Michael Ballack

Euro 2016: Plucky Northern Ireland could cause massive upset against misfiring Germany

Germany meet underdogs Northern Ireland -- former postal workers and all -- in Paris on Tuesday with a place in the Euro 2016 knockout phase on the line.

Former Germany captain Michael Ballack retires at 36

Ballack, who returned to Bayer Leverkusen in 2010 but was left without a contract after last season, had been linked with a possible move to the United States or Australia.

Barcelona set sights on Champions League after La Liga loss

With hopes of a fourth consecutive Spanish league title fading, Barcelona is turning its full attention to defending its European crown — which is bad news for Bayer Leverkusen, who will face them on Tuesday.

The owner wants us to win in Europe, says Lampard

Andre Villas-Boas launches his attempt on Tuesday to succeed where his six predecessors have failed by delivering the Champions League trophy to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich this season.