Neymar insists PSG always knew they could win after Atalanta triumph
Brazilian superstar Neymar insisted that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) always believed they could come back from the brink to defeat Atalanta with two goals in the dying moments of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. “I never thought of going home. From start to finish, from the warm-up, we only thought of qualifying for the semi-finals,” […]
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 […]
UEFA’s Ceferin reveals cut-off point for finishing Champions League
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has set a deadline for the conclusions of the Champions League and Europa League. Both competitions have been postponed indefinitely amid the coronavirus outbreak, with action across the continent suspended. It is not yet clear when the tournaments will resume, but the governing body will undoubtedly be doing all they can […]
