UEFA are set to increase squad size for this summer’s European Champions to 26 players. This follows a vote on Monday, which gave the green light for expanded squads. The idea was first brought up during a meeting of all the nations’ coaches in Dusseldorf a fortnight ago. But at a meeting of the UEFA […]
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UCL: No Real Madrid player included in UEFA’s Champions League team [Full list]
No Real Madrid player was included in UEFA’s Champions League Fantasy football team of the week despite their victory over Manchester City in the quarter-final second-leg clash on Wednesday. UEFA, on Thursday, named their Champions League team of the week following the conclusion of the quarter-final fixtures on Wednesday night. The Europe’s football governing body […]
UEFA fines Barcelona after Champions League exit
UEFA has imposed a fine of at least €32000 on Barcelona for the behaviour of their fans during the Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain, specifically in the first leg in Paris, as per Marca. Among the transgressions cited by the governing body, UEFA says Barcelona must pay €2000 for lighting flares, €5000 for damages […]
UEFA releases statement on Champions League matches amid ISIS threat
UEFA has said the Champions League quarter-final ties scheduled for this week will go ahead as scheduled despite an alleged terror threat. There are reports that ISIS has issued a threat concerning all four of this week’s ties. But UEFA has now released a statement on the matter. It said: “UEFA is aware of alleged […]
UCL: UEFA approves Real Madrid request ahead of Man City game
UEFA has approved Real Madrid’s request to play their Champions League home fixture against Manchester City under a closed roof. ESPN reports that the quarter-final first leg game will now be played under a closed roof at Santiago Bernabeu. The LaLiga giants have introduced a retractable roof in their newly renovated home ground. Real believe […]
UCL: UEFA confirm referees for Real Madrid vs Man City, Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
UEFA have confirmed that François Letexier will be the referee that will officiate Manchester City’s Champions League quarter-final first leg tie against Real Madrid on Tuesday. Letexier will be accompanied by compatriots Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni as assistants. UEFA also announced on Sunday that the other quarter-final match on Tuesday, between Arsenal and Bayern […]
UEFA makes u-turn over Man Utd playing in Europa League
UEFA will allow Manchester United play in the Europa League if they qualify, despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe still being the owner at Nice. According to UEFA’s new regulations, teams owned by the same owners will not be allowed to enter into the same competitions. This means that under such rules, United would have been barred […]
UCL: Man City, Real Madrid set for titanic quarter-final clash
Champions League: UEFA bans Bayern Munich fans from Arsenal clash
UEFA has banned Bayern Munich fans from the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at Arsenal. The fixture was confirmed following Friday’s draw. But according to the UK Standard, supporters of the Bundesliga champions will not be allowed to travel to the UK for the match. This is because Bayern fans threw fireworks […]
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UCL: UEFA includes Sancho, Depay, others in Champions League team [Full List]
UEFA on Thursday included Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, Atletico Madrid’s Memphis Depay, among others in the Champions League team for this week. Both players scored for their respective clubs against PSV and Inter Milan in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg encounter on Wednesday. Here is the list of the players in the Champions League […]