The first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals this year has ended with not too many surprises. And the most prominent is the shine of Cristiano Ronaldo. The 4 matches of the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals have ended with not too many surprises. Alisson Becker is the goalkeeper that makes the big…
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Redondo and what he caused Man United to collapse
In the quarter-finals of the Champions League 2000, most of the fans noted this was a classic match between two giants of European football. But experts have a much more pragmatic perspective when putting Real to a lower level than Man. John Carlin commented on the Independent as follows: “If the spirit, skill and the…
UEFA wants the club season to end before June 30, but this may happen later
UEFA issued a joint statement with the Association of European clubs, FIFPro and the Association of European leagues. It notes that the parties agreed on the following points regarding the end of the club season: “Complete all domestic and European club competitions by the end of the current sports season, that is, no later than…
UCL Giants Look to Re-Write History
The prestigious UEFA Champions League continues in 2020, and the biggest teams in the competition are again looking to make a new mark in the history books. This year, the first champion of the new decade will be known. A number of the competition’s most successful teams will be looking to add to their numbers,…
UEFA Considering Expanding Champions League Calendar
UEFA, the organisation that manages the Champions League, is considering opening up the competition so that there are more matches in a season. The proposal which originated from the European Club Association (ECA) would see the number of games played in the latter stages of the competition increase to 17, up from the current 13….
UCL 2019/20 Draw: Who Will Be Facing Who?
The UEFA Champions League is always a fascinating phenomenon to football lovers across the world. The closer it draws to the final, the more thrilling it gets. Going into 2020, teams are done and dusted in the group stages and are now heading into the first knockout round. Sixteen teams will battle it out for…
Atartuk Stadium; the Host of the Champions League 2020 Final
The Champions League final returns to Turkey in 2020, with the Ataturk Stadium set to host this year’s event. It is a great honour for the five-star venue which has already created a magical rapport with the competition. The ground hosted the 2005 final match between Liverpool and AC Milan, now popularly remembered as ‘that…
History of the Champions League
The Champions League is among the world’s most popular and prestigious football competitions. It happens every year, bringing together dream teams from across Europe to fight for ultimate glory. By all means, the competition has created a rich history in the time of its existence. Formation The competition was formed in 1965, which makes it…
Big Teams That Have Never Won the Champions League
The UEFA Champions League (UCL) is on many metrics the epitome of success for football teams in Europe. Each year, teams invest millions in a bid to capture the continental title. Some teams have won it several times. Yet, here are those who have fallen short on numerous occasions despite being giants in their specific…
The Most Successful Teams in the Champions League
No matter how dominant a team is in its domestic league, it still hungers for a continental crown. This is especially so in Europe where teams are always making strong shots at the UEFA Champions League trophy. Fortunes have been varied in this quest, with some teams winning it several times and others failing just…