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Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has criticized Barcelona following their display against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg tie on Tuesday.

The former Super Eagles captain also lauded Ademola Lookman for his display against Hansi Flick’s side as Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semi-final stage.

Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo about the encounter, Mikel fired back at Barcelona’s complaints.

“Atletico Madrid had it. Ademola Lookman stepped up and decided the Champions League match, while Barcelona players were busy shaking hands with the referee as if he was going to change the score for them,” Mikel said.

“Barcelona failed to come back against Atletico Madrid on two different occasions. Now they want to blame the referee for their incompetent style of play. That is not how it works.”

UCL: They want to blame referee for their incompetence – Mikel blasts Barcelona, hails Lookman

FC Porto head coach, Francesco Farioli has backed Terem Moffi to impress in the club’s UEFA Europa League clash with Nottingham Forest.

Moffi , who joined the Dragons from French club, OGC Nice in January had a quiet game in the first leg of the quarter-final tie which ended in a 1-1 draw.

The striker was replaced early in the second half.

The Nigerian was named among the substitutes in Porto’s 3-1 victory over Estoril Praia last weekend.

“Both Francisco Moura and Terem Moffi have been giving everything they have,” Farioli said ahead of the clash with Nottingham Forest.

The 26-year-old has scored one goal in three appearances for Porto in the Europa League.

Europa League: Porto boss backs Moffi to deliver against Nottingham Forest

Bayern Munich defender, Josip Stanišić, has claimed that Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger insulted him after both sides’ UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg encounter on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at the Allianz Arena to qualify for the Champions League semi-final.

The Bundesliga giants will now face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final stage in the coming days.

Speaking to Kicker after the game, Stanišić described Rudiger’s action as unacceptable.

“Rüdiger insulted me, and in my opinion, it’s completely unacceptable,” he said.

“Only one word was spoken, twice – you can ask him yourself – maybe he’s man enough to admit it.”

UCL: Rudiger insulted me – Bayern Munich’s Josip Stanišić speaks out after Real Madrid’s exit

Manchester City captain, Bernardo Silva, has confirmed he will leave the Premier League club this summer.

This will bring an end to his nine-year stint at the Etihad.

In total, Silva made over 450 appearances in all competitions for City.

The Portugal play maker scored 76 goals and provided 77 assists, winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League.

The 31-year-old also won two FA Cup triumphs, five Carabao Cup successes, three Community Shields, a FIFA Club World Cup and a UEFA Super Cup winner’s medal.

Just last month, Silva captained City to 2026 Carabao Cup glory against Arsenal.

EPL: Bernardo Silva confirms Man City departure

Swedish club Hammarby have signed Nigerian youngster Imran Musa on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports.

Musa linked up with Hammarby from Nigeria National League, NNL, outfit Beyond Limits FA.

The 18-year-old started his career at Shield City FA in Kano, before moving to Beyond Limits FA.

The winger established himself as a key player at Beyond Limits FA helping the club win 2025 TCC Cup and the 2025 Gothia Cup.

Musa will begin his time in Hammarby with the club’s development side. They play in the third tier of Swedish football.

He has already started training with his new teammates.

Transfer: Swedish club Hammarby sign Nigerian youngster