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Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly facing six to eight weeks on the sidelines and could miss Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Liverpool after the club confirmed the England international had suffered a hamstring injury.

A blockbuster night of Champions League action awaits at St James’ Park on Thursday, where Newcastle United open their League Phase campaign against Spanish giants Barcelona.

Manchester United's men's team are not competing in Europe this season

Manchester United's men's team are not competing in Europe this season

Barcelona have confirmed they will be without Lamine Yamal, Gavi and Alejandro Balde for their Champions League opener against Newcastle United.

Benfica’s club president, Rui Costa, confirmed the departure of Bruno Lage following their shock defeat to Qarabag in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. Having led by two goals thanks to Enzo Barrenechea and Vangelis Pavlidis, Benfica were beaten 3-2 by Qarabag, who picked up their first ever win in the competition. The result meant Benfica have now failed to …

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has denied allegations of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third.

Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs that are interested in signing Prince Amoako Junior from FC Nordsjaelland, according to TBR. Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Brentford and Brentford have also been impressed with the teenager. Prince Amoako Junior joined FC Nordsjaelland in the summer transfer window from the Right to Dream academy in Accra. The 18-year-old winger …

Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in signing Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries, according to Football Insider. Dumfries is one of the best players in Europe who can operate as a right-back or as a right wing-back. The 29-year-old has been at Inter since 2021 and has played 67 times for the Netherlands. Journalist Pete O’Rourke said: “City are …

Jose Mourinho is weighing up the possibility of taking charge at Benfica following the dismissal of Bruno Lage, who was sacked after Tuesday’s 3-2 home defeat to Qarabag in the Champions League.

Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United at the end of the season, according to Football Insider. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown believes that Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim is slowly pushing the English defender away. Brown told Football Insider: “If he’s not starting games regularly, Maguire is going to look at his options. “So far this season, he’s …

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Marseille in their Champions League opener on Tuesday night.

Some of Europe’s big-hitters open their Champions League campaigns tonight with Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool all in action.

Chelsea could compete with Liverpool to land Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Gabriel Martinelli following the club