Future of Euro 2020, Champions League uncertain as UEFA calls crisis meeting
UEFA has called a crisis meeting to take place next week, European football’s governing body announced on Thursday, as the coronavirus outbreak threatens to force the postponement of Euro 2020 and the ongoing Champions League. A videoconference will be held “to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak” next Tuesday “in the light of the […]
Amazon secures top Champions League rights for Germany
Amazon.com has secured the rights to broadcast top European soccer Champions League matches for the 2021/22 season in Germany, the U.S. company said on Tuesday. Amazon said it would be broadcasting Champions League matches on Tuesday evenings from 2021. ALSO READ: Apple has ‘deep concerns’ that ex-employees accused of theft will flee to China “We’re excited […]
Messi to miss Barca’s Champions League trip to Inter
Barcelona star Lionel Messi will not make the trip to Italy for Tuesday’s Champions League game against Inter Milan, the Spanish club confirmed on Monday. Barcelona are already through to the last 16 after six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi scored in a convincing 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund last time out. READ ALSO: Maguire says top […]
Champions League: Salzburg beat Genk to set up group decider with Liverpool
Salzburg thumped Belgian side Genk 4-1 away on Wednesday to keep their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stage alive and set up a final game decider against holders Liverpool. Two goals in as many minutes just before halftime laid the platform as third-placed Salzburg moved on to seven points in Group E, three […]
Messi sets new Champions League record in 700th Barca game
Lionel Messi marked his 700th Barcelona appearance in style as he set a new Champions League milestone in netting against Borussia Dortmund. The Argentine started against the Bundesliga side on Wednesday in a landmark game that brought up his seventh century as a Blaugrana player. And he celebrated in trademark style as the visitors were […]
Ajax compound more Champions League woes on Lille
The Way of the Cross continues for Lille in the Champions League: Wednesday against Ajax Amsterdam (2-0), the Nordists conceded their fourth defeat in five days and are assured of finishing last in Group H. The Dutch, who took first place in the group after the draw (2-2) between Valencia and Chelsea, won with goals […]
