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• Atletico's UCL expectations illustrate growth under Simeone

Qualifying for the Champions League is the bare minimum for Atletico Madrid. Before Diego Simeone came along in 2011, that wasn't always the case....2022
Diego Simeone
• FA Cup final headlines This Weekend’s Soccer on TV and Online
It is officially crunch time for Liverpool. Sunday’s FA Cup final offers the Reds a chance at their second domestic title this year while the Premier League and UEFA Champions League also hang in the balance over the next couple of weeks. The matchup is a rematch of the thrilling EFL Cup final that Liverpool ... Read more...2022
Premier League
• Arsenal's leadership woes exposed by Tottenham, and could cost them a Champions League spot

The Gunners control their Champions League destiny, but a lack of seasoned experience from Mikel Arteta and his players could still them up....2022
Mikel Arteta
• Harry Kane's North London derby dominance pulls Tottenham closer to Champions League

Harry Kane started this season seeking a move away from Tottenham, but he will end it spearheading a late surge for Champions League qualification....2022
Harry Kane
• Spurs thrash Arsenal to keep UCL hopes alive
Tottenham kept their Champions League hopes alive with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Arsenal in a one-sided North London derby on Thursday....2022
North London
• Follow live: Tottenham, Arsenal meet in top-four showdown

An Arsenal win would see the Gunners clinch a Champions League place ahead of their north London rivals....2022
• Fabinho to miss FA Cup final, may make UCL final

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho will miss the FA Cup final on Saturday but has a chance of playing in the Champions League final, Jurgen Klopp said....2022
Jurgen Klopp
• Pulisic goal helps Chelsea beat Marsch’s Leeds
Christian Pulisic remained in Chelsea’s starting lineup on Wednesday at Elland Road and rewarded Thomas Tuchel’s faith by scoring a goal to help the Blues move closer to securing a UEFA Champions League place for next season. Pulisic scored the second of Chelsea’s three goals in West Yorkshire on Wednesday, helping the Blues all but ... Read more...2022
Christian Pulisic
• Champions League revamp: How the competition will work from 2024-25

UEFA has finally confirmed how the Champions League (UCL) will look from the 2024-25 season, here's a full breakdown of what it means....2022
• UEFA Champions League format approved for season 2024-2025 | Champions League
New Champions LeagueThe 2024-2025 season will have an early league stage with 8 games, and increasing the number of participating......2022
UEFA Champions League

• MLS Ticker: Joao Paulo out for season with knee injury, and more
Joao Paulo is a key presence in the Seattle Sounders squad but the Concacaf Champions League winners will be without his services for the remainder of the 2022 schedule. Paulo suffered a torn ACL in the Sounders’ 3-0 second leg win over Pumas UNAM on Wednesday, Brian Schmetzer confirmed in an interview with 93.3 KJR ... Read more...2022
Seattle Sounders
• Here's how injuries will affect both Heat-76ers and Suns-Mavericks Game 1s in the NBA conference semifinals
In the Champions League, Villarreal vs. Liverpool should see both teams on the scoresheet...2022
Suns Mavericks
• Sounders rally to earn CCL final first-leg draw at Pumas
The Seattle Sounders endured a forgettable first 48 minutes during Wednesday’s Concacaf Champions League final first-leg at UNAM Pumas, but a pair of second-half VAR decisions went their way and Nicolas Lodeiro did the rest to set up a dramatic second leg in Seattle on May 4. Lodeiro converted a pair of second-half penalty kicks, ... Read more...2022
Seattle Sounders
• CCL Rewind: Revolution crash out of quarterfinals, CF Montreal eliminated
The New England Revolution went to Mexico with a 3-1 lead and a comfortable cushion in their Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal against UNAM Pumas, but that two-goal margin disappeared as Bruce Arena’s side became the latest in the long history of MLS teams to suffer a brutal CCL disappointment. The New England Revolution suffered a ... Read more...2022
England Revolution
• Juve crash out of UCL after humbling vs. Villarreal
Villarreal beat Juventus 3-0 in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday to reach the quartetrfinals with a 4-1 victory on aggregate....2022
• Cristian Roldan’s “emotional leadership” sparks Sounders to dominant CCL win
The Seattle Sounders have several attacking pieces to call on from Jordan Morris to Albert Rusnak, but on Tuesday night in Concacaf Champions League play it was Cristian Roldan who sparked Brian Schmetzer’s side to a convincing first leg win. Roldan registered two assists and also drew one penalty kick in the Sounders 3-0 quarterfinal ... Read more...2022
Cristian Roldan
• Guardiola blasts 'stupid' Walker for UCL suspension

