MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid moved closer to returning to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Wednesday, April 10. Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino makes an attempt to score past Dortmund's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel during the...
SAN SEBASTIAN (AFP) -- Kylian Mbappe lethally fired Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League quarterfinals with a brace in a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad on Tuesday, March 5, his team cruising through 4-1 on aggregate. Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his...
PARIS (AFP) -- Paris Saint-Germain's preparations for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg away to Real Sociedad have been overshadowed by coach Luis Enrique's handling of star man Kylian Mbappe. France's Kylian Mbappe (AFP/File photo) PSG has suffered numerous humiliating defeats at this...
COPENHAGEN (AFP) -- Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin De Bruyne's form "extraordinary" after the Belgian was involved in all three goals as Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen, 3-1, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to close in on the Champions League quarterfinals. (Left to right) FC Copenhagen's Danish defender Elias...
PARIS (AFP) -- Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that he expects Kylian Mbappe to be unhindered by a recent ankle knock when his side faces Real Sociedad in its Champions League last-16 first leg. Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe (AFP/File photo) Mbappe was rested...
LEIPZIG (AFP) -- An incredible solo goal from Brahim Diaz secured Real Madrid a 1-0 win away at RB Leipzig in Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first leg. Real Madrid's Spanish forward Brahim Diaz and Leipzig's French defender Mohamed Simakan vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round...
MANCHESTER (AFP) -- The return of the Champions League comes at the perfect time for Manchester City with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne's comebacks from injury making the holders look formidable. Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (second to the right) is mobbed by teammates...
PARIS (AFP) -- Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday, Feb. 8, he would not seek a fourth term as UEFA president in 2027 despite the approval of controversial reforms that would allow him to extend his mandate. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin delivers a speech during the 48th UEFA ordinary Congress...
LAUSANNE (AFP) -- Europe's top court dealt football governing body UEFA a scything legal tackle on Thursday, Dec. 21, but an attempt by rival Super League promoters to kick off a new competition met a solid defensive wall of clubs and fans. Responding to a query from Spanish judges, the European...
MOSCOW (AFP) -- The Russian Football Association on Wednesday, Dec. 20, voted against leaving UEFA to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), despite having been banned from the European body over the conflict in Ukraine. "We decided that we will not move to Asia. Everyone supported the...
PARIS (AFP) -- Holders Manchester City was handed a tie against FC Copenhagen in Monday's draw for the Champions League last 16, from which the meeting of last season's runners-up Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid appears the standout tie. Manchester City's English defender Rico Lewis (right) scores...
PARIS (AFP) -- Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and failed to even secure the consolation of a Europa League spot as Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Old Trafford. Bayern Munich's French forward Kingsley Coman celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during...
