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Inter Milan 2-1 Tottenham: Mauro Icardi stunner sparks late turnaround

Mauro Icardi waited for the ball to arrive from the left and the San Siro held its collective breath.Icardi had barely been given a kick, [...]

Jermaine Jenas insists Mauricio Pochettino is struggling at Tottenham

'This is probably one of Mauricio’s lowest points as manager': Jermaine Jenas insists Pochettino is struggling as Owen Hargreaves claims Spurs fell to a 'bang [...]

Barcelona 4-0 PSV: Messi nets stunning hat-trick as Umtiti is sent off in Champions League opener

Lionel Messi was surprisingly frank and confident when he took the microphone in front of a full stadium in Barcelona's last pre-season friendly to tell [...]

Depay to reveal all about Van Gaal one day as he insists ‘Manchester is red’

'Certain things that happened I don't want to say now in public': Memphis Depay to reveal all about Louis van Gaal one day as he [...]

David de Gea insists he was not affected by criticism of his World Cup

'I never listen to stupid things': David de Gea insists he was not affected by criticism of his World Cup displays after error from Cristiano [...]

Inter Milan name three goalkeepers in squad to take on Tottenham

Inter Milan name three goalkeepers in squad to take on Tottenham as boss Luciano Spalletti juggles selection issues with UEFA punishmentBy Matt Barlow for MailOnline [...]

Real Madrid boss Lopetegui insists he’s ready to cope with pressure

Julen Lopetegui is ready to embrace the pressure head on of trying to guide Real Madrid to a fourth successive Champions League success.Los Blancos open [...]

Dimitar Berbatov predicts Juventus will reach the Champions League final

Dimitar Berbatov predicts Juventus will reach the Champions League final and will face Man City or BarcelonaJuventus crashed out at the quarter-final stage of the [...]

Champions League kick-off times: All you need to know after the UEFA change

Champions League kick-off times: All you need to know after the UEFA changeUEFA has changed the kick-off times of Champions League group stage ties English teams [...]

Mourinho uses Roger Federer to lay into Young Boys’ plastic pitch

'I am pretty sure the big man isn’t happy to play on every surface': Jose Mourinho uses Roger Federer analogy to make his feelings clear [...]

Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Co get ready for Lyon in the Champions League

Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Co get ready for Lyon test as Manchester City prepare to begin their Champions League campaignManchester City step up preparations [...]

Champions League LIVE – Tottenham vs Inter Milan plus Barcelona vs PSV

Champions League, LIVE: Latest scores and updates for Inter Milan vs Tottenham plus Barcelona vs PSVTottenham Hotspur open up Champions League campaign at Inter MilanNight's [...]

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Juventus team-mates in training ahead of Champions League opener at Valencia

Cristiano Ronaldo prepared for his first Champions League game as a Juventus player with a gruelling training session in Turin. Juventus start their Champions League campaign [...]

PSG will face Liverpool sporting new ‘Jordan’ kit… but why are they sporting legendary NBA star?

PSG will face Liverpool sporting new ‘Jordan’ kit… but why are Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Co sporting legendary NBA star?PSG will wear special edition Champions [...]

Liverpool arrive at Anfield ahead of Champions League opener vs PSG

Roberto Firmino joins Liverpool team mates despite nasty eye injury as they arrive at Anfield ahead of Champions League opener against PSGLiverpool begin their Champions [...]

Sergio Ramos slams Griezmann after Atletico Madrid star insists he is level with Messi and Ronaldo

'Ignorance is always bold:' Sergio Ramos slams Antoine Griezmann after Atletico Madrid star insists he is level with Messi and RonaldoSergio Ramos rubbished Antoine Griezmann's [...]

Young Boys boss says Manchester United won’t struggle with astroturf

Manchester United won't struggle to play on an artificial pitch, says Young Boys manager Gerardo SeoaneManchester United travel to Switzerland for their match against Young [...]

