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Neymar will never have a better chance to deliver PSG their Champions League dream

It was the word that kept cropping up as Neymar was unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player that summer afternoon in 2017 - Ambition.'PSG's ambition [...]

Valencia ‘put entire squad up for sale except Jose Gaya’ as they feel effects of Covid-19 pandemic

Valencia 'put their entire squad up for sale except Jose Gaya' as they feel the effects of missing out on European football and Covid-19 pandemicLa [...]

Rio Ferdinand hails Jadon Sancho as he urges Manchester United to push for Borussia Dortmund star

'He is the best young player bar none': Rio Ferdinand hails Jadon Sancho as he urges Manchester United to continue chase for Borussia Dortmund star [...]

Thomas Tuchel backs Neymar to shine for PSG in Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta

'He holds the keys for us': Thomas Tuchel backing Neymar to shine for PSG in Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta as they look to get [...]

PSG’s Marquinhos claims they ‘are in the best condition’ for Champions League showdown with Atalanta

PSG defender Marquinhos claims they 'are in the best condition' ahead of Champions League showdown with Atalanta tonight after Ligue 1 season finished four months [...]

Marten de Roon will honour his pizza promise if Atalanta win the Champions League

Marten de Roon will honour his promise to make pizza for 1,000 people and throw a party in Bergamo's main square if Atalanta win the [...]

Atalanta face their date with destiny against Neymar’s PSG in Champions League

By mid-February, supporters of Atalanta were growing rather fond of this new normal.After decades on the fringes of Italian football, the Serie A club had muscled [...]

Kylian Mbappe set to make a remarkable return from injury to spearhead PSG’s attack versus Atalanta

'If nothing extraordinary happens, he is in the team': Kylian Mbappe set to make a remarkable return from an ankle injury to spearhead PSG's attack [...]

Everything you need to know as the Champions League heads to Lisbon for a pulsating mini-tournament

The Champions League final will be held in Lisbon for the second time in six years later this month, but the circumstances couldn't be any [...]

Lisbon gears up for the Champions League’s ‘final eight’ tournament

Two stadiums, seven games, 12 days - all in one city: Lisbon gears up for the Champions League's 'final eight' tournament as Benfica and Sporting [...]

Thomas Tuchel makes his way to PSG’s training camp on crutches while sporting a protective boot

PSG touch down in Lisbon with a key injury... the manager! Thomas Tuchel makes his way to his team's hotel on crutches while sporting a [...]

Champions League qualifier between Linfield and KF Drita OFF after another COVID-19 positive test

Champions League qualifier between Linfield and KF Drita CANCELLED just hours before kick-off after the WHOLE Kosovan team is put in quarantine after a second [...]

MARTIN SAMUEL: The elite European cartel are so twitchy over the ambition of wily Wolves

First, Maurizio Sarri couldn't win a trophy and now he can't stop. The complication is, these are not the type of trophies the newly entitled [...]

Sergio Aguero en-route to Portugal as Manchester City striker makes last-ditch bid to prove fitness

Sergio Aguero set to follow team-mates to Portugal as Manchester City striker makes last-ditch bid to prove fitness for Champions League chargeSergio Aguero will follow [...]

Nuno Espirito Santo calls for one last push from his Wolves stars ahead of Europa League finale

'I've told the boys to make it worth it': Nuno Espirito Santo calls for one last push from his Wolves stars ahead of Europa League [...]

Real Madrid ‘identify Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as long-term replacement’ for Sergio Ramos

Real Madrid 'identify Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as long-term replacement' for legendary captain Sergio Ramos - with Dayot Upamecano and Gabriel Magalhaes also on four-man [...]

Barcelona ‘bewildered by Quique Setien not playing youngsters Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig’ vs Napoli

Barcelona 'bewildered by Quique Setien not playing youngsters Ansu Fati and Riqui Puig' against Napoli despite blocking duo from playing in B side's crucial promotion [...]

Barcelona sweating on Lionel Messi’s fitness as star ‘sits out training with foot injury’

Barcelona sweating on Lionel Messi's fitness as star 'sits out training with foot injury sustained in Napoli win as precaution' with Champions League showdown with [...]