Manchester City boss Pepe Guardiola has not forgiven Kyle Walker for being suspended for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon....2022
Manchester City
• Guardiola blasts 'stupid' Walker for UCL suspension

Manchester City boss Pepe Guardiola has not forgiven Kyle Walker for being suspended for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon....2022
Manchester City
• Sources: Mbappe doubtful for Madrid clash

Kylian Mbappe could miss Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Real Madrid after suffering a foot injury, sources have told ESPN....2022
Kylian Mbappe
• Reports: Weston McKennie suffered foot fracture in UCL, which would rule him out for March USMNT qualifiers
Weston McKennie was in the midst of another impressive UEFA Champions League performance on Tuesday when a painful injury left him unable to walk under his own power, and now McKennie could be sidelined ahead of some of the most important matches of the year for both club and country. McKennie went down in agony ... Read more...2022
Weston McKennie

• PSG stars' unity pledge in Verratti's restaurant takes them to UCL final
Neymar and the rest of the PSG squad made a vow to each other at Marco Verratti's restaurant in February. Now, they are Champions League finalists....2020
• Barcelona need to respect 'incredible' Klopp & Liverpool - Mendieta
The former Blaugrana midfielder believes the Liga title holders can overcome the Reds in the Champions League semi-finals, but expects a tough test...2019

• FA Cup final headlines This Weekend’s Soccer on TV and Online
It is officially crunch time for Liverpool. Sunday’s FA Cup final offers the Reds a chance at their second domestic title this year while the Premier League and UEFA Champions League also hang in the balance over the next couple of weeks. The matchup is a rematch of the thrilling EFL Cup final that Liverpool ... Read more...2022
Premier League
• Still got it! Ancelotti is first coach to reach UCL semis in four different decades

If any coach is worthy of being known as "Mr. Champions League," it's Carlo Ancelotti, who broke new ground with Real Madrid's triumph over Chelsea....2022
Carlo Ancelotti
• Real Madrid – PSG headlines This Week’s Soccer on TV and Online
The UEFA Champions League final-worthy matchup of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain comes to a head on Wednesday to headline a busy week of high-stakes viewing options across the globe. A late, stoppage-time goal from Kylian Mbappe handed PSG a 1-0 lead in the first leg. The slim lead did not reflect the Parisians’ dominance ... Read more...2022
Real Madrid
• Rangnick: Utd must prove worthy of Europe elite

Ralf Rangnick said Manchester United have no divine right to reach the latter stages of the Champions League -- his players must prove themselves....2022
Ralf Rangnick
• Mbappe boosts PSG, gives Madrid glimpse of future
Long-term, Kylian Mbappe might be bound for the Bernabeu. As he showed with a sensational winner on Tuesday, however, he offers PSG a chance of Champions League glory this season....2022
Kylian Mbappe
• Pogba's Man United career is almost over. Can he leave Champions League legacy?

As his contract runs down, Paul Pogba can still end on a high by helping United into next season's Champions League -- or even winning it this year....2022
Paul Pogba
• Peace of the pie: UEFA has no beef with UCL pizza

UEFA said it does not mind that a German frozen pizza manufacturer is referencing the Champions League with one of its cheesy offerings....2022
• Triston Casas, 2022 Fantasy Outlook
There's likely a lot of factors that go into fantasy baseball prospects, but here's two I look at: 1. Ready and it's up to the club. 2. Not ready. Frank Voila! That's it! Well, maybe not it it, but it is close enough to it. That it is in the It Crowd. In the big broad, general sense. If the player is in the 2nd category, then I'm not going to cover them. It's why we have Prospectors Itch and Ho...2021
Triston Casas
• Messi bids a tearful goodbye to FC Barcelona
It took Lionel Messi more than a minute to start this emotional farewell news conference on Sunday (August 8) at FC Barcelona,where the soccer icon confirmed he'd be leaving the team -- a team where he's spent his entire career.With tears running down his cheeks, he told the news conference that this is without a doubt, the most difficult moment of his career.And it’s a glittering career that star...2021
Lionel Messi
• Thai club adds actor to Champions League squad

Famed actor and singer Phakin Khamwilaisak has signed a six-month contract with Thailand's Ratchaburi Mitr Phol....2021

• UCL talking points: Will it be Liverpool or Real Madrid to lift the trophy?

