For years, Borussia Dortmund built their reputation on identifying elite talent and turning promise into profit. This has been the core of their business model, fueling success on the pitch and financial stability. But the latest transfer window marked a shift in direction—one that could signal the start of a new era, for better or […]

Manchester United not being in the UEFA Champions League this season underscores their current struggles on the pitch. Erik ten Hag’s side finished eighth in the Premier League last season. Thus, have been unable to secure a place among Europe’s elite. Nonetheless, their continued exclusion from the Champions League could have serious financial implications for […]

Barcelona are poised to sign veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny as a replacement for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is sidelined with a season-ending knee injury. Interestingly, Szczesny had just hung up his boots this summer. However, he has now agreed to come out of retirement to join the La Liga giants. All sides will finalize the […]

The UEFA Champions League, Europe's most prestigious club soccer competition, has undergone a significant transformation; and Atletico Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone is acutely aware of the challenges and opportunities this brings. His team embarked on their European campaign with a 2-1 victory over Leipzig. He shared his thoughts on how the revamped format will push […]

The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season has ushered in a new era with the introduction of the Swiss-style league format. This significant change aims to enhance the excitement of the competition by increasing the number of high-stakes matches among Europe’s top clubs. With this new format, determining which teams progress to the knockout phase becomes […]

Weston McKennie’s resurgence at Juventus was marked by a memorable performance in the club's 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over PSV. The USMNT midfielder started the match and delivered a key goal. That helped Juventus secure three points in the new Champions League phase. McKennie, once seemingly on the verge of leaving the club, is […]

A genuine question for soccer fans in the United States: Is there anything CBS can't do? Viewers in the United States welcomed back the return of the UEFA Champions League this week. Many of those soccer fans would have watched coverage across CBS Sports and Paramount+. Few could have expected the big surprises in store, […]

CBS Sports analyst Jamie Carragher foresees a world where weekend Champions League games could happen in the future. The traditional midweek competition plays games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the European soccer calendar. However, due to the increase in the number of Champions League games as well as the competition growing in dominance worldwide, Carragher […]

Italy's iconic San Siro stadium is facing the possibility of losing its hosting rights for the 2027 UEFA Champions League final. The reason behind this potential setback is the ambitious renovation project planned for the stadium. It may conflict with the timeline for hosting one of European soccer’s most prestigious events. Both Inter and Milan […]

Anticipation is building for the Champions League 2024/25 schedule. The Round of 16 phase remains the same as usual. However, the route to the Round of 16 has evolved from the traditional group stage to a larger 'League Phase'. Instead of 32 teams in the competition, there will now be 36. Every team is assigned […]

UEFA has announced that it will enforce an away ticket price cap for fans in all men's club competitions. Starting this season, a new reduced cap is $66 in the UEFA Champions League, $44 in the Europa League, and $22 in the Conference League. This will be reduced further next season. This change follows UEFA's […]

The UEFA Champions League has introduced a new format, replacing the traditional group stage with a league phase. This significant change has left many fans confused, with some describing the format as overwhelming and complex. To help clarify the situation, a platform for statistics has calculated how many points teams will likely need to secure […]

The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase is complete, and it's fair to say that it has delivered a massive number of box-office matches. Undoubtedly, executives from CBS Sports must be jumping for joy at the prospect of showing these games. This season's rendition of the most prestigious club competition in Europe […]

As the UEFA Champions League prepares to usher in a new era with an expanded format, the European governing body finds itself at risk of a lawsuit due to its draw. The introduction of a new “league phase” for its three club competitions this season has sparked controversy. Thus, Chilean sports consultant Leandro Shara has […]

The stage is set for Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, live on Paramount+ from Noon ET. The playoff round completed the equation with seven clubs joining those directly qualified to the big event. The 36 teams will be in an automatic draw to decide their four home and four away games. Although the […]