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Gareth Bale's overhead stunner gives Real a 2-1 lead- Champions League Final

Gareth Bale scores an incredible goal to take the Vikings ahead in the 64th minute. Zidane brought in Gareth Bale for Isco at the hour mark and it paid off as the Welshman went aerial and struck an unstoppable bicycle kick to shock the Liverpool side.

Mane scores the equalizer for Liverpool- Champions League Final

Sadio Mane was given a great chance in front of the goal and he nailed it into the back of the net. A flawless cross from Milner connecting to the head of Lovren who placed the ball where Mane wanted it, helped Liverpool gain an important equalizer in the 54th minute. The scores are balanced at 1-1.

Loris Karius' mistake gives a 1-0 lead to Real Madrid- Champions League Final

A 'casual' throw from Karius was seen after the beginning of the second half, giving an easy chance to Benzema who directed the ball towards the goal-line in the 50th minute to get the Galacticos a 1-0  ahead of Liverpool.

Salah and Carvajal leave the pitch in tears- Champions League Final

Egyptian forward, Mohammed Salah was being forced off the field as he suffered an injury which might cost him the ticket to World Cup in Russia. Also, Carvajal, who plays as a right back for the Los Blancos, had to come off the park due to a hamstring injury. Salah was replaced by Lallana just after the half-hour mark. Nacho was brought on for Spanish International, Dani Carvajal, in the 37th minute. Losing one world-class player each in the first half due to injuries has led to a big issue for the managers who desperately want to win the most prestigious tournament in European club football.

Barcelona end their 43-game Unbeaten run against Levante 4-5

Barcelona's quest to finish La Liga season unbeaten ends in surprise. Emmanuel Boateng's hat-trick helps Levante to defeat the Catalan club 5-4 in an highly exciting match.   FC Barcelona's hunt to become the 'Invincibles' this season was thwarted by an dazzling Levante side on Sunday in the Ciutat de Valencia stadium. Barca had wrapped up the Liga title two weeks ago, but Ernesto Valverde said his team were focused to become the first Spanish team to go unbeaten throughout the season since Real Madrid achieved the feat in 1931-32 season which only lasted 18 games. Five-time Ballon D'or winner, Lionel Messi was rested for the game as the Argentina National team demanded that he takes rest. Reports say that Messi was given time off the pitch so he can be fit for their friendly against South African champions, Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday. Levante got their hard fought and historic win. Ghanaian striker Boateng netted two early goals after which...

Goodbye Wenger: Forever in our hearts

There are only a few people in this world who are remembered for a long time. Arsene Wenger is one of them and will always be recalled for his contribution to English football.  After enjoying 22 years of quality football with Arsenal in the top flight of the Premier League, Frenchman Arsene Wenger has decided to leave the North London club at the end of this season. Wenger has a match left to manage for his club which will be against Huddersfield on Sunday.  Wenger said that he wants to keep using his energy in football and so, he will continue to manage other clubs in the future. For now, he told the press that he wants to focus on his last game and is desperate to win it. The 68-year-old has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain where he might substitute Unai Emery. His replacement at Arsenal will be declared after the World Cup. Luis Enrique, former Barcelona player and manager, is the main option for them to hire. For his donation to the world of football, Prem...

2nd Leg: Who will book a ticket to Kiev?

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will go head to head in the Bernabeu on Tuesday as the second leg of the Semi-finals goes underway. Bayern will be boosted by the return of their star player, Manuel Neuer. The German goalkeeper confronted a gruesome injury which proved fatal but is fit and ready to make a comeback now. Two of Bayern's star players, Robben and Boateng, will miss the match due to the injuries they suffered in the first leg.  For Madrid, Dani Carvajal is doubtful but Nacho, who has missed the past month's action due to a thigh injury is going to be included in the squad. Spanish international, Isco, will also miss the tie after failing to recover from a shoulder strain in time. Jepp Heynckes will try to improve his attacking play and will focus on improving the finishing as player like Kimmich and Ribery created many chances but were unsuccessful to find the net. Los Blancos will have a tough weekend as they travel to Camp Nou to go against La Liga winne...