UEFA Champions League

Coach Motta takes blame for first defeat of Juventus season

Motta believes his side, depleted by the injury absences of Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, Gleison Bremer, Arek Milik and Douglas Luiz, need to improve in all areas.

Mbappe left out of France squad for Nations League games

France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of his team's UEFA Nations League matches this month after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday named his squad.

Alonso relieved with win for tired Leverkusen over Milan

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso praised his side for fighting fatigue to take all three points after they dominated the opening hour against AC Milan and did enough to earn a 1-0 win in the Champions League on Tuesday.

San Siro loses 2027 Champions League final due to uncertain future

The 2027 Champions League final will be moved away from the San Siro in Milan due to uncertainties over potential renovations, UEFA said on Tuesday.

Young Boys oust Galatasaray, Salzburg qualify for new-look Champions League

Switzerland's Young Boys beat Galatasaray 1-0 in the second leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday to qualify for the league phase of the refreshed competition following a 4-2 aggregate win.

Twenty-six and counting for Spain

Sunday sees Spain face England in the final of Euro 2024. La Roja have been the most impressive side at the tournament, and are favourites with the Opta supercomputer to win in Berlin, but anything can happen in a final.

Mbappe the next prize for Real Madrid, kings of Europe

Real Madrid's record-extending 15th Champions League triumph will leave incoming French superstar Kylian Mbappe licking his lips at what lies ahead for him.

Bayern look to thrive ‘on knife’s edge’ at Bernabeu

Six-time Champions League winners Bayern Munich head into Wednesday's second semi-final at Real Madrid, looking to change the narrative surrounding their disappointing season.

Luis Enrique proud despite 'unfair' Champions League exit

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted he was "proud" of his side despite what he called an "unfair" defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final.

April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024

'A bit chubby' Kane continues to haunt Arsenal

The former Tottenham striker enjoyed a prolific record in north London derbies and a summer change of scenery made no difference.

April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024

France tightens security at PSG stadium after Islamic State threats

PSG play Barcelona later in a Champions League soccer quarter-final to be viewed by millions around the world.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Mbappe issues warning for Barcelona

“I am ready and, as always, I am not going to hide. Seeing the dynamic we have, I'm sure we're going to give it our all, then the result... It's in God's hands,” Mbappe told Telefoot

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

PSG favourites in Barca clash: Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Saturday PSG were the favourites in their upcoming Champions League quarter-final tussle.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Porto coach Conceicao says Arteta insulted his family

Porto manager Sergio Conceicao said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insulted his family during the London club's penalty shootout win over the Portuguese side in their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Barca edge past Napoli to make Champions League quarters return

Barcelona came flying out of the blocks with goals from Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo but after Amir Rrahmani pulled one back, the Catalans started to sweat.

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

Champions League getting tougher, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Tuesday it is "getting tougher" to win the Champions League as he targets a second consecutive treble with his all-conquering Manchester City team.

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

'Perfect day' as Kane brace powers Bayern into CL last eight

Harry Kane scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Simeone sweating on Griezmann fitness after ankle injury

Atletico Madrid are hoping Antoine Griezmann's injury is nothing more than a sprained ankle after the forward was substituted in their 1-0 defeat by Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, manager Diego Simeone said.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

De Jong penalty earns PSV draw with Dortmund

Donyell Malen scored a superb goal against his former side but a second-half penalty from Luuk de Jong earned a 1-1 draw for PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund at the Philips Stadion on Tuesday.