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Man City, Real Madrid & PSG will have learned their lesson from Champions League as ex-Bayern Munich chief expects 'full throttle' from Europe's big boys

Former Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has stated that big clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain will have learned their lesson in the new Champions League format after their shaky performances at the start of last season. The German legend believes the top clubs have learned that they must attempt to dominate the competition from the very first round.

Como sensation Nico Paz admits to watching Lionel Messi YouTube videos before matches to try and 'replicate' Argentina team-mate

Como sensation Nico Paz admits to watching Lionel Messi videos on YouTube as he attempts to “replicate” what the Inter Miami superstar is capable of. Paz is now an Argentina international team-mate of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, but continues to use his illustrious fellow countryman as a source of inspiration when it comes to enhancing his own game.

Paul Scholes tears into Man Utd for 'criminal offence' in transfer market as 'best in the world' signing passes Ruben Amorim by

Paul Scholes has torn into Manchester United for a "criminal offence" in the summer transfer window, with Ruben Amorim missing out on a "best in the world" signing. The Red Devils spent a whopping £205 million ($280m) on the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens, but have still made a poor start to the new season.

'I want an opportunity like Xabi Alonso had!' – Real Madrid legend eyeing 'a big name' as he plots coaching return five years after he was sacked from second-tier club

Legendary former Real Madrid midfielder Guti dreams of a return to football management five years after he last had a managerial role. After retiring from football, Guti worked in Real Madrid's academy and then was an assistant coach at Besiktas, before coaching Almeria in the second division. The iconic midfielder is hopeful of earning an opportunity like his former team-mate and current Madrid boss Xabi Alonso did.

'Top players' won't be able to play! Mats Hummels joins Kylian Mbappe and Pep Guardiola as ex-Bayern & Dortmund defender warns stars being 'worn down' by intense football calendar

Ex-Germany defender Mats Hummels has sounded the alarm over football’s relentless calendar, warning that elite players risk being “worn down” by the strain. The ex-Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich star believes the workload has hit its “maximum,” raising concerns that big names could soon miss key matches due to fatigue and injuries.

Facundo Buonanotte added to Chelsea's Champions League squad after devastating injury blow for fellow summer signing

Facundo Buonanotte has been added to Chelsea’s Champions League squad following an injury blow to another of the Blues’ summer signings. Highly-rated midfielder Dario Essugo has been forced to undergo surgery on a thigh problem. That has left the door open for Buonanotte to be drafted into Enzo Maresca’s plans ahead of a return to elite European competition.

Harry Kane dismisses claims Bundesliga title race will be 'boring' with Bayern Munich striker expecting three clubs to 'challenge' Vincent Kompany's side in 2025-26

Harry Kane has dismissed claims that the 2025-26 campaign will result in a “boring” procession from Bayern Munich towards the Bundesliga title. The reigning German champions have started the new season in spectacular style, picking up a maximum haul of nine points from three games - with Vincent Kompany’s side scoring 14 goals while conceding just two.

‘It's good that you're leaving' – Neymar given shocking farewell from Luis Enrique as PSG director reveals coach's conversation with Brazil star ahead of Saudi Pro League move

Paris Saint-Germain director Luis Campos has revealed that Neymar was given a shock farewell back in the summer of 2023 by the head coach Luis Enrique. The Parisians were set to embark on a new project under the Spaniard, which would focus on utilising youth prospects rather spend lumpsums on star players.

'Really impressive' – Arsenal announce signing of ex-Rangers winger who has already blown away academy boss Per Mertesacker

Arsenal have announced that former Rangers winger Archie Stevens is now a Gunners player, with the promising forward signing a professional contract with the Premier League giants. The talented teenager saw his time in Scotland brought to a close when walking away from Ibrox upon the expiration of his deal in Glasgow over the summer - making him a free agent.