Friday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending ...
BARCELONA: Denis Suarez insists there is no panic among the Barcelona players as the wait goes on for Lionel Messi to sign his new contract with the club.
WATCH: Why Barcelona are taking Valencia so seriously
MAN UNITED: Eric Cantona says he "loves" Jose Mourinho but would like his team to be more adventurous.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the first player to represent seven different clubs in the Champions League when he came on against Basel.
- Rio Ferdinand accused Manchester United of "lacking professionalism" as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at Basel in the Champions League.
- Juan Mata has told ESPN FC he is open to prolonging his stay at Old Trafford.
Transfer Talk: Paris Saint-Germain favourites to sign Man United's Marouane Fellaini
EUROPA LEAGUE: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his side had lacked a spark in attack during their 1-0 Europa League loss at Cologne on Thursday.
- A "hurting" Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth criticised an unacceptable performance in the 5-1 Europa League home defeat to Atalanta and called on his players to start shouldering some responsibility.
- Mario Balotelli scored twice as Nice qualified for the Europa League round of 32 by beating Zulte Waregem 3-1 on Thursday.
BAYERN MUNICH: UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bayern Munich after fans threw fake money onto the pitch in protest of ticket prices for the Champions League game at Anderlecht.
- Thiago Alcantara faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after "partially tearing a thigh muscle" against Anderlecht, Bayern Munich announced on Thursday.
- Here's five memorable meetings to whet the appetite before Saturday's true Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Monchengladbach.
AC MILAN: Kaka says he would love to return to AC Milan, although he says he has not yet decided whether to end his playing career or not.
- Former Brazil forward Robinho has been found guilty of sexual assault and was sentenced to nine years in prison by an Italian court on Thursday.
REAL MADRID: Sergio Ramos trained alone on Thursday as he recovers from a broken nose, but goalkeeper Keylor Navas was back in training with the group ahead of the game against Malaga.
- For most of the past decade, the Premier League's best have left for Real Madrid and Barcelona. Are Philippe Coutinho and Eden Hazard next in line?
WATCH: Sid Lowe says Real Madrid aren't done yet
CHELSEA: Eden Hazard has claimed that Mohamed Salah was never given a chance to prove himself at Chelsea and added that he will look to swap shirts with the Egypt international after the Blues face Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.
- Chelsea captain Gary Cahill believes David Luiz can set a good example for Andreas Christensen -- to the benefit of the Blues.
TOTTENHAM: Harry Kane claims Spurs now fear no one in the Champions League and says they relish taking down Europe's biggest clubs.
LIVERPOOL: Steven Gerrard says that he has been pleased with the return of the "magnificent" Rhian Brewster after his heroics on the international stage.
- The visit of Chelsea will tell us plenty about Liverpool's progress under Jurgen Klopp and whether it is in danger of slipping into reverse, writes Mark Ogden.
Source: espn.co.uk