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Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea 2025-26 FA Cup

Garnacho in line for summer transfer to surprise club

Alejandro Garnacho’s time at Chelsea could be coming to a premature end as reports in South America link the winger with a summer transfer to a surprise club. Despite arriving from Manchester United with high expectations, the Argentina international has struggled to find his best form at Stamford Bridge and could now be offered an escape route back to his homeland.

Aguero to undergo surgery after being carried off in over-35 tournament

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has confirmed he will undergo surgery after suffering a serious injury while playing in a veterans' match in Argentina. The former striker, who was forced into early retirement from professional football in 2021, sparked major concern when he was carried off the pitch in an over-35s clash between Independiente and River Plate.

US Sassuolo Calcio v FC Internazionale - Serie A

Inter star Lautaro trying to 'convince' wife to make Argentina return

Lautaro Martinez remains a cornerstone of Inter, but his heart still beats strongly for Racing Club. The striker, who left Argentina in 2018 to join the Nerazzurri, remains an iconic figure for Racing fans and has confirmed his long-term goal to 'convince' wife to return to the Argentine giants in the future.

Boca Juniors v River Plate - Liga Profesional 2024

Ex-Man United goalkeeper retires due to 'family reasons'

Argentina’s most-capped goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, has hung up his gloves at the age of 39. The former Manchester United star, who enjoyed a trophy-laden career spanning nearly two decades, has reportedly stepped away from the pitch due to family reasons. After a final stint in his homeland with Argentinos Juniors, the veteran shot-stopper is now preparing to transition into a new role on the touchline.

River Plate boycott Argentine FA amid tax evasion scandal

River Plate have sensationally withdrawn from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) Executive Committee, citing a lack of transparency and procedural guarantees. The Buenos Aires side have moved to distance themselves from the governing body just as a nationwide club strike begins in response to a federal tax evasion probe. While the club remain committed to certain AFA principles, they have demanded a complete overhaul of how the domestic game is governed.

Boca Juniors v Racing Club - Torneo Apertura 2026

Cavani told to retire after Boca boos

Edinson Cavani has been a name synonymous with elite goalscoring for over a decade, but the sun may finally be setting on one of the most prolific careers in modern football. The 39-year-old, currently plying his trade with Argentinian giants Boca Juniors, has been hit with a blunt ultimatum to hang up his boots. Once the darling of Old Trafford and a hero in Naples and Paris, the Uruguayan is now finding the twilight of his career increasingly arduous as form and fitness continue to fail him in South America.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	باريس سان جيرمان	27	20	3	4	61	23	38	63	W W L W W
2	لانس	28	19	2	7	54	27	27	59	L W L W D
3	ليل	29	16	5	8	49	34	15	53	W W W W D
4	مارسيليا	29	16	4	9	58	38	20	52	W L L W W
5	ليون	29	15	6	8	43	29	14	51	W D L D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

باريس سان جيرمان

W
W
L
W
W

لانس

L
W
L
W
D

ليل

W
W
W
W
D

مارسيليا

W
L
L
W
W

ليون

W
D
L
D
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Champions League titles?

Current title holders Real Madrid are miles ahead of any other club in Europe's most prestigious competition, having gone all the way whopping 15 times – more than twice the number of titles lifted by any other club.

How many teams are in the Champions League?

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format. The competition was known as the European Cup at the time of its inception in 1955 before being rebranded to the UEFA Champions League ahead of the 1992-93 season. In its inaugural edition in 1955-56, only 16 teams contested.

Who has made the most Champions League appearances ever?

Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the appearance-making charts, having played in 183 Champions League games, representing Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Champions League?

No surprises here! It's Mr. Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the leading goalscorer in the Champions League with an astonishing 141 goals to his name!

Who has the most assists in the history of the Champions League?

Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a prolific goalscorer, but also has a keen eye for his team-mates as his record 42 assists in the Champions League prove.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Champions League and how old was he?

Former Italian goalkeeper Marco Ballotta holds the distinction of being the oldest player ever in the Champions League. Playing for Lazio against Real Madrid in the 2007-08 season, Ballotta was aged 43 years and 252 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Champions League and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko is the youngest player ever to feature in a Champions League game. He set the record on December 8 2020, in Dortmund's group stage fixture against Zenit St. Petersburg, aged 16 years and 18 days.

Which famous players have played in the Champions League?

Gianluigi Buffon, Raul, Robert Lewandowski, Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf, Arjen Robben, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Lionel Messi, and Mo Salah, to name a few, are some of the greatest and most famous footballing faces to have graced the Champions League over the decades.

Which famous managers have managed in the Champions League?

Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benitez, Frank Rijkaard, Unai Emery, Thomas Tuchel, Zinedine Zidane, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Arsene Wenger are some of the most famous managers to have coached a club in the Champions League.