According to UEFA, the video-assistant-referee (VAR) technology is designed to review "match-changing" incidents, specifically focusing on four scenarios. These are goals, incidents in the penalty area, red cards, and cases of mistaken identity. Its primary purpose is to assist the on-field referee by identifying "clear and obvious" mistakes. In the case of a goal being […]

Barcelona have been confirmed their place in the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming season. As the defending Spanish champions, the Blaugrana will get a top seed in the next season's tournament. The European authority has assured the Catalan club that they would not be sanctioned for the "Negreira case," as the Catalan publication SPORT […]

CBS Sports released its viewership statistics from the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday between Manchester City and Inter Milan. This was one of the biggest mismatches of the last decade at this stage in the competition. Still, Americans flocked to the game. According to the broadcasting company, CBS averaged about 2.1 million viewers […]

The UEFA Champions League Final is regularly one of the most-watched sporting events on television. In fact, recent reports suggested that the 2023 version would attract around 450 million viewers worldwide. Because of this, other interests take a back seat. Pornographic website Pornhub revealed traffic on its page dropped significantly during the recent Champions League […]

Pep Guardiola, fresh off delivering Manchester City an elusive Champions League title and a second-ever English treble, is likely to leave the club at the end of his current contract. The Spaniard's deal with the club runs through the 2024/25 season. Therefore, he has two more seasons at the helm of the Etihad club. According […]

Thierry Henry is ready to engage in contract renewal negotiations with CBS. The UEFA Champions League pundit is part of the sensational team that broadcasts the top European club competition for American audiences. Alongside the likes of Kate Abdo, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards, CBS has a worldwide fandom when it comes to its coverage. […]

Presenter Kate Abdo has signed a four-year exclusive contract with CBS Sports. The 41-year-old has been the mainstay of the broadcaster’s soccer coverage having covered the game across a number of countries, displaying her unique skill of fluency and mastery in various languages. The CBS network television coverage of the UEFA Champions League in the […]

The studio coverage of the UEFA Champions League on CBS is rapidly becoming must-see TV for American audiences. Kate Abdo leads a massively talented crew that features Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards. Yet, those four often intersect with Peter Schmeichel, Guillem Balague and Jules Breach. More names can fill in, too. Yet, those […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, featuring a Guillem Balagué Interview, is presented by Sling. Guillem Balagué is one of soccer's most famous journalists, regardless of country. Renowned for his ability to capture the emotion and personality of the game, he is a major part of CBS's developing and entertaining soccer coverage. And, […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast about CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans is presented by Sling. We preview CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans and what viewers can expect. Plus we dive into Financial Fair Play (FFP), and whether Manchester City – if they win – will have […]

Manchester United confirmed a place in next season's Champions League with a home win against Chelsea on Thursday. The Red Devils needed just a draw to clinch a top-four Premier League place, but instead ended up with all three points. Goals from Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford helped give the hosts the […]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has proclaimed that he is not ready to depart the club just yet, even if it wins an elusive treble. The coach's comments come after City collected its fifth Premier League title in six years. City can still complete its triumvirate of trophies with the Champions League Final and FA […]

Paramount+ is raising its monthly price by one dollar, but it is also offering an option of Paramount+ With Showtime from Showtime for $11.99 beginning in late June. This launch and price increase rolls out on June 27, 2023. From that date moving forward, the ad-supported version of Paramount+ is $5.99 per month. Also, subscribers […]

Despite avoiding a 15-point deduction, Serie A and a federal court of appeal removed 10 points from Juventus as a result of its financial scandals. As a result, the Bianconeri fall from second to seventh, a spot that is outside of all European play. With two games remaining, there are now five teams vying for […]

Manchester United and Newcastle are getting close to Champions League qualification. Both clubs are currently on 69 top-flight points, three points clear of teams outside of the top four following Saturday's results. Manchester City and Arsenal have already clinched their places in next year's top European competition. As it stands, only Liverpool could possibly take […]