• The Telegraph

    Harry Kane’s trophy curse is a compelling football tale but no reflection of his talent

    At the Bernabeu on Wednesday night, the television cameras caught Harry Kane watching the last few moments of Bayern Munich’s late meltdown from behind one of the high-backed dugout chairs and briefly did slip the customary mask of composure.

  • The Canadian Press

    From fan to hero, super sub Joselu lifts Real Madrid past Bayern and into Champions League final

    Two years ago, Joselu Mato was just another Real Madrid fan cheering in the stands of the Stade de France as it won a record-extending 14th European Cup. On Wednesday, the journeyman striker scored two late goals to achieve another memorable Madrid comeback in a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich and send them back to the Champions League final. “I try and make the most of my chances,” the 34-year-old Joselu said. “As for two years ago, this is how it feels to be a Real Madrid fan. I had the opportunity

  • PA Media: Sport

    No comment from UEFA as Thomas Tuchel rails at ‘disastrous decision’

    A linesman’s flag was raised and the referee’s whistle blown to rule out Matthijs de Ligt’s late equaliser for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid.

  • The Canadian Press

    Bayern offside is latest Champions League controversy for ref Marciniak after cup final successes

    GENEVA (AP) — It has been a challenging season in the Champions League for the 2022 World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak and his support officials from Poland. Two stoppage-time decisions by Marciniak and his team — affecting Bayern Munich in the semifinals on Wednesday and Newcastle in a group-stage game in November — have fueled referee controversies that are rare in the elite-level competition. Both times, Marciniak's and his team’s interventions seemed to go against the widely understood