Opinion

The giant Swede has signed a new deal at Old Trafford, but Romelu Lukaku's arrival and the new approach at United does not play to his strengths

The Barcelona and Real Madrid stars once again leading contenders, but face great competition from across Europe's leading marksmen

Goal runs through 15 men that all have their reasons for wanting to make a big impression on this season's tournament

Even Guardiola's tiki-taka legends couldn't retain their European crown and the question now is can anyone stop Real winning three in a row?

The Reds overcame Hoffenheim 4-2 on Wednesday night and 6-3 aggregate to finally restore themselves among Europe's elite

The Three Lions's record goalscorer is doing the right thing in bowing out before the World Cup, but he will largely be remembered for his failures

The Flamengo youngster has already agreed a €45 million switch to the Bernabeu, but he is happy to be patient as he continues learning his trade

The former Blues forward has made a hot start after his summer move to France and scored a blistering free-kick in Lyon's thriller with Bordeaux

Securing Champions League football is crucial to the Reds keeping their best players and prising ones of the highest calibre in future

President Josep Maria Bartomeu and his colleagues have endured a difficult summer after a series of errors - but could they really be replaced?

For a third of the price of the PSG forward, the Bavarians have constructed a new youth academy that they hope will produce the stars of tomorrow

The youngster has brushed off accusations of nepotism at the start of his career to become one of Brazil's hottest properties

The England defender was back in action on Monday and says he is raring to get back into the first-team picture

It has been three years since the Nice striker turned out for his national team but he will have a chance to prove himself against Napoli on Tuesday

The Brazilian criticised his former employers on Sunday but his remarks should be put in context following his controversial move to PSG

The La Liga giants have made the duo their key targets, and look likely to sign the Dortmund forward rather than the Liverpool attacker

The teenager continues to give every indication he is ready for a bigger role at Dortmund this season

The Real Madrid captain was sent off yet again on Sunday and even had the temerity to complain about the decision. But he has only himself to blame...

The Manchester City boss will look to set up camp in the opposition half as the new season takes shape, placing an extra burden on his gifted forwards

The Welsh winger is wanted by Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, while his place at Real has been under threat, but he's now fit, firing and staying put

The Brazilian superstar bagged two goals and three assists during a thrilling first home appearance for his new side, a 6-2 win over Toulouse

The 19-year-old Primavera product won a penalty, scored one goal and created another as the Rossoneri recorded a 3-0 win at Crotone

The Catalan club paid tribute to those who lost their lives in Thursday's terrorist attack on a sombre night at Camp Nou as many fans stayed at home

The Blues' Spanish wing-back scored both goals as Antonio Conte's men proved their mettle in a dramatic 2-1 win over Tottenham at Wembley

While there is little left now of the brilliant Blaugrana side that ruled the world, Los Blancos have built a team for the present and the future

"There's no player bigger than the club" is a familiar refrain around the world but restrictions are placed on workers in the game

Arsene Wenger is clearly unsure of his best team and he saw his side come unstuck against Stoke as his star man waits to make his comeback

The Senegal international was at the heart of the decisive moment in the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace to mask the hosts' lack of guile at Anfield

The Bianconeri are bidding for a seventh successive Scudetto but they are still feeling the effects of their Champions League capitulation in Cardiff