The Champions League brought thrilling action to football fans worldwide as local heroes and football giants battled for supremacy across Europe.
Local lads Dan Burn and Sean Longstaff scored as Newcastle celebrated a rousing 4-1 win over French champions Paris St Germain on the Champions League's return to Tyneside.
OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Week after a stellar performance against Paris Saint-Germain.
Veteran Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has signed for Qatari side Al-Arabi, ending his 11-year stay at Paris St Germain.
Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Randall Kolo Muani boycotted training on Wednesday in a bid to force a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Lionel Messi has acknowledged that his decision to join Inter Miami this summer was driven by the desire to do what's best for him and his family.