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• Ballon d’Or 2025: Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Luis Enrique nominated for club and coach awards

  The nominees for the Ballon d’Or club and coach of the year awards have been announced, with Paris Saint-Germain and...

• PSG target unprecedented Champions League treble as Luis Enrique insists hunger remains

  Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to become only the second club in the modern Champions League era to win the trophy...

• Barcelona’s Champions League ‘unspoken priority’, says Mendieta

  Barcelona’s return to Champions League action comes with increasing expectation, with former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta identifying the competition as...

• Mbappe criticised by Dugarry over Ballon d’Or confidence

  World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry has described Kylian Mbappe’s comments about winning the Ballon d’Or as “childish and pathetic”, accusing...

• Barcelona v Feyenoord: Flick’s side named as unbeaten start faces Champions League test

  Barcelona begin their Champions League campaign at home to Feyenoord on Wednesday, with Hansi Flick’s side looking to extend a...

• Mourinho faces early Real Madrid test against former club Inter

  Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid’s dugout faces its first major examination on Tuesday when the record 15-time European champions...

• Dembele names Kvaratskhelia, Kane and Mbappe among his Ballon d’Or picks

  Ousmane Dembele has named Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe as his three choices for this year’s Ballon d’Or,...

• Liverpool v Atletico Madrid: Isak and Barcola in contention as Champions League begins

  Liverpool begin their European campaign against Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday, with Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola among the...

• Carrick expects ‘totally different’ Manchester United performances against Sabah and Manchester City

  Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says his side must respond quickly after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in a disappointing draw...

• Real Sociedad survive late red card drama to snatch victory at Elche

  Real Sociedad ended an eight-match winless run away from home in LaLiga with a dramatic 3-2 victory at Elche, despite...

• Gudmundsson seals Lazio comeback to keep perfect Serie A record intact

  Albert Gudmundsson scored a late winner on his Lazio debut as the Italian side came from behind to beat Udinese...

• Paolo Vanoli returns to Fiorentina after Fabio Grosso dismissal

  Fiorentina have reappointed Paolo Vanoli as head coach, just a day after Fabio Grosso was dismissed following a disastrous start...

• Arteta hails ‘new-signing’ impact of Havertz and Ødegaard at Arsenal

  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard have made such a strong return to form that they...

• Fermin and Yamal shine as Valles inspires Betis to shock Real Madrid win

  Alvaro Valles was the standout goalkeeper as Real Madrid suffered a first defeat of the LaLiga season, while Barcelona forwards...

• Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso warns against rushing Moises Caicedo back after injury setback

  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he does not want to repeat the mistake of bringing Moises Caicedo back too soon...

• Harry Kane says Ballon d’Or decision is out of his hands after best season

  Harry Kane says he is proud of producing “my best season by far” but accepts that winning the Ballon d’Or...

• Harry Kane says Ballon d’Or decision is out of his hands after best season

  Harry Kane says he is proud of producing “my best season by far” but accepts that winning the Ballon d’Or...

• Harry Kane says Ballon d’Or decision is out of his hands after best season

  Harry Kane says he is proud of producing “my best season by far” but accepts that winning the Ballon d’Or...

• Mourinho insists Real Madrid face no extra pressure to win Champions League

  Jose Mourinho says he feels no added pressure to deliver the Champions League in his second spell as Real Madrid...