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong shows off nasty bee sting which has seen his left hand balloon in size

Frenkie de Jong shows off nasty bee sting - which saw his left hand balloon in size - as Dutch midfielder was forced to wear [...]

Lionel Messi’s X-Rated call to arms for Barcelona team-mates at half-time against Napoli

'We have a two-goal lead, let's not be a*******': Lionel Messi's X-Rated call to arms for Barcelona team-mates in tunnel at half-time of Champions League [...]

Atletico Madrid fear their two players who tested positive for coronavirus have infected OTHER stars

Atletico Madrid fear their two players who tested positive for coronavirus have infected OTHER stars as they face cancelling their flight to Lisbon for the [...]

‘We were extra hungry’: Raheem Sterling says Man City’s energy and fight were key to Real Madrid win

'We were extra hungry': Raheem Sterling says Manchester City have the 'energy and fight' for Champions League glory after beating Real Madrid to reach the [...]

Chelsea were outgunned by ruthless Bayern Munich but Frank Lampard has no reason to panic

Chelsea were outgunned and outclassed by Bayern Munich... but Frank Lampard has no reason to panic after making the top four and building a side [...]

CHRIS SUTTON: Manchester City can tame impressive Lyon in quarter-finals

Three wins in eight days and Manchester City are the champions of Europe. This is their chance to stick the ultimate two fingers up to [...]

Two Atletico Madrid players test positive for covid-19 ahead Champions League tie with RB Leipzig

Atletico Madrid see TWO players test positive for covid-19 spelling concern for Champions League showdown against RB Leipzig Two players from the Atletico Madrid squad have [...]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists winning the Europa League ‘would mean a lot to the players’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists winning the Europa League 'would mean a lot to the players' as Manchester United face the prospect of 13-day lockdown in [...]

Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken fearing the worst ahead of Manchester United clash

'We have to play perfect': Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken fearing the worst ahead of Manchester United Europa League quarter-final clashCopenhagen and Manchester United will battle [...]

Juventus ‘join race to sign £36m-rated Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali’

Juventus 'join race to sign £36m-rated Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali' after Andrea Pirlo is appointed manager By Tom Caldon For Mailonline Published: 13:25 BST, 9 August [...]

Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Napoli

Lionel Messi shouts 'NO' and refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after the official's involvement in two controversial VAR incidents in Barcelona's [...]

Celtic to host KR Reykjavik in first 2020-21 Champions League qualifier…. BEFORE the 2019-20 final

Celtic will host Iceland's KR Reykjavik in first qualifying round of 2020-21 Champions League.... with Neil Lennon's side starting BEFORE the 2019-20 final has been [...]

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann claims he turned down Real Madrid offer in 2018

'It was not the right step at that time': RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann claims he turned down Real Madrid offer in 2018 ahead of [...]

Alessandro Del Piero backs new Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo to ‘do even better than Zinedine Zidane’

Alessandro Del Piero backs Andrea Pirlo to 'do even better than Zinedine Zidane' has done in management after the legendary Italian midfielder was announced as [...]

Kylian Mbappe could make surprise return from ankle injury in Champions League quarter-final

Kylian Mbappe could make surprise return from ankle injury as French forward takes part in PSG training ahead of Champions League quarter-final clash with AtalantaBy [...]

OLIVER HOLT: Pep Guardiola has to win Champions League to prove he can be a star without Messi

There is one more river to cross for Pep Guardiola. The coach who most regard as the best in the world is a visionary who has [...]

Michael Owen claims Barcelona face a ‘rebuilding job’ despite beating Napoli

'They don't look like Barcelona to me': Michael Owen claims Lionel Messi and Co are an 'ageing team' facing a 'rebuilding job' despite beating Napoli [...]

How Andrea Agnelli acted swiftly to dismiss Maurizio Sarri and appoint Andrea Pirlo at Juventus

Maurizio Sarri was sacked from Juventus but never did the Turin club envision dismissing him at this early stage. Fabio Paratici, Juve's Chief Football Officer, had [...]