Laurentiis admits raising ‘a wall’ to keep Koulibaly at Napoli

The Senegal international signed a new five-year deal in September with the Stadio San Paolo outfit to ward off interest from other clubs

Shakhtar's Kayode hit with three-game ban

The Nigeria international stamped a Desna defender and was showed a straight red card which will see him miss their derby against Dynamo Kyiv

Brozovic names genius block 'crocodile move'

The Inter Milan star laid on the ground to block the striker's set-piece, much to the delight of those watching

Fifty-goal Salah should be thankful to teammates - Klopp

The 26-year-old became the fastest Reds player to reach the landmark 50 goals after a pair of strikes in their 4-0 win at Anfield

Mou and Lukaku may never be right for each other

Belgium's top scorer is undergoing a crisis at club level, where he has been without a goal for eight games, but his style may never wholly suit

Serie A teams lead the way

Serie A teams continue to put impressive displays in Europe's elite competition

'Worst I've ever seen!' - Lukaku first touch slammed

Lee Sharpe has questioned the Belgian's value to the Red Devils cause as he remains incapable of holding the ball up and bringing others into play

Liverpool 4-0 Red Star: Firmino, Mane and Salah all on target

Mohamed Salah netted twice to reach a half-century of Liverpool goals in a comfortable victory over Red Star Belgrade

Tuchel to journalist: We're not at a restaurant!

The PSG boss was less than impressed with one member of the media following his side's last-gasp draw against Napoli

Icardi: Inter not up to standard

The Serie A side left Spain empty-handed following goals from Rafinha and Jordi Alba midweek, much to the forward's frustration

Pochettino: Lloris not at fault for draw

The Spurs boss said he would take the blame for Tottenham's draw against PSV ahead of his goalkeeper

Reus stunned by BVB's dominance over Atletico

The German club's captain revelled in Wednesday's rout of the Spanish outfit in a Champions League showdown

Spalletti blasts Inter for not being 'brave enough'

After watching his side soundly beaten 2-0 by Barca in the Champions League, the Serie A side's manager was not happy

Salah breaks Liverpool record with 50th Reds goal

The Egypt sharp-shooter has smashed a mark previously set in the post-war period as he recorded a half century in record time for the Reds

Conceicao slams Porto for lack of concentration

The Portuguese side strengthened their position at the summit of Group D with victory over Lokomotiv Moscow, but their manager was not overjoyed

Valverde expects dangerous Madrid in Clasico

Los Blancos travel to Barcelona with coach Julen Lopetegui under heavy pressure, but their rival manager expects a difficult test

Lozano still marinating but has ingredients to be star

The Mexico winger has continued his excellent run of form but could still improve with PSV before making the jump to a bigger club

Simeone in awe of dynamic Dortmund after record defeat

The manager was full of praise for his opponents after a humbling loss for Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

Klopp delighted with 'decisive' Shaqiri

The Swiss star enjoyed a fine evening at Anfield, earning his manager's praise after the Reds moved to the summit of their Champions League group

Rafinha: Inter win gives Barca Clasico confidence

Sunday sees Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season, with Rafinha claiming the team's confidence levels are high.

Salah breaks Liverpool record with 50th Reds goal

The Egypt sharp-shooter has smashed a mark previously set in the post-war period as he recorded a half century in record time for the Reds

Salah sparkles as the 'real' Liverpool return

Jurgen Klopp's Reds found their fluency as Red Star Belgrade were swept aside in the Champions League at Anfield

Fifty-goal Salah laughs off critics

A quiet start to the current campaign saw some doubt whether Salah could repeat his 2017-18 heroics, but he now looks to be hitting his stride

Dortmund condemn Simeone to worst Atletico defeat

The Bundesliga leaders were in stunning form on Wednesday, cruising to a four-goal win at Signal Iduna Park

How Di Maria became PSG's most important player

The Argentina international has outpaced all of his star team-mates in 2018 when it comes to being involved in goals, highlighted by his Napoli strike

