Turkish football legend Arda Turan has spoken about his admiration for PSV's Ivan Perisic and the lessons he learned from former Turkey coach Guus Hiddink. The 39-year-old's comments were made in an interview with Pro Shots.
Napoli have confirmed their starting lineup for the Champions League opener against Arsenal, with Kevin De Bruyne and Billy Gilmour starting in a reshuffled midfield, as reported by Football Italia. The original source is Football Italia, which has confirmed the news.
Atlético Mineiro has joined the list of clubs interested in signing Mauro Icardi, according to a report by Olé. The Brazilian club sees the Argentine striker as an alternative option, with Richarlison currently their top priority.
Arsenal have a 100-percent record in the league phase of the Champions League, according to The Guardian Football. The article cites the team's unbeaten record in regular time with a W11 D4 record and the best defensive record (just seven goals conceded, nine clean sheets) of everyone.
Napoli in crisis host Riccardo Calafiori's Arsenal in the Champions League, according to Football Italia. The report is live and updating as the match unfolds.
Roma will wear a very special jersey for their Champions League trip to Fenerbahce, as the main sponsor will be charity World Central Kitchen and their campaign to help the victims of floods in Nepal, according to Football Italia. This information has been confirmed.
Manchester United's Michael Carrick has expressed his excitement about the team's return to the Champions League, but admitted that playing on Thursday night was 'not ideal' with the derby on Sunday.
PSV will receive Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday evening for the first Champions League match, with the Eindhoven-based team being the favourite on paper. VoetbalPrimeur has compared the market values of both teams.
Former Manchester City player Joey Barton, 44, has been denied bail by a judge, meaning he will remain in pre-trial detention until his trial in March 2027.