The French football federation has rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s request to reconsider an order from the French league to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 55 million euros ($57.3 million) in back pay.
European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday’s draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash.
Premier League clubs voted to amend sponsorship rules on Friday despite calls from some clubs, including champions Manchester City, to delay any agreement.
Pep Guardiola has extended his Manchester City contract, continuing his tenure since 2016, with six Premier League titles secured.
Resident DJs Dylan Johnson and Dylan Jack return with a preview of Matchday 12 of the 2024-25 Premier League.
Claudio Ranieri’s baptism of fire as Roma boss begins on Sunday when he leads his boyhood club at Serie A leaders Napoli, one of a trio of tough tests awaiting the veteran coach as the Italian top flight gets back underway.
Leaders Barcelona have lost two matches this season in La Liga, both without teenage starlet Lamine Yamal starting, and the winger will also be missing for Saturday’s match at Celta Vigo.
Arsenal booked theirs and Bayern Munich’s places in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League on Thursday thanks to a late winner against Juventus, while Manchester City also progressed.
Pep Guardiola has extended his contract as manager of Premier League champions Manchester City for a further two seasons, saying Thursday “I could not leave now” with the club facing arguably the toughest period of his time at the Etihad Stadium.
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi said Thursday the club needs “to build a new stadium as quickly as possible” away from the Parc des Princes, which is owned by city authorities, if they want to compete against their European rivals. <