Cherki Starts as Guardiola Opts for Familiar Lineup Against Real Madrid Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reverted to a more conventional starting XI for tonight’s crucial Champions League clash against Real Madrid, handing a start to French midfielder Rayan Cherki. The decision comes after a somewhat experimental lineup in a previous match, and signals … Read more
The Champions League round of 16 delivered a night of compelling action on Tuesday, with dominant performances from Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid, a late rescue act from Barcelona, and a chaotic encounter in the Spanish capital. The first legs of these ties have set the stage for potentially decisive return matches next week. Bayern … Read more
The stage is set for the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League, with the round of 16 beginning this week. Sixteen of Europe’s strongest clubs will battle for a place in the quarter-finals, with ties played over two legs. The opening matches see Barcelona traveling to Newcastle United, Galatasaray hosting Liverpool, Bayern Munich facing … Read more
Bayern Munich, led by Colombian international Luis Díaz, faces a significant challenge in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 as they travel to face Atalanta this Tuesday. The first leg matchup at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo pits the German giants against a side known for its tenacious home form. The build-up to this … Read more
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The first legs of the 2025-26 Season Playoffs in the Champions League left many emotions By: Ana Andrade February 19, 2026 – 4:23 pm Bodo/Glimt players in the match against Inter | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The Final Phase of the 2025-26 Season of the Champions League and the surprise at the start of the … Read more
EU MPs from the Greens, Social Democrats, Liberals and Left have it Uefa called upon to take a clearer position at the 2026 World Cup in the USA and to examine possible consequences, including boycotts. In a letter to the UEFA leadership, from which the Spiegel quoted, the MPs warn against an erosion of football’s … Read more
In February 2022, FIFA and UEFA issued a joint statement announcing the exclusion of the Russian national team from the 2022 World Cup and at the same time the suspension of the participation of all Russian teams in international football competitions “until further notice.” FIFA President Infantino wants to lift the ban on Russian football … Read more
Gianni Infantino wants to enable Russian football teams to take part in international competitions again. “Oh, definitely. We have to. Yes… at least at youth level,” replied the president of the world football governing body Fifa when asked in an interview by British broadcaster Sky whether FIFA should lift its ban. “This ban has achieved … Read more
Bielefeld. Stefan Ortega Moreno has found a new employer. The former Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper is moving from Manchester City to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League. After a successful medical check, the 33-year-old was introduced to his new club on Sunday. Ortega Moreno moved from then first division relegated Bielefeld to top English club … Read more
The Greens lost their coach’s last game against Boulogne-sur-Mer (1-0). For the last on the bench of its coach Eirik Horneland, Saint-Étienne conceded a second setback on Saturday, against Boulogne-sur-Mer (1-0), during the 21st day of Ligue 2. Fifth, the Stéphanois had the opportunity to get back to one point of the podium and above … Read more