Benfica's 'Pure Art' Fails to Justify Chelsea's Fee as Loan Ends

Le Tissier penalty gives Manchester United winning start in Europe: Manchester United's women's team started their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win over Valerenga. Captain Maya Le Tissier scored the decisive penalty in the first half, while the hosts dominated chances but were denied by resilient defending.

Iconic stadium that hosted Champions League finals free to be DEMOLISHED: AC Milan and Inter Milan have secured approval to demolish San Siro and build a new 71,500-seat stadium after Milan's council approved the £197m sale, ending years of debate over the iconic venue's future.

Real Madrid superstar aiming to be at 100% fitness for Atletico Madrid clash: Jude Bellingham returned to Real Madrid's squad after shoulder surgery, aiming to be fit for the derby vs Atletico on 27 September. He may feature vs Espanyol to regain match fitness under Xabi Alonso, who plans to deploy him deeper in midfield.

UEFA to launch probe into spit-gate at Anfield after Liverpool win: UEFA investigates an alleged spitting incident involving Atletico Madrid staff during their 2-1 Champions League loss to Liverpool. Diego Simeone was sent off amid post-match chaos after Virgil van Dijk's late winner. Disciplinary action may follow.

Madrid release update on Alexander-Arnold as injury puts Anfield reunion in doubt: Real Madrid confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a biceps femoris injury in their 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille. The defender could miss key matches, including the Madrid derby and El Clásico.