The Germany international has been involved in numerous philanthropic campaigns over the course of his career, the latest of which has included funding the surgery of 11 African children.

French midfielder Paul Pogba has fended off suggestions that he had made an offensive gesture celebrating his country's latest last-gasp win over Albania.

Sir Alex Ferguson signed a contract with Manchester United in 2010 that ensured he would receive a higher salary than any of his players.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 thrashing of 10-man Shakhtar Donetsk while Manchester United was beaten by PSV.