Author: News Desk

Davies crushes Hoops’ dreams at the last The back page of the Guardian reports on Celtic FC’s loss to Bayern Munich – right in the dying moments of the game. Celtic had done well to level the score (after losing the first leg 2-1). They took a surprise lead in the 63rd minute and created plenty of chances. But a 94th-minute goal from Davies brought the game to 1-1 with Celtic losing on agg. Pep Guardiola speaks about City’s chances in tonight’s Champions League match against Real Madrid – City lost the first leg 3-2. England rugby player Marcus Smith…

Real Madrid v Man City – We’ll have to be real deal The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Manchester City’s trip to Real Madrid today in the Champions League play-offs. City needs to beat Madrid by more than one goal to progress to the next round after losing at home at the Etihad 3-2 in the first leg. Arne Slot is looking ahead at the Premier League title race and Liverpool’s support at home.

Real Madrid v Man City – Pep: I fibbed about 1% chance The back page of The Sun reports on the upcoming Champions League match between Real Madrid and Man City (3-2 agg). Boss Pep Guardiola says his team will do all they can to scare Madrid after previously saying City only have a 1% chance of winning. Lewis Hamilton is pictured on the back page.

Can Friedrich Merz save Germany? The Economist looks ahead at the upcoming German elections (23 February) asking the question: Can Friedrich Merz save Germany? “He is on track to win the election, but to fix Europe he will have to fix his country first”

Thames saved with lifeline CITY AM reports on the High Court giving the green lift to a £3bn loan to help the Thames Water out of trouble. The UK’s biggest water supplier had been set to run out of money by 24 March without a £3bn loan from its creditors, amid debts of more than £19bn. Such an outcome would have almost certainly resulted in the company being placed in a special administrative regime (SAR)

US and Russia hail detente as path to rapid ending of Ukraine conflict The Financial Times says the negotiations between Russia and the US regarding an end to the Ukraine conflict is an “extraordinary turn of events in a matter of days.” The paper says the sight of Russian and US flags flying next to each other was “almost unthinkable even a few weeks ago.” Ukraine and the EU states are fearing that US President Donald Trump will settle the conflict by agreeing to Moscow’s terms, according to the FT. The fears come after the US said Ukraine’s ambitions to join NATO and…

Tory anger at judge who said criticising our ruling was unacceptable The Mail says leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch has hit back at a top judge as a row broke out over the right to criticise the judiciary. The Mail reacts to Meghan Markle’s latest business venture in the way you’d expect the paper to react: hoping it fails.

Zelensky could fall as price of peace The Telegraph reports the talks between the US and Russia over ending the war in Ukraine include Ukraine holding an election before a peace treaty is signed. Ukraine has reacted with fear that Russia could interfere and help install a pro-Russian figure in Ukraine – who would agree to Russia’s demands to end the war. The PM and leader of the opposition are in a row with the country’s most senior judge over comments made about migrants.

Typhoons may help to keep peace in Ukraine The Times reports that British typhoons may play a peacekeeping role in Ukraine. The article differs from the rest of the UK reporting, suggesting that the UK will not send troops on the ground but instead play a role in policing the skies. The paper says it’s only possible if Russia drops its objections – something it looks unlikely to do. The paper continues its war against those claiming benefits by suggesting at least three million on Universal Credit aren’t actually looking for a job.

Southport mum: We were so happy, we had everything The Mirror’s front page leads on an exclusive interview with the mother of one of the Southport attack victims. Alice,9, was murdered last year alongside two other little girls in a knife attack. Now her mum has opened up about her memories of her daughter and what life is like now. Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowen is splashed on the front page as she receives an MBE.