Champions League

AZ Alkmaar want Ajax’s place in Champions League group phase

AZ Alkmaar have written to UEFA as they want the governing body to overturn the Dutch football association`s (KNVB) decision to award Ajax Amsterdam the country`s sole automatic berth in the group phase of next season’s Champions League.

May 27, 2020, 13:17 PM IST

Spain to end women's football season due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Men`s teams in the top two divisions are returning to training this week in the hope that their seasons can resume in June.

May 07, 2020, 09:30 AM IST

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier charged for breaching betting rules

The breach had occurred in July 2019, around the time Trippier joined Atletico Madrid for a reported 20 million pounds ($25 million).

May 02, 2020, 09:25 AM IST

PSG to be crowned Ligue 1 champions as standings frozen: Report

 Paris St Germain moved within a fingertip of being crowned Ligue 1 champions when the French league recommended to freeze the 2019-20 standings amid the COVID-19 crisis on Thursday, French sports daily L`Equipe reported.

Apr 30, 2020, 18:03 PM IST

Ex-Liverpool player Dominic Matteo recovers from brain tumour

The 45-year-old had undergone surgery in November.

Apr 24, 2020, 11:37 AM IST

Belgium set to become 1st European country to end football league season

The Belgian Pro League said in a statement that it is "very unlikely" that any games could be played with fans attending before June 30.
 

Apr 03, 2020, 14:35 PM IST

UEFA suspends Champions League, Europa League until further notice amid coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak

UEFA bowed to the inevitable on Wednesday (April 1, 2020) and suspended all Champions League and Europa League matches "until further notice" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 01, 2020, 22:28 PM IST

Coronavirus Pandemic: Neymar lends support to campaign to help poor in Brazil

Led by Brazilian television personality Luciano Huck, the initiative also has the support of dual world surfing champion Gabriel Medina and other Brazilian celebrities.
 

Mar 29, 2020, 15:20 PM IST

Copa America postponed to 2021, says CONMEBOL

 The rescheduled tournament would be played between June 11 and July 11, 2021.

Mar 19, 2020, 15:15 PM IST

All UEFA football matches for next week postponed due to coronavirus

 UEFA has postponed all Champions League and Europa League matches due to take place next week because of the coronavirus outbreak, European soccer`s governing body said in a statement on Friday.

Mar 13, 2020, 17:45 PM IST

PSG see off Dortmund 2-0 to reach Champions League last-eight

The French league champions finally secure a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2016, as they were knocked out in the round of 16 stage for three consecutive years.

Mar 12, 2020, 14:08 PM IST

Atletico strike thrice to knock Liverpool out of Champions League

Holders Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 after Atletico Madrid struck three times in extra time to earn a shock 3-2 victory at Anfield on Wednesday that sent them through 4-2 on aggregate. After falling 2-0 down on the night, substitute Marcos Llorente struck twice in extra time and Alvaro Morata added a late third to ensure a famous victory for Diego Simeone`s side against a Liverpool team unbeaten in their last 25 home games in European competition.

Mar 12, 2020, 11:45 AM IST

Barcelona-Napoli Champions League 2020 pre-quarterfinal closed for spectators due to coronavirus

Barcelona`s Champions League last-16 second leg match with Napoli scheduled for March 18, 2020, will take place without spectators due to fears over the spread of the coronavirus, the club said on Tuesday. The match will take place at Camp Nou after a 1-1 draw in Napoli, but no supporters will be allowed to enter the stadium.

Mar 11, 2020, 14:30 PM IST

Atalanta enter Champions League 2020 quarterfinals as Josip Ilicic nets four to send Valencia out

Atalanta's Josip Ilicic scored four goals in a stunning individual display to lead them to a 4-3 Champions League last-16, second-leg win over Valencia, that completed an 8-4 aggregate victory, at an empty Mestalla on Tuesday. Playing in the Champions League for the first time this season, Atalanta`s European adventure continued in emphatic fashion as Slovenian Ilicic netted twice in each half to guide his side comfortably into the quarter-finals.

Mar 11, 2020, 14:03 PM IST

Champions League 2020: Leipzig knock out Tottenham Hotspur, enter last quarterfinals

RB Leipzig`s Marcel Sabitzer scored two early goals as they eased past 2019 Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in their last 16 second leg tie on Tuesday to reach their first quarterfinals by 4-0 on aggregate.

Mar 11, 2020, 13:51 PM IST

PSG's Ligue 1 game postponed due to coronavirus

It is the first French league match to be postponed because of the coronavirus.
 

Mar 07, 2020, 10:17 AM IST

Ronaldinho Gaucho to be freed in 'adulterated' passport case

Ronaldinho, who also played for Atletico Mineiro, Flamengo and Paris St Germain, last featured professionally in 2015.

Mar 06, 2020, 10:09 AM IST

Pep Guardiola sets record for most wins as manager in Champions League knockout games

Pep Guardiola also created another record as he became the manager with the most number of wins (10) against Madrid in all competitions in the 21st century, surpassing Ernesto Valverde and Diego Simeone.

Feb 27, 2020, 17:03 PM IST

Juventus were not very aggressive, says Leonardo Bonucci after 1-0 loss against Lyon

The second leg of the last-16 tie between Juventus and Lyon will be played on March 18. 

Feb 27, 2020, 16:51 PM IST

Manchester United cannot depend on Europa success for Champions League spot, says Ole Solskjaer

Manchester United host Club Brugge on Thursday (February 27) in the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie, which is locked at 1-1.

Feb 27, 2020, 16:40 PM IST