Follow build-up to nine Champions League matches, including Arsenal v Atletico Madrid, Villarreal v Manchester City, Newcastle United v Benfica, Barcelona v Olympiakos with live text updates, radio commentary and reaction.

Benni McCarthy has been talking about Newcastle United. The striker played 79 times for South Africa, as well as a number of years in the Premier League. The former Blackburn and West Ham forward has been focusing on the match at St James’ Park tonight. Benfica the visitors in the Champions League.

Liverpool have the chance to bring in some more new faces in the January transfer window to boost their Premier League title charge under Arne Slot

Despite decorated careers at the highest level, some former Premier League players just can’t give up on the beautiful game.Wythenshawe FC are currently making headlines in the Cheshire Veterans

How do you improve a stellar veteran team who have won back-to-back titles? Recruit a raft of former Premier League and international stars.