Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel has played down any sense of crisis ahead of the Champions League last-16 first leg at Benfica.

Jurgen Klopp tells a story about playing a hypothetical game of tennis against a three-year-old girl. It would be no fun, he said, if he smashed the ball at her and won easily while she stood and watched. He’d rather play table-tennis against someone his own age and lose.

Jurgen Klopp has put Premier League clubs on alert after announcing he will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.

Schalke always have three managers, their supporters will tell you: the last one, the present one and the next one.

Shinji Kagawa’s time with Manchester United has come to an end after Borussia Dortmund signed their former player on a four-year deal

Should Manchester United look abroad to replace David Moyes, who are the best potential candidates?

Borussia Dortmund have told striker Robert Lewandowski to see out the remaining year on his contract and forget about leaving the club this summer.

Jose Mourinho says it took him “five minutes” of a meeting with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to agree a return to Stamford Bridge after six years away.

Borussia Dortmund chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke locked himself in a Bernabeu toilet as he could not bare to watch the final minutes of last night’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich have confirmed Mario Gotze will join them in July.

ALEX FERGUSON is a phenomenon. Close to his 12th English title, in his fourth Champions League final, 25 seasons at the same club.

Kevin-Prince Boateng could be forced to return to Tottenham at the end of the season unless they lower their asking price for Borussia Dortmund to buy him.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND admitted last night that their move for Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has broken down with the Germany international opting to remain with the Premier League leaders.

Jens Lehmann has insisted he will stay at Arsenal unless he gets the deal he wants at Borussia Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund have not given up hope of signing Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has confirmed that he is the subject of a bid from Arsenal.

Manchester City wing-back Niclas Jensen has attracted interest from German club Borussia Dortmund.