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UCL draw: Lionel Messi, PSG to face Man City in group stage

Manchester City have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in group stages of the 2021-22 Champions League, setting up a possible showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sources have told ESPN that Man City are closing in on a deal for Ronaldo, while Messi will be embarking on his first Champions League campaign away from Barcelona after joining PSG earlier this month.

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Meanwhile, Manchester United were drawn against Villarreal in Group F in a rematch of last season's Europa League final, which Unai Emery's side won on penalties.