Person: Arjen Robben

Bundesliga wrap: Bayern Munich rest players but still secure sixth straight title

Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title with a 4-1 win at Augsburg.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

Bayern Munich thrash 10-man Besiktas to close in on Champions League last eight

Bayern Munich look assured of a Champions League quarter-final spot for a seventh straight season after thrashing 10-man Besiktas 5-0 in Germany.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

Conte must find a way of nullifying Messi magic

Champions League talking points with Ger McCarthy

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

Here's how the matches ended in France, Spain and Germany

Bayern Munich strengthened their grip on the Bundesliga title race with a 3-0 win over Augsburg which extended their lead at the top of the table to six points.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

Celtic outclassed by Bayern Munich

Celtic discovered Bayern Munich are still very much a European force as the Hoops suffered a 3-0 defeat in their Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Here's a rundown of the teams that will be in the World Cup finals so far

Portugal and France secured their places at next summer's World Cup finals but Holland will miss out on a second successive major tournament.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2017

World Cup round-up: Portugal secure win and ticket to Russia

European champions Portugal got the victory they required over Switzerland to book their place in next year’s World Cup in Russia.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2017

France beat Bulgaria to retain control of World Cup qualifying fate

Blaise Matuidi's early goal proved enough for France to secure a crucial 1-0 victory away to Bulgaria which put them back at the top of World Cup European Qualifying Group A.

Sat, 07 Oct, 2017

Thomas Lemar and Kylian Mbappe score in France's thrashing of Holland

Thomas Lemar and Kylian Mbappe underlined why they have had Europe's top sides chasing them all summer as they scored three goals between them in France's crushing 4-0 victory over Holland in a World Cup qualifier at the Stade de France.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

Didier Deschamps wants cool from Le Bleus

France boss Didier Deschamps has stressed the importance of his players remaining calm about the situation in their World Cup qualifying group and approaching tonight’s match against Holland without fear (Sky Sports, 7.45pm).

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

Wolfsburg face Bundesliga relegation play-off as Bayern say farewell to Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso

Hamburg beat Wolfsburg 2-1 in dramatic fashion to secure their Bundesliga status and plunge the Wolves into a relegation play-off.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Borussia Dortmund progress to final thanks to Ousmane Dembele winner

Ousmane Dembele scored the winner as Borussia Dortmund booked their place in a fourth successive DFB-Pokal final with a thrilling 3-2 victory over holders Bayern Munich.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Where now for Dutch football?

There was a moment during the last World Cup finals when it seemed the Dutch might be about to write a new chapter in their glorious football history, writes David Shonfield

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

Wenger’s darkest night after Arsenal's 10-goal humiliation at the hands of Bayern

There was a time when Arsene Wenger’s sides did this to the best in Europe.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2017

Gunners suffer second 5-1 mauling at hands of Bayern

Arsene Wenger saw Arsenal humiliated again as their 10 men crashed out of the Champions League after another five-goal mauling at the hands of Bayern Munich.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2017

'This might be the final straw'; former players turn on Arsene Wenger

A trio of former Arsenal stars have turned on Arsene Wenger and his players after a humiliating 5-1 Champions League thrashing at Bayern Munich.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Bayern head and shoulders over sorry Gunners

Bayern Munich 5 - 1 Arsenal

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Bayern Munich capitalise on losses for chasing pack to extend lead at top

There were losses for Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Hoffenheim lose unbeaten Bundesliga record as Bayern battle to stay top

Hoffenheim suffered their first Bundesliga defeat of the season as they went down 2-1 at RB Leipzig.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Bayern Munich not quite the brilliant force they once were

After a lacklustre group stage the Champions League draw has pulled out a couple of plums.

Tue, 13 Dec, 2016

Thomas Muller says Bayern Munich will be wary of FC Rostov

Thomas Muller insists Bayern Munich will not underestimate FC Rostov ahead tonight’s Champions League Group D opener at the Allianz Arena.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

10 young stars who will light up Euro 2016

Every great tournament has its rising stars. Here are ten who could really shine

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Louis Van Gaal was never going to be a quick fix

A lot has changed in the two years since Manchester United appointed Louis Van Gaal, but one thing has not: The man himself.

