Kick Off: Liverpool at risk of Group of Death in CL draw; Martial offered new Man Utd deal

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UCL group stage draw seedings set: Real & Barca in Pot 1, Liverpool enter Pot 3

2018-19 Champions League list of 32 teams has been confirmed with group stage draw seedings set. Real Madrid & Barcelona lead Pot 1 as Liverpool enter Pot 3.

TRANSFER CENTRE

OFFICIAL: Mariano Diaz returns to Real Madrid after one season at Lyon

Mariano Diaz has officially returned to Real Madrid after spending just one season at Lyon, signing a five-year deal with the European champions.

Barcelona plan 2019 moves for Pogba, Rabiot and De Jong (Diario Sport)

Barcelona are already planning moves for midfield trio Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong, according to reports in Spain.

Madrid want Marcus Alonso, which could pave way for Marcelo sale

According to Tuttosport, Real Madrid are still in contact with Cheslea as they look try to secure the signature of left-back Marcus Alonso.

Real Madrid seal €180m Dybala deal? Journalist's report denied

An Argentinian journalist claims Juventus’ Paulo Dybala will join Real Madrid for €180m, but the outlet he purports to work for denies that they employ him.

WHAT THEY SAY

Giggs insists that Man Utd can shut their critics up just like they did in 1992

The last time Manchester United suffered defeat in two of their opening three matches, Sir Alex Ferguson was yet to lift the league title and Ryan Giggs was just a fresh-faced teenager.

Victor Moses reveals Chelsea's best player in training & his plans after retirement

Former Nigeria international Victor Moses has answered questions from the official website of Chelsea about his Chelsea teammates and revealed some behind-the-scenes information.

'Ozil has clearly overstated his allegations' - Low denies racism in Germany camp

The Arsenal midfielder has retired from international duty, doing so with a fiery statement that has led to a rebuke from his former manager

Sadio Mane: 'Now everyone talks about this Liverpool but it's still early'

Liverpool have managed to reach two European finals in the last couple of seasons, but Sadio Mane has insisted that the team must keep their feet on the ground.

When Madrid paid 40,000 euros to Badalona to sign Mariano

Few know Mariano better than the man who was responsible for bringing him to Real Madrid back in 2011, Manolo Romero.

Inter 'must be the anti-Juventus' in Scudetto race, says Julio Cruz

Former Inter striker Julio Cruz believes the Nerazzurri, not Napoli, must be ‘the anti-Juventus’.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Leroy Sane in latest Germany squad after shocking World Cup snub in post-Ozil era

Germany national team has announced their latest squad and Joachim Low has selected Leroy Sane after omitting the Manchester City star for the World Cup.

Man Utd half size of away dressing room after tunnel brawl with Man City

Manchester United have taken steps to reduce the chances of a tunnel brawl at Old Trafford in a bid to avoid a repeat of the scenes that marred Manchester City's derby win last December.

Salah wants Egyptian bosses to stop fans harassing him or resign

Mohamed Salah has demanded the resignation of top Egyptian FA officials if they do not offer him more protection from fans while on international duty.

Martial set to sign a new five year deal at Man United (Mail)

Anthony Martial has agreed terms on a new long-term contract with Manchester United in the belief he will remain at the club beyond Jose Mourinho's tenure, according to Sportsmail.

Mourinho back at Man United training despite being missing from chauffeur-driven car

There was no sign of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho as his players arrived at training on Wednesday morning.

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

Barcelona? Inter? Liverpool could create 'group of death' in UCL draw

The Reds could find themselves in a group with Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan as a worst case scenario.

The teams Barcelona will want to avoid in the Champions League

We're approaching one of the most important moments in this early stage of the season. The draw for the Champions League group stage will take place on Thursday morning once this evening's matches are completed. We will then know the identity of the 32 teams who will make up the first important stage of the Champions League journey. As is the case every season, there are teams you would prefer to get and others you would rather avoid.

Transfer deadline: Did Premier League suffer from earlier window closing?

Nearly there. Just a few hours to go.

Wenger’s thoughts on management should show Mourinho lesson to learn from

Sometimes you need to step outside of the press conference pantomime to get a real sense of the managers into whose hands our clubs and our game are entrusted. A rare, new insight into the thoughts of Arsene Wenger proves that much.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

The greatest OWN GOAL ever? Huddersfield's Bacuna hits 40-yard OG and injures himself...

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

18:00   UEFA Champions League group stage draw ceremony