'Zlatan' is now a verb in the Swedish dictionary (meaning: to give an outstanding display of skill) and the Blågult's all-time top scorer (62 international goals) left his last club Paris Saint-Germain laden with honours.In four years in the French capital, Zlatan Ibrahimović became Paris's all-time leading marksman, while his goal against Zorya for United last week means he is only the third player to score for seven clubs in UEFA competition. What are his chances of setting more records at Manchester United? Zlatan Ibrahimović's European statsUEFA Champions League appearances... UEFA.com - News
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Celta stun Barcelona, Schalke spring into life
Celta Vigo are on a roll after following up their UEFA Europa League matchday two success with an eye-catching 4-3 victory against Liga giants Barcelona. The Galician outfit beat Panathinaikos 2-0 on Thursday, but they surpassed that result with their fourth consecutive triumph in all competitions, running up a 3-0 lead against Barça with 33 minutes gone. The visitors responded twice after the break, but Pablo Hernández restored a little cushion before Gerard Piqué ensured a nervy finish.
Paris and Monaco soar, Bayern, Dortmund denied
Group AParis Saint-Germain 2-0 Bordeaux (Cavani 3 30)A header and a clever flick from Edinson Cavani took him on to 11 goals in eight competitive matches this season and ensured Paris returned to winning ways in Ligue 1. Hatem Ben Arfa returned from injury late on. Burnley v ArsenalSunday 17:30CESTBasel 1-1 Thun (Callà 90, Tosetti 35)Basel's perfect start to the Swiss Super League season has ended in game ten but they still go into the international break with a double-figure points lead. They also remain unb... UEFA.com - News
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Lucas Tousart
A member of Lyon's UEFA Youth League squad last season, Lucas Tousart has stepped up to the first team this term and on matchday one made his UEFA Champions League debut against Dinamo Zagreb.Name: Lucas TousartClub: Olympique LyonnaisDebut: 24 January 2015 for Valenciennes v ToursPosition: midfieldNationality: FrenchBorn: 29 April 1997Preferred foot: rightHeight: 185cm They say ..."He is a modest, hard-working young man... UEFA.com - News
Zlatan Ibrahimović scores for seventh club in Europe
Zlatan Ibrahimović joined a select band of player with his winner for Manchester United against Zorya Luhansk in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.Already the first player to score for six different sides in the UEFA Champions League, Ibrahimović has become only the third to get goals for seven teams in UEFA club competition. He emulates former Juventus team-mate Adrian Mutu and fellow Scandinavian John Carew, who was the first to achieve the feat when he scored for Aston Villa at Odense on 19 July 2008 in the UEFA Intertoto Cup. UEFA.com compares the three's numbers and sees where Ibrahimović's
Petev swaps Bulgaria for Dinamo
Ivaylo Petev has been unveiled as the new coach of Dinamo Zagreb, leaving his post is charge of Bulgaria to sign a two-year deal with the Croatian champions while Petar Hubchev has taken over his former national-team role. The 41-year-old Petev had been coach of the Bulgarian national team since 2014 following spells as Ludogorets Razgrad, Levski Sofia and AEL Limassol, but has now opted for a new challenge at Dinamo, explaining: "I'm happy to come to Dinamo. Twice before we couldn't agree terms, but this time I think the moment was right. I always wanted to work at a club like this.
Atlético Madrid outsmart Bayern at home again
Yannick Carrasco's low drive proved decisive as Atlético Madrid defeated Bayern München 1-0 at home for the second time this year. Five months on from the first leg of their 2015/16 UEFA Champions League semi-final, which the Spanish side won by a single goal, Carrasco settled this Group D contest with a shot in off Manuel Neuer's far post ten minutes before half-time. The game continued in a similar fashion to their previous meeting, with Atlético protecting their lead and inviting Bayern to find a way through their mean defence.They could not and it ought to have gotten worse for the