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Sebastian Hoeness vehemently defends captain Deniz Undav before Champions League fixture

VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness has fiercely defended captain Deniz Undav following recent media criticism over his mixed form. Hoeness insisted Undav remains central to Stuttgart's Champions League return as they host Viking Stavanger.

Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas leads Sabah to historic Champions League phase

Lithuanian manager Valdas Dambrauskas is preparing to walk out at Old Trafford as he leads Azerbaijani side Sabah into the Champions League. Hailing from a basketball-obsessed nation, Dambrauskas funded his early coaching career in England using prize money won on a television game show.

Viking FK's unique two-head-coach model targets Champions League glory

Norwegian side Viking FK are taking the Champions League by storm using an unusual managerial structure featuring two head coaches. Morten Jensen and Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim share equal power and responsibilities, proving that having two bosses can deliver elite European success.

The Rondo: Will PSG three-peat and which team will disappoint?

The Champions League gets rolling as the tournament's top teams begin their pursuit of the iconic trophy.

Liverpool FC Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5

Major stars omitted from European squad lists

Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.

Ipswich Town v Liverpool - Premier League 2026/27

'Sad' Mac Allister drops contract BOMBSHELL and admits he could have left Liverpool

Alexis Mac Allister has dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Liverpool, admitting he is "very, very sad" that the club have not offered him a new contract. The Argentine midfielder, who played a pivotal role in the club's recent Premier League success, also revealed that he had concrete options to leave Anfield during the summer transfer window.