Rafinha passes Messi audition ahead of Clasico

The Brazilian should be in line to start at the weekend following his goalscoring contribution against Inter while compatriot Arthur also excelled

'It's nearly over' - Pochettino admits defeat in UCL race

Spurs' draw with PSV has nearly ended their hopes of catching Inter and Barcelona, according to their manager

Fifty-goal Salah laughs off critics

A quiet start to the current campaign saw some doubt whether Salah could repeat his 2017-18 heroics, but he now looks to be hitting his stride

Marega, Brahimi steer Porto to victory over Lokomotiv

The Mali and Algeria internationals were in brilliant forms to help the men in Blue and Whites stripes cruise past Yuri Semin’s side

CSKA Moscow to support fans injured in escalator incident

Financial and administrative help will be available to those hurt in the escalator collapse in Rome

Man Utd charged by UEFA over pitch invaders

Fans ran onto the pitch during and after Manchester United's Champions League tie with Juventus on Tuesday

Martino: Messi control of Argentina is a 'myth'

Claims that the Barca star is involved in picking the Albiceleste team have been around for years, but the team's former boss insists they are false

Man Utd won't win league or Champions league - Neville

The Red Devils are looking well off the pace early in the season, falling 1-0 at home to Juventus on Tuesday

De Laurentiis slams PSG finances

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said Paris Saint-Germain behave "like magicians" with their finances.

Lopetegui unsure over Madrid future amid Conte rumours

The Champions League winners are preparing the Clasico clash on Sunday, with the under-pressure coach swerving questions over his future

Napoli chief open to Cavani return

The PSG striker could rejoin his former club in the future provided he accepts a wage cut

'Matches are too long & boring, we are destroying football'

The supremo has voiced his opinion that the beautiful game is becoming outdated and steps must be taken across the board to increase interest

Missing Messi gives Asamoah’s Internazionale reason to dream

Asabob and co. will look to make the most of the legendary Argentine’s unfortunate injury as they look to preserve an unblemished record in Europe

Hazard's Real interest highlights hypocrisy of Courtois abuse

The goalkeeper has been labelled a "snake" for wanting to join Real but his compatriot is still lauded as a hero even though he has said the same

Casemiro: Madrid not playing well

The Brazil international accepts that the club are undergoing a period of poor form and believes they must take confidence from a Champions League win

Ronaldo pays special visit to Sir Alex Ferguson

The Portugal international met up with his former manager, under whom he became a superstar prior to his move to Real Madrid

Outclassed but unchanged: Mou explains lack of subs vs Juve

The Manchester United manager resisted the temptation to make a change during his side's defeat to the Italian champions, and has now revealed why

Barca regret sending on-fire Paco Alcacer to Dortmund

The striker has been reborn since joining BVB on loan, netting eight times in five games in all competitions, as well as scoring three goals for Spain

De Bruyne: I'm getting stronger

The Belgian is delighted to be back in action after being sidelined for weeks with an injury and is targeting Champions League victory

'Galatasaray vs Schalke more than just sport'

A veteran of both sides, the former midfielder has explained the symbolism of the forthcoming encounter in Europe's premier club competition

Fortune: Sir Alex Ferguson nurtured Ronaldo

Ronaldo joined Man United as an 18-year-old in 2003, and Fortune was there to see the Portuguese attacker grow as a player

Why Icardi failed to make the grade at Barcelona

Former team-mates Ivan Balliu and Oriol Romeu, and journalist Jaume Marcet, recount the striker's time at the famous Masia academy

Mourinho: Juve defenders could teach at Harvard!

