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Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori has revealed an unexpected footballing idol – and it’s not who many would have guessed.

Paris Saint-Germain head into the defence of their Champions League title as a more confident team than the one that went on to clinch an historic treble, according to coach Luis Enrique.

Lamine Yamal will reportedly miss Barcelona’s Champions League opener at Newcastle United after missing training again on Tuesday.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has dismissed reports that franchise co-owner Tom Brady meets offensive co-ordinator Chip Kelly several times a week after the NFL legend was seen in the coaches’ booth during the team’s 20-9 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.

Paris Saint-Germain pair Ousmane Dembele and Désiré Doue are “continuing to receive treatment” as the Champions League holders prepare for the start of their title defence.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith says he has “got to learn” from a forgettable performance as his team lost their first home game of the NFL season 20-9 to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Former Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has quashed social media rumours of his death, making it clear in a post on Instagram that he is alive and well.

Newcastle United recorded their first win of the season against Wolves at the weekend

Newcastle United recorded their first win of the season against Wolves at the weekend

Back in the Champions League for the first time since their run to the last 16 in 2022/23, Tottenham’s reward for winning the Europa League includes a trip to reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

The Champions League returns for its second season in the newly adopted format and in 2025-26, the Premier League will have six teams looking to become the best side in Europe.

Back in the Champions League for a third consecutive season, Arsenal are hoping to go all the way in 2025/26 after being beaten home and away by champions Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s semi-finals.

Back in the Champions League for the first time since 2022/23, Chelsea will aim to go all the way for the first time since they beat Manchester City 1-0 in the 2020/21 final under current England head coach Thomas Tuchel.

Having sealed their place in the Champions League on the final day of last season, Manchester City will aim to improve upon their knockout stage play-off defeat to Real Madrid last season.

Reigning English champions Liverpool are hoping to improve on a run to the last 16 in their first Champions League campaign under Arne Slot, losing on penalties to champions Paris Saint-Germain.