UEFA have announced a major Champions League rule change that could hand fresh hope to several high-profile stars left out of 25-man squads. Just days after Gabriel Jesus, Federico Chiesa and Mathys Tel saw their league phase dreams dashed, clubs will now be allowed to register a temporary replacement if a player suffers a long-term injury or illness.
Manchester United's hopes of reaching the Women's Champions League league phase suffered a blow after a narrow defeat in Norway, but manager Marc Skinner has fired back at Brann's celebrations. The Red Devils dominated large spells of the game but were undone late on, leaving them with everything to do in next week's decisive second leg at Leigh Sports Village.
UEFA has officially confirmed the venues for the 2027 Champions League finals, with Madrid and Warsaw set to stage the men's and women's showpiece events. Atletico's Estadio Metropolitano will host the men's final, returning to the stadium where Liverpool lifted the trophy in 2019, while Poland's Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw has been selected for the women's final.
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Graham Roberts has revealed he is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. The 66-year-old, who wore Spurs colours with distinction throughout the 1980s, confirmed the news in a heartfelt message shared on social media.