The star defenders were solid once again as the Serie A champions preserved their perfect start to their Champions League campaign against United

Why Mourinho gave Juve fans a three-fingered salute

The Manchester United manager held up three fingers towards the supporters during his side's Champions League loss, just like he did at Chelsea

Time for Fabinho? Why wait is over to unleash €50m Brazilian

Jurgen Klopp has been patient with the Reds' new midfield star but injuries to Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita will likely force his hand

Oliseh: 'Totally unwise to bet against Juventus'

The Old Lady extended their unbeaten run across all competitions this season with a win over Jose Mourinho's side on Tuesday

VIDEO: Busquets, Cavani & the UCL Ones to Watch

Europe's premier club competition is back - but who will be crowned the Santander Player of the Week?

Ronaldo thanks Man Utd fans for warm welcome

The Juventus star helped his side to a 1-0 win in the Champions League but Red Devils fans still warmly received their former hero

Barca’s Vidal hijacking has backfired badly

Ernesto Valverde admitted last week that there are "problems" with the Chilean, who has upset the Catalan club with his social media outbursts

Barca will struggle to win without Messi - Alba

Jordi Alba admits Barcelona will struggle without Lionel Messi after the forward fractured his arm during their 4-2 victory against Sevilla

Group will be decided in Turin - Allegri

Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri insists their UEFA Champions League qualification won't be decided until Manchester United visit Turin next m

Klopp: Fabinho to get chance against Red Star

The Brazilian will get an opportunity for Liverpool in their Champions League clash on Wednesday

Mourinho concerned by Lukaku's goal drought

The forward has not scored in eight matches, leaving the Portuguese boss concerned with his star's low confidence level

Marcelo: All journalists try to hurt us

The Brazilian hit out at the media in defence of his under-fire boss following Tuesday's Champions League win

Benzema: I know I must score more

As he backed his manager, the forward acknowledged he must score more for the La Liga giants as they look to get back on track

Shaw: Utd showed Juve too much respect

The left-back provided an honest assessment following the team's 1-0 loss to the Italian champions

Man Utd continue woeful home form with Juve defeat

In the last two seasons, the Red Devils have failed to make Old Trafford the fortress that it once was

Mourinho suggests Man Utd must spend to rejoin elite

After watching his side be outclassed at home by Juventus in the Champions League, the Portuguese believes the Red Devils must show ambition

Kroos welcomes return of 'winning feeling'

The Blancos midfielder was relieved to see a five-match winless run snapped by Julen Lopetegui's side against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League

Di Francesco lauds talisman Dzeko

The manager has labelled the striker as "extraordinary" after he played a pivotal role in a 3-0 win over CSKA Moscow

Guardiola: Man City produced best display

The English champions swept aside Ukrainian opposition in the Champions League on Tuesday to earn high praise from their impressed manager

Lopetegui hits 'turning point' in fight for Real job

The under-fire Blancos coach wants to see his side build on a first win in six matches as he prepares to shift focus to a Clasico clash with Barcelona

Allegri: Juventus making mistakes

The Italian champions have won 11 of their 12 matches in all competitions this season, but their manager is striving for perfection

Man Utd legends slam 'men against boys' Juve display

Two Red Devils icons have questioned the ability and mindset of Jose Mourinho's side following another disappointing Champions League display

Simeone glad to have Costa back

Atletico Madrid's manager praised his striker ahead of Wednesday's match in Germany

Mourinho: Juventus at a different level to Man Utd

Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci earned praise from the Red Devils boss after helping the dominant Bianconeri to victory at Old Trafford

Madrid confirm Lopetegui will be in charge for El Clasico

After reports the manager will be sacked, director Emilio Butragueno has confirmed the under-fire boss will stay put for now

Champions League 2018-19 Matchday 3: Schedule, results, scores, TV stream in Canada

Lionel Messi's absence is one of the big stories entering Champions League Matchday 3.

Man City record Champions League first

Pep Guardiola's side swept to victory in their latest European outing, becoming the first English club to prevail in Donetsk in the process

Kovac lauds dominant Bayern

The manager emphasised the positives from his side's 2-0 win in Greece – a Champions League match unlikely to live long in the memory.

