Champions League news

Swiss federal prosecutors confirmed on Thursday that they would not challenge the acquittals of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, effectively closing the long-running case against the two former giants of world football. With that, after a decade of legal battles, accusations, and high-profile trials, the curtain has finally come down on one of football’s most infamous sagas.

Chelsea are set to receive a special award from UEFA just before the Champions League draw in honour of completing a 'European set'. With their triumph over Real Betis in the Conference League final last season, the Blues became the first club in history to win every single UEFA club competition. They have now won the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Conference League.

Bayer Leverkusen mocked Manchester United on social media just moments before the 2025-26 Champions League draw. Leverkusen taunted the Red Devils by name-dropping Grimsby Town following the Premier League side's defeat at the hands of the League Two side in the second round of the Carabao Cup. For the first time in history, United exited a cup competition after losing against a fourth-tier team.

Liverpool will not be able to host Real Madrid again in the Champions League next season due to a new UEFA rule.

Chelsea face a tough trip to Bayern Munich whereas Newcastle are set to host Barcelona in the opening week as UEFA announced Champions League fixtures for the 2025-26 campaign. The German giants, led by Harry Kane, will be eager to assert their dominance early, making Chelsea’s task all the more difficult.

Streameast, known as one of the world's largest illegal sports streaming platforms, has been shut down, per a new report.

Just days after gushing about the chance to live his Champions League dream, Facundo Buonanotte has been brutally snubbed. The 20-year-old Argentine, Chelsea’s latest summer recruit, has been left out of the Blues’ European squad in a decision that embarrassed the midfielder who had only just spoken of his excitement.

Rasmus Hojlund vowed to give everything for Napoli after sealing his return to Serie A, aiming to prove himself following his Manchester United exit.

Marc Guiu does not regret leaving Barcelona as he says Enzo Maresca and his "Pep Guardiola influence" swayed him to join Chelsea.

Monaco's star summer signings Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati have been named in Monaco's Champions League squad, although they could miss the initial games.

Marc Cucurella jokes about his matchup against Spain team-mate Lamine Yamal as Barcelona and Chelsea are set to clash in the Champions League.

Nicolas Jackson waived part of a fee he was owed in order to facilitate his dream move to Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day.

Nicolas Jackson has spoken of what it has been like to link up with Harry Kane after the former Chelsea striker moved on loan to Bayern Munich.

Tottenham star Mathys Tel has revealed his disappointment at been omitted from the club's Champions League squad by manager Thomas Frank.

Besiktas have reportedly approached Liverpool over a move for Federico Chiesa after the winger was left out of the Reds' Champions League squad.

Nico Williams faces around three weeks out of action after the Athletic Club star suffered a muscle injury while on international duty with Spain.

Manchester United have been told by a former rival that it 'wouldn't be a PR disaster' if Marcus Rashford shines on loan at Barcelona.