The ex-Milan star confirmed that he wanted to extend his contract with PSG after a 4-1 win over Stuttgart last night. Donnarumma wants to extend PSG contract amid Inter links ROME

Manchester City snuck their way into the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds on Wednesday, avoiding elimination on a dramatic final day of the competition's first-ever league phase. Pep Guardiola's side entered halftime with a 1-0 deficit to Club Brugge but three goals after halftime ensured they would clinch a spot in the top 24 and participate in the knockout round playoffs with a 3-1 win.

LONDON — Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa

Captain Lautaro Martinez netted a hat-trick to become Inter Milan’s most prolific scorer in the Champions League as they eased to a 3-0 victory over the 10 men of Monaco at the San Siro on Wednesday.

Manchester City stayed in the Champions League, barely. Paris Saint-Germain saved its elite status in style. Both avoided embarrassing exits with crucial wins Wednesday, grateful to be among the 24 teams in the knockout stage.

Inter director Piero Ausilio urges his team to get the Champions League job done against Sparta Prague, then insists Davide Frattesi ‘never asked’ to leave, while denying Gianluigi Donnarumma interest.

The January transfer window is open, and Paris Saint-Germain could still make a deal or two before the deadline. However, the club might also be focusing on their summer plans to strengthen the squad

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have recently gone through an office shakeup, with President of Football Operations Raul Sanllehi being replaced by Guillermo Hoyos.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has expressed his delight at the opportunity to coach Lionel Messi and a couple of his former Barcelona teammates at the MLS club.

Lautaro Martinez scores a hat-trick as Inter Milan confirm their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a comfortable victory against Monaco.

Donnarumma, 25, has won three Ligue 1 titles and racked up 135 PSG appearances since moving to the Parc des Princes from AC Milan in 2021. He was recently linked with a potential return to Italy.