Pep's wrong: 'Special' City can win Champions League

The Catalan insists his team are still lacking something and bigger tests do lie ahead, but the Blues impressed in routing Shakhtar Donetsk

Battered & flattered: United taught a lesson by Juve

Jose Mourinho's men may have only conceded once at Old Trafford but the gulf in class between the two sides was staggering

Marcelino 'satisfied' with point

The Spanish club was leading at half-time but their coach was happy enough with a point after the opposition's fightback on Tuesday

Barca have nothing to fear from Lopetegui's Real

The reigning European champions ended their dismal run of five games without a victory by defeating Viktoria Plzen 2-1 but they performed poorly again

Wijnaldum wants history during long Liverpool stay

The Dutch midfielder faces fierce competition for places at Anfield but he is determined to prove his worth and help the club land major silverware

Robben and Rafinha want more from Bayern

The Germans side followed up their weekend win over Wolfsburg with a 2-0 victory at AEK on Tuesday

Lloris not expecting to see out career at Spurs

The World Cup-winning goalkeeper is under contract with Spurs until 2022 but admits that he sees another move in him before hanging up his gloves

Benzema joins Messi in exclusive goal club

The Real Madrid striker has become just the third player to find the target in 14 successive seasons in Europe's elite club competition

Klopp accepts responsibility for Liverpool expectations

The Reds take on Red Star Belgrade with some questions over their form that their manager feels he may have fueled himself

CSKA Moscow fans injured in escalator collapse

A number of supporters making their way to the game in the Italian capital found themselves caught up in chaos at a metro station near Stadio Olimpico

Tuchel taking inspiration from Ancelotti

The Italian led oversaw Ligue 1 title glory at Parc des Princes in 2013 and can count the current coach in the French capital among his many fans

Klopp accepts responsibility for Liverpool expectations

The Reds take on Red Star Belgrade with some questions over their form that their manager feels he may have fueled himself

Alexander-Arnold targets glory at home and abroad

Liverpool do not face a choice in terms of prioritising Premier League or Champions League success this season according to the fullback

Alba hopes Lopetegui keeps Real Madrid job

With pressure mounting on the manager, the left-back hopes the former Spain coach succeeds with the Blancos

Mourinho & Man Utd in traffic nightmare for Juve game

The Portuguese manager has revealed that he mingled with supporters on their way to a Champions League clash after enduring more traffic chaos

Pogba respects Juventus but Man Utd is 'home'

Ahead of taking on his former club in the Champions League, the World Cup winner has expressed his respect for the Serie A giants

Valverde: No magic recovery for Messi

The Argentine superstar has suffered a fractured arm and is not expected to be back in action for at least three weeks

'Man Utd's front three should be hitting 65 goals'

The former Red Devils star has called for greater consistency from an attacking unit at Old Trafford which should be delivering more than it is

Icardi ignoring Barcelona transfer talk

The Argentine striker continues to be heavily linked with a big-money move to Camp Nou, but he maintains that he feels settled at San Siro for now

Keita sets six-month Liverpool target as he settles at Anfield

The Guinea international arrived on the Merseyside in the summer from Germany and has been working to fully settle into the system

Alcacer: Barca spell not a waste of time

Despite making 14 La Liga appearances at Camp Nou, the attacker has taken plenty from his time at the club amid his impact at Borussia Dortmund

Henderson & Keita to miss Red Star clash but Mane back

Jurgen Klopp has ruled the midfield duo out of Wednesday's Champions League clash but the Senegal forward is all set to feature

Traore: Hoffenheim result decisive for Lyon's progress

The Ligue 1 outfit hope to extend their unbeaten run in the elite European competition when they face Julian Nagelsmann's men

I know how much Ronaldo wants to beat Man Utd – Mourinho

The manager has seen at first hand how much the 33-year-old loves to get one over on his former club and does not believe that will have changed

FIFA Champions Rise: Kevin De Bruyne

The Manchester City star stands among the greatest players in world football - watch the Belgium international discuss his climb to the game's summit

I’m not going to be like Gerrard – Keita

The 23-year-old believes that it is important he just tries to be himself at Anfield, while he is aiming to master the local dialect

'Mourinho still loved in Italy'

The Portuguese manager achieved a lot in his two years at Inter, building a legacy that has not been ruined by his recent controversies

VIDEO: Aguero, Cristiano Roaldo & the UCL Ones to Watch

Europe's premier club competition is back - but who will be crowned the Santander Player of the Week?

