Kick Off: Mourinho's Roma Europe debut excels; Goretzka extends Bayern contract

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Top Headlines

Barcelona board approve 481 million euro losses

Barcelona's board of directors have announced losses of 481 million euros for the 2020/21 financial year, while setting a budget of 765 million euros for the 2021/22 campaign.

Mourinho's Roma debut in Europe with five-star showing

Jose Mourinho's Roma only know how to win so far this season, recording their sixth straight win of the campaign as they got their Europa Conference League journey off to the best possible start with a 5-1 win over CSKA Sofia.

FIFA: According to survey, majority of fans favor more frequent men's World Cups

According to FIFA poll, the majority of fans favor more frequent men's World Cups

OFFICIAL: Leon Goretzka has extended his contract at FC Bayern until 2026

Leon Goretzka has committed to Bayern Munich until 2026 after the German midfielder was linked with a move to Manchester United over the summer.

Pedri leads 40-men nominees list for Golden Boy award as Musiala & Camavinga

Pedri leads 40-men nominees list for Golden Boy award as Musiala & Camavinga in

OFFICIAL: Dani Alves parts ways with Sao Paulo & is now a free agent

São Paulo Futebol Clube announce that an agreement was signed today for the termination of player Daniel Alves, who had a contract with the club until December 2022.

Match Reports

Rennes 2-2 Tottenham: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's late leveller spares Spurs blushes

So much for this being a tournament no one cared about, occupied by teams no one had heard of.

These Things Happen

Man City defender Ake reveals father passed away minutes after UCL goal

Nathan Ake has released an emotional Instagram statement revealing his father passed away just minutes after he scored for Manchester City in their 6-3 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

Roberto was 'in floods of TEARS' after Barca fans booed him during Bayern loss

Sergi Roberto was reportedly in floods of tears in the Barcelona dressing room after his own fans turned on him during their humiliating 3-0 Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich.

Wan-Bissaka to be sentenced for driving offences in December

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka will go on trial for driving offences in December.

Kevin De Bruyne is now FOURTH choice Manchester City captain

Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly been relegated to Manchester City's fourth-choice captain after a vote by Pep Guardiola's squad.

PSG's star trident bear brunt of criticism after Club Brugge draw

It was the first Champions League outing for Paris Saint-Germain's new attacking trident of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar on Wednesday night, but the result was disappointing.

England star Reece James posts moment 'robbers raided his house'

Chelsea and England star Reece James has shared shocking footage of a gang of 'cowardly robbers' who broke into his house and stole a safe containing his Champions League and England medals.

Real Madrid's best start in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era

Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid in 2018, Los Blancos have not enjoyed the same success they did as when he was in their dressing room.

Dortmund 'identify Chelsea forward Werner as potential successor to Haaland'

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly lined up Chelsea's Timo Werner as a potential replacement for Erling Haaland if he leaves next summer.

Kante stops for a chat and a photo with grocery shopper in Asda

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante has once again captured the hearts of fans online after showing his humble side while shopping in Asda earlier this week!

Ansu Fati ruled out of Barcelona's game against Granada

Ansu Fati is expected to make his return from injury in the coming weeks after 10 months out, but Barcelona's match at home to Granada on Monday will come too soon for the young forward.

What They Say

Felix clashes with Atletico fan over Griezmann: Have more respect

Some Atletico Madrid fans remain unhappy that Antoine Griezmann has returned to the club, with one going as far as to ask Joao Felix to injure his new teammate.

Michael Owen: Messi makes PSG weaker, I don't understand why they're favourites

After much fanfare PSG got their UCL campaign underway and Pochettino was able to unleash his attacking trident of Neymar, Mbappe and Messi, but former England striker Michael Owen wasn't a fan.

Ibrahimovic on possible return to Juventus: ‘Let’s see’

Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he will take one day at a time when asked if he will be back in time for Juventus on Sunday.

Messi's 'idea was to stay at Barcelona', admits PSG chief Leonardo

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has conceded that Lionel Messi never envisaged playing for the club, but is delighted that the forward does.

Ferdinand would have told Ronaldo to 'sit down' in Man United's loss

Rio Ferdinand insisted he would have told Cristiano Ronaldo to 'sit down' when the superstar moved to the touchline to start shouting instructions during Manchester United's shock defeat by Young Boys.

Mignolet takes a dig at Messi, Neymar & Mbappe after Champions League draw

Simon Mignolet insists he was barely tested as Paris Saint-Germain's all-star line-up failed to beat Club Bruges in the Champions League on Wednesday

Kean: ‘I don’t feel the pressure to replace Ronaldo’

Juventus striker Moise Kean said he ‘doesn’t feel the pressure in replacing’ Cristiano Ronaldo at the Allianz Stadium. ‘I just feel the responsibility of wearing the Juve shirt’.

Conte: Achraf Hakimi's dream is to return to Real Madrid

Former Inter boss Antonio Conte has revealed that Achraf Hakimi hopes to one day return to Real Madrid.

Pochettino insists all-star frontline was NOT to blame for poor draw vs Brugge

Mauricio Pochettino has insisted his stellar front three were not to blame for Paris Saint-Germain's disappointing draw in their Champions League opener against Club Brugge.