Tag Archives: Champions League

Liverpool fans may be missing the chance to see their current side clinch their first league title in 30 years, but this weekend may help to ease that pain just a little. Starting on Friday and finishing on Sunday, Virgin Media Sport will air over 12 hours of classic Liverpool games from their various runs in Europe. They will cover …

UEFA have officially confirmed that this year’s Champions League and Europa League finals have been postponed indefinitely following the coronavirus crisis. Reports had suggested last week that June was initially selected for both games with June 24th the date set for the Europa League final and June 27th for the Champions League equivalent. That has now been changed with a …

Football is a game of highs and lows, and even at the very top level, a players career can fluctuate between success one season and struggles the next. The two players you have to name here know all about that. They are the only players to have won the Champions League, the Europa League, the FA Cup, and the Premier …

It’s the furthest Arsenal have gone in the Champions League before or since but it just wasn’t to be for the Gunners in the 2006 final. The Stade de France played host to this one with both Arsenal and their opponents Barcelona going into the final in incredible form in Europe. The Gunners had topped their group ahead of Ajax, …

The Champions League and Europa League finals have been postponed until the end of June following the coronavirus outbreak across Europe. Spanish publication Marca are reporting that UEFA have made the decision after conference calls with its 55 member associations, the board of the European Club Association and the board of the European Leagues. Having explored the details and various scenarios, …

It was a replay of the incredible 2005 Champions League final but this time it was AC Milan who came out on top to be crowned champions of Europe. Liverpool and Rafa Benitez had struggled in their attempts to defend their Champions League crown in 2006 but a year later they were a team on a mission and impressed on …

Premier League leaders Liverpool will likely be handed the title should the current season be abandoned following the coronavirus outbreak, according to reports. All of the English Football League and the Premier League has been postponed until April 3rd at the earliest with fears beginning to mount over whether or not the divisions will be able to be completed in …

UEFA are reportedly set to postpone the upcoming European Championships set for this summer, until 2021 following the coronavirus outbreak. According to a report in French publication L’Equipe, the sport’s governing body will announce the postponement of the international tournament until 2021 in addition to the suspension of both the Champions League and the Europa League. UEFA announced on Thursday …

The Premier League this season could be labelled as possibly one of the least competitive ever, as evidenced by recent results in the Champions League knockout stages. It seems a long time ago that the two English clubs, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, were battling it out in Madrid for European glory. Although it wasn’t the most aesthetically pleasing of showcases …

Manchester City have been banned from European competitions for two years starting next season after seriously breaching UEFA’s Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations. UEFA announced the decision on Friday while City were also given a fine of €30m (£25m) in what is the most severe punishment for a breach of FFP to date, and an indication as to …

The four Premier League teams remaining in the Champions League, learned their fate this morning as the draw for the last 16 of the tournament took place. Holders Liverpool advanced to the knockout stages after beating RB Salzburg in their final group game and Klopp’s side will face the difficult task of Atletico Madrid in the last 16. Arguably the …

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has said Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott needs more time to develop as he insisted Harry Kane is still “fundamental” to his plans. Parrott was an unused sub in Spurs’ 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League during the week while Kane was rested for the dead-rubber game in Germany following a …

Holders Liverpool have learned their potential opponents for the last 16 of the Champions League following the conclusion of the competition’s group stages on Wednesday night. Jurgen Klopp’s men finished top of their group after defeating RB Salzburg on Tuesday night and will likely face a tricky tie in the next stage of the tournament. If they are to reach …

Liverpool are safely through to the knockout stages of the Champions League after a 2-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg. Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah got the goals for Jurgen Klopp’s side as they navigated a tricky tie in Austria. Both sides had plenty of opportunities to find the net in an action-packed game that will be remembered for a …

The Tottenham ballboy who was praised by Jose Mourinho for his quick thinking in their victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League has outlined that the manager’s gesture “made his life”. 15-year-old Callum Hynes’ sharp reactions allowed Serge Aurier to take a quick throw-in which resulted in Harry Kane’s equaliser during their crucial 4-2 victory over Olympiacos. Mourinho was full …

Jose Mourinho recorded his first home win as Tottenham Hotspur manager on Tuesday night in dramatic fashion. The new Spurs coach watched his side come from two goals down to beat Olympiacos 4-2 in dramatic fashion at the new White Hart Lane on a busy night of Champions League action. Tottenham booked their place in the knockout round of the …

Irish striker Troy Parrott has been named in Tottenham’s 25-man Champions League squad ahead of the new campaign which kicks off in two weeks time. Parrott is included in the squad for the upcoming season as Spurs look to go one further than last year in Europe when they reached the Champions League final only to be defeated by Liverpool. …

Ireland U21 goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has opened up on working under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in a year which has seen him become a Champions League winner with the club.  Kelleher was involved in the squad for their 2-0 victory over Spurs in Madrid in June and earned a winner’s medal in the process despite the 20-year-old still only being …