'Mbappe on track to match Messi & Ronaldo'

The teenager could break the Barcelona and Juventus stars' Ballon d'Or duopoly this year for his heroics for PSG as well as at the World Cup

FIFA 19 Emerging Champions: Which Bundesliga starlet will rise?

Jadon Sancho, Weston McKennie, Reiss Nelson and Niklas Sule will be hoping to elevate themselves to superstardom this season

'Ronaldo's only mistake was joining Juve'

The Napoli boss was full of praise for his former star but suggested he picked the wrong team when he opted to make the move to Serie A

Why Pogba’s failed to reach Juve heights at Man Utd

The Frenchman hit the high notes in Italy but has failed to recreate that form on a regular basis since returning to Old Trafford

Bale & Benzema can't fill Ronaldo role - Mijatovic

As the European champions struggle in a five-game winless streak, they have been urged to find a real replacement for the Portuguese attacker

Why Pogba’s failed to reach Juve heights at Man Utd

The Frenchman hit the high notes in Italy but has failed to recreate that form on a regular basis since returning to Old Trafford

How Ronaldo & Mourinho’s relationship fell apart at Madrid

The Portuguese pair co-existed for three tense years in Spain, making it a fascinating reunion at Old Trafford on Tuesday

Vidic hails Ronaldo ahead of Old Trafford return

The former defender spent three years with the Portuguese star at Manchester United and he lauded his former team-mate prior to Tuesday's game.

Icardi: Messi absence a big blow for Barca

Inter's captain believes his team can now go toe-to-toe with the Spanish side on Wednesday

Bartomeu: Barca still competitive without Messi

The Spanish powerhouse can cope in their star's absence, according to the club's president

Ronaldo: Always 'special' to return to Utd

After serving a ban following his red card against Valencia, the star attacker hopes to help Juventus prevail in familiar surroundings

'Pogba can't do the basics' - Souness takes aim again

One of the midfielder's most vocal detractors, the former Liverpool man was again scathing following the weekend's draw with Chelsea

Ronaldo bites back at Isco: Madrid 'crisis' not my business

The Portugal star is not interested in goings on around the Santiago Bernabeu, while he is looking forward to his return to Old Trafford

Kovac - AEK clash will be tough for Bayern

The Bundesliga champions enjoyed a welcome return to form at the weekend, and will be hoping for more job in European competition

Allegri expects battle against Man United

The Juve boss is gearing up for what he expects to be a hard-fought clash at Old Trafford, with Mario Mandzukic absent through injury

Returning Ronaldo an example for Lukaku

The Portugal forward will be back at Old Trafford on Tuesday with his new side Juventus, an encounter Lukaku cannot wait for

How to watch Barcelona vs. Inter Milan in Canada: Live stream for Champions League group stage match

Here is your guide to watching Wednesday's UEFA Champions League Group B encounter.

'I am confident' - Ronaldo responds to rape allegations

The Portuguese superstar continues to vehemently deny all accusations levelled towards him

How to watch Manchester United vs. Juventus in Canada: Live stream for Champions League group stage match

Here is your guide to watching Tuesday's UEFA Champions League Group H encounter.

