Ian Hawkey

Dubai-born striker played alongside Doue and Zaire-Emery for French U17s and will now look to power Cosmin Olaroiu's team to the global finals

Parisiens one step from glory having ditched previous strategy of targeting superstar players

Egyptian side will lift trophy for first time if they can overcome Mamelodi Sundowns over two legs

International teammates appearing in all three major European club finals is further proof of the Atlas Lions' growing strength and influence

Egyptian forward can win first major trophy of his career on Saturday to cap off impressive campaign

Young forwards will be key for their sides in Sunday's crucial Clasico showdown

Both semi-finalists have fitness concerns after first-leg thriller finished 3-3 which saw teenage Spanish winger produce wonder show

Barcelona trio Lewandowski, Yamal and Raphinha in the running while PSG's Dembele can also stake a claim to be the world's best in 2025

The 32 clubs picked had either been champions of their continent, or shown enough pedigree over the previous four years to warrant inclusion. Few are showing signs of that now

North African dominance under threat as teams from south show quality ahead of semi-finals of continent's elite club competition

Striker making his name at San Mames follows in a long line of Basque target men

Talismanic teenager likely to play a big role in Uefa Champions League quarter-final clash

Moroccan defender at heart of French side's push for treble with Club World Cup also on horizon

Atlas Lions made it five wins from five qualification games after beating Tanzania

Five teams, including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, still in mix for automatic qualification to 2026 finals or play-off spot