France's record-breaking captain doesn't deserve to be crowned the best player in the world, despite having the backing of his new manager at Real Madrid
Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher was forced to take matters into his own hands after witnessing a section of the club’s support turn toxic following their Champions League triumph. The former Red Devils midfielder confronted a group of fan who had allegedly directed abusive language at players for not stopping to sign autograph on memorabilia.
Manchester United target Martin Baturina proved why he is tipped to inherit Luka Modric's mantle after leading Como 1907 to a 4-1 Champions League win against RB Leipzig. The Croatian midfielder scored Como's first-ever goal in the competition before claiming Player of the Match honors.
Sergino Dest described PSV Eindhoven's 1-1 Champions League draw against Shakhtar Donetsk as 'bitter' despite scoring a vital second-half equaliser. Meanwhile, team-mate Kodai Sano expressed pride after fulfilling his childhood dream by making his debut in the competition.
The former Amakhosi academy prospect has earned high praise for his performance on the grandest stage of European football, despite his side suffering a heavy defeat. The 22-year-old was handed a starting berth for Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK as they faced the daunting task of taking on Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Archie Brown scored a crucial equaliser as Fenerbahce held Roma to a 1-1 draw on their Champions League return. However, the English full-back was left utterly stunned in the mixed zone after learning that head coach Ismail Kartal had announced his resignation during his press conference.
Mikel Arteta has revealed his bizarre methods for preparing Arsenal for unexpected disruptions after their Champions League plans were thrown into chaos. The Gunners' flight to Italy ahead of Napoli clash was severely delayed by UK air traffic control issues, but the manager insisted his squad was ready. He admitted to deliberately sabotaging pre-season schedules to ensure his players could handle sudden adversity without complaining.