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We've not given up playing for Wenger: Ozil

Speaking up: Mesut Ozil.

Mesut Ozil has denied that Arsenal's players have stopped playing for Arsene Wenger and urged his team-mates to ignore the uncertainty engulfing the club and focus on football until the summer.

Arnold demands Sydney FC maintain focus

Big finish: Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold.

Graham Arnold is demanding Sydney FC regain some lost momentum for the finals before they collect the Premiers Plate at Saturday's A-League home clash with the Newcastle Jets.

Why Sky Blues must consider a boutique stadium

Revelation: Milos Ninkovic has been sensational for the Sky Blues.

Ahead of Saturday afternoon's final league match against Newcastle Jets, the Sky Blues have averaged crowds of 16,021. That may be the third-highest in the competition (behind Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers), but the real comparison is damning.

Ronaldo double secures Real comeback win over Bayern

Milestone maker: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), ending the German side's tournament record of 16 straight wins at home.

Borussia Dortmund team bus damaged after series of explosions

Borussia Dortmund said defender Marc Bartra was injured in an explosion near team bus and is currently in a hospital.

The first leg of Borussia Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final against Monaco was called off on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning AEST) after the team's bus was involved in a suspected bomb attack that left a player in hospital.

Woeful Gunners shot down by rampant Palace

No answers: Arsene Wenger can't drag Arsenal out of their slump.

Arsenal's hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four suffered a massive blow as Arsene Wenger's side suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Crystal Palace on Tuesday morning.

Ranieri breaks silence: I was stabbed in the back

Opening up: Former Leicester City head coach Claudio Ranieri.

Claudio Ranieri has finally broken his silence on his controversial sacking at Leicester City by suggesting he had been betrayed by "someone behind me" and denying that the players ousted him at the King Power Stadium.

Everton midfielder floored in Liverpool bar attack

Victim of an 'unprovoked attack': Ross Barkley.

Merseyside Police have launched an investigation after video footage emerged of the Everton midfielder Ross Barkley being punched in a bar in Liverpool city centre hours after playing in his side's 4-2 home win over Leicester City.