Kick Off: UCL group stage draw on Oct 1; Umtiti recovers from Coronavirus

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OFFICIAL: The draw for the 2020/21 UCL group stage will take place on October 1

The dates for the draws for the group stages of this season's Champions League and Europa League were announced on Wednesday by European football's governing body, UEFA.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona confirm Samuel Umtiti has recovered from COVID-19

Barcelona, officially stated that its French defender, Samuel Umtiti, had recovered from the emerging Coronavirus, and obtained medical permission to rejoin the training with the Catalan team.

OFFICIAL: Bayern confirm that Perisic has left the club & returned to Inter

Ivan Perisic is set to return to Inter Milan after his season-long loan with Bayern Munich, and he's returning with some silverware.

These Things happen

Depay has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, according to Romano

Depay has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, according to Romano

Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell will miss the start of the season through injury

Chelsea new boys Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell will miss the start of the Premier League season in a real blow to Frank Lampard, according to reports.

Christian Pulisic as Hazard's Chelsea successor 'handed club's No 10 shirt'

Chelsea have given Christian Pulisic the club's No 10 shirt after Willian moved to London rivals Arsenal, according to reports.

Man Utd new boy Donny van de Beek pictured in training for the first time

Donny van de Beek has got stuck into training on his first day at Manchester United following his £40m arrival from Ajax last week.

Barca enter Bellerin transfer race but must offload star due to Arsenal demand

Barcelona are keen to meet Arsenal's £23million asking price for Hector Bellerin, according to reports from Spain.

Here's Donny! £40m signing Van de Beek arrives at Carrington to begin Utd life

Donny van de Beek has arrived at Carrington to begin life as a Manchester United player following his £40m move from Ajax.

Guendouzi sends message to Mikel Arteta after 'being rejected by two clubs'

Matteo Guendouzi is seemingly determined to get back in Mikel Arteta's good books after falling out of favour under the Arsenal manager.

Man Utd 'make breakthrough over agents' fees and personal terms with Sancho'

Manchester United have reportedly made a breakthrough regarding agents fees and personal terms as they look to sign Jadon Sancho.

Liverpool in line for another £5m windfall if Coutinho plays 15 games for Barca

Ronald Koeman's decision to bring Philippe Coutinho back into the fold at Barcelona could. prove very lucrative to his former side Liverpool.

Messi helps out young blind Arsenal fan by sending him life-changing pair of £4,200 OrCam glasses

Lionel Messi has come to the aid of a young blind Arsenal fan after sending the child a life-changing pair of glasses produced by OrCam Technologies.

WHAT THEY SAY

Cristiano Ronaldo: "Portugal are better without me? I have nothing to prove!"

Cristiano Ronaldo said he knew that given the chance, he would score against Sweden again at Friends Arena to bring up his 100th goal for Portugal.

Cesc Fabregas looks back on the hardest moment of his life

Cesc Fabregas has recounted some of the most important moments of his career and his family life, even reflecting on his parents' divorce.

Lampard heaps praise on new £89m man Havertz but says he needs time to settle

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hailed new arrival Kai Havertz's attitude but stressed that the Germany international must be given time to settle in England.

Mesut Ozil names his dream team... but only ONE Arsenal player makes the grade

Mesut Ozil has named his dream XI of players he's lined up with throughout his career – but only one former Arsenal team-mate makes the cut in his star-studded team.

IN DEPTH

How are Koeman's Barcelona shaping up?

Ronald Koeman will be looking to make his mark on the Barcelona team following his appointment as head coach.

Man Utd 2020/21: Can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reach next level?

Manchester United stand on the cusp of a new campaign with a renewed and realistic sense of optimism that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can take them to the next level.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

De Bruyne releases 'Give and take' video after winning PFA Player of the Year