European Champions League
latest news & developments
Lyon reach Champions League last 16, Bayern top group
Bruno Genesio’s Lyon needed to avoid defeat against Shakhtar to progress from Group F with Manchester City
Ronaldo’s no laughing stock
Juve is sure to capitalise on their union with the CR7 brand, making gains off and on the pitch
Messi sparkles with hat-trick, Chelsea suffers shock defeat
The European Champions League group stage has kicked off with a hat-trick, a shock defeat and late-goal game changers.
Beckham would like Champions League swansong
David Beckham has targeted one final fling in the European Champions League before hanging up his boots once he leaves Los Angeles.
Ronaldo breaks Man City’s hearts in Champions League bid
Real Madrid has scored twice late in an electrifying finish to beat Manchester City 3-2 to open the Champions League group stage.
Chelsea’s terrible Barcelona shame turns to triumph
Chelsea have edged through to the Champions League final despite a moment of madness from captain John Terry that saw his exit from the tournament.
Barca and Arsenal hit by late equalisers
Barcelona and Arsenal both missed victory in their opening matches of the Champions League group stages as late goals left them with draws.
Crouch treble sends Spurs into Europe’s big time
Tottenham Hotspur romped into the group stages of the Champions League after a 4-0 victory over Young Boys in the play-off second leg on Wednesday.
Chelsea target Torres after Euro exit
Chelsea are drawing up plans to reshape their squad after being knocked out of the Champions League this week.
‘We are very close to perfection’
Batsmen around the world are relieved as Brett Lee quits Test cricket and still no love for the Southern Kings. It’s the quotes of the week.
Beckham expecting emotional United tie
David Beckham could hardly contain his excitement on the eve of the Champions League tie between AC Milan and Manchester United at the San Siro.
Barcelona, Liverpool under Champs League pressure
Barcelona’s hold on the European title could be loosened this week, while Liverpool could be eliminated from the Champions League as well.
Magnificent seven begin slow march to Bernabeu
Manchester United are among the European giants taking their first step towards the Champions League finals when the group stages get underway.
Not a great trek south
Orlando Pirates striker Gilbert Mushangazhike may be the symbol of a new wave of players trekking down to South Africa in search of Absa PSL’s hundreds of millions. A free agent…
Kaka is simply the best
Brazil and AC Milan’s Kaka has simply been the outstanding footballer of 2007 and proved that claim by winning the Fifa player of the year award on Monday to add to his European…