"You're not like others, you are football, the real one, the pure one of children."

And so the Old Lady prevailed, as the old masters of European football finally ended Tottenham’s swashbuckling adventure in the Champions League.

Tottenham recovered from an early setback to claim an impressive 2-2 draw against Juventus.

Italy 0 Sweden 0

Four-time world champions Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

Iceland are on the brink of reaching their first ever World Cup after recording a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Group I rivals Turkey in Istanbul.

Real Madrid will have a really difficult job trying to break Juve down, writes Liam Brady.

Both come from old port cities beside the Mediterranean, but the two men arrived at the top of their profession by completely different routes, writes David Shonfield.

Once again, Juventus are out to prove themselves on the European stage, says Daniella Matar.

No knee slides, no leaping and punching the air, no elaborately choreographed hand-shake routines. Just a little fist bump here, a fleeting palm slap there or maybe a passing pat on the back. 

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is optimistic his side can pull off another stunning comeback to advance in the Champions League.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is optimistic his side can pull off another stunning comeback to advance in the Champions League.

Barcelona completed what was the greatest-ever comeback in the history of the Champions League knockout stages when they overturned a four-goal first-leg deficit against Paris St Germain but now they have to perform another escape act against Juventus.

Barcelona need another Nou Camp miracle if they are to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a crushing 3-0 loss to Juventus in Turin.

Tonight’s Champions League encounter between Juventus and Barcelona was always bound to be tasty and it has been given extra spice by the scandal that has erupted over the past week about alleged Italian involvement in matchfixing in Spain, writes David Shonfield.

Danilo insists Porto are just as ambitious as Juventus as the teams prepare to clash in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Lionel Messi being found guilty of tax fraud yesterday, and handed a prison sentence of 21 months and fine of €3.5 million, is unlikely to cause too many long-term on-field problems for either the Barcelona star or his team.

Italy 2 Spain 0: Graziano Pelle sealed Italy’s place in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals with a stoppage-time strike to sink reigning champions Spain at the Stade de France yesterday.

How much will Ireland’s historic victory affect the way Italy approach their showdown with Spain on Monday?

So the Italians will rest their star performers on Wednesday to afford Ireland an easy ride to joining them in the knockout stages of Euro 2016? Well, think again.

Luis Suarez scored on his Uruguay return as Brazil threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in their World Cup qualifier and increase the pressure on coach Dunga.

Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 opponents Sweden and Italy began their build-up to this summer’s tournament with disappointing results on a busy night of international friendlies.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists the calf injury that forced him to leave the field against Juventus is no cause for concern.

Manchester City 1 Juventus 2: Juventus may be struggling in the unfamiliar surrounds of Serie A’s lower reaches, but they accomplished what no English club has managed so far this season, namely stopping the juggernaut that is Manchester City, and with some ease, at that.

Spain 4 Italy 0: The scoreline that scarred a nation, and above all, one set of players.

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Champions League final against Barcelona with a calf injury.

Real Madrid 1 Juventus 1 (Agg 2-3): Alvaro Morata was again the hero as a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in last night’s Champions League semi-final second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu sent Juventus through to the competition’s final.

Monaco 0 Juventus 0: Juventus moved into the last four of the Champions League for the first time in 12 years after playing out a goalless draw with Monaco in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.

Roy Hodgson leapt to the defence of Phil Jones after he was criticised for his performance in England’s 1-1 draw with Italy.

Italy 1 (Pelle 29) England 1 (Townsend 79)

Barcelona’s big name attackers took much of the focus during the Catalan outfit’s Champions League last 16 first leg at Manchester City late last month.

Juventus, once a powerhouse of European football, are seeking only a second Champions League quarter-final appearance since 2006 — the year Juve were relegated for match fixing in Serie A — when they host Borussia Dortmund tonight.

Open a Catalan sports newspaper, or turn on sports radio in Barcelona, and you will quite likely see or hear Luis Suarez talking about his new club or his past issues.

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini insists he and the rest of his Italy team-mates have no problem with Mario Balotelli returning to the Azzurri squad.

FIFA disciplinary chairman Claudio Sulser says Russia will be punished if their supporters show any form of racist behaviour at the 2018 World Cup in the country.

Luis Suarez’s controversial on-field antics appear to have counted strongly against him when an expert panel drew up a 23-man shortlist for the 2014 Fifa Ballon d’Or award.

Barcelona’s former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been omitted from FIFA’s 23-man list of contenders for the Ballon D’or award.

Real Madrid overcame Neymar’s early opening goal to see off arch rivals Barcelona 3-1 at the Bernabeu as Luis Suarez made his long-awaited debut for Barca.

Head coach Luis Enrique has confirmed that Luis Suarez will make his Barcelona debut during today’s El Clasico showdown at the Bernabeu.