Ian Hawkey

Veteran striker finally gets chance to play Champions League football at the Bernabeu against competition newcomers

Magpies face last season's semi-finalists at San Siro on Tuesday

AC Milan have impressed after rejuvenation in the summer following retirement of Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Midfielder, who only turned 20 in June, has made stunning start for club and country this season

French World Cup-winner has seen return to Italy overshadowed by injuries, police investigations and now doping allegations

Fears were growing that actions of RFEF president could affect joint bid with Portugal and Morocco for 2030 men’s finals

New manager begins stint with tricky qualifier against North Macedonia who ended their World Cup dreams

Didier Deschamps could soon be drawing his entire forward line from the Ligue 1 giants

In-demand Atlas Lions and Saudi Pro League growth prove Arab football is booming

Elite football’s centre of gravity has shifted significantly in last two months due to emergence of big-spending kingdom

Striker, who spent last season on loan at Inter Milan, returns to Serie A in latest season-long move from Chelsea

Group-stage line-ups will be announced on Thursday in Monaco with shadow of expanded Club World Cup on horizon

Teenager's performances suggest a genuine superstar is emerging but big question is whether he will choose to play for Spain or Morocco

Despite storied career as player and coach, Italian has never made his mark in global finals

Big-spending Premier Leauge club have seen a parade of forwards arrive and depart, while the future of Lukakau remains an issue