Viktor Axelsen announces retirement after long-term injury struggles

Two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement after a long-term battle with a back injury.

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Arteta urges pure fire as Arsenal eye Champions League semis

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his players are driven by “pure fire” as they head into Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting, urging fearlessness as his side chase two major trophies despite injury concerns and recent setbacks.

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France and Liverpool forward Ekitike suffers blow to World Cup hopes

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike was carried off the pitch in tears during the first half of their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with Paris St Germain on Tuesday after sustaining what appeared to be a serious injury.

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Liverpool boss Slot laments missed chances in Champions League exit

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's Champions League exit again laid bare a season-long struggle to turn chances into goals, after they were eliminated by Paris St Germain following a 2-0 home defeat on Tuesday that sealed a 4-0 aggregate loss.

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PSG boss Luis Enrique credits team's belief for Champions League success

Paris St Germain showed why they are the reigning champions of Europe, coach Luis Enrique said, after his side completed a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory over Liverpool on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

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Griezmann dares to dream after Atletico oust Barca in his farewell season

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is daring to dream of a fairytale finale after his side survived a fierce Barcelona fightback to reach their first Champions League semi-final in nine years on Tuesday.