Champions League

Former Chelsea striker Drogba announces retirement at 40

Didier Drogba, who made more than 100 appearances for the Ivory Coast and was voted African footballer of the year twice, ended his playing days with Phoenix Rising where he was a player-owner. 

Nov 22, 2018, 10:06 AM IST

Be optimistic, Pochettino urges depleted Spurs ahead of Barcelona clash

Dele Alli (hamstring), Serge Aurier (thigh), Mousa Dembele (thigh), Christian Eriksen (abdomen) and Jan Vertonghen (hamstring) will all be out for the clash.

Oct 02, 2018, 21:46 PM IST

EPL: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli ruled out of Barcelona clash

The midfielder has been ruled out due to an injury sustained during England`s Nations League defeat to Spain earlier this month

Sep 30, 2018, 07:59 AM IST

Football: VAR to be used in Champions League next season- UEFA

The UEFA said in a statement that it plans to subsequently use VAR at the Euro 2020 and in the Europa League

Sep 27, 2018, 17:44 PM IST

UCL Roundup: Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick as Cristiano Ronaldo sent off on debut for Juventus

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 Barcelona rout of PSV while Cristiano Ronaldo left the field in tears after being handed a red card for the first time in 154 Champions League games

Sep 21, 2018, 12:47 PM IST

Juventus ensure 2-0 win against Valencia in Champions League opener despite Ronaldo red

The Champions League record goalscorer had never been sent off in his previous 153 appearances and was in a state of shock after the decision to hand him a red card for a seemingly innocuous tangle  

Sep 20, 2018, 12:21 PM IST

UEFA set to introduce third club competition

A third UEFA club competition is set to be introduced from the 2021-22 season, the head of the association representing Europe's biggest clubs said on Tuesday.

Sep 12, 2018, 15:09 PM IST

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants Champions League matches in Bari

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has said he will ask UEFA to allow his club to play their Champions League matches across the country in Bari this season.

Sep 12, 2018, 14:57 PM IST

Odsonne Edouard repaying record fee as Celtic beat Rosenborg

Celtic spent nine million pounds ($11.88 million) to sign Odsonne Edouard last month.

 

Jul 26, 2018, 11:26 AM IST

Croatia's Modric faces up to his final chance for FIFA World Cup glory

Luka Modric owns four Champions League titles from his six years at Real Madrid, and has also won a La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

Jun 30, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

England striker Eniola Aluko joins Italian champions Juventus

 Juventus Women have bolstered their squad with the signing of Chelsea and England striker Eniola Aluko, the Italian champions announced on Wednesday. 

Jun 07, 2018, 10:43 AM IST

Football: Gianluigi Buffon banned for three matches after referee comments

 UEFA has banned goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for three matches for comments he made about the referee after Juventus lost in the Champions League quarter-finals in April, European soccer`s governing body said on Tuesday.

Jun 05, 2018, 19:58 PM IST

Pep Guardiola handed two-match ban, Liverpool fined for City bus attack

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will start the English champions' quest for a first Champions League title from the stands next season after being hit with a two-game touchline ban by UEFA today.

Jun 05, 2018, 09:48 AM IST

Ludogorets bolster defence with Romanian Dragos Grigore

 Romania defender Dragos Grigore has signed for Bulgarian champions Ludogorets as the Razgrad-based side bid to strengthen their squad ahead of the Champions League`s qualifying rounds, the club said on Monday.

Jun 04, 2018, 16:56 PM IST

We're waiting for you: Real Madrid's Luka Modric tells Neymar

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric urged Neymar to join him at the Champions League winners after swapping shirts with the forward following Sunday`s international friendly between Brazil and Croatia.

Jun 04, 2018, 09:30 AM IST

Turkey's Fenerbahce elect Ali Koc as chairman

 Turkey`s Fenerbahce elected businessman Ali Koc as chairman for the next three years, the club said on Sunday.

Jun 04, 2018, 08:40 AM IST

England show World Cup promise in home victory over Nigeria

 England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday that provided some clues as to how coach Gareth Southgate will line up his still experimental side when the World Cup gets underway in two weeks time.

Jun 03, 2018, 08:53 AM IST

Mohamed Salah injury 'serious', says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed that Mohamed Salah's injury that forced him off in the first half of the Champions League final on Saturday was "serious".

May 27, 2018, 16:30 PM IST

Ronaldo drops hint he may leave Real Madrid after final Champions League triumph

Ronaldo, who is Real`s all-time top scorer, was asked to clarify his comments but continued to give ambiguous answers.

May 27, 2018, 10:12 AM IST

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win Champions League

 Karim Benzema struck a bizarre opening goal on 51 minutes before Liverpool, who lost leading scorer Mohamed Salah to injury in the first half, replied through Sadio Mane.

May 27, 2018, 06:39 AM IST