Rafinha: I thought Inter would sign me

The 25-year-old felt he had done enough to earn a permanent move to San Siro although the Serie A club ultimately decided against bringing him in

Guardiola: Man City not ready to win Champions League

The manager is not hopeful over his side's chances in the European competition, but called on supporters to push them towards glory

Buffon: Mbappe can be one of the best ever

The veteran Italian has challenged his French colleague to maintain his current mindset over the course of his whole career to make history

WATCH: Ramos apologises for lashing out at Real youngster

Madrid's captain moved to make peace with his defensive partner after aiming the ball at him when a training exercise got out of hand

It's official: This is Real Madrid's worst start in 17 years

Los Blancos' run took a turn for the worst on the weekend, when Levante completed a shock 2-1 win over the Champions League winners

Juventus ace Mandzukic out of Man Utd clash

The veteran striker will miss Tuesday's clash at Old Trafford with an ankle injury while Sami Khedira is absent, too

Mourinho rules out Real Madrid return

The Portuguese insists that he is committed to the Red Devils and hopes to stay with the club until at least 2020

Bonucci: I rejected Man Utd to make Juve return

The 31-year-old Italy international has revealed that Jose Mourinho tried to sign him from AC Milan earlier this year

Embattled Lopetegui vows to 'fight' on at Real Madrid

Los Blancos' manager insists he plans to keep going at the club despite reports that he could be sacked before Sunday's clash with Barcelona

Nainggolan ruled out of Barca clash with ankle injury

The Belgium international midfielder will miss this week's pivotal encounter with the Catalan club, as will Marcelo Brozovic and Ivan Perisic

'Madrid won’t cry over Ronaldo – he didn’t want to be here!'

The Spain international has also defended head coach Julen Lopetegui, saying it would be "crazy" for him to be sacked after just two months in charge

Alexis to miss Juventus clash amid exit reports

The former Arsenal star is reportedly eyeing a move away from Old Trafford and is out of the Champions League clash with the Italian giants

'Pogba will make history at Man Utd, just like at Juve'

As the French midfielder prepares to play his old side in the Champions League, he has been defended by an ex-Bianconeri colleague of his

Guardiola: Stones versatility key

John Stones will have a long career if he can master multiple positions as well as centre-back, says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Rooney: I knew I would succeed at Man Utd

The former England captain has been reflecting on his Premier League career and the immense belief he has always had in his ability.

Can out of Man Utd clash and facing surgery

The Germany international is set to undergo further tests and could be facing another spell on the sidelines at the Bianconeri

‘Liverpool showed they are title challengers’

The Liverpool defender hailed Huddersfield's performance, admitting they made it hard for the Reds, but felt his side did well to take the win

Man Utd 'pumped up' for Juventus, warns Pereira

The Red Devils' recent comebacks indicate a team growing in confidence, according to the Brazil international

Young: We must attack Juventus!

The 33-year-old was happy with his side's display against Chelsea and wants to see them start on the front foot when they host the Serie A champions

Beckham: I was brought up to love the royal family

The former England captain spoke out about the royal wedding, keeping fit and which of his children will continue his footballing legacy

What games will Messi miss with broken arm?

Barcelona have confirmed Messi is out for three weeks with a broken arm, meaning he will miss a number of big games.

Man Utd fined for late Champions League kick-off

Heavy traffic caused the hosts to arrive late at Old Trafford for the clash against Los Che, who were also sanctioned for setting off fireworks

Buffon desperate to avoid causing Juventus heartache

Having bid farewell to the Bianconeri over the summer after 17 years, the iconic goalkeeper is hoping their paths will not cross again in Europe

Eriksen set for Tottenham return after injury

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that the Denmark international is set to make his comeback against West Ham, unlike the England star

Rubin Kazan banned from UEFA competition

UEFA has banned the Russian outfit from European competitions after breaking a "settlement agreement" relating to Financial Fair Play regulations

What the hell has happened to Bayern Munich?

The Bavarians are sixth after back-to-back defeats and are also stuttering in Europe, but what is behind their recent run of poor displays?

