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London – The narrative surrounding Premier League clubs’ European ambitions is shifting. While historically the Champions League has been a paramount goal, a growing trend suggests that winning the domestic title now takes precedence, potentially explaining the recent struggles of English teams in continental competition. This shift in focus, as highlighted by observers like Canal+ … Read more

LONDON – Paris Saint-Germain are heavily favored to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals despite a prediction from Opta that gives Chelsea a 45% chance of winning the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. While Chelsea may have a statistical edge in the return fixture, Opta’s supercomputer estimates PSG’s chances of overall qualification at … Read more

Paris Saint-Germain. The name once evoked eye-rolls and dismissive whispers across the English Channel. A club built on ambition, yes, but one perpetually falling short on the European stage. Those days, it seems, are firmly in the past. Today, the PSG represents something far more potent: a genuine source of fear for England’s elite clubs. … Read more

PARIS – The Champions League Round of 16 tie between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain carries more than just the weight of progression to the quarter-finals. It’s a renewal of a rivalry steeped in recent history, marked by a Club World Cup final victory for Chelsea and a contentious first leg in Paris that ended 5-2. … Read more

MADRID – Kylian Mbappé has been included in Real Madrid’s travelling squad for Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Manchester City, offering a significant boost to Los Blancos as they defend a 3-0 aggregate lead. The French superstar has been sidelined since February 21 with a knee injury, but participated in a team training … Read more

Liam Rosenior’s rapid ascent in the world of football management has been nothing short of remarkable. Just six months after taking the helm at Chelsea on January 6, 2026, the 41-year-old is already making waves, building on a foundation laid during an impressive 18-month stint with RC Strasbourg in Ligue 1. Rosenior’s appointment at Stamford … Read more

PSG Prepare for Chelsea Clash with Familiar Squad, Fabián Ruiz Remains Sidelined PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain has named the same 22-player squad that secured a commanding 5-2 victory in the first leg against Chelsea for Tuesday’s crucial Champions League round of 16 return match at Stamford Bridge. The team departed for England on Monday morning … Read more

Manchester City face a daunting task in their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid, trailing 3-1 from the first encounter. Adding another layer to the high-stakes match, French referee Clément Turpin has been appointed to oversee the contest at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening. This will be Turpin’s eleventh time … Read more

LONDON – Chelsea faces a daunting task in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge. Trailing 5-2 from the first leg, the Blues will be without several key players, including captain Reece James, as they attempt to overturn the deficit. Manager Liam … Read more