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PSG Up Against It In Champions League As Qatari Project Risks Drifting

Paris Saint-Germain have developed a reputation over the last decade as being one of Europe's most glamorous clubs, albeit without ever claiming the Champions League glory so coveted by their Qatari owners. Now, however, a team stripped of superstars is drifting dangerously towards mediocrity and at risk of an unthinkable early exit from the continent's elite club competition. PSG are in Austria on Tuesday to face Red Bull Salzburg in what is a must-win game if they are to avoid being eliminated from the new-look Champions League before the knockout phase.

Messi excluded as Bellingham and Real dominate FIFPRO honours

Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11 announced on Monday by the global players' association, with Lionel Messi absent for the first time in almost 20 years.

Climate change: How Alpine ski resorts are adapting to the end of the ‘white gold’ era

In the heart of the Triglav National Park, Klemen Langus, director of the Bohinj Tourist Office, is seeing the number of visitors to the local ski resort falling year on year: “Ski tourism accounted for 35% of all our visitors 10 or 15 years ago. Now it’s 18-20%,” he laments.

EU budget: Who pays the most into the EU, and who gains the most?

The EU enables EU countries to achieve more together than they could if they acted alone. Member states contribute to the EU budget and also receive funds from it. Some countries end up as net contributors, meaning they pay in more than they get back, while others are net beneficiaries, receiving more than they contribute.

Kylian Mbappe 'Can Do Better' As Troubled Real Madrid Visit Atalanta

Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on and their trip to face Atalanta on Tuesday is shaping up to be a crucial clash for the troubled holders. The record 15-time winners have lost three of their first five matches and find themselves 24th in the standings, with places 25 to 36 eliminated at the end of the group phase. Carlo Ancelotti's side travel to Bergamo this week before hosting RB Salzburg and then visiting French outfit Brest with their future in the competition on the line.

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PSG Up Against It In Champions League As Qatari Project Risks Drifting

Messi excluded as Bellingham and Real dominate FIFPRO honours

Climate change: How Alpine ski resorts are adapting to the end of the ‘white gold’ era

EU budget: Who pays the most into the EU, and who gains the most?

Kylian Mbappe 'Can Do Better' As Troubled Real Madrid Visit Atalanta

European round-up: Atletico Madrid extend winning streak

Mbappe says he is still committed to France despite recent absences

Mbappé: I've been 'too hungry, impatient' for Real Madrid success - ESPN