MetLife Stadium officials have announced plans to remove 1,740 seats in order to widen the field for World Cup matches, as they hope to secure the hosting rights for the 2026 final. The stadium, located in suburban East Rutherford, New Jersey, is a contender for the final of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game World Cup, along
UEFA Champions League
The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice challenging UEFA’s prohibition of the Super League has left the footballing world divided. While Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid have reaffirmed their commitment to UEFA, A22 Sports, the backers of the Super League, have proposed a new 64-team European club competition. However, the proposals
The European Super League has been met with controversy since its inception, and the updated proposals put forth by A22 Sports only add fuel to the fire. The plans outline a replacement for the UEFA Champions League and Women’s Champions League, but they fail to consider the consequences for European football as a whole. This
Europe’s top court has made a significant ruling that exposes UEFA’s abuse of its dominant position in European football. The case brought forward by the Super League project and its backers, A22 Sports, argued that UEFA’s prohibition of the competition and its threatened punishments were in violation of European competition law. In a major boost
In the last year of the “old” Champions League before a radical change of format, the knockout round is going to bring us something entirely new thanks to the draw pairing the petrodollar-funded Paris Saint-Germain with the academy-powered Real Sociedad. This match-up presents a unique clash between two teams with contrasting backgrounds and resources. Real
The draw for the Round of 16 of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League took place on Monday, opening up the path to Wembley for the final. This season’s knockout stage sees several heavyweight clubs absent, such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Juventus, making the competition more open than ever before. With some intriguing matchups
In the upcoming Champions League round of 16, defending champions Manchester City will go head to head with FC Copenhagen. This matchup is an interesting one, as Copenhagen is the lowest-ranked team left in the competition. However, they have already proven their mettle by earning a memorable victory against Manchester United on their way to
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) may currently be at the top of Ligue 1 and have already secured a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League, but manager Luis Enrique believes there is still room for improvement. In a recent news conference, he expressed his optimism, stating that all of his previous teams have
The recently concluded 2023-24 Champions League group stage witnessed dramatic results and surprising outcomes. Several top teams failed to impress, leading to their exit from the tournament, while others managed to secure a spot in the Round of 16. In this article, we will delve into the opinions and analysis of ESPN writers, Gab Marcotti,
The UEFA Champions League group stage has come to an end, and it’s time to evaluate the performances of the participating teams. This season marks the last of the multigroup format, with plans in place to transition to a unified league table featuring 36 teams. Let’s delve into how each team fared and the implications
Ferran Torres, one of Barcelona’s rising stars, has expressed his concern about the mounting criticism and desire to “destroy” the club following their recent loss against Antwerp in the Champions League. The Spanish champions’ defeat was their fourth in just nine games, placing immense pressure on coach Xavi Hernández. While Barcelona had already secured their
The Champions League can be a tale of both glory and brutality. Newcastle United recently experienced the harsh reality of this competition, discovering that it can never be taken for granted. In a rollercoaster 90 minutes against AC Milan, Eddie Howe’s team went from being on course for the knockout stages to settling for a
FIFA has revealed the finalists for The Best coaching awards, with some prominent names making the list. The finalists include Sarina Wiegman, Emma Hayes, and Pep Guardiola, among others. This article will analyze the candidates and their achievements, shedding light on their contributions to the world of football coaching. The Men’s Category One of the
Barcelona president Joan Laporta found himself at the center of controversy when rumors started circulating that he had influenced coach Xavi Hernández’s squad selection for the Champions League fixture against Antwerp. Initially, the club had announced that Ronald Araújo, Robert Lewandowski, and Ilkay Gündogan would not be traveling to Belgium as their place in the