Rafael Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side.

Xavi played for Barcelona for 17 years, making 767 appearances and winning 25 trophies, including four Champions League titles and eight LaLiga crowns.

Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open.

LaLiga leaders Real Madrid's pursuit of a record-extending 36th Spanish title

Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5, 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.

Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona

Tsitsipas made short work of Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud as he seized a third Monte Carlo Masters title in four years with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday.

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg.

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

'If I feel good, I will try to continue competing because it's what I like and what I know how to do.'

The former Barcelona, Juventus and PSG defender had been held at Brians 2 since January 2023. He was convicted on February 22 of raping the woman in a Barcelona nightclub's restroom and ordered to pay her 150,000 euros. He has appealed against the conviction, which was not final.

The court also imposed a restraining order barring Alves from coming within 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) of the victim.

Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 3-2 to edge closer to a first ever Bundesliga title.

On Thursday, Vinicius called on UEFA, Europe's soccer governing body, to punish Atletico for alleged racist chanting ahead of their team's Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday.

The quarter-final draw was the last in the current format with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onwards.

Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years

'I expect a brave Napoli that plays from the back and presses high, that doesn't speculate, has a lot of individual talent, it's a big game and it's a great team, current champions of Italy.'

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

An ambulance with a headset that helps doctors monitor and help patients from a distance is showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 27, 2024.

Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric came off the bench to net a stunning strike from the edge of the box late in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win over Sevilla on Sunday and stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to eight points.

Alves had maintained the sex was consensual. The prosecutor was seeking a nine-year prison term.

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Messi clarified why he could not take part in the game after his name was attached to false narratives.

She doesn't forget to add a fun modern twist to what she wears. Nor does the Bhakshak actor hesitate to give off punk vibes.

The public prosecutor has accused Alves of forcing the woman to have sex without her consent and without using a condom. The 23-year-old woman testified behind a screen with her voice distorted to protect her identity.

The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid, Spain on April 22, it was announced on Wednesday.

The three-judge panel denied a request by Alves's lawyer Ines Guardiola for the trial to be suspended on the basis that he was not given enough time to prepare for his first police interview after his arrest and had suffered a parallel trial by media.

Spectators chanted "refund" after Messi stayed on the bench during the match.

Barcelona won 3-1 at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday thanks to goals by Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan and substitute Victor Roque, who was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.

Al-Nassr last week cancelled their two-game China tour due to the absence of the 38-year-old Ronaldo.

Real moved to 57 points, two ahead Girona and 10 clear of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

'But I think it is time. I'm not driven by financial matters, but by my heart. I think it's the best thing for the club. I don't want to be a problem for the club in my heart.'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he will miss his old sparring partner Juergen Klopp when the Liverpool manager calls time on his reign at the end of the season.

The Copa del Rey semi-final draw will be made on Friday.

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.

Juventus climb to top of Serie A with win over Lecce