Pogba out of PSG return leg after Man Utd star sent off

The midfielder picked up a second booking and was shown his marching orders to compound the Red Devils’ first-leg issues against PSG Paul Pogba was sent off for Manchester United in a 2-0 Champions League first-leg round of 16 loss to PSG, meaning the midfielder will miss out on the second leg in Paris.  The …

England accused of overhyping 'rough diamond' Sancho by Dortmund team-mate Delaney

The 18-year-old forward has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence and a club colleague believes it is important for him to remain grounded England have been accused by Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Delaney of “hyping” players such as Jadon Sancho, with the exciting 18-year-old forward considered to be a “rough diamond”. A product of Manchester …

Blow for Man Utd as Lingard limps off against PSG

The 26-year-old attacker was forced to leave the match at Old Trafford just before half-time Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard was forced off with injury in his side’s Champions League match against PSG on Tuesday.   The England international pulled up with a possible hamstring injury with only a few minutes remaining in the first half and …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois supports VAR introduction in Champions League

It may not always work in his team’s favour, but the Belgian is pleased to see the video technology introduced Thibaut Courtois said he is a fan of using technology to help out officials ahead of Real Madrid’s first Champions League fixture with the involvement of VAR. UEFA will have a VAR team – consisting of a …

Lovren running 'tight race' for Liverpool as Fabinho nurses pre-Bayern knock

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that his Croatian defender remains a doubt for a crunch European clash, but the versatile Brazilian should be fit Jurgen Klopp admits Dejan Lovren is running a “tight race” ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, but Fabinho should be fine after picking up a slight knock. The Reds …

Playing 600 games for Real Madrid is not easy – Solari hails captain Ramos

The captain will make a landmark appearance for the club on Wednesday, and he earned praise from his coach in the process Santiago Solari has hailed Sergio Ramos ahead of the Real Madrid captain making his 600th appearance for the club. Ramos will reach the landmark in the Champions League on Wednesday if he is selected …

Manchester United vs PSG: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview

The Champions League returns with a blockbuster encounter at Old Trafford, where the in-form hosts are aiming to build a first-leg lead Manchester United’s renaissance under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will receive perhaps its greatest test to date when they welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Old Trafford in the Champions League last 16. The Red Devils’ fine …

Roma vs Porto: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview

The Portuguese league leaders visit opponents who made a surprise run to the Champions League semi-finals last year Roma play host to Porto at the Stadio Olimpico as both teams aim for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Italian side, who lied sixth in Serie A, qualified by winning three matches in Group G, …

VAR in Champions League: How will replays for referees work in Europe?​

The technology is set to make its debut in the Champions League – and it will ultimately be rolled out in the Europa League, too VAR will make its Champions League debut on Tuesday, in Manchester United’s home encounter with Paris Saint-Germain and in Roma’s hosting of Porto in the first leg of the last …

'No big name could've bettered Solskjaer' – Man Utd boss has done 'frighteningly well', says Sharpe

The ex-Red Devils winger has hailed the impact made by an interim boss who has delivered a dramatic upturn in fortune since succeeding Jose Mourinho Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done “frighteningly well” at Manchester United, says Lee Sharpe, with a familiar face proving to be a better choice than some of the “bigger names” that …