In an extract from his new book, Richard Fitzpatrick explains the enduring fascination with one of the most successful, influential and controversial managers in history
Barcelona lost captain Ronald Araújo to a red card before half-time
England striker has €65m summer release clause in Bayern Munich contract
Real Madrid demonstrate oddly casual approach to set-pieces but prevail largely thanks to the clinical finishing of Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé also on target as they move five points clear in La Liga
Young Spanish winger has attracted attention of tabloids for his antics off the pitch
PSG come from behind to win at Barcelona, Arsenal beat Olympiacos
Spanish giants visit St James’ Park on Thursday night
President Joan Laporta keeps pushing the club’s overwhelming debts to the side, but it cannot last forever
A new book looks at forces such as geopolitics and social values that lie behind the shirts we see, wear and root for
Colombia international has been a target for the La Liga champions for some time
Eighteen years ago Tracy, Emma Byrne and Ciara Grant won the equivalent of the Champions League for Arsenal
Barça’s 28th title caps fine debut season for manager Hansi Flick
While Liverpool fans were venting bitterness at Alexander-Arnold, Barcelona may have done him a favour by humbling Madrid
Win puts Barcelona seven points clear at La Liga summit
Italian side progress to Champions League final after extra time at the San Siro
Extra time was needed to separate the two European giants at the San Siro
This Barcelona prodigy has already played an abnormal number of games for his age, so it would be unsurprising if he burns out
Home side twice came from behind to leave Champions League semi-final perfectly poised for second leg
The former Leeds forward was on the periphery but is now key to Hansi Flick’s team thanks to his hunger for goals
Divine intervention for Arsenal signing; the fickle world of football managers
Coaching staff had to restrain German defender who threw bags of ice at the official
On Saturday Hansi Flick’s side face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final. Winning that would keep them on course for a glorious treble
Unai Emery’s side came from 2-0 down to win tie and had chances to bring game to extra-time
Former Barcelona and Brazil star was sentenced to 4.5 years after being found guilty of assault in nightclub
‘Wembley of the North’ funding structure likely to be influenced by credit markets, government money...and, of course, results on the pitch
The funeral of Barcelona club doctor Carles Miñarro took place on Tuesday morning
Former Liverpool and Rangers player may be bound for Iran where he can keep his pet crocodile at home
Manchester United keen on Mathys Tel as replacement
French striker endured a nightmare outing, caught offside eight times, as Barcelona ended Real’s 42-game unbeaten league run in spectacular style
TV View: Of course this roller coaster of a League of Ireland season would come down to the final round
Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga
Retirement of midfield linchpin Toni Kroos has unbalanced Real Madrid's midfield while Kylian Mbappé's on-field relationship with Vinícius Junior has yet to click
Barcelona smash Bayern Munich 4-1; Manchester City comfortable winners over Sparta Prague
Dundee United hallowed turf; and Holsten Kiel’s soiled shorts
SuperCupNI - previously known as the Milk Cup - has given players such as David Beckham, Arjen Robben and Trent Alexander-Arnold an early taste of international competition
German manager succeeds Xavi, who was sacked last week
Second-half goals from Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas earned side back-to-back titles
Former player described manager’s job as 'cruel and unpleasant' when he resigned in January
Girona secure a spot in Europe for the first time after they qualified for next season’s Champions League
Inspiration from Damien Duff’s wife; a heartfelt tribute to Jürgen Klopp; and pillow talk from John Terry
Former midfielder who made over 500 appearances for the club had previously announced his intention to step down in January
None of the club’s recent expensive signings, including Ferran Torres, Jules Koundé, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, have excelled
Red cards for Araujo and manager Xavi set up a disastrous home exit for Barcelona as PSG book semi-final date with Dortmund
Raphinha double combined with Christensen’s header sends Barcelona home with the lead despite strikes from Dembelé and Vitinha
Real Madrid welcome Manchester City to the Bernabeu on Tuesday evening before PSG host Barcelona on Wednesday
Champions League quarter-finals again for Xavi’s team after four years
Arsenal manager strongly denies he has any intention of leaving Premier League club
Ireland Sevens make history in Perth; Ken Early on Xavi’s disillusionment; more athletics records broken
If you don’t have stars you’d better at least have a plan, and currently Barca have neither
Barcelona have fallen behind Real Madrid atop La Liga and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night
First-half hat-trick sets the tone as Carlo Ancelotti’s side cruise to easy win in Saudi Arabia
Welsh team threatened with big penalty; Xavi under pressure; Pochettino tries to rebuild Chelsea
Depending on your perspective, Terry Venables was a forward-thinking tactician or a wheeler-dealing wide boy with murky business interests
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
