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Reports say Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Cruyff had been diagnosed with cancer this week at a clinic in Barcelona and was having tests to determine the seriousness of his condition, according to certain reports.
Chivas’ sporting consultant Johan Cruyff attends the presentation of the club’s new signings at the Valle Verde training facilities in Guadalajara

Dynamo Kiev faces fresh UEFA charges over racist fans

Dynamo Kiev is facing charges over alleged racist behaviour and crowd disturbances caused by their fans which was caught on camera by FARE, the anti racism body of Europe.
Dynamo Kiev v Chelsea – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group G

Klopp : Stop treating players like horses

New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has criticized the demands placed on youngsters in England and believes they should be given time to develop.
Liverpool Training

Galatasaray kickstart campaign with 2-1 Benfica win

Galatasaray rebounded from conceding an early goal to beat Benfica with two first-half strikes on Wednesday, reviving their Champions League hopes.
Galatasaray’s players celebrate winning their Champions League Group C soccer match against Benfica at the Ali Sami Yen stadium in Istanbul

Astana goal a ‘release’ for misfiring Jackson Martinez

It wasn't the best goal he's scored but Jackson Martinez said his goal for Atletico Madrid in the Champions League win over Astana was like a "release".
Atletico Madrid’s Jackson reacts during his Champions League group C soccer match against Benfica in Madrid

City need to tighten up at the back, says Hart

Manchester City's attacking instincts can expose their defence and goalkeeper Joe Hart wants tighten up defensively after 8 games without a clean sheet.
Manchester City v Sevilla – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group D

Schneiderlin praises Martial’s mental maturity

Man United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin praised fellow new boy Anthony Martial's maturity as he scored a vital equaliser in the Champions League.
Everton v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Pellegrini plays down significance of tactical switch

Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini played down the significance of his tactical switch after a stoppage-time goal gave his team a win over Sevilla.
Manchester City v Sevilla – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group D

PSG coach Blanc backs muted Ibrahimovic

PSG coach Laurent Blanc defended his faith in Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Swede had a night to forget against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Paris St Germain’s coach Laurent Blanc attends a news conference at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris

CSKA Moscow 1-1 Manchester United – 5 Talking Points

Manchester United were held to a draw in Russia against CSKA Moscow despite having most of the possession. Here are 5 major talking points from the game.
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Rosenberg fires Malmo to Champions League victory

Markus Rosenberg's majestic first-half goal was enough to give Malmo a nervy home victory over Shaktar Donetsk in their Champions League Group A clash.
Malmo’s Markus Rosenberg celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opening goal during their Champions League Group A soccer match against Shakhtar Donetsk in Malmo, Sweden

Wolfsburg top Group with win over PSV Eindhoven

VfL Wolfsburg scored twice in 11 minutes to beat PSV Eindhoven 2-0 in their Champions League game on Wednesday to go two points clear at the top of Group B.
Wolfsburg’s Dost celebrates his goal against PSV Eindhoven during their Champions League group B soccer match in Wolfsburg