Transfer-linked Bale & James left out of Real squad to face CityThe two stars were not named in the Spanish side's group for the upcoming Champions League clashChampions LeagueG. Bale
Messi pays tribute to 'legend' CasillasThe Argentine has opened up on his "special rivalry" with the ex-Spain goalkeeper while describing him as one of the best players in La Liga historyBarcelonaL. Messi
Man City must be wary of Benzema - LescottThe former Citizens defender is expecting his old club reach the last eight of the Champions League at the Liga winners' expenseChampions LeagueK. Benzema
Bale still 'very important' to Real Madrid - CasemiroThe midfielder thinks although his team-mate is enduring a tough time at Santiago Bernabeu, he is still able to "spring a surprise at any time"G. BaleChampions League
Man City won't have their fans - CasemiroCasemiro believes Real Madrid, trailing 2-1, can benefit from playing without fans on the road against Manchester City.Champions LeagueManchester City
Mourinho claims he's repaired relationship with CasillasThe pair famously clashed during their time at Real Madrid but the manager says they have now developed an "honest friendship"FC PortoLiga Portugal
‘Mourinho is the best coach in the history of football’The Togolese frontman worked with the Portuguese coach at Santiago Bernabeu and remains a big fan of a manager with a glittering CVTottenham HotspurLaLiga
Real Madrid legend Casillas announces retirementThe World Cup-winning goalkeeper has decided to hang up his gloves after suffering a health scare and exploring options away from the fieldSpainFC Porto
‘Pique has a cool beard but he’s bang average’The former Blancos defender is not convinced that a World Cup winner on the books at Camp Nou would be such a star if he played elsewhereBarcelonaS. Ramos
‘Players like Ronaldo come along once every 200 years’The former Blancos loanee, who played alongside the Portuguese in Spain, feels those at Santiago Bernabeu were too quick to part with a legendC. RonaldoJuventus
‘Bale should go enjoy himself back at Tottenham’The former Spurs midfielder believes that a return to north London could be just what the Welsh forward needs after a few tough years in SpainG. BaleTottenham Hotspur
'Ronaldo would have made Madrid favourites against Man City'The striker says Spanish side would have had more chance of getting past their opponents with the Portuguese starChampions LeagueManchester City
'Sergio Ramos can play until he is 40'The centre-back is may be 34 years old, but his former club-mate sees no reason to slow down despite his advancing yearsChampions LeagueLaLiga
'I'm up for it!' - Benzema fancies a crack at kickboxingThe French frontman does not appear to be slowing down despite his advancing years and could even move on to another discipline after footballLaLigaK. Benzema
Who will win the Champions League in 2019-20?Liverpool claimed the trophy last season but were knocked out in the last-16, leaving the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester City as front runnersChampions LeagueBayern Munich
Varane: Man City v Real will be decided by 'small details'The French defender insists the Spanish champions have the necessary "hunger" to overturn a first leg deficit at Etihad StadiumManchester CityChampions League
Wenger names his Champions League favouritesThe former Arsenal manager believes two clubs that have never won the tournament are most likely to come out on topChampions LeagueParis Saint-Germain
Ceballos refuses to commit to Arsenal futureThe 23-year-old has been in touch with his former club and has not closed the door on a return to SpainTransfersArsenal
Rooney backs Man City to beat RealThe Manchester United legend has predicted his old team's local rivals will reach at least the quarter-finals, at the expense of the Spanish championsManchester CityChampions League
Militao vows to step up in Ramos absenceThe Brazil international centre-back admits that he is dreaming of netting the winner in the Champions League last-16 tieEder MilitaoManchester City
Pochettino: No Madrid regret but I expected more Spurs supportThe Argentine turned down the chance to go to the Bernabeu in 2018 to stay with the London sideLaLigaPremier League
Benzema is a complete number nine – VaraneThe French forward has enjoyed another productive campaign in 2019-20, with Zinedine Zidane getting the most out of those at his disposalK. BenzemaLaLiga
Immobile beats Ronaldo & Lewandowski to Golden ShoeThe Italy international has enjoyed a remarkable 2019-20 campaign, with a number of iconic frontmen left trailing in his wakeSerie APremier League
Milan great Baresi names the world's best defendersThe former San Siro icon says stars from clubs including Real Madrid and Liverpool are a cut above the restChampions LeagueV. van Dijk
‘If Real Madrid or Barcelona want Aubameyang, he’ll go’The former Gunners frontman believes that tying the Gabonese striker to fresh terms would be as big as winning the FA CupTransfersArsenal
Man City can deal with Madrid without Aguero - GundoganThe German midfielder is confident that the Blues can still progress in Europe despite the absence of a key performerS. AgueroI. Gundogan
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