The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table, and we will get Manchester City against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs.

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has reportedly made a decision on his future amid transfer interest from Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

The German Football League (DFL) is implementing a pilot project where referees will explain VAR decisions to fans via loudspeakers starting this weekend. Nine clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich,

In-stadium video assistant referee (VAR) announcements will be trialled in the top two tiers of German football. The pilot project will take place across nine Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 games from Saturday February 1 onwards.

Arsenal are lining up an offer for 19-year-old Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel before next week's transfer deadline.

The Bundesliga is set to become the first European top flight league to trial referees explaining VAR decisions to stadium spectators via loudspeakers.

Bayern Munich have a lot of work to do to convince a host of their stars to stay at the club as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all circle for blockbuster transf

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table, and we will get Manchester City against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs.

The German Football League (DFL) is launching a pilot project where referees will explain VAR decisions to the stadium spectators via loudspeakers starting on Saturday, the governing body said in a statement.

Manchester City star Manuel Akanji is still confident his side can find success in the Champions League and is not worried about facing either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the play-off

Our main seven rivals would now have to undertake new, unnecessarily punishing extended European campaigns. Surely injury, fatigue and the distraction of a big prize could allow United the opportunity to make gains in the domestic competitions.