The former Wales fly-half on breaking the mould to survive in the No 10 jersey, disappointment over concessions from players’ strike threats and life by the beach in Toulon.

Tonight’s match will be the teams’ first meeting in 12 years, bringing with it an avalanche of nostalgia for fans.

While no timeframe has been given for a likely return, there have been reports claiming Rodri could miss the rest of the reason

The tournament has increased to 36 teams and the format is significantly different. But who will win?

He said on his Instagram feed: "And so, a new life begins off the pitch. I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads. Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon."

The 28-year-old is now in Barcelona undergoing assessment and a full prognosis is expected on Wednesday.

Man Utd boss: 'At the end of the day, it's financial. Also we are professional, so revenues have to come, but we have to balance this out'

The Premier League champions' talisman left the field injured during the eventful draw with Arsenal on Sunday.

Take away the skill of defending, complain about “the dark arts” and the football spectacle will ultimately lose meaning.

The best rivalries are not just about good football, there's a bitterness to them. 

City and the Gunners played out a highly tense 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest deployed super subs, while Manchester City and Arsenal served up a doozy.

Arsenal almost came away with a famous win but the hosts earned a point at the death.

Arsenal needed to win to show they have really risen to the levels of the defending champions

Erik ten Hag defended his decision to leave out Marcus Rashford at Selhurst Park

A goalless draw at the Etihad last season cast Arsenal as frontrunners but they need to better balance aggression with defence

After scoring ten goals in their last two games, United’s goal touch eluded them.

Tractor Boys captain Morsy levelled five minutes beyond the 90 with a deflected drive

“I think every player who is playing in the Premier League, but definitely in this club, need some resilience,” ten Hag said.

Arsenal clash is part Super Sunday but more importantly Tribunal Day Seven and the stakes could scarcely be higher.