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Forest 1-2 Fenerbahçe: Aktürkoğlu's brace can't save them from elimination
The final score is Nottingham Forest 1-2 Fenerbahçe. A home defeat for Forest but Hudson-Odoi's goal is enough for them to qualify for the next round.
AF Outlook: UCL Round of 16 Draw, What to expect?
On February 27th, 11:00 UTC, Round of 16 draw will release the matchups, home/away, and time schedule of the Knockout phase matches. AllFootball takes you through what to see next before the draw!
Match Reports
Crystal Palace 2-0 Hsk Zrinjski Mostar: Palace to the Round of 16
The final score is Crystal Palace 2-0 Hsk Zrinjski Mostar. A substantial win was laid out by Lacroix's early goal and Guessand's stoppage time far-corner shot. Crystal Palace, now into the Round of 16 in Conference League.
These Things Happen
UCL Play-Off summary: Prestianni suspended for racial abuse; Atalanta reversed
After four matchdays in total and two weeks of fierce competitions, the wrestling for the final 8 seats to UCL Round of 16 comes to an end. Let's recap what just happened in the past two weeks in UCL campaign: the wins and losses, the controversies and the unforgetables.
Transfermarkt ranks qualified teams for the UCL Round of 16 by squad value
On February 26, after the Champions League play-offs concluded, Transfermarkt ranked the teams that advanced to the Round of 16 by market value.
2025 club wage bill: Man City first with €557 million, Barcelona second
On February 26, UEFA officially released the UEFA European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report, which included the top 25 clubs in terms of wage spending.
UEFA 2025 club revenue ranking: RM first, EPL occupies six of the top 10 spots
On February 26, UEFA officially released the UEFA European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report, which listed the revenue rankings of various clubs in 2025.
Chelsea's EPL card count this season: 20 for tactical fouls, 10 for dissent
In the last Premier League match against Burnley, Chelsea once again had a player receive a red card, ultimately costing the Blues three points.
Goalkeeper 'forced to fake injury' to let Muslim team-mates break Ramadan fast
A goalkeeper in France's top football league appeared to fake an injury to allow his Muslim team-mates to break their Ramadan fast, with such intervals currently banned by the sport's bosses.
OFFICIAL: De Jong sustained an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg
On 26 February, Barcelona officially announced that first-team player Frenkie de Jong sustained an injury to the distal biceps of his right leg during this morning’s training session.
Romano&Moretto: Juventus have reached verbal agreement about Spalletti's renewal
According to Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, Juventus have Juventus have reached verbal agreement about th renewal of Spalletti's contract.
Man Utd target Xavi learns he's 'leading candidate' for managerial job
Former Barcelona midfielder and manager Xavi has regularly been linked with the job at Manchester United but he could potentially be bound for the World Cup
Arsenal discussed that Bayern can stop them winning UCL title in their meetings
Arsenal have a perfect record in this season's Champions League but one of their main rivals has been tipped as the team to thwart their European dreams in the knockouts
Man Utd could end up paying £15.9m to Amorim and his team after being sacked
Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff could receive a huge £15.9million in compensation from Manchester United after they were sacked last month.
Ian Wright claims Tottenham stars have already 'CHECKED OUT' on Igor Tudor
Ian Wright suggested that some of Tottenham's biggest stars are unwilling to give new interim manager Igor Tudor a chance, after Micky Van de Ven appeared to blank him during the north London derby.
Chelsea suffer largest ever pre-tax loss of £350MILLION in 2025
Chelsea recorded the highest pre-tax loss in English football history in the 2024-25 season, according to financial data revealed by UEFA on Thursday.
UAE media: CR7 clearly showed dissatisfaction after being substituted
On February 25, in a rescheduled match of the 10th round of the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr played away against Al-Najma, and Al Nassr ultimately won 5-0 against Al-Najma.
Man United's superstitious shot-stopper who does NOT like watching football
It's just as well Senne Lammens was wearing an all-yellow kit amid the scrum of red and blue shirts, otherwise there were moments on Monday night when Manchester United’s besieged goalkeeper might have disappeared from view altogether.
Cristiano Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned second-tier Spanish club
Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a stake in Spanish second-division club Almeria, a consulting firm representing the Portuguese soccer star said on Thursday.
Real Madrid fan is kicked out of the Bernabeu for 'performing a Nazi salute'
A Real Madrid fan who allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League match against Benfica is said to be under investigation.
OFFICIAL: Barça reaffirm member commitment with 14,000 new Camp Nou seats
On February 26, Barcelona officially announced that club open the process to obtain passes for the additional phase 1C capacity in the Gol Nord section of the Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp 'could QUIT Red Bull role and is eyeing a return to coaching'
Jurgen Klopp will not be making a return to management this summer with Red Bull rubbishing reports that he could leave his role as their Global Head of Football.
Trent Alexander-Arnold slammed by Spanish media as Real Madrid sets in
Spanish media has responded to Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance for Real Madrid in the Champions League
Benjamin Sesko has made case to start but who drops out to make way for him?
Benjamin Sesko has become Manchester United’s super sub after scoring three decisive goals in his last four games – but the £74m striker is banging on the door for his first start under Michael Carrick against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.
PL clubs’ dream and nightmare scenarios for Champions League last-16 draw
The Champions League picture just became that much clearer as the English clubs plot their possible route to the final in Budapest with the Premier League still boasting all six of its teams.
What They Say
Neymar: Last week, they said I was the worst player in the world!
Neymar, after his spectacular performance during the match Santos vs Vasco da Gama, accepted the interview and answered if today's performance brings him closer to a call-up for the Brazilian national team.
Tudor says Spurs PL relegation battle is the biggest rescue-job of his career
The Spurs head coach arrived in the Premier League with a reputation for instant-impact turnarounds at previous clubs he's managed, having helped Juventus and Lazio secure European football and Udinese avoid relegation.
Achraf Hakimi: legal team speaks out after referral to trial
Fresh from Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the Champions League round of 16 against AS Monaco, Achraf Hakimi continues to face serious legal trouble. The Moroccan right-back, accused of rape, saw his case referred to trial earlier this week.
Arsenal and Man City told what 'whole of Europe' predicts for EPL title race
As Arsenal and Manchester City continue to fight in the Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have been told Europe's verdict on what may happen
Fixtures of the Day
Saudi PL
Al-Shabab FC VS Al Hilal 2026/02/27 19:00
EPL
Wolverhampton Wanderers VS Aston Villa 2026/02/27 20:00 UTC