Buffon: Alves would trade his Champions Leagues for my World Cup

The iconic goalkeeper has never lifted European football's grandest prize, but a Brazilian team-mate at PSG is jealous of his global triumph from 2006

Verratti doubts accusations of Red Star match-fixing

The Italy international midfielder claims to have been offered no indication of any wrongdoing during a Champions League clash in the French capital

Ancelotti praises Mbappe

The Napoli manager discussedthe PSG forward ahead of a Champions League trip to Paris

Pep not sure if City can win UCL

Pep Guardiola still has question marks over whether Manchester City are ready to win the Champions League.

'Why are you smiling?' - Sarri's touchline chat with Klopp revealed

The Italian was impressed that his German counterpart was still enjoying the spectacle at Stamford Bridge despite his team trailing at the time

Red Star angrily reject match-fixing claims over PSG loss

A report in L’Equipe claimed an investigation was being launched into the match, but the Serbian club have vehemently denied any wrongdoing

How Mourinho's tactics are holding De Gea back

All England's top teams now boast shot-stoppers superb with the ball at their feet, but Manchester United still struggle to build from the back

Referee charged with match-fixing in Belgian corruption probe

A total of five people stand accused of trying to influence the outcome of Pro League fixtures in the European country

Barca never considered Rakitic sale

The Croatian was linked with Paris Saint-Germain in the transfer window, but his current club insist they never entertained the idea of a sale

Bonucci: I'd love to coach Juventus

The defender is taking notes from Massimiliano Allegri in the hope of coaching Juventus himself when his playing career ends

How every major football competition ranks teams level on points

Winning the title by having the most points is the most straightforward way to victory – but what happens when teams end up level?

Carrick reveals depression battle at Man United

Losing to Barcelona in Rome nine years ago left the Englishman stuck in a two-year battle with depression, despite Manchester United's success

Modric, Messi & Ronaldo up for Ballon d’Or

The Croatia and Real Madrid playmaker could become the first player since Kaka to break the streak of the Barcelona and Juventus talismans

Valverde not worried by 'angry' Vidal's benching reaction

The Chile midfielder was reportedly furious not to start for Barcelona against Tottenham, but Ernesto Valverde does not appear concerned

Why is Sergio Aguero nicknamed Kun?

The Argentina and Man City superstar's first name is Sergio, but he goes with a different naming convention for the back of his shirt

Why Man United should sell Pogba to PSG

Jose Mourinho might be gathering most of the criticism but the atmosphere around the club's star midfielder has deteriorated to a terrible extent

Khedira a doubt for Man Utd clash with thigh tear

Juventus could be without the midfielder for several weeks after confirming he has torn a thigh muscle

Costa hamstring injury confirmed by Atletico

The Spain international striker will be out for an unspecified length of time after picking up an untimely muscle problem against Club Brugge

'Spurs should forget about the Champions League'

The club's old boss thinks his former side should concentrate on winning a domestic cup competition following their defeat against Barcelona.

Allegri: Only the Champions League is missing

Juventus have improved as a squad but the Champions League will determine whether the team is now better, according to Massimiliano Allegri

Vertonghen out for up to six weeks

Roberto Martinez does not expect centre-back to play for his club or country again until the end of November as he recovers from a hamstring injury

Lloris: CL howler hasn't affected my focus

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris reflected on his performance and off-field issues after contributing to Wednesday's 4-2 loss at Wembley.

Champions League 2018-19 Matchday 2: Schedule, results, scores, TV stream in Canada

Europe's premier club competition continues as Juventus prepares to play without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo.

