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Declan Rice has said his free kick “magic” against Real Madrid have left him speechless but insisted Arsenal are targeting Champions League glory after taking control of their quarterfinal tie with the holders.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he “takes responsibility” for Declan Rice’s stunning opening free kick goal in Real Madrid’s 3-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday.

Inter Milan’s last-gasp 2-1 victory at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarte-final on Tuesday was the result of the Italian team’s strong mentality but more work awaits, said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi.

51-year-old among dozens killed in tragedy Pitcher won World Series with Cardinals in 2011 Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens killed when the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed during the early hours of Tuesday morning. At least 58 people died and 160 were injured at the

The Denver Nuggets fire Championship-winning head coach Michael Malone with just three regular season games remaining, despite looking set to claim a play-off place.

Birmingham City are back where they have often belonged, though sights are set far higher than the ­Championship. To the Premier League and beyond is the mission and no longer being the second city’s ­second wheel. Their aptitude for the task of returning to the ­Championship have been apparent since early this season and spending

Cardiff Rugby will declare their intention to go into administration with the Welsh Rugby Union in line for a takeover of the regional side.

Bayern Munich have everything to do if they are to claim the Champions League on home turf. This was a party thoroughly spoiled by Inter, who might have feared the worst when Thomas Müller scored a rapturously-received equaliser five minutes from time. Müller’s 25-year spell at Bayern will end this summer and everybody thought they

A night when visiting fans had reason to lament the absence of VAR was more uncomfortable for Leeds than it should have been but still ended with Daniel Farke’s team top of the Championship. Farke was furious to see two “goals” from first Ao Tanaka and then Patrick Bamford disallowed for imaginary offsides, but his

Who knew that Declan Rice would be able to bend a free-kick like ­Beckham? On the very biggest stage. And not just once, either. On a red-letter night for Arsenal, one to fire dreams of the ultimate triumph, their key midfielder brought the house down; Real Madrid to their knees, as well. It is never