After spending 22 years in the spotlight as Arsenal manager there is a great sense of intrigue as to what comes next for Arsene Wenger.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored an injury-time penalty to book Real Madrid's place in the Champions League semi-finals after losing the second leg 3-1, but winning the tie 4-3 on aggregate.

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

Former Arsenal Academy chief Liam Brady says Arsenal passed up on the opportunity to sign Harry Kane because he “was a bit chubby”.

Manchester United are looking to bolster their strike force in the January transfer window and are reported to have made inquiries about signing Jamie Vardy from Leicester City and Javier Hernandez from West Ham, according to the Telegraph.

Gennaro Gattuso's 10-man Milan, already languishing down in seventh, were thrashed 3-0 at lowly Hellas Verona.

Where next for Real Madrid and their latest generation of Galacticos - to infinity and beyond?

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

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon knows he cannot let slip this chance to finally fulfil his dream of Champions League glory.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 40th goal of the season as Real Madrid claimed a first LaLiga title since 2012.

Juventus secured their place in the Champions League final after coasting to a 2-1 win over Monaco in Turin last night.

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

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

Juventus moved seven points clear at the top of Serie A following a comfortable 2-0 victory against Crotone this evening.

Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique remained upbeat after his side threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Villarreal and said: “We’re one point closer to our objective.”

Reviving and rebuilding Chelsea is “not a small job” for Jose Mourinho’s eventual successor, interim boss Guus Hiddink has admitted.

Roy Keane has condemned the Old Trafford boo-boys and urged them instead to get behind their team.

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

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri will not stand in Paul Pogba’s way if the French midfielder decides to leave the Turin giants this summer.

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

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Massimiliano Allegri admits it can sometimes seem virtually impossible to combat Barcelona and their “stratospheric” all-star forward line, but the Juventus boss insists the Champions League final is no foregone conclusion.

The Old Lady of Italian football — not to mention one or two of its old men — is long overdue a European trophy; and after Carlos Tevez inspired Juventus to a 2-1 Champions League semi-final first leg victory over Real Madrid there is a growing feeling that this could finally be their year.

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.

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.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has denied media reports linking Liverpool’s misfiring striker Mario Balotelli with a move to the Turin giants in the winter transfer market.

Juventus have admitted an interest in taking experienced midfielder Wesley Sneijder from Galatasaray.

Manchester United’s transfer ambitions suffered a significant setback yesterday after new Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri insisted midfielder Arturo Vidal will stay in Turin for the forthcoming season.

Swansea last night confirmed the signing of Gylfi Sigurdsson from Tottenham and the sale of Ben Davies and Michel Vorm to the north London club for undisclosed fees.

Juventus are closing in on the signing of Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.

Louis van Gaal will be officially unveiled as Manchester United manger at a press conference at Old Trafford on Thursday afternoon.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground yesterday to begin his new role.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground on Wednesday to begin his new role.

Manager Neil Lennon insists there is no chance of Celtic underestimating the threat of AC Milan tonight as his side prepare to face their biggest game of the season.

AC Milan 2 Celtic 0

AC Milan 2 Celtic 0

Neil Lennon admits he is struggling to find sympathy for injury-riven AC Milan ahead of their Champions League clash at the San Siro tonight.

James Forrest has been ruled out of Celtic’s Champions League game against AC Milan at the San Siro on Wednesday night.

Injured AC Milan forward Kaka has decided against collecting his wages until he returns to full fitness.

AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng described how he was treated like “an animal” by six Pro Patria fans accused of chanting racial abuse.

AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said he always believed his players could beat Barcelona as they pulled off a 2-0 shock in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash last night.

AC Milan 2 Barcelona 0

AC Milan 2 Barcelona 0