In light of yesterday’s Champions League draw, there might be good reason for optimism English clubs will survive the marathon of the group stage but rather less grounds for confidence in the notion they will still be in the race for Milan when the sprint section turns into the final straight.

Manchester City have failed with a renewed bid for Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling despite increasing their offer by £10m (€14m).

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri will not stand in Paul Pogba’s way if the French midfielder decides to leave the Turin giants this summer.

Luis Suarez made it a perfect ending to Barcelona’s astonishing season with the Champions League final winner against Juventus.

Amid all the scandals assailing the sport, Liam Brady is hoping Barcelona and Juventus can provide football with a night to remember in Berlin.

Lionel Messi or Carlos Tevez, surely there is no comparison?

The Old Lady of Italian football — not to mention one or two of its old men — is long overdue a European trophy; and after Carlos Tevez inspired Juventus to a 2-1 Champions League semi-final first leg victory over Real Madrid there is a growing feeling that this could finally be their year.

Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo has described Champions League semi-final opponents Real Madrid as the “most important club side in the world”, but insists his team will face the holders without fear.

Monaco 0 Juventus 0: Juventus moved into the last four of the Champions League for the first time in 12 years after playing out a goalless draw with Monaco in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.

Borussia Dortmund 0 Juventus 3 (Juventus win 5-1 on aggregate): Carlos Tevez scored two and set up another as Juventus cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Juventus ended their away day blues to reignite their chances of progressing from Group A of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Malmo.

Real Madrid ensured they will go through to the Champions League knock-out stages as Group B winners with a 1-0 win over Basle.

Rio Ferdinand has come out in defence of Raheem Sterling after the Liverpool youngster only started on the bench for England's Euro 2016 qualifier with Estonia.

The father of Argentina and Juventus footballer Carlos Tevez was released yesterday, eight hours after being kidnapped in the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

The father of the former Manchester United and Manchester City player Carlos Tevez has been freed after being kidnapped in Argentina.

Swansea last night confirmed the signing of Gylfi Sigurdsson from Tottenham and the sale of Ben Davies and Michel Vorm to the north London club for undisclosed fees.

Any preconceived ideas we had before the World Cup have been cast aside in an amazing tournament

Carlos Tevez’s return will bolster Juventus as the Italians look to bounce back from their defeat at Napoli in tonight’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at Lyon (8.05pm).

Carlos Tevez scored his first goal in Juventus colours today as the Serie A champions beat a Val d’Aosta XI in a pre-season friendly in Saint-Vincent.

Carlos Tevez believes the pressure Manchester City’s players were under to achieve success in Europe was too great during his time with the club.

New Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says his first task is to topple Manchester United as the top Premier League club.

Carlos Tevez has been cleared to start the season with Juventus as planned after having his Community Service Order rescinded at Macclesfield Magistrates’ Court.

Carlos Tevez risks being handed a suspended prison sentence if he does not fulfil his community service order for motoring offences, celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman has warned.

Carlos Tevez’s legal team have confirmed they will ensure the former Manchester City striker “abides by the rules” with regard to his community service order.

Carlos Tevez spoke of his pride after being handed the iconic number 10 shirt upon signing a three-year contract with Juventus.

Carlos Tevez will today complete the final stages of his transfer to Juventus after the Italian club last night confirmed his arrival from Manchester City.

Juventus have confirmed the signing of striker Carlos Tevez from Manchester City on a three-year deal.

Carlos Tevez is expected to complete a £13.5 million move to Juventus later this week.

Carlos Tevez is expected to complete a £13.5m move to Juventus later this week.

Manchester City 2 Norwich 3

They say the measure of you as a coach or manager is what your players honestly think of you as a man 10 years after they’ve played for you.

Gary Caldwell hopes Wigan can ease the pain of the Latics’ injured players by lifting the FA Cup on Saturday.

Man City 1 West Brom 0

Man City 1 West Brom 0

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini may opt to shuffle his pack for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City 2 West Ham 1

David Silva returned from a three-match absence with a hamstring injury to make his 100th league appearance for Manchester City in their clash with West Ham.

Gareth Bale returned to the Tottenham starting line-up for today’s crunch clash against Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City.

Manchester City 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Manchester City 1 Wigan 0

Manchester City playmaker David Silva has not yet been ruled out of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards today became the third player from his club to receive a six-month driving ban this month.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Man Utd v Man City

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims Manchester United’s sizeable lead in the Barclays Premier League exaggerates the difference between the two sides.