No-one can compete with Messi – Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu lauded Lionel Messi for maintaining his “sublime level” after bringing up 100 European goals.

Kane describes Ronaldo as ”role model” following shirt swap

Cristiano Ronaldo has long been an example to follow for Harry Kane, whose performances of late have led to him being mentioned in the same breath as the Real Madrid superstar.

United risk losing identity under Mourinho – Bellamy

Manchester United risk losing their identity under manager Jose Mourinho, according to former Liverpool and Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy.

We played better against Atletico – Hazard

Eden Hazard admitted Chelsea played better in their win over Atletico Madrid than they did in Wednesday’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Roma, despite scoring his first two goals of the season against the Italians.

Celtic outclassed on Heynckes’ return to Europe

Jupp Heynckes carried on where he left off in the Champions League as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 win over Celtic on Wednesday.

Mbappe takes one record as Cavani closes on another

Kylian Mbappe became the Champions League’s highest-scoring teenager, and Edinson Cavani netted in a seventh consecutive European match as Paris Saint-Germain’s procession towards the knockout stages continued with a 4-0 defeat of Anderlecht.

Ton-up for Messi as Pique sees red

Lionel Messi brought up 100 goals in European club competitions as Barcelona made light of Gerard Pique’s red card to cruise to a 3-1 Champions League Group D win over Olympiacos.

Rashford goal settles poor game after woeful Svilar error

A horrible error from Benfica’s young record-breaking goalkeeper Mile Svilar gifted Manchester United a 1-0 win at the Estadio da Luz as Jose Mourinho’s men made it three victories from three in Group A.

Hazard brace rescues Chelsea after Dzeko double

Eden Hazard scored his first goals of the season to rescue Chelsea as Antonio Conte’s men were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Roma in the Champions League.

Ozil, Sanchez committed to Arsenal – Mertesacker

Arsenal veteran Per Mertesacker claims Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez remain committed to the Premier League club, despite being in the final year of their contracts.