Champions League news

Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's 22-man squad for the Champions League opening phase, with the brutal reason for his exclusion revealed.

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.

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

Thomas Partey is due to appear in court on charges of rape the day before new club Villarreal's Champions League clash with Tottenham.

Dietmar Hamann believes that Liverpool are already missing the services of Trent Alexander-Arnold following his free transfer to Real Madrid in the summer. The Reds brought in Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen to replace Alexander-Arnold but the Dutch full-back has been laid low with an injury at the start of the new season.

Premier League sides spent big strengthening their respective squads, but neither PSG nor Barca made many moves in the market

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.

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

There could be nine or more U.S. internationals in this year's Champions League, depending on final transfers

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.

Fans have vowed to make Trent Alexander-Arnold's return 'the most uncomfortable 90 minutes of his life' after Real Madrid were drawn with Liverpool.

Whether he's on the pitch or the bench, the Scouser is set for a hostile reception at Anfield, while the champions have been dealt a bad hand

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The Champions League league phase draw has taken place and Trent Alexander-Arnold will face his former club after Real Madrid were drawn against Liverpool.

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.

Complete guide to the upcoming Champions League draw, including pots, how it works and where to watch.

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.