Reus credits Sancho for Dortmund 'euphoria'

The young midfielder created the opening goal as Lucien Favre's side dispatched Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday

'Kovac playing a risky game with Bayern rotation'

The Bundesliga champions are winless in three matches and the selection policy of a new boss has him in the firing line, says the club's president

'Messi has completed football' - Winks

The 22-year-old praised the five-time Ballon d'Or winner after the Blaugrana eased past Spurs at Wembley

'The great Neymar' hailed after hat-trick heroics

The Brazilian's performance in a Champions League mauling of Red Star Belgrade has drawn high praise from a colleague at Parc des Princes

Messi snub makes The Best a lie - Alba

The Argentine may have been left off the shortlist for a prestigious FIFA award, but his Camp Nou colleague still considers him to set the standard

Pogba & Man Utd 'crybabies' blasted by Keane

The former Red Devils captain has demanded that Jose Mourinho's squad give their all on the pitch in a scathing assessment of the club's situation

Wijnaldum: LFC got a 'reality check' from Napoli

The midfielder urged his side to learn lessons from their Champions League loss to the Serie A side

Rakitic backs Messi over Modric for Ballon d'Or

The Croatian made it clear who he rates as the greatest footballer after his club mate's two-goal performance in a 4-2 win over Spurs

Tuchel lauds Neymar as one of Europe's best

The Brazilian is in-form and led the way with three goals on Wednesday, earning praise from his side's manager

Ancelotti revels in well-timed winner vs Liverpool

The Napoli boss was particularly pleased with the manner of his side's triumph against last season's runners-up

Liverpool pay for one of the worst displays of Klopp era

Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne may have struck late at the San Paolo but the visitors could have no complaints after a shocking display in Italy

Napoli and Ancelotti moving in the right direction

Ancelotti can take comfort in knowing that he is on the right track in getting his Napoli team to operate to his liking after Liverpool win

Messi sets sights on third Barca treble

After putting Spurs to the sword with two second half goals, the skipper revealed Barca's intention to fight on three fronts this season

Icardi is the perfect striker - Spalletti

The captain spearheaded his side's second successive victory in Group B as they came back to beat PSV, earning him the applause of the coach

Klopp frustrated by attackers after Napoli reverse

Lorenzo Insigne hit the only goal of the game at San Paolo, leaving Group C hanging in the balance after PSG also picked up three points

Messi is the best ever - Coutinho

The Brazilian scored Barcelona's first goal in a 4-2 Champions League win at Tottenham, but he heaped praise on his Argentinian team-mate

Neymar elated with hat-trick heroics

The Brazilian was happy with his team-mates after he scored a hat-trick against Red Star Belgrade to take his tally to six in three games

Liverpool face nervous wait over Keita's status

The midfielder was taken to a local hospital after being carted off with a back injury against Napoli on Wednesday

Griezmann best in world - Simeone

The striker was instrumental in his side's Champions League win over Club Brugge, leading the coach to describe him as No.1 in the world

Mane, Firmino's movements didn't help Liverpool

The German handler felt the attacking duo didn't understand what was required of them as they lost out to a late Insigne goal in Italy

Klopp gives update on Naby Keita's injury

The central midfielder was stretchered off 19 minutes into his Champions League debut for the Reds

Valverde thrilled with Arthur after Champions League win

Lionel Messi's masterclass led Barcelona to a 4-2 win at Wembley, but it was his young team-mate who caught the coach's eye

Griezmann scores 8,000th Champions League goal

The France international led Atletico Madrid to a vital victory over Club Brugge, and claimed a competition milestone in the process

Messi masterclass puts Spurs away

Barca are CL favourites but only because of Messi

The No. 10 has set off at a searing pace in Europe season as he looks to single-handedly end Real Madrid's run of three consecutive titles

McKennie's first Schalke goal is CL winner at Lokomotiv

The 20-year-old American rose highest to head home a vital winner at RZD Arena on Wednesday

Barcelona set 13-year CL best with lightning Coutinho strike

The Brazilian needed less than two minutes to get his team off the mark in north London, banishing memories of a disastrous domestic week

Keita carted off early against Napoli

The 23-year-old suffered an apparent back injury off the ball less than 20 minutes into the Champions League tie in Italy

Neymar continues scoring run with hat-trick vs Red Star

The 26-year-old dominated the match at Parc des Princes, tying a record for goals by a Brazilian in Europe's top club competition in the process