ALL POSTS TAGGED "UEFA Champions League" - Page 15
Arsenal
/ 463 days agoArsenal thumps PSV in return to the Champions League
Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 home victory against PSV Wednesday in Champions League play. The match was the north London club's first top European match in over six years. Although many wondered how the Gunners would handle the pressure, they certainly looked confident on the night. Much of the pregame talk surrounded which goalkeeper Mikel […]
AC Milan
/ 463 days agoWhat's missing from AC Milan after a tough week for the Rossoneri
It's been a tough week for the Rossoneri as supporters question what's missing from AC Milan on the pitch. In the game against Newcastle United, the Rossoneri came away with what feels like empty-handed, while the Magpies preserved a clean sheet and took a valuable point back to Tyneside. After being humiliated 5-1 in the […]
Bayern Munich
/ 463 days agoKane scores, Bayern beats Man United in seven-goal game
Bayern Munich defeated Manchester United in the first game of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League. This rematch of the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final featured the two biggest clubs in Group A of the competition. With the victory, Bayern extended its winning streak in the Champions League group stage to 15 games. Manchester United lost […]
Borussia Dortmund
/ 464 days agoPSG at the double in the second half to beat Borussia Dortmund
PSG dominated one of the highly anticipated clashes to open the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. A pair of second-half goals ensured the Parisians picked up three points in their home game against the Germans. Dortmund, largely unable to muster clear-cut offensive chances, failed to score. In the first half, that was the […]
AC Milan
/ 464 days agoNewcastle holds Milan to draw in first UCL game in 20 years
AC Milan and Newcastle played a scoreless draw on Tuesday in Italy. The match marked the Magpies' first Champions League game in 20 years. It also kept Milan's streak alive of not being able to beat an English team in the group stage of the competition. The teams will face tough tests against Paris Saint-Germain […]
beIN SPORTS
/ 464 days agoManchester City banned from French TV because of technicality
Select Manchester City Champions League matches will not be available to watch on French TV via beIN Sports this season. The network issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the move, which is effective immediately. Yet, the decision to ban a few of City's Champions League games from TV is not because of something the Premier […]
Leagues: UEFA Champions League
/ 464 days agoChampions League begins with new look and format on the horizon
This week, we not only say hello to the UEFA Champions League group stage. We also say goodbye. After this season, the UEFA Champions League group stage is undergoing a major overhaul. The new 'Swiss model' format replaces the traditional group stage. Therefore, the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League is the end of an era in […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 465 days agoUnited woes continue as Wan-Bissaka injury sidelines defender
During Manchester United's 3-1 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion, Aaron Wan-Bissaka picked up a hamstring injury. As a result, the English defender is out for an extended period, according to the club. He is out for United's UEFA Champions League opener at Bayern Munich this week. Wan-Bissaka picked up the injury just minutes after […]
CBS Sports
/ 468 days agoThierry Henry still waiting on CBS Sports to finalize contract renewal
On the day of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final, French soccer superstar Thierry Henry told viewers on air that he was ready to talk with CBS Sports about extending his contract with the US broadcaster. Three months after that final in Turkey, Thierry Henry's CBS contract is still not finalized. While CBS Sports was […]
Leagues: UEFA Champions League
/ 475 days agoSaudi clubs to enter UCL? PSG's Al-Khelaifi sets record straight
Saudi clubs have had a significant impact on global soccer, and they want in on the UEFA Champions League. To sign high-profile players, the four Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned teams received massive funds. The chance was seized by European teams, who stocked their coffers, but questions are being raised. Some of the biggest names in […]
Barcelona
/ 476 days agoBarcelona include US rising star in Champions League roster
The draw for the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League was held last Thursday in Monaco. After that, clubs finalized their squads for the biggest club competition. Thanks to some shrewd financial maneuvering, Barcelona signed a few new players by Deadline Day. In preparation for this year's UCL group stage, they have finally announced their roster. Joao […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 477 days agoNewcastle unveils UCL squad featuring unexpected addition
Newcastle United announced its UEFA Champions League Group Stage squad this season. After finishing fourth in the Premier League last season, Newcastle qualified for Europe's premier tournament by one point over Liverpool. On Tuesday, Sep. 19, Eddie Howe's squad travels to Italy to take on AC Milan at the San Siro. Only two months after […]
Saudi Arabia
/ 480 days agoIs Saudi Arabia threat to UEFA? Aleksander Ceferin clears air
The Saudi Pro League (SPF) has recently begun play after months of pursuing and signing high-profile European soccer stars at astronomical transfer fees. This season has more A-listers than any other since the league’s inception in 1976. With Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in January at Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia began its ambitious plan to become a global […]
Leagues: UEFA Champions League
/ 483 days agoUEFA Champions League group stage draw brings mega clashes
On Thursday, European hopefuls learned their fate for this season's top club competition in the Champions League group stage draw. With so many top teams competing, there are immediately headline matchups. Defending champion Manchester City looks to remain atop the mountain this season. However, there are several challengers looking to dethrone Pep Guardiola's side. The […]
FIFA
/ 483 days agoChampions League makes decision on FIFA added time rule
With UEFA finally taking a stand, the debate over whether added time should be so high at the end of each Champions League game continues. In the last nine months, FIFA pressured officials at both the men's and women's World Cups. They want games to run well beyond 90 minutes. In some cases, this surpassed […]