Champions League: Neymar 100 percent fit to wreck United
Neymar has confirmed he is “back to 100 per cent” after an injury-hit 2018 - and is already looking forward to Paris Saint-Germain taking on Manchester United in the Champions League next year. The Brazil international suffered a fractured foot in a game against Marseille in February and while he returned in time for the World Cup, he could not inspire his country to progress beyond the quarter-finals.
Lack of English players in Champions League hurts national team, study shows
England’s lack of success in major international tournaments can be linked to the relatively low number of English players taking part in the Champions League, a study has suggested.
Messi tips Juve to win Champions League
Lionel Messi has heaped pressure on arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo by claiming his new club Juventus are “clear favourites” to win the Champions League this season.
Lyon face Champions League stadium ban after CSKA riot
UEFA will order Lyon to play their next Champions League game behind closed doors after scenes of gang violence ahead of a Europa League last-16 game with CSKA Moscow in March, the club said Saturday.
Spurs move Champions League opener to Wembley
Tottenham’s first home game in the group stages of the Champions League will be played at Wembley, the club confirmed on Monday after reaching an agreement with UEFA.
Messi: I’ll do anything for Barca to win Champions League
Lionel Messi says following in the footsteps of Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Carles Puyol is an honour and being taught by the trio stands him in good stead as Barcelona’s new captain, with the aim of bringing the Champions League trophy back to Camp Nou.
