Self-appointed kings of the Champions League, Real Madrid go for a 15th European crown against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final, but the competition may cease to exist if the Spanish giants get their way.For the first time last season one of European football's state-backed projects, Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City, lifted the Champions League -- thrashing Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al Nassr's final game of the campaign.Ronaldo joined Riyadh-based Al Nassr in December 2022, the start of an influx of overseas players to the Saudi league on lucrative contracts.
Whether they admit it or not, there is no doubt Real Madrid consider themselves favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and win a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy.Mbappe tried and failed to bring a first, badly coveted Champions League trophy to Paris over the past seven years.
Cristian Arango, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Christian Benteke are among the big names leading the way in the race for the Major League Soccer's Golden Boot.