Champions League
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Wayne Rooney believes his former Manchester United teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, can break another Champions League record with Juventus. Ronaldo, who played for Sporting Lisbon and Real Madrid before joining Juventus this summer, admitted he still has eye for trophies despite speculations on his retirement—and Rooney thinks the Serie A Champions were smart to have swooped…
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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has quit as manager of the Spanish football team after an unprecedented Champions League victory against Liverpool, a record which marked the club’s third consecutive CL trophy under his leadership and their fourth in five years. Zidane is currently holding a press conference alongside club president Florentino Perez. Speaking at…
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After winning 3-1 against Liverpool FC in the 2018 Champions League finals, Real Madrid have taken their overall tally to 13 triumphs in Europe’s top club competition. In his statement after becoming the first player to captain a team to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles, history maker Sergio Ramos said “the achievement seemed unreachable.” Madrid…
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Liverpool fans around the world are still celebrating their victory over AS Roma while coach Jurgen Klopp plots his next move against current champions and finalists Real Madrid. Image: Jurgen Klopp In his chat with the club website, Klopp first described his team’s Champions League clash with the Romans as “epic” before holding discussions on…
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In was all fun and excitement in Liverpool’s dressing room after their historic Champions League triumph against the only surviving Italian team AS Roma. Liverpool FC players thought their celebration wouldn’t be complete if fans aren’t updated on the dressing room events which included joyful chants and meme-worthy displays. Pictures don’t lie – definitely not…
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In the aftermath of Barcelona’s Spanish league victory, a second to their earlier success in Copa del Rey, Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Lionel Messi to remember the difference between UEFA Champions League and La Liga. Ronaldo jeered at Messi shortly before La Blaugranas wrapped up their successful league campaign and the Portuguese footballer has since…
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European football governing body UEFA has reached a decision that Paris Saint-Germain’s Auteuil stand at the Parc des Princes should remain closed for the club’s next European match, including a €43,000 fine for disturbance from their supporters during the second leg Champions League match against Real Madrid. The disciplinary actions were deemed necessary as football violence…
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Following Paris Saint-Germain’s disappointing 2-1 loss to Real Madrid, news outlets in France today rallied against the club’s latest continental failure. Image: Angel Di Maria Madrid secured their passage into the Champions League quarter final at the expense of PSG on Tuesday night despite an outrageous summer spending by the wealthy Parisian club. The failure…
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Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will meet for their Champions League first leg Round of 16 encounter on 14 February, 2018 and football analysts think the odds are stacked against the Spanish side, but there are facts to consider ahead of the historical derby. Real Madrid • Madrid are looking to reach the quarter-finals for…
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Ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League round of 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain, ex-footballers who once played for the Spanish club have expressed hope for another trophy. Madrid legends are currently discussing the possibilities that Zinedin Zidane‘s team will make it to the CL finals. Some of the optimistic participants are Savio, who played for Los Blancos…
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Paris Saint-Germain fans have been told that Kylian Mbappe’s injury will not hinder his appearance against Real Madrid in their upcoming Champions League fixture. Image: Kylian Mbappe PSG manager Unai Emery said in an official statement that their youngster will be fit to play against the Spanish champions on 14 February, and expressed hope that…
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Kylian Sanmi Mbappé Lottin, who currently plays for French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain, has explained his reasons for rejecting offers from Real Madrid, adding that Cristiano Ronaldo used to be his childhood hero but not now. Image: Kylian Mbappe Mbappe, 19, chose PSG on loan from Monaco last summer, and has been part of…
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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has refuted claims from fans and football analysts who have continuously sang his praises since his 2016-17 UEFA Champions League victory against Italian club side Juventus on 3 June. The 44-year-old tactician says he’s far from being the best coach ever, despite his historical CL and La Liga double. Zidane,…
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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has warned that past glories have no part to play as they file out against an equally good side Juventus, in today’s UEFA Champions League final game which is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 (GMT +1). Both finalists will battle for the ultimate crown in Cardiff, Wales, and football…
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Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has cast his vote in favor of Real Madrid following Los Blancos’ unbelievable win over Celta Vigo. Image: Xavi Hernandez The Spanish midfielder who currently plays for Qatari club Al Saad says this 2016/17 La Liga race is as good as over, in favor of Zinedine Zidane and his team. Cristiano…
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