Tue, 24 May, 2016

Is Jose Mourinho really the man to unite Man United?

Winning the FA Cup was meant to be the moment Manchester became united again; so following it up with a move to bring in Jose Mourinho is a gamble that could just as easily jeopardise that mission as achieve it.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Arturo Vidal and Thomas Muller seal Bayern Munich's progress

Benfica 2 Bayern Munich 2, Bayern win 3-2 on aggregate: Arturo Vidal’s thunderbolt and Thomas Muller’s tap-in comfortably put Bayern Munich through to the Champions League semi-finals for the fifth successive season, this time with a 3-2 aggregate win over Benfica.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Battling Benfica won’t back down to Bayern Munich

Benfica coach Rui Vitoria accepts his side will have to do it the hard way if they are to progress any further in the Champions League, but has warned quarter-final opponents Bayern Munich against writing them off.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2016

Juventus plan to exploit Bayern Munich weak points, warns Leonardo Bonucci

Bayern Munich has been relying on its fearsome attack to overcome a shortage of quality defenders. That has worked with hardly a hitch in the Bundesliga, where Bayern is rarely challenged.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Trust the cynics to wave the 'imaginary yellow card'

An important anniversary will soon be reached; the great modern Premier League fear of mime is almost ten years old.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Juventus keep hopes alive with gutsy fightback against Bayern Munich

Juventus 2 Bayern Munich 2: Juventus came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Bayern Munich.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

Ireland set to face Holland in send-off game for Euro 2016

Ireland will get the ideal send-off game for the Euros when the host the Netherlands at Lansdowne Road.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Jose Mourinho says Diego Costa is a happy camper

Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out Diego Costa returning to Atletico Madrid, but maintains the striker is happy at Chelsea.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Louis van Gaal puts faith in Martial plan

Louis van Gaal has backed Anthony Martial to end his goal drought and help Manchester United avoid an embarrassingly early Champions League exit.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2015

Brilliant Bayern Munich do their bit to keep Arsenal in the running

Bayern Munich 4 Olympiacos 0: Bayern Munich booked their place in the Champions League group stage with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Olympiacos.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Cech: Gunners can still qualify

Petr Cech has backed Arsenal to recover from their worst-ever European defeat and qualify for the Champions League knock-out stages.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Cech: Gunners can still qualify

Petr Cech has backed Arsenal to recover from their worst-ever European defeat and qualify for the Champions League knock-out stages.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Arsenal on brink after Bayern bashing

Bayern Munich 5 Arsenal 1: Arsenal’s Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread after they were blown away by Bayern Munich last night.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

Champions League round-up: Bosnian stars shine for Roma, while Olympiakos leave Arsenal on the brink

Arsenal must win their two remaining group games to stand any chance of progressing.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Juventus juggernaut searching for top gear

This week’s Champions League matches have the feel of accidents waiting to happen, writes David Shonfield.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

The cook, the thieves, the floodlight man and the doctor: the club staff who upset Mourinho

Eva Carneiro isn’t the first club employee to fall foul of Jose Mourinho.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

David Shonfield: Juventus turn to Carlos Tevez the tormentor

Lionel Messi or Carlos Tevez, surely there is no comparison?

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Pep Guardiola: I’ll be at Bayern Munich next season

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is determined to honour his contract with the Bundesliga champions.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Messi genius blows Bayern away

Two quick-fire moments of individual magic from Lionel Messi made the difference, and Neymar added a late added goal, as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Camp Nou.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Barca and Bayern stars align for a classic at Camp Nou

Can there possibly be a more mouth-watering prospect in the whole of the 2015 football calendar than Barcelona v Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou tonight?

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Luis Enrique not fazed by the Pep Guardiola factor as Barca targeting treble

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insists his side’s Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich is about far more than Pep Guardiola.

Wed, 06 May, 2015