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Carro’s outspoken ambition takes Leverkusen to unimaginable heights

The Bayer Leverkusen players and coaching staff had rather important on-pitch matters to preoccupy them last week, but that didn’t stop the Werkself bringing a visible and sparkling presence to New York City. When you’ve won three different trophies — the Bundesliga’s Meisterschale, the DFB-Pokal and the DFL-Supercup — in the space of just a few frenetic months, why not display them from the spectacular Manhattan skyline as part of…

Source: Shaw out of UWCL game after visa error

Women’s Super League (WSL) golden boot holder Khadija “Bunny” Shaw will miss out on the first leg of Manchester City’s Champions League qualifying match against Paris FC on Wednesday due to a visa issue, a source told ESPN. The Guardian first reported Shaw’s expected absence, revealing the Jamaican international has not travelled to France following the issue, adding that the club reportedly sent Shaw to the French embassy in search…

‘Unknowns’ in new UCL worry PSG’s Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said the “unknowns” of the new Champions League format make it hard to judge his team’s opening win over Girona on Wednesday. PSG secured victory after Girona’s goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, who had thwarted numerous efforts from the French champions, made a calamitous error in the final minutes of the match to give the hosts a 1-0 win. But with seven games to go in what…

ACL Elite East Zone championship tiers: Can JDT challenge big guns?

With Asian club football returning this week, the new AFC Champions League Elite will see 24 teams vie to be continental champions — with the East Zone providing 12 representatives. In a departure from the traditional group-stage format, the league stage will now see each of the 12 play eight games each and jostle for position on a single table — with the top eight then advancing to the round…

Toney enjoys win on continental debut but denied first Al Ahli goal by Mahrez

For all he has already achieved in his remarkable career of perseverance — which saw him toil in the lower leagues for several years before establishing himself as a Premier League star and England international — Ivan Toney had perhaps curiously never tasted continental club football previously. On Monday, he finally ended the wait — although it was the Champions League of an Asian variety where he made his bow.…

Ex-LAFC star Chiellini returns to Juve as executive

Former Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has returned to the Italian club in an executive role focusing on relations with national and international football institutions, the Serie A side said on Sunday. “Chiellini never truly left the Bianconeri — his heart, soul and values have always remained connected to the club, both on and off the field. As of September 16, he will serve as Head of Football Institutional…

England could face Euro ban over gov’t regulator

England and English football teams could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator is considered to be “government interference” in the sport. In a letter sent by UEFA to the UK’s culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, European football’s governing body raised concerns about a proposed independent football regulator (IFR) in English football. The regulatory body will ensure the financial sustainability of clubs and stop teams from joining breakaway competitions…

Transfer Talk: Man City eye Xavi Simons to replace Kevin De Bruyne

The transfer deadline might have passed across Europe’s top five leagues, but there is still business to be done this summer — and, with only four months until the January window opens, the rumour mill keeps on turning! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!