Kick Off: CR7's side reach ACL group stage, Messi favorite to win Ballon d'Or

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Match Report

Al Nassr 4-2 Shabab Al Ahli: CR7's side reach Asian Champions League group stage

Cristiano Ronaldo's side reach the Asian Champions League group stage in dramatic fashion by scoring three last-gasp goals in their qualifying tie.

Top Headline

Messi's favorite to win the Ballon d'Or despite Haaland's record-breaking season

Lionel Messi is favorite with the bookmakers to win yet another Ballon d'Or award later this year - despite Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's record-breaking season in the Premier League.

OFFICIAL: Guardiola has today undergone a routine operation on a back problem

OFFICIAL: Pep Guardiola has undergone back surgery and will be absent for Manchester City until after the international break next month.

OFFICIAL: Mount ruled out until international break, set to miss Arsenal clash

Mason Mount has been ruled out until the international break after the Manchester United midfielder sustained an injury during their 2-0 defeat against Tottenham.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Chelsea defender Lewis Hall joins Newcastle on loan

OFFICIAL: Newcastle United have signed defender Lewis Hall on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

OFFICIAL: Liverpool win appeal over Mac Allister's red card against Bournemouth

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has had his red card against Bournemouth overturned.

Chelsea suffer another blow as club issue new Carney Chukwuemeka injury update

Chelsea youngster Carney Chukwuemeka is set for a spell on the sidelines after he underwent knee surgery on Monday night.

Surprise Man City star named UCL Player of Tournament despite Haaland's 12 goals

With just over a week to go until the Champions League draw and the start of a new season in Europe, cast your mind back to last season's final.

Davies was the FASTEST player in UCL last season with 4 EPL stars on the list

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies recorded the top speed of any player in last season's Champions League.

PSG 'slap world record £213m price tag on Mbappe' amid interest from Real Madrid

PSG are ready to let Kylian Mbappe leave this summer, but only for a world record £213million (€250m) fee.

Cancelo signs Barca shirt as the Man City defender edges close to Blaugrana move

A Chinese fan got his FC Barcelona shirt signed by wantaway Man City defender Cancelo earlier today, hinting the move to Spain edges close.

Man United have spent the most days top of the Premier League followed by Blues

Brighton currently sit atop the Premier League table, but which teams have historically been the league leaders in England?

Roma distance from Greenwood as Jose 'doesn't wish to be associated with him'

Roma have denied they are interested in signing Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, according to reports.

When is the Champions League 2023-24 group stage draw and what are the pots?

The 2023-24 Champions League is fast approaching, with teams eager to find out who they will be playing in this year's group stage.

Greenwood 'fears he won't be able join a Saudi club due to a feud with Ronaldo'

Mason Greenwood reportedly fears he has no chance of resurrecting his career in Saudi Arabia due to an ongoing feud with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Man United star has just 13 games to save side from RELEGATION

Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been named the new head coach of Argentine side Independiente.

Romano: Daniel Peretz to FC Bayern, here we go!

Romano: Daniel Peretz to FC Bayern, here we go! Understand agreement now reached as late night deal done 

What They Say

Man Utd accused of 'green-lighting abuse' & 'turning an abuser into a victim'

Countdown co-host Rachel Riley believes Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold should be considering his position over his handling of the Mason Greenwood case.

SUTTON: There's NO WAY Greenwood can play in England again

Chris Sutton insisted Manchester United have made the right decision after they announced Mason Greenwood will leave the club and claimed there is no way the forward can ever play in England again.

Matthaus: Bayern were 'BLACKMAILED' into paying £100m for Harry Kane

Germany icon and former Bayern Munich midfielder Lothar Mathaus has accused Tottenham of 'blackmailing' the Bavarian giants into paying a club-record fee for Harry Kane.

In-Depth

Arsenal's best and worst-case UCL draw scenarios as group stage pots confirmed

Arsenal will discover their Champions League opponents on August 31 when the group stage draw is made, but what would be the best and worst-case scenario for Mikel Arteta's side?

Ranking Premier League clubs by how they’ve been affected by VAR in 2023-24

Remember when it was said that the introduction of VAR would reduce controversy in football?

How much does Sam Kerr get paid? Inside Matildas star's jet-setting lifestyle

Sam Kerr reportedly earned more than $3million last year, and after Australia fell in love with the Matildas during their World Cup campaign, the soccer superstar and her teammates could be getting a whole lot richer.

Fixtures of the day

US Open Cup

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