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 […]

Paramount is continuing to look for a partner regarding their streaming service as new reports of a merger surface. It was revealed back in February that Paramount+ and Peacock were deep in discussions about potentially joining forces. Five months later, however, the move has ultimately failed to materialize. While a partnership between the two companies […]

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has officially departed the club. The veteran star's contract has expired following the most recent season. Although there was speculation that the two sides may work on a new extension, Hummels now becomes a free agent. Hummels played 13-and-a-half seasons with the BVB in two separate stints at the club. […]

Edin Terzic has surprisingly decided to leave Borussia Dortmund with immediate effect. Despite having a deal in place for the 2024/25 campaign, the coach asked the club to terminate his contract. Terzic's final match at the helm came just 12 days ago in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. Dortmund was beaten by Real […]

This 2024 UEFA Champions League Final was another edition of great viewership on CBS and Paramount+. With Real Madrid claiming a record 15th title in the competition, the audiences in the United States were strong. While it was not the most-viewed game for the CBS TV channel, it was a major hit on streaming. Overall, […]

Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund; thanks to late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius. The match at Wembley saw Los Blancos struggle for much of the game. In addition, Dortmund missed several key opportunities to take the lead. Real Madrid were not at their […]

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 2-0 to secure their 15th Champions League title. Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior led the way as Real legend Toni Kroos ended his club career with a trophy. The game marked the end of two prestigious club careers for Toni Kroos and Marco Reus. Kroos will retire after he […]

There may not be much love for it, but the European Super League (ESL) is setting a start date for next year. The European Super League is launching in September 2025. It is an attempt to compete with the UEFA Champions League by bringing together the best teams in Europe in a new style. The […]

Due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership, the two Manchester clubs – Manchester City and Manchester United – must both exercise a blind trust option. City Football Group (CFG) is the majority shareholder of Manchester City and Girona, along with several other clubs around the world. City and Girona will both make the UEFA Champions […]

Having announced its UEFA Champions League Final coverage, CBS is bringing its talented cast pitchside to Wembley Stadium. Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards will do an extended two-hour pregame show at the stadium in London. It adds to the company's conscious effort to provide more live coverage from stadiums. For example, […]

A revolutionary change is sweeping over European football as UEFA unveils a redesigned game calendar for the next year with the Champions League planned for Thursdays. This is in addition to the customary match days of Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The most important adjustment is that all of UEFA's esteemed club tournaments will now have their […]