The announcement, which coincided with International Women’s Day, was … Read more