Champions League Qualification news

'A shallow Guardiola imposter' - Under fire Rangers boss slammed

Rangers manager Russell Martin has been brutally slammed as a 'shallow Pep Guardiola imposter' by pundits following a disastrous start to the season. The criticism comes after a home defeat to Hearts left the Ibrox club languishing in 10th place, with Martin's philosophy branded 'self-sabotage' and 'style over substance'.

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Champions League draw: Pots, time, stream & how it works

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Celtic eliminated from Champions League play-off round

Brendan Rodgers' Celtic suffered an embarrassing exit from the Champions League play-off round after they went down in penalties against Kazakh side Kairat Almaty. After both legs ended in goalless draws, the tie was taken to the penalty shootout, where Kairat emerged victorious 3-2 and progressed to the league stage. The Kazakh club will be placed in Pot 4 during the draw.

Mourinho claims Benfica are 'unhappy' about facing Fenerbahce in UCL playoffs

Jose Mourinho has stoked the flames ahead of a high-stakes Champions League playoff, claiming Benfica are "unhappy" and would have much rather faced Feyenoord than Fenerbahce. The veteran Portuguese coach is just one step away from leading the Turkish giants into the main stage of Europe’s elite competition for the first time in 17 years.

'What is this?' - Fernandes reacts to Fred's Fenerbahce wondergoal

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was impressed by former team-mate Fred's stunner for Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

Fenerbahce v Feyenoord - UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg

Mourinho schools RVP! Fenerbahce knock Feyenoord out of UCL

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce took a step forward towards making the Champions League league stage as they knocked Robin van Persie's Feyenoord out in the third-round qualifiers. The Turkish giants went down 2-1 in the first leg in the Netherlands, but they bounced back strongly and beat the Dutch side 5-2 to clinch the tie 6-4 on aggregate.

Feyenoord v Fenerbahce - UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round First Leg

Fenerbahce vs Feyenoord: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Champions League Qualification match between Fenerbahce and Feyenoord, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Champions League Final - AS Monaco v FC Porto

Emotional Mourinho reacts to death of his ex-Porto captain

In an emotional press conference, Mourinho was asked about the death of his former captain at Porto, who helped deliver the ex-Chelsea manager's first Champions League title in 2004

Feyenoord vs Fenerbahce: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the UEFA Champions League Qualification match between Feyenoord and Fenerbahce, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Nice vs Benfica: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Champions League Qualification match between Nice and Benfica, as well as kick-off time and team news

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Who qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League?

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Explained: How the new Champions League works

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Galatasaray v Young Boys - UEFA Champions League

🎥 | Galatasaray keeper earns bizarre red card in UCL qualifier

Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera saw red for tripping Young Boys' winger Alan Virginius as the Turkish side exited the Champions League.

Mourinho admits Fenerbahce would 'never have reached UCL final'

Jose Mourinho admitted Fenerbahce "would have never reached the Champions League final" after their qualifying loss against Lille.

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Mourinho repeats iconic line as Fenerbahce crash out of UCL

Jose Mourinho was not impressed after seeing his Fenerbahce side knocked out of the Champions League in the third qualifying round by Lille.

Mourinho makes surprise admission about ex-Man Utd star Fred

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho admitted that he missed Fred on the pitch as his side went down 2-1 against Lille in the Champions League.

Drunk referees steal road sign & taken off CL qualifier

The VAR officials for Rangers' Champions League qualifier were reportedly taken off the game for stealing a road sign while drunk.

Mourinho makes brutal 'I forget about Tottenham' dig

Jose Mourinho took a dig at his former club Tottenham while speaking about Fenerbahce's Champions League qualification draw.

Mourinho rages at UEFA as Fenerbahce narrowly avoid huge UCL upset

Jose Mourinho slammed UEFA after Fenerbahce narrowly avoided a huge Champions League upset - thanks to a stellar display from Edin Dzeko.

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