European football body UEFA hailed the “more dynamic” new format of the Champions League as a huge success after the first phase concluded on Wednesday while all of the continent’s biggest clubs survived to reach the knockout stage.
Spanish giants Real Madrid and the Real Madrid foundation has launched its first academy in South Africa, located in Kommetjie, Cape Town.
RB Leipzig have made Xavi Simons’ loan from Paris Saint-Germain permanent, breaking the club’s transfer record to sign the attacking midfielder until 2027.
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has left his role as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq’s coach by mutual consent after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday.
Watch when Benni Mccarthy, Tlou Segolela & their Orlando Pirates teammates stunned the FNB stadium in the 1st 45 minutes of the Soweto derby.
Coach Jose Riveiro leads the Buccaneers to his sixth Soweto derby on the weekend as Orlando Pirates head coach, having won three of the last five derbies against Kaizer Chiefs.
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven twice came from behind Wednesday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a spectacular Champions League match, denying the Reds a perfect record in the league phase.
Arsenal, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid all qualified directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with wins in their final league-phase matches.
Kevin de Bruyne enjoys playing against Arsenal. Watch all eight of his goals against Arsenal.
Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City on Sunday in matchday 24 will be crucial in deciding whether the Gunners remain in the Premier League title race.