Enigma that is Karim Benzema a unique fooballing maverick
Real Madrid’s hopes rest on striker’s shoulders in Champions League final against Liverpool
Courage of having faith in his players is Carlo Ancelotti’s greatest gift
Real Madrid manager has always valued his players’ opinions when the going gets tough
Real Madrid see victory as almost a divine right - and they do have Benzema
The striker is on a run of 17 goals in 12 games. He has 46 goals in 48 games for the season, 13 assists and another league title in the barrel
Does the rest of Europe really get Kevin De Bruyne?
Modric-Kroos remains the standard, the defining central midfielders of the last decade
Tuchel must choose chaos if Chelsea are to attempt a Real Madrid comeback
Manager stresses importance of imposing physicality at the Bernabéu
Karim Benzema’s hat-trick puts Real Madrid in box seat against Chelsea
Defending European champions all at sea during quarter-final first leg
Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona
Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real
Real Madrid rediscover their belief as Neymar and PSG set sights on history
Spanish side lost 1-0 in Paris but a 4-1 win over Sociedad has instilled confidence
Real Madrid deploy counterattacking masterclass to secure clásico win in Barcelona
Sergio Agüero scores late consolation goal for home side with their first shot on goal
Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team
It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan
Ken Early: Brave Southgate has the courage of his convictions
Stood in front of bench packed with pouting, brooding genius, for once it didn’t go wrong
Goretzka’s late equaliser keeps Germany’s Euro 2020 hopes alive
A protester waving a rainbow flag invaded the pitch ahead of clash against Hungary
Ken Early: Blindsided by a glorious day of Euros football
Return of fans to stadiums has inspired players to produce the best football of year
Cristiano Ronaldo retains grip on the spotlight as age remains merely a number
Goalscoring superstar remains as obsessive and driven to win as he has ever been
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices