Khaled Mahmoud

Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken has insisted the club remain ready to spend significant sums on the right players, pointing to the high-profile acquisition of Jude Bellingham as the ultimate blueprint. Despite a period of structural change at Signal Iduna Park, the BVB chief is adamant that the club will not be limited by budget constraints when presented with a "perfect" profile.

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has heaped praise on Vincent Kompany following the club's statement victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Belgian coach guided his side to a 2-1 first-leg win at the Santiago Bernabeu, breaking a long-standing hoodoo against the Spanish giants. Dreesen also singled out Manuel Neuer for high praise.

Manchester United’s decision to sanction the departure of Scott McTominay has been labelled as one of the most egregious errors in the club's recent history. The Scotland international has undergone a stunning transformation since moving to Serie A, leaving many to wonder how the Red Devils let such a talent slip through their fingers for a cut-price fee.

Barcelona have been handed a surprising boost in their long-standing pursuit of Rafael Leao, with the AC Milan star reportedly offered to the Catalan giants. After a breakdown in his relationship with the Rossoneri management, the Portuguese international could be available for a significantly lower fee than previously expected.

Arteta after the win: The key players made the difference

Impressive statistics lead Arsenal to a valuable victory in the Champions League

Havertz is overjoyed after the clash with Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal escape a Sporting Lisbon trap thanks to a late goal from Havertz

Ahead of the European clash... Griezmann sends a decisive message to Barcelona

Fritz issues a challenge ahead of the summit: We still have goals… and we won’t give up

The official line-ups for the Champions League match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon

Ahead of the European summit... Frankfurt manager warns: Bayern’s style could play into Real Madrid’s hands

"An exceptional player"... Upamecano praises the Bayern star and predicts a great future for him

Liverpool breathe a sigh of relief... Isak returns ahead of the toughest test

“The right man at the right time”… Consensus within United over Carrick

Vedat Muriqi provided one of the most emotional moments of the season in La Liga as he fired Mallorca to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. The striker, who has carved out a reputation as one of the division’s most feared physical presences, broke down in tears shortly after his 91st-minute winner.

Bayern Munich's dramatic late victory over Freiburg sparked wild celebrations among the players, but it was Serge Gnabry who stole the headlines with a truly bizarre fashion choice. The German international was spotted jubilantly wearing a pair of fans' shorts that featured the face of team-mate Leon Goretzka printed all over them.

Erling Haaland proved he is back to his best with a hat-trick to dump Liverpool out of the FA Cup. As he showed off the matchball after the 4-0 win, a teammate left a hilariously blunt message, branding him a "big f*cking weirdo" for his relentless scoring.