Man City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to attend press conference

Pep Guardiola left media duties to his deputy Mikel Arteta ahead of Manchester City's Champions League clash with Lyon.The City boss is serving a one-match [...]

Red Star Belgrade finally back in the Champions League after 26 years

For fans of European football in the late 1980s and early 90s, Red Star Belgrade are a name linked with keen nostalgia for that time.The [...]

Dani Alves says Real Madrid are more dangerous without Cristiano Ronaldo as they train for Roma tie

'They are more of a team without Cristiano': Dani Alves insists Real Madrid are more dangerous without Ronaldo as they gear up for start of [...]

Champions League 2018-19 winners Sportsmail experts have their say

The Champions League begins in earnest on Tuesday evening and it would appear that a number teams could stake a claim for glory this season.Cristiano [...]

Van Bommel returns to Barcelona as PSV coach having won Champions League but an enemy of Iniesta

Ask Barcelona fans what was the greatest thing Mark van Bommel ever did for the club and they will not all say – win the [...]

Eric Bailly beats Antonio Valencia in concentration challenge

Eric Bailly beats Manchester United team-mate Antonio Valencia in concentration challenge as they gear up for Young Boys clashEric Bailly and Antonio Valencia were playing [...]

PSG aim for Champions League glory… can they win their holy grail?

Things have changed around Camp des Loges this summer and not just because Thomas Tuchel has had his drawing board up.Paris Saint-Germain have been transformed [...]

PSG’s new signings carry out initiation songs ahead of Liverpool clash

Paris Saint-Germain's players took to warming their vocal chords on the night before their Champions League clash with Liverpool. With all the players staying together ahead [...]

PSG stars Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani mocked up as The Beatles

PSG stars Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani mocked up on iconic Abbey Road cover ahead of game in Liverpool, home of The BeatlesFrench outlet [...]

Tottenham could be in trouble if ‘Crazy Inter’ find form in Champions League

Inter launched a new third kit on Saturday during their home game against Parma. The slick grey gear is designed to mimic the colour of [...]

Messi has changed since taking over as Barcelona captain – president

Lionel Messi has changed since taking over as Barcelona captain, claims club president Josep Maria BartomeuBarcelona talisman Lionel Messi took over as the club captain [...]

Thiago Silva: PSG and Liverpool have the best attacks in the world

'It's going to be a real show': Thiago Silva claims PSG and Liverpool have the best attacks in the world as the two sides prepare [...]

Napoli prepare for clash with Red Star Belgrade with training session at Rajko Mitic Stadium

Napoli prepare for clash with Red Star Belgrade as Carlo Ancelotti calls on his side to be 'galvanised' by intimidating atmosphere in SerbiaNapoli take on [...]

Champions League: Rio Ferdinand tips Liverpool and Man City to go deep

It takes something special to lift the Champions League. Rio Ferdinand knows this more than most.Having captained Leeds to an incredible semi-final run in 2001 [...]

Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham side look to take bull by horns

Mauricio Pochettino went in search of bovine inspiration as he arrived in Italy and wondered aloud whether Tottenham might be better off for last year's [...]

Man Utd have no chance in Europe with this defence, says Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United can forget about winning the Champions League due to their poor defence.Jose Mourinho's side start their European campaign against Young [...]

From 4-0 down to Inter Milan at half-time, a Spurs crisis meeting, then came first wave of Balemania

Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood still chuckle about the impromptu crisis meeting in a small room in the bowels of the San Siro.Outside the Italians [...]

Klopp wary of PSG’s ‘impressive’ threat but is confident Liverpool can handle their own

One by one, Jurgen Klopp rattled off the names and highlighted each superstar's quality. The more he analysed Paris Saint-Germain, the more animated Liverpool's manager [...]

Big match guide: Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez must be flawless against PSG’s deadly attack

This mouth-watering clash is a straight shootout between two of Europe's powerhouse attacks.Paris Saint-Germain's front four have it all: the intelligent movement of Edinson Cavani, [...]