Gab Marcotti, Mark Ogden and Julien Laurens give their takes on a thrilling end to the Champions League semis and who they think will win the final....2022
Real Madrid
• Here's how injuries will affect both Heat-76ers and Suns-Mavericks Game 1s in the NBA conference semifinals
In the Champions League, Villarreal vs. Liverpool should see both teams on the scoresheet...2022
Suns Mavericks
• How Liverpool, Klopp and Mane are setting UCL standards

Liverpool's Champions League stats this season are mighty impressive -- and there might be more to come if they can reach the final....2022
• De Bruyne's fast start, Benzema's brilliance and sloppy mistakes
It was a wild Champions League semifinal, but Man City leave Etihad Stadium with the upper hand over Real Madrid. Here are the key talking points....2022
Etihad Stadium
• Epic Champions League comebacks have been happening more since Barca's vs. PSG

The Champions League knockout phase has become a machine for generating stunning comebacks, as Barca's historic result redefined what is possible....2022
• Legacy of 'La Remontada': More Champions League comebacks since Barca's vs. PSG

The Champions League knockout phase has become a machine for generating stunning comebacks, as Barca's historic result redefined what is possible....2022
• Champions League talking points: Is Liverpool-Man City final inevitable?

The Champions League semifinals are set after Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Villarreal made it through. Our writers have their say....2022
Manchester City
• Christian Pulisic scores another Champions League goal, helping Chelsea reach quarterfinals
Christian Pulisic was a thorn in Lille’s side in the first meeting between the two clubs earlier this year and the in-form American attacker followed that up with his second goal in as many matches against the Ligue 1 club. Pulisic scored his second goal in his past three appearances for Chelsea as the defending ... Read more...2022
Christian Pulisic
• Chelsea beat Lille again and saw their ticket to the Champions League quarter-finals
Chelsea turned the score around 1-2 against Lille in France in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, a result......2022
UEFA Champions League
• CCL Rewind: Revs take down Pumas, CF Montreal falls in Mexico
Success for Major League Soccer clubs continued in Concacaf Champions League Wednesday night, with the New England Revolution earning an eyebrow-raising 3-0 result at home against Mexican club UNAM Pumas. Meanwhile, CF Montreal lost 1-0 in the first leg against Cruz Azul. The result could be seen as a positive, given the altitude at Azteca ... Read more...2022
Concacaf Champions League

• Thomas Tuchel on Christian Pulisic: “He’s in a good moment”
Thomas Tuchel has several offensive players fighting for spots in his starting lineup each week at Chelsea and Christian Pulisic is one who has been impressing the German as the competitive schedule for the Blues rolls on. Pulisic remains in good form for Chelsea as the defending UEFA Champions League winners continue their busy schedule ... Read more...2022
Thomas Tuchel
• Triston Casas, 2022 Fantasy Outlook
2021

Triston Casas
• Messi bids a tearful goodbye to FC Barcelona
2021

Lionel Messi
• Zidane: 'Good moment' for Hazard to shine

Zinedine Zidane has said Real Madrid's Champions League semifinal second leg with Chelsea is "a really good moment" for Eden Hazard....2021
Zinedine Zidane
• Man City get big-time performances from their big-time players
In big moments, you need your big players to come up big. Trailing PSG at the half, Man City's stars did just that to fight back for a 2-1 win in their Champions League semifinal first leg....2021
• Matched officials! Elite refs Webb and Steinhaus got married

Congratulations to World Cup and Champions League final referees Howard Webb and Bibiana Steinhaus, who have revealed they tied the knot recently....2021
Howard Webb
• Kwadwo Opoku's shining moment goes beyond Concacaf Champions League heroics | Charles Boehm
2020

