Absolute sports highlights

🇬🇭 The only two English teams that achieved a victory this Champions League matchday will face off in the Premier League this weekend—a clash for the top spot between first and second place

🚨 Regarding Pep Lijnders, Pep Guardiola said, "I would say he brings his experience and knowledge." His knowledge is highly crucial. His experiences in Salzburg, Portugal, Holland, and most notably Liverpool.

He quickly opened my eyes to a couple things. Every time I've had an assistant manager, I've tried to absorb their knowledge. It's not as simple as me voicing my viewpoint and moving on.

Kolo [Toure], James [French], and Pep have now given us experience, and each time he adds something, I say, "Wow, this could be good; we can make this step, we can be better." You must have an open mind and be receptive to the opinions of others.

‼️ Following the match, Crazy Dembele stole everything from Messi.

🚨 "He has an amazing heart, but he was just upset and sad because he didn't play, because he loves to play football," Pep Guardiola said of Joao Cancelo.

I'm glad he experienced Barcelona and then came to Al Hilal. I’m delighted he is returning from his injury.

Joao is an outstanding player who was nominated as the best full-back in the Premier League and Europe. I can't wait to see him tomorrow! 😊

‼️ Zlatan exercising at AC Milan with Ronaldinho.

We are here to play football, not to run, so smart players like Ronaldinho and I will stop at nothing to avoid jogging when we train with the ball.

To make everyone forget that we have to sprint like them, we frequently amuse the coach and our colleagues by flaunting the ball.

🚨 OFF THE FREE KICK, REECE JAMES SAW THE KEEPER SLEEPING! AWESOME GOAL 🔥

🚨 🇲🇨 🇫🇷 An emotional moment for Paul Pogba

When the midfielder signed a two-year contract with Monaco, he broke down in tears.

Prior to serving a doping suspension, the former Manchester United and Juventus player last participated in a competitive match in September 2023.

‼️ OFFICIAL! Chelsea's Round of 16 lineup against Benfica in the Club World Cup:

Sanchez; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Lavia, Caicedo; James, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Delap. Anselmino, Acheampong, Essugo, Santos, Dewsbury-Hall, Nkunku, Madueke, George, Guiu, Penders, Slonina, Tosin, Sarr, Gusto, Chalobah, and Anselmino were substitutes.

Blues, your thoughts!

‼️ Regarding Claudio Echeverri, Pep Guardiola: "He's a huge talent in small spaces and an amazing player." It was a fantastic goal, so I'm pleased for him!

🚨 "Wow, he played very well because we had to defend a back four and then a back five, and he had to arrive in the end," Pep Guardiola said of Rayan Ait-Nouri.

🚨 He played pretty well in the end. Although it's his debut game, he has years of Premier League experience.

🚨 He can assist us in playing that crucial role. He then went on to hold midfield in the pockets because he has excellent small-space mobility.

‼️ 🇦🇷 MATCH DAY: Messi's birthday as well 🎂 MIAMI VS. PALMEIRAS

‼️ I'm not sure if I should wish for Inter Miami to finish first or second at this moment. Botafogo is probably going to finish their group before Atletico Madrid and PSG.

‼️ Botafogo has six points, while PSG and Atletico have three each. PSG will play the Seattle Sounders, and Botafogo will play Atletico Madrid. We are unsure about the group's leader.