Chelsea’s 200th Champions League game: The Athletic’s staff share their standout memories
When Chelsea first hosted a Champions League qualifier in August 1999, their situation was rather different. They were…
Champions League gets new format change: ‘Launch night’ plan – complete with an opening ceremony – is unveiled
By MIKE KEEGAN, CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER Published: 12:30 EDT, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 12:30 EDT, 13 October…
Eight expectations about football from 25 years ago that have proven misguided
In 2000, World Soccer magazine commemorated the new century by interviewing FIFA president Sepp Blatter. One of the…
Champions League takeaways: PSG’s B-team burns Barcelona, Erling Haaland keeps scoring at will, Liverpool exposed
The absence of Camp Nou and the adventures of the high-line remain an issue for Barcelona as the…
Real Madrid’s rude awakening: Kylian Mbappe’s red-hot form has papered over the cracks for Xabi Alonso – he must find answers to Atletico humiliation or risk going trophyless
In the end, Xabi Alonso had just one word for Real Madrid’s 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid on…
Champions League projections: Arsenal are now favourites but PSG on the rise after round two
Matchday 2 of the 2025-26 Champions League provided us with the season’s first taste of jeopardy. The marquee…
Champions League results: PSG tops Barcelona with late winner, Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City draws with Monaco
Gonçalo Ramos’ 90th-minute goal stunned Barcelona to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.…
Owen Hargreaves was stunned by ‘silly’ thing Arsenal player did vs Olympiacos
One moment during Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Olympiacos seriously impressed Owen Hargreaves. Theo Walcott thinks Arsenal can…
Champions League results: PSG tops Barcelona with late winner, Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City draws with Monaco
Gonçalo Ramos’ 90th-minute goal stunned Barcelona to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.…
🚨Breaking news: major update for Barça ahead of PSG clash
Alejandro Balde is the big surprise in the Blaugrana squad against the European champions. Flick continues to recover…
Champions League scores: Liverpool lose at Galatasaray, Chelsea spoil Jose Mourinho’s return with Benfica
Liverpool notched a second consecutive defeat on Tuesday, this time losing 1-0 at Galatasaray in UEFA Champions League…
Florian Wirtz opens up on frustrating start at Liverpool after £116m move and reveals piece of advice he is sick of ‘constantly’ hearing
By WILL GRIFFEE Published: 03:53 EDT, 24 September 2025 | Updated: 04:03 EDT, 24 September 2025 Florian Wirtz…