Buffon, Messi and Ronaldo nominated for Uefa POTY award

The three nominees for Uefa’s Player of the Year prize are Gianluigi Buffon, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Something is up – Zidane questions Ronaldo ban

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane disputes RFEF’s decision to ban Cristiano Ronaldo for five matches and hopes an appeal succeeds.

Alexander-Arnold stunner puts Reds in driver’s seat

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s first Liverpool goal set Jurgen Klopp’s men on their way to a 2-1 Champions League play-off round win away at Hoffenheim in Tuesday’s first leg.

Ronaldo ban excessive – Carvajal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s five-match ban following his red card in the Supercopa de Espana clash with Barcelona is “excessive”, according to Real Madrid teammate Dani Carvajal.

Lindelof will prove his worth – Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has backed Manchester United teammate Victor Lindelof to come good and prove his worth at Old Trafford.

Klopp has no say in Coutinho saga

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have the final say on Philippe Coutinho’s future at Anfield as Barcelona push to sign the Brazilian.

Matic predicts long United career

New Manchester United signing Nemanja Matic expects to enjoy a long career at Old Trafford after delivering an impressive home debut on Sunday.

Watzke sets deadline for Barca’s Dembele deal

Barcelona have two weeks to finalise a move for Ousmane Dembele, Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans Joachim Watzke has indicated.

City more flexible under Pep – Kompany

Manchester City have less big personalities than before, but more “flow” and adaptability under Pep Guardiola, according to club captain Vincent Kompany.

Coutinho left out of Liverpool’s UCL squad

Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho has been left out of Liverpool’s squad for the first leg of their Champions League play-off away to Hoffenheim.