PSG break through Champions League glass ceiling after years of disappointment
After years of failing to live up to their billing in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain are within 90 minutes of the Champions League final thanks to their dramatic win over Atalanta on Wednesday, and coach Thomas Tuchel now knows “everything is possible” for his team. PSG were on the verge of another disappointing Champions League exit […]
Champions League: Leicester need to ‘reset mentally’ to qualify – Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers says Leicester need to “reset mentally” to stay in charge of their Champions League destiny after their slump continued with a 2-1 loss at Everton. The Foxes remain third in the Premier League but are fading, claiming just two points from their three games since the Premier League resumed. They were fortunate fourth-placed […]
Barca should be allowed to play Napoli at Camp Nou – Setien
Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said it will be unfair if his team have to play their Champions League second leg against Napoli at a neutral venue rather than Camp Nou. UEFA announced on Wednesday that a ‘final eight’ knock-out tournament will be held in Lisbon in August for clubs through to the quarter-finals but […]
Timo Werner won’t play rest of Champions League ahead of Chelsea move
By Emmanuel Okogba Soon-to-be Chelsea forward Timo Werner has reportedly refused to play the rest of the Champions League season when it returns in August ahead of his move to the London side. The Blues are on the verge of landing the Leipzig forward who may likely play for the Stamford Bridge side this season; […]
CAS to decide Man City European ban appeal in July
Manchester City will learn whether their appeal against a two-season ban from European competition has been successful “during the first half of July”, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Wednesday. Man City were banned by UEFA and handed a 30 million euro ($34 million, £27 million) fine for allegedly overstating sponsorship revenue […]
Madrid mayor backs choice of City for Champions League final
The mayor of Madrid has said the city is being considered as a potential host of this year’s Champions League final and has given the idea his “total and absolute support”. The fixture was due to be played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on May 30 before the Champions League was postponed in […]