Concacaf Champions League
• How Russian Champions League hopefuls Rostov were forced to send kids out for 10-1 loss
Heard the one about the teenage keeper, named man of the match after a game in which he saved a penalty, but also conceded double figures in goals?...2020
• WATCH: Movers and Makers - Ronaldo, Hee-Chan, Ziyech and Willian ready for UEFA Champions League crunch time

Four accomplished UCL performers are primed to do everything they can for their clubs on a potentially momentous MD6...2019
UEFA Champions League
• Caf Caf Champions League Saturday wrap: TP Mazembe win again as Mamelodi Sundowns hold Wydad Casablanca

The action continued on Saturday with the Congolese giants and Etoile maintaining 100 percent records...2019
Mamelodi Sundowns

• 'We'll eliminate Liverpool!' - Real Madrid boss Zidane jokes ahead of Champions League draw

The Frenchman aimed a light-hearted jibe in the defending champions' direction and conceded Luka Jovic needs more playing time....2019
Real Madrid
• Fati becomes youngest ever Champions League goalscorer in Barcelona win

The young Catalan star has continued his stunning breakout season by snaring a European record...2019
• Man City escape UCL ban after appeal
Manchester City have escaped a ban from the Champions League for Financial Fair Play violations, it was announced on Monday....2020
Manchester City
• Rangnick fears sulky Man United stars could derail Champions League bid
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is dealing with increased player unrest at Old Trafford. ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest....2022
Manchester United
• Sources: UCL final in Russia set to be moved
UEFA is set to remove Saint Petersburg as host of the 2022 Champions League final, sources have told ESPN, after Russia's attack on Ukraine....2022
• Report: Lisbon to host 8-team UCL knockouts
The Champions League final is heading to Lisbon, with UEFA planning an Aug. 23 final to cap seven broadcast nights in a 12-day span....2020
• ‘Hungry’ Rudiger returns to Chelsea fold ahead of crucial Champions League clash

Frank Lampard has revealed that the Germany international defender is back in consideration for a European encounter with Lille on Tuesday...2019
Frank Lampard
• Lisbon to host Champions League in August
The mini-tournament will run from Aug. 12-23, with the round-of-16 matches completed Aug. 7-8....2020
• Man United need Champions League progress to justify super-club standing

Man United view themselves as a super club commercially, but the on-field performance needs to catch up quick starting in the Champions League....2022
• Pulisic, Chelsea advance to Carabao Cup semifinals
Christian Pulisic already has a UEFA Champions League title under his belt at Chelsea and moved one step closer to claiming his first domestic trophy in England. Pulisic and Chelsea advanced to the Carabao Cup semifinals on Wednesday after defeating Brentford 2-0 at the Community Stadium in the quarterfinal round. The Blues will next face ... Read more...2021
Christian Pulisic
• Sarri sacked by Juventus after UCL exit
Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as coach after sacking Maurizio Sarri following the club's Champions League elimination against Lyon....2020
Andrea Pirlo
• Sarri sacked by Juventus after UCL exit
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has been sacked following the club's Champions League exit to Lyon. Sarri led Juve to the Serie A title, but could not survive failure in Europe....2020
Maurizio Sarri
• Latest humiliation suggests Man United aren't good enough for top four

The mountain Man United had to climb to qualify for next season's Champions League got that much harder after their latest loss at Everton....2022
• Man City escape UCL ban after appeal
Manchester City have escaped a ban from the Champions League for Financial Fair Play violations, it was announced on Monday....2020
Manchester City

• Triston Casas, 2022 Fantasy Outlook
2021

Triston Casas
• CONCACAF president skeptical over Liga MX-MLS Copa Libertadores reports

With Atlanta and Houston among the most recent MLS clubs to be ousted from the CCL, the FC crew assess the root causes of their struggles. MONTERREY - CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani isn't buying recent reports suggesting that MLS and Liga MX clubs could soon be competing in the Copa Libertadores. Montagliani is confident that the focus for clubs in the region remains the CONCACAF Ch...2019
Copa Libertadores

