Pep Guardiola insists he would have no problem with UEFA moving Manchester City’s crunch Champions League last-16 second-leg clash against Real Madrid away from the Etihad Stadium.
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FIFPRO calls for three weeks of complete rest for players between campaigns
Footballers will require a minimum of three weeks’ complete rest between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 campaigns before starting pre-season training, the world players’ union has advised.
FA hopeful Wembley will be able to host Champions League final in centenary year
The Football Association is hopeful that Wembley could still stage the Champions League final in its centenary year in 2023 despite the reshuffle needed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aleksander Ceferin unsure if fans can attend Champions League games
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has not given up hope on the prospect of supporters attending the final matches of this season’s Champions League in Lisbon.
UEFA confirm Lisbon to host latter stages of Champions League
UEFA has confirmed that the culmination of this year’s Champions League will be played out as an eight-team tournament in Lisbon.
Harry Kane sees little margin for error as Spurs aim for Champions League
Harry Kane thinks Tottenham will have to win eight of their remaining nine Premier League games if they are to get in the Champions League next season.
On this day 1999: Manchester United’s amazing Champions League final comeback
On May 26, 1999, Manchester United produced arguably their most famous night as they won the Champions League by beating Bayern Munich 2-1.
On this day in 2008: Manchester United beat Chelsea to win third European Cup
John Terry slipped, Edwin van der Sar saved and Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated on a dramatic night in Moscow as Manchester United overcame Chelsea to become kings of Europe for the third time.
Ligue 1 season will not resume – French prime minister Edouard Philippe
Ligue 1 has become the second major European league to be cancelled due to coronavirus after French prime minister Edouard Philippe announced no sporting events, even those behind closed doors, could take place before September.
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana says winning trophies is addictive
Midfielder Adam Lallana believes winning is an “addiction” and he and the rest of the squad are hooked on securing more silverware.
Mikel Arteta to travel with Man City for Oxford game despite Arsenal talks
Mikel Arteta will be part of Manchester City’s coaching team for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Oxford despite being in talks with Arsenal, Pep Guardiola revealed.
Liverpool determined to make winning trophies a habit, says Milner
Liverpool midfielder James Milner insists the players are driven by the desire to be serial trophy winners and to not be remembered solely for their Champions League triumph.
EFL chairman Parry admits changes to European football could threaten League Cup
New EFL chairman Rick Parry is “watching intently” to see whether proposals to overhaul European club competition would threaten the League Cup.
A tie-by-tie look at the last 16 of the Champions League
The Champions League round of 16 fixtures were decided on Monday at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
Liverpool and Manchester City land Madrid duo in Champions League draw
Liverpool have been drawn to play Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16, while Manchester City face a daunting tie against Real Madrid.
Liverpool drawn against Atletico Madrid in Champions League round of 16
Liverpool have been drawn to play Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16.
Mourinho thinks Tottenham will be a team to avoid in the Champions League
Jose Mourinho believes Tottenham will be a team to avoid in the Champions League knockout stages.
Liverpool boss Klopp blasts Champions League expansion proposals
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described suggested proposals to expand the Champions League group stage to a 32-team league as “absolute b*******”.
Global Super League would not attract leading Premier League clubs – Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson believes a global Super League would not be attractive to leading English Premier League teams.
Champions League format shake-up proposed with 32-team division
A proposal to overhaul the Champions League could see the group stage transformed into a 32-team division.