The newly revamped 2024/25 Champions League league phase calendar has been officially released by UEFA. Teams previously learned which eight clubs they will face in the competition during a draw on Thursday. The exact fixture list, however, was not initially announced. Instead, the governing body waited until Saturday to reveal the schedules. Previous Champions League […]

The UEFA Champions League has introduced a new format, replacing the traditional group stage with a league phase. This significant change has left many fans confused, with some describing the format as overwhelming and complex. To help clarify the situation, a platform for statistics has calculated how many points teams will likely need to secure […]

The draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League league phase is complete, and it's fair to say that it has delivered a massive number of box-office matches. Undoubtedly, executives from CBS Sports must be jumping for joy at the prospect of showing these games. This season's rendition of the most prestigious club competition in Europe […]

As the UEFA Champions League prepares to usher in a new era with an expanded format, the European governing body finds itself at risk of a lawsuit due to its draw. The introduction of a new “league phase” for its three club competitions this season has sparked controversy. Thus, Chilean sports consultant Leandro Shara has […]

The stage is set for Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, live on Paramount+ from Noon ET. The playoff round completed the equation with seven clubs joining those directly qualified to the big event. The 36 teams will be in an automatic draw to decide their four home and four away games. Although the […]

In the second leg of the Champions League playoff round, Galatasaray lost 1-0 at home to Young Boys of Switzerland. This ended the side's Champions League campaign. Additionally, for the second time in three years, no Turkish club will participate in the first-round proper of the UEFA Champions League. The atmosphere at Rams Park was […]

As the top scorer in the history of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA is going to present Cristiano Ronaldo with a one-of-a-kind award. During Thursday's draw for the league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo will be in attendance. There, UEFA will give the Portuguese star an award that commemorates his remarkable […]

Paramount+ has unveiled a special offer that makes it the most affordable it has ever been, but it is only with the annual plan. Paramount+ has slashed its annual price down to $29.99 for those who sign up before Sep. 6. In other words, for the next month, the annual plan for CBS's streaming service […]

Paramount+ is arguably the top streaming platform for soccer fans in the United States, and it offers different subscription plans. Some of those cater to people looking to just get a taste of what Paramount+ provides. For example, there is a monthly option to come after a seven-day free trial. Or, users can subscribe to […]

The latest Paramount+ price increase is about to take effect, which means it is the optimal time to take advantage of an annual plan. On Aug. 19, CBS is bumping up its monthly fee for Paramount+ to $7.99. This is a $2 increase compared to the $5.99 that fans have been paying for most of […]

The UEFA Champions League stands out with its opening intro that features three languages and an uncanny choir. Broadcasters from around the world play the same song and intro video before pregame shows, fixtures, halftime and other programs. It is unmistakable as to what the song and introductory video mean for soccer fans. Fittingly, its […]

CBS recently acquired two major soccer properties for Paramount+, making it the home of European soccer for fans in the United States. First, CBS swooped in to sign a deal with the English Football League. As a result, the EFL Championship, League One, League Two, and Carabao Cup will be available on CBS's platforms and […]

UEFA have released their latest club coefficient ranking for the 2024-25 season, and there has been controversy regarding the placement of Barcelona and Real Madrid. Rather surprisingly, Champions League winners Real Madrid don’t hold the top spot. Despite the public not paying much attention, these rankings are critical as they determine seedings in draws for […]

While all eyes in Europe are on the European Championships which enter the Semifinal stage this week, the new look 2024-25 UEFA Champions League officially kicks off with the First Qualifying Round this week. This year’s edition features a brand new format with a 36-team ‘League Stage’ which will see all 36 teams play eight […]

A major breakthrough for Girona and Manchester City has been the departure of three important club Girona directors. This opens the door for both clubs to play in the UEFA Champions League. Stricter laws regarding multi-club ownership and their eligibility to play in the same UEFA competitions have prompted this change. The changes implemented aim […]