Tag: Champions League
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EPL clubs could be expelled from Champions League, England banned from Euros – UEFA
UEFA has written to the UK government and threatened to ban England from its competitions, if there is interference with a planned regulator. The Telegraph reports that UEFA general secretary, Theodore Theodoris, sent the letter to the UK Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy. Theodoris warned that there should be “no government interference in the running of…
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Champions League: Supercomputer predicts clubs to play final, win trophy this season
A Champions League Supercomputer has predicted that Manchester City will emerge victorious in the newly-revamped competition. Recall that the format for the Champions League has radically changed for this season. The group stage changed to a league phase with UEFA hoping for more clashes between the ‘big’ clubs. However, According to Grosvenor Sport’s Supercomputer, Man…
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Gareth Southgate gets new job after leaving England role
Gareth Southgate has landed his first job since stepping down as England manager following Euro 2024 this summer. The 53-year-old Englishman resigned after eight years in charge after losing the final 2-1 to Spain. However, Southgate will not be out of work for too long, after UEFA gave him a new appointment ahead of the…
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Champions League: I will get into trouble – Mourinho reacts to Fenerbahce’s exit
Fenerbahce boss, Jose Mourinho, was not impressed after the team was eliminated from the Champions League in the third qualifying round by Lille. This means the Turkish club will play Europa League football this new season. Mourinho’s men lost 3-2 on aggregate over the two legs, with Lille’s winning goal scored from the penalty spot…
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Real Madrid won Champions League because of 4 players – Ex-Liverpool star blasts Bellingham
Former Liverpool midfielder, Didi Hamann has claimed that Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League last season because of four players – Andriy Lunin, Toni Kroos, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo – and not Jude Bellingham. Hamann said this while hitting out at Bellingham for his attitude on the pitch of play. He believes the England…
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UCL: UEFA includes only four Real Madrid players in team of the season [Full list]
UEFA on Monday included only four Real Madrid stars in the 2023/24 Champions League team of the season. This follows the conclusion of the Champions League final at the weekend, where Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0. The four players are Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham. Here is the Champions League team…
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Champions League final: Ancelotti blocks one Real Madrid star from travelling with squad to face Dortmund
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, will not allow goalkeeper Andriy Lunin travel with the rest of the squad for this weekend’s UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. The Sun reports that Lunin will not make the trip to London after coming down with flu earlier this week. Lunin has played most of the game…
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Champions League: Ancelotti opens up on how to beat Man City
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has opened up on the tactics that saw his team knocked out Manchester City from the UEFA Champions League this season. The Los Blancos saw off Man City in the Champions League quarter-finals and will take on Borussia Dortmund in the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Real Madrid drew…
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Champions League: Bellingham reveals message from Sancho ahead of Real Madrid, Dortmund final at Wembley
Real Madrid attacking midfielder, Jude Bellingham has revealed he received a supportive message from Jadon Sancho ahead of the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Bellingham and Sancho were former teammates at Borussia Dortmund before both players left for Real Madrid and Manchester United, respectively. In an interview with Real Madrid’s media…