JOSE Mourinho has found his new Didier Drogba. Even if Manchester United didn’t deserve this victory, on the balance of play, the dream now is that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has only just started his trophy collection at Old Trafford.

Cork girls Clare Shine and Denise O’Sullivan are set to lead the attack for Glasgow City tomorrow as their all-conquering side contest the Scottish Cup final against Hibernian.

Chelsea Football Club has suspended three people from its Stamford Bridge ground following investigations into an apparent racist incident on the Paris Metro.

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Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Champions League Group B

Paris St-Germain shrugged off the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to inflict a first defeat on Barcelona under their new coach Luis Enrique, with a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Parc des Princes last night.

Liverpool midfielders Phillipe Coutinho and Lucas Leiva, AC Milan playmaker Kaka, below, and Atletico Mineiro forward Ronaldinho were among the big names to miss out as Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari unveiled his 23-man World Cup squad yesterday.

Manchester City are facing Uefa sanctions for breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules which would see the club fined almost €60 million and limited to a 21-man Champions League squad instead of the usual 25 players next season, it can be disclosed.

She rose to fame as Posh Spice, then became one of the most famous footballer’s wives. Now a self-made fashion icon, Victoria Beckham reaches another milestone this week — she turns 40.

Forget Jose Mourinho’s reverse psychology when he writes off Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League — this is the Champions League and his message is clear: “We can win.”

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Much has changed since Robert Lewandowski became the first player to score four goals in a Champions League semi-final last season as his Borussia Dortmund side prepare once again to face Real Madrid tonight.

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Wayne Rooney wants to end the pain caused by Manchester United’s dreadful season by winning the Champions League for a second time.

Juan Mata has been handed his first Manchester United start for their Barclays Premier League encounter with Cardiff – and Robin van Persie returned too as David Moyes’ men looked to kick-start their season.

France’s Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has banned fans of Ligue 1 club St-Etienne from travelling to away games until the end of December following an afternoon of violent clashes in Nice.

Real Madrid secured top spot in Group B with a 4-1 win over Galatasaray, despite losing Sergio Ramos to an early red card.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are not the world’s favourite footballers.

European round-up

Arsenal last night wrapped up a deal for German star Mesut Ozil as the Real Madrid playmaker joined the club for a club-record fee of €50 million.

Leonardo has tendered his resignation as sporting director of Paris St-Germain and will leave the French champions at the end of August.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes Leighton Baines is vital to the club’s future and has warned Manchester United he will fight to keep the England international.

Gareth Bale may be prised away from White Hart Lane but Spurs have a new edition ready — and he hails from Waterford.

Lionel Messi scored twice in the last 15 minutes as Barcelona survived a scare against 10-man Osasuna to continue their winning start to the new season.

Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United have hit a brick wall in their attempts to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United have hit a brick wall in their attempts to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has warned Carlos Tevez he will face further sanctions if he refuses to return from South America at the end of the transfer window.

INTER MILAN’S renewed bid to sign Carlos Tevez is likely to come up short.

Inter Milan have renewed their bid to sign Carlos Tevez but their initial inquiry is likely to fail.

Twenty years ago tonight, Arsenal and Liverpool staged the most remarkable climax in history to an English football season. “A night of chilling simplicity” as commentator Brian Moore called it. Tony Leen was there.

THIERRY HENRY knows more hard work lies ahead before he can allow himself to dream about a return to the Stade de France to lead Arsenal out at the Champions League final in Paris.

Laurent Robert has completed a transfer to Benfica after passing a medical this morning.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is looking forward to meeting Porto in the group stages of the Champions League – where the current Stamford Bridge manager will face his old club.

The ‘Group of Death’ proved fatal for Nigeria long before coach Adegboye Onigbinde sat down to select his team to face England tomorrow.

The ‘Group of Death’ proved fatal for Nigeria long before coach Adegboye Onigbinde sat down to select his team to face England tomorrow.