Belgium remains the top-ranked team in world football in the latest FIFA rankings. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are in 2nd place with Spain in 3rd. The UAE has climbed to 64th while Northern Ireland and Scotland are both up one place. Michael O'Neill's side are 28th, while Gordon Strachen's men now sit 45th. England have retained their position of 9th and Wales stay 17th. India have climbed up to 160th after wins over Guam and Afghanistan.
Liverpool eliminated as Atalanta book Europa League semi-final place
Atalanta progressed to the Europa League semi-finals despite losing 1-0 to Liverpool on Thursday as they triumphed 3-1 on aggregate to move one step closer to a first ever European final for the Serie A side.
Real Madrid knock out holders Man City in Champions League shootout
Antonio Ruediger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.
Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into semi-finals
Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich powered in a 63rd-minute header to give them a 1-0 victory over a toothless Arsenal on Wednesday and send them through to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in four years with a 3-2 aggregate win.
Nadal makes winning return in Barcelona
Rafael Nadal said it was a challenge to hold himself back on his return to the ATP Tour after three months on the sidelines but the fiercely-competitive Spaniard expects to continue with the controlled approach in Barcelona.
Mbappe scores twice as PSG beat 10-man Barca to reach semi-finals
Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final, second leg to wrap up a 6-4 aggregate victory on Tuesday.
