Robert Lewandowski enjoyed a thrilling Signal Iduna Park leaving party as Borussia Dortmund edged Hoffenheim 3-2 on Saturday.

The 25-year-old Poland striker, who will join Bayern Munich at the end of the season, failed to get on the scoresheet in his last home game for Dortmund, but his team-mates stepped up in the Bundesliga’s penultimate round.

In a match of little importance – Dortmund and Hoffenheim had already been assured of finishing second and in mid-table before kick-off respectively – the visitors stormed into an early lead through Roberto Firmino.

However, a Kevin Grossreutz curler, a rare header from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Lukasz Piszczek’s half-volley ensured Jurgen Klopp s men will enter their final league game of the season at Hertha Berlin with …

Real Madrid have joined the race for Everton highly rated youngster Jack Rodwell, according to Daily Mail.

Jose Mourinho has asked his scouts to compile a report on the young midfielder as the Portuguese plans a summer assault on the Everton star.

Real Madrid have been keeping tabs on Rodwell since he impressed at the Under-21 European Championships in 2009 and they look ready to join the race for the 19-year-old.

Manchester United and Manchester City are also keen on the Everton midfielder, with Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly preparing a £15 million summer bid for Rodwell.

With Everton looking unable to keep hold of their most prized asset, the interested clubs could enter a real bidding war in the summer, although there are reports that Rodwell prefers …

The career of Francesco Totti finally came to an end on Sunday.

The 40-year-old bowed out of professional football in front of a sell-out crowd at Stadio Olimpico after helping his beloved Roma to finish the season with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Genoa.

Totti won Serie A and the World Cup in a distinguished career that was, regrettably, short on trophies, but that has done little to diminish his standing in the eyes of the Roma and Italy faithful.

His 25-year senior career has nonetheless produced some remarkable statistics. With the help of Opta, we examine the numbers behind the playing days of a man described by Diego Maradona as the best footballer he had ever seen.

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Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has confirmed Radamel Falcao will be playing for the Ligue 1 side again in 2016-17.

The Colombia international joined Monaco from Atletico Madrid in 2013, but picked up a serious knee injury halfway through his first season at the Stade Louis II.

He was then sent out on loan to Manchester United in 2014-15, only to be moved on to Chelsea the following season.

The 30-year-old failed to impress in the Premier League, though, and will return to Monaco next term.

Falcao will return, Vasilyev told reporters.

I am almost certain that he will be with Monaco next campaign.

We are still finalising a few details, but I expect him to wear the Monaco jersey next season.

Falcao s contract with Monaco run…

Marcel Schmelzer plans to leave Borussia Dortmund for something exotic if he does not play an increased role in the first team before the end of the season.

Former captain Schmelzer has made two late substitute appearances under Lucien Favre this term, when thigh and calf injuries have limited his availability.

However, having featured just nine times in the Bundesliga during 2018-19, the 31-year-old is ready to end his career-long association with BVB at the conclusion of 2019-20 if required.

If nothing has changed in my situation at Dortmund by then, I would like to go abroad and do something exotic, Schmelzer told Kicker.

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The experienced left-back revealed he almost left Signal Id…

Jose Mourinho says he has had to change his transfer plans because Manchester United cannot match clubs who buy and buy and buy non-stop .

United beat Chelsea to the £75million signing of Romelu Lukaku and have also drafted in Sweden defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica, while Ivan Perisic and Nemanja Matic are also thought to be close to moving to Old Trafford.

However, Mourinho may have to choose between Inter s Croatian winger and the Chelsea man, who Mourinho won the Premier League with at Stamford Bridge in 2015.

Manchester City have added Ederson, Bernardo Silva, Kyle Walker and Douglas Luiz, while Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Alvaro Morata to add to Tiemoue Bakayoko, Antonio Rudiger and Willy Caballero.

And, having seen deals for Anto…

Oleksandr Zinchenko criticised Ukraine s mentality and described their behaviour as unacceptable after they lost 1-0 to Austria to take their Euro 2020 hopes out of their hands.

Ukraine needed only a point from their final Group C match to be sure of second place and a last-16 meeting with Italy at Wembley on Saturday.

However, Christoph Baumgartner s first-half goal gave Austria a narrow victory to book a clash with the Azzurri, advancing from the group stage for the first time at a European Championship.

Despite the narrow margin of defeat, the scoreline flattered Ukraine.

Austria had 13 shots before half-time – behind only Italy s 14 versus Turkey in terms of the most in a first half at the tournament so far – along with eight corners.

The…

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly maintaining a firm stance over Jadon Sancho, while Barcelona still want Memphis Depay.

The Sancho transfer saga continues to dominate talk as Manchester United chase the Dortmund star.

But the Bundesliga club are seemingly unmoved.

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Dortmund are adamant Sancho will not be sold this transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

United have continued to be linked with the England international, who scored 17 goals and provided 16 assists in 32 Bundesliga games last season.

However, Dortmund s asking price of £108million (€120m) has reportedly proven to be a stumbling block.

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“But he’s a confident guy, he comes in on the back of a good run of form with his club. He’s going to be on the field on Tuesday, no question.”

Southgate says Toney’s quality from the penalty spot is “definitely a great asset to have”, as well as highlighting his confidence and sometimes underappreciated all-round game.

“That swagger, that self-belief is crucial – all of the top forward players have it,” the England boss said.

“I think sometimes the quality of his football can be underestimated.

“His passing, his link play. We’re still getting to know all of those strengths because until you work with a player more regularly you don’t know them inside out.

“You look at him being a big guy but he’s not just a target …

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Desperate to find a route back into the Champions League spots, Tottenham will welcome Luton to north London on Saturday afternoon.

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Starting with the hosts, heading into March’s international break with a woeful 3-0 drumming at the hands of Fulham, Tottenham missed out on a golden opportunity to break back into the Champions League spots. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat three points adrift in the top-four chase, Ange Postecoglou’s men should be excited to make a return to home soil here. Gaining plenty of praise under the former Celtic boss, Spurs have won three of their previous four Premier League showdowns in front of their own supporters. Rightfully tipped as a standout contender on Saturday afternoon, Tottenha…