• FA Cup final headlines This Weekend’s Soccer on TV and Online
2022

Premier League
• Pulisic goal helps Chelsea beat Marsch’s Leeds
2022

Christian Pulisic
• MLS Ticker: Joao Paulo out for season with knee injury, and more
2022

Seattle Sounders
• Sixers star Joel Embiid reacts to Real Madrid’s epic Champions League comeback vs. Man City
Real Madrid’s stunning comeback against Manchester City in the Champions League Semifinals sent social media into a frenzy. Perhaps no one was more fired up than Philadelphia 76ers star and Real Madrid mega fan, Joel Embiid. The NBA superstar took to Twitter to share his excitement after Real Madrid defied the odds to stage the […] The post Sixers star Joel Embiid reacts to Real Madrid...2022
Joel Embiid
• Confirmed squads: Real Madrid vs Manchester City, UEFA Champions League 2022
real madrid Publish the starting lineup for the next match against Manchester On the return trip from Champions League Semi-finals.......2022
Real Madrid
• Spurs vs. Arsenal finally gets rescheduled, and it's a potential Champions League showdown

The delayed north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal will be on May 12, less than two weeks before the end of the Premier League season....2022
Premier League
• CCL Preview: Revs, Sounders, NYCFC hit the road for decisive second legs
The business end of four Concacaf Champions League ties arrive midweek, with four MLS teams in position to challenge for a semifinal berth. The New England Revolution and the Seattle Sounders carry 3-0 aggregate leads into the second leg of their quarterfinal matchups against UNAM Pumas and Club Leon, respectively. New York City FC just ... Read more...2022
Concacaf Champions League
• Man United need Champions League progress to justify super-club standing
2022
• Thomas Tuchel on Christian Pulisic: “He’s in a good moment”
2022

Thomas Tuchel
• Real Madrid – PSG headlines This Week’s Soccer on TV and Online
2022

Real Madrid

• Women's Champions League living up to the hype

There was a hopeful buzz after the Women's Champions League quarterfinal draw. With the first legs now in the books, it's hard to be disappointed....2022
• UEFA Champions League: UEFA apologizes for shameful draw for Round of 16 | Alexandre Ceferin | Sports
the Champions League They entered the knockout stage and the Round of 16 among the 16 qualified teams was announced......2021
• The draw is a shame again and again; UEFA lie
Real Madrid consider the rematch of the Champions League 16th round draw a “disgrace” and, according to various sources confirmed......2021
Real Madrid
• Sources: Madrid fume at 'shameful' UCL redraw

Real Madrid are furious with UEFA over their "shameful" handling of the Champions League round-of-16 draw, sources told ESPN....2021
Real Madrid
• “Juventus is a shameful team ruled by Cristiano Ronaldo” – ten
It’s been a week since Juventus He was once again eliminated from the Champions League and the criticism continues. this......2021
Cristiano Ronaldo
• Tuesday UCL Rewind: PSG edges RB Leipzig, Chelsea clinches Round of 16 spot, and more

A shocking league defeat over the weekend didn't stop Paris Saint-Germain from rebounding in UEFA Champions League play on Tuesday at home. Neymar's first-half penalty kick was all Thomas Tuchel's side (...)...2020
Paris Saint Germain
• Turner and Bleacher Report quit Champions League but have eyes on MLS rights
In shocking news this week, Turner Sports have told UEFA that they have opted out of its UEFA Champions League contract, meaning that the U.S. broadcaster will not broadcast the remainder of the 2019/20 Champions......2020
Turner Sports
• CONCACAF Champions League preview: Five reasons why MLS can finally break Liga MX dominance
Steve Nicol says Cristiano Ronaldo would bring goals and silverware to any MLS franchise. Herculez Gomez responds to speculation about Mexico goalkeeping great Guillermo Ochoa's role at Club America. Herculez Gomez questions Inter Miami's strategy after signing Rodolfo Pizarro for their first MLS season. NFL stars, rappers and actors model the new kits MLS club...2020
CONCACAF Champions League
• CONCACAF president skeptical over Liga MX-MLS Copa Libertadores reports
2019

Copa Libertadores
• Pirlo hits out at 'timid' Juventus after shocking Ajax elimination
The club's former midfielder was far from impressed with the Bianconeri's showing in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final...2019