Friday, 31 July 2015

Exclusive

talkSPORT.comExclusive - 'Award Champions League spot to FA Cup winners,' says Piers MorgantalkSPORT.comAwarding a Champions League place to the winners of the FA Cup is the only way to make the world's oldest football competition credible again, claims Piers Morgan. The journalist and man-of-many-opinions was a special guest co-host alongside Adrian ...and more »

Premier League won't move fixtures to help Champions League teams

The GuardianPremier League won't move fixtures to help Champions League teamsFOXSports.comChelsea boss Jose Mourinho, in particular, has bemoaned such a short turnaround in fixtures with his players on occasion forced to compete three times - two English top-flight matches either side of a Champions League game - in the space of eight days.Premier League rules out moving games to help Champions League sidesThe GuardianPremier League will not help with schedule despite fears over losing Champions ...Telegraph.co.ukPremier League rules out schedule changes for Champions League clubsGoal.comall 86 news articles »

Champions League

BT SportChampions LeagueBT SportDedryck Boyata's late goal gave Celtic a Champions League advantage over Qarabag and the confidence to complete the job in Azerbaijan next week. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been linked with big clubs across Europe and beyond ...Dedryck Boyata arrives late to give Celtic hope before Qarabag tripThe GuardianBoyata strike boosts Celtic's Champions League hopesIrish IndependentUEFA Champions League wrap: Celtic escapes through Boyata; Ajax drawsNBCSports.comBelfast Telegraph -Daily Mail -Glasgow Evening Timesall 246 news articles »

Champions League the aim again for Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham

ESPN FC (blog)Champions League the aim again for Mauricio Pochettino at TottenhamESPN FC (blog)They will understandably want to see progress, signs that the club are on the right track and heading towards a return to the Champions League -- even if it is not in the next 12 months. Chairman Daniel Levy is also not known as a particularly patient ...Alderweireld hopeful of top-four finishTeamtalk.comTottenham's Toby Alderweireld targets Champions League returnSkySportsall 93 news articles »

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Premier League rules out moving games to help Champions League sides

The GuardianPremier League rules out moving games to help Champions League sidesThe GuardianJosé Mourinho and Arsène Wenger have complained that the prospects for England's elite clubs are harmed in Europe by the league's refusal to help them. They have lobbied for fixture amendments in the run-up to Champions League matches.Chelsea: Nemanja Matic 'not scared' of Champions League rivalsInternational Business Times UKNemanja Matic eyes Champions League glory as Chelsea star claims Blues scared ...Express.co.ukLuck mixed with Chelsea quality enough to clinc...Tribal FootballFastOneTwo.com -Sports Moleall 6 news articles »

BT television boosted by sports channel screening Uefa Champions League

The GuardianBT television boosted by sports channel screening Uefa Champions LeagueThe GuardianThe impending arrival of a new sports channel which will feature Uefa Champions League and Europa League games has boosted BT's television business. The company said its TV section is at a two-year high after 60,000 customers were added in the three ...and more »

Chelsea: Nemanja Matic 'not scared' of Champions League rivals

International Business Times UKChelsea: Nemanja Matic 'not scared' of Champions League rivalsInternational Business Times UKChelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic believes his team has all the qualities required to mount a serious challenge for the Champions League title in the coming campaign. The Blues have returned to London after concluding their three-match North American ...Luck mixed with Chelsea quality enough to clinc...Tribal FootballNemanja Matic eyes Champions League glory as Chelsea star claims Blues scared ...Express.co.ukNemanja Matic: 'I won't be scared of any team in Champions League quest'Sports Moleall 5 news articles »

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Champs Lge: Ajax held, Celtic and Basel win

ESPN FCChamps Lge: Ajax held, Celtic and Basel winESPN FCAjax had to settle for a draw while Celtic and FC Basel were among the winners as the final six Champions League third qualifying first leg ties were played on Wednesday evening. Ajax threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Rapid Vienna -- the ...Champions League Review: Ajax spurn two-goal lead at 10-man RapidGoal.comSoccer-Once-mighty Ajax join Champions League with the minnowsYahoo Sportsall 46 news articles »

Chelsea have nothing to fear in the Champions League, says Nemanja Matic

The GuardianChelsea have nothing to fear in the Champions League, says Nemanja MaticThe GuardianA penalty shoot-out triumph at the end of a contest which ended 2-2 means very little in the grand scheme of things yet it gave the Serbia midfielder a taste of playing against the