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While the Champions League quarter-finals, semi-finals and final will all be held in Portugal, reports have indicated that the round of 16 second-legs will be played at the home grounds of teams involved. The Champions League and Europa League are set to be held between August 5 and August 23.

Brazil legend Rivaldo has revealed that Lionel Messi would be delighted to reunite with former boss Pep Guardiola once again at Manchester City, amidst rumours of the Argentine eyeing a move away from Barcelona in the next season. The Argentine has spent his entire career so far at Barcelona.

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri feels that Cristiano Ranaldo lacked sharpness during the final of the Coppa Italia against Napoli, which they lost in penalties. The Italian managers’ quest for a maiden title with the club went in vain, but they can still win the Serie A title this season.

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted that it was Zinedine Zidane who managed to change his vision about football which prompted him to experiment with different formations after his spell at Juventus. The 1998 World Cup winner played under Ancelotti during his Juventus days from 1999 to 2001.