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No, discount the above image, he isn't actually a goalkeeper. What Benoît Badiashile is, though, is a highly rated French central defender who's been the subject of interest across Europe. Not just any interest, however, Manchester United have been knocked back in their efforts to sign him, with Monaco rejecting a £22m bid for the 19-year-old. From sudden unknown entity to being targeted by one of the world's biggest clubs, Badiashile has, in the last few weeks, become a hot topic of conversation. Those discussions probably won't stretch beyond a simple 'who?' - for reference, his Wikipedia bio simply reads 'French footballer who plays as a defender for Monaco' - but don't worry, we've got you covered with the ins and outs of this rising talent. He Made His Monaco Debut Under Thierry Henry Badiashile was tormented by Mbappe, but who isn't? A chapter in Monaco's history best left collecting dust on the shelf, Thierry Henry's reign in c

Lyon and Bayern Munich will meet at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday with a Champions League final spot at stake. Les Gones are coming off that shock 3-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday, booking their place in the last four of the Champions league for just the second time in their history. An early goal from Maxwel Cornet was cancelled out by Kevin de Bruyne, before a late floury from Moussa Dembele sank the Citizens. Lyon players celebrating their win over City. Bayern Munich became the first ever side to score eight in a Champions League knockout stage when they obliterated Barcelona 8-2 on Friday evening. Their destruction of La Blaugrana has solidified them as the overwhelming favourites to clinch since their first Champions League trophy since 2013. Where to Watch When is Kick Off?  Wednesday 19 August What Time is Kick Off?  20:00 (BST) Where is it Played?  Estadio Jose Alvalade TV Channel/Live Stream?   BT Sport  (UK) Team News Benjamin Pavard is unlikely to feature f

So, you've sent for the top officials at your club. You've made it clear that big changes are needed if your club is to make itself great again. And you're also the best player in the world. But even the best player in the world needs some kind of support frame in place behind him, and  Lionel Messi  does not have that at  Barcelona . Years of mismanagement behind the scenes, including some horrendous policies regarding transfers, have led the La Liga giants to this point. Just in case you hadn't already heard, Barça got totally embarrassed in the  Champions League  on Friday night. We're not talking a 3-0 loss or anything like that. The Catalan side were given an absolute pasting by Bayern Munich in Europe's elite club competition, going out as 8-2 losers. Arturo Vidal had only claimed his side as the world's best a day or two earlier, just to make things even more awkward. This picture is actually from the Barcelona-Bayern Munich game. What they're con

  It's a sad indictment on the last three decades that there exists a generation of   Liverpool fans   who have no idea what it will feel like to defend the Premier League title next season. Jurgen Klopp has the Reds back on top of the mountain, but the scars of 30 years without winning the league will always be felt. Even Sir Alex Ferguson, once vocal in his ambition to 'knock them right off their f---ing perch' can't quite get his head around the fact that the drought is only now ending. It's unbelievable now, but in 1990, when Kenny Dalglish's team fought to retain the First Division, it would have been utterly unthinkable. It's as if someone told you tomorrow that  Real Madrid  won't win La Liga again until 2050 - just so abstract and removed from reality that it's difficult to even process. As the result of some of the worst mismanagement in the history of English football, however, it's exactly what happened – and it all started with one bo