This week, we not only say hello to the UEFA Champions League group stage. We also say goodbye. After this season, the UEFA Champions League group stage is undergoing a major overhaul. The new 'Swiss model' format replaces the traditional group stage. Therefore, the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League is the end of an era in […]

During Manchester United's 3-1 loss against Brighton and Hove Albion, Aaron Wan-Bissaka picked up a hamstring injury. As a result, the English defender is out for an extended period, according to the club. He is out for United's UEFA Champions League opener at Bayern Munich this week. Wan-Bissaka picked up the injury just minutes after […]

On the day of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final, French soccer superstar Thierry Henry told viewers on air that he was ready to talk with CBS Sports about extending his contract with the US broadcaster. Three months after that final in Turkey, Thierry Henry's CBS contract is still not finalized. While CBS Sports was […]

Saudi clubs have had a significant impact on global soccer, and they want in on the UEFA Champions League. To sign high-profile players, the four Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned teams received massive funds. The chance was seized by European teams, who stocked their coffers, but questions are being raised. Some of the biggest names in […]

The draw for the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League was held last Thursday in Monaco. After that, clubs finalized their squads for the biggest club competition. Thanks to some shrewd financial maneuvering, Barcelona signed a few new players by Deadline Day. In preparation for this year's UCL group stage, they have finally announced their roster. Joao […]

Newcastle United announced its UEFA Champions League Group Stage squad this season. After finishing fourth in the Premier League last season, Newcastle qualified for Europe's premier tournament by one point over Liverpool. On Tuesday, Sep. 19, Eddie Howe's squad travels to Italy to take on AC Milan at the San Siro. Only two months after […]

The Saudi Pro League (SPF) has recently begun play after months of pursuing and signing high-profile European soccer stars at astronomical transfer fees. This season has more A-listers than any other since the league’s inception in 1976. With Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in January at Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia began its ambitious plan to become a global […]

On Thursday, European hopefuls learned their fate for this season's top club competition in the Champions League group stage draw. With so many top teams competing, there are immediately headline matchups. Defending champion Manchester City looks to remain atop the mountain this season. However, there are several challengers looking to dethrone Pep Guardiola's side. The […]

With UEFA finally taking a stand, the debate over whether added time should be so high at the end of each Champions League game continues. In the last nine months, FIFA pressured officials at both the men's and women's World Cups. They want games to run well beyond 90 minutes. In some cases, this surpassed […]

American fans of the UEFA Champions League have much to be excited about as they watch the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League draw. Christian Pulisic is back in the competition with AC Milan alongside Yunus Musah. Brenden Aaronson is too, as he joined Union Berlin this summer. There are more American talents that could feature, too. […]

Soccer fans looking to watch UEFA Champions League, Serie A, CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. Open Cup Final and more are in luck. Paramount+ currently has a special offer for just $2.50 per month for an annual subscription plan. This is a 50% savings over an entire year's plan (usually $59.99 per year). Paramount+ in […]

Paramount+ has provided coverage of the early rounds of the 2023-24 Champions League season. Therefore, we forget the broadcasting contract for all broadcasters around the world starts with the playoff round. Coverage of this season’s Champions League season on Paramount+ has been exceptional. The streaming platform aired matches from each of the three preliminary rounds […]

Representatives for the Saudi Pro League reportedly want one of their teams to feature in the UEFA Champions League. Calcio E Finanza claims that the top division in Saudi Arabia has opened talks with UEFA regarding the move. According to the outlet, the Middle Eastern league wants their title-winning club to earn a wild card […]

UEFA suspended a Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb after fan violence between the clubs. One Greek supporter died and several others sustained injuries in the brawls. The clashes erupted on Monday night outside AEK Athens' stadium in the Nea Philadelphia district of the Greek capital. According to reports, a group of […]

Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk is making another temporary stadium change for its Champions League schedule this upcoming season. The displaced club is not playing in its home city for European competition as the country continues its war against Russia. Domestic contests in the Ukrainian Premier League are still happening. For those, Shakhtar Donetsk plays at […]