Reigning champions Real Madrid will face 2023 winners Manchester City in the plum tie of the play-off round of this season's Champions League, following Friday's draw.

Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu,  condemned on Friday what he described as "judicial harassment" targeting him, as thousands of supporters demanded justice outside the court.

Western Sydney Wanderers’ 1-0 win over A-League cellar-dwellers Brisbane Roar has come at a cost, with Spanish star Juan Mata limping off early with a hamstring injury.