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UCL talking points: Biggest threat to Man City; Messi, Ronaldo void
Gab Marcotti, Mark Ogden and Julien Laurens give their takes after a dramatic and action-packed first matchday of the Champions League group stage.


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MESSI'S INJURY SCARE
Messi exits game with a slight limp in the first half

MLS SCOREBOARD
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

HARRY KANE SPEAKS TO ESPN
Bayern's Kane on trophy hopes, Messi and Ronaldo inspiration, possible NFL future
After a big money move to Bayern, Kane speaks on his hunger for silverware, success after turning 30 and drawing inspiration from Messi and Ronaldo.
Kane targets longevity like Messi & Ronaldo
Harry Kane says Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's performances in their late 30s is serving as inspiration for his own career.
Is Harry Kane serious about a future in the NFL?
Harry Kane tells ESPN FC's James Olley about his NFL aspirations once he's done with football.

SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Dortmund say no as Sancho plans Man United exit
Where Jadon Sancho's future lies is anyone's guess, with former club Dortmund pulling out of the running to sign the unhappy Man Utd star. Transfer Talk has the latest.

REAL MADRID'S NEW HERO
Bellingham scores AGAIN for Real Madrid. How his career has taken off
From his Birmingham debut at 16, to becoming Dortmund's youngest captain and scoring 6 goals in 6 games for Real Madrid, Bellingham is already a star.
Mario Melchiot marvels at Jude Bellingham's start with Real Madrid

MISTAKES DOOM MAN UNITED AGAIN
Burley: Manchester United folded after Onana mistake
Man United can't blame goalkeeper error for terrible Champions League performance
Man United have conceded 3 goals in 3 straight games for the first time since 1978.

ARSENAL ENJOY UCL RETURN
How Arsenal can build on momentum from 4-0 win vs. PSV
Back in the Champions League, Arsenal look like they belong
Six years have passed since Arsenal last played in the Champions League. On Wednesday, it looked like they never left.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
Top Headlines
- Messi exits Miami win early due to muscle fatigue
- Onana: Man Utd lost to Bayern 'because of me'
- Félix: I didn't adapt to Atletico, Simeone's ideas
- Kane scores in Bayern's UCL win over Man United
- Bellingham 'born to play' at Real Madrid - Nacho
- Solskjaer admits Ronaldo signing was a mistake
- Arsenal thrash PSV in impressive return to UCL
- Ertz on retiring: 'Not because Momma can't play'
- Spain players end boycott after FA vows change
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