Many American soccer fans were able to watch the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw live on Thursday. The governing body opted to broadcast the league phase draw of the continent's top club tournament at Noon (ET). Nevertheless, the 2024/25 Europa League draw took place before many here in the United States even woke up. UEFA […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UEFA could take disciplinary measures against members of the Spanish national team due to Gibraltar chanting after their Euro 2024 victory. Spain’s triumph in the Euro 2024 final over England was a moment of immense joy and celebration for La Roja and their fans. Spain secured their first major tournament win in 12 years by […]

The Finalissima's two participants are set. Spain, coming off a dominant Euro 2024, will face an Argentina team that is building a South American dynasty. With the Finalissima slated to take place in 2025, the history of the Finalissima warrants a deep dive. The tournament was started from dark beginnings, meant to honor a former […]

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 […]

In a bold move that could reshape the future of football, Gerard Pique, the legendary Barcelona and Spain defender, has called for a significant overhaul of the sport’s traditional format in search of exciting action. With a career decorated by immense success, including nine La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies, and a World Cup […]

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 […]

FOX made another splash in the American soccer media landscape by locking up the rights to the UEFA Women's Euro in 2025. The top international women's soccer competition in Europe previously aired on ESPN. However, in 2025, it joins an impressive array of international soccer competitions airing in the United States on FOX. With the […]

German police have encouraged England soccer fans to smoke weed during Euro 2024. It was recently reported that local officials were forcing tournament organizers to serve Three Lions fans beer with lower alcohol content. Beer typically averages around 5% alcohol, but drinks served ahead and during the game will only contain 2.8% alcohol. These fans […]

FIFPro, the global soccer players union, has officially started legal action against FIFA. The move was triggered by the governing body's continued plans to create more matches in the calendar. However, the court case essentially centers around the 2025 Club World Cup. FIFPro currently represents around 65,000 professional players around the world. The 2025 Club […]

At least six Premier League clubs reportedly have to make significant player sales before the end of the month. While the English top fight is currently in the offseason, the 2023/24 financial year does not end until June 30th. All Premier League clubs must adhere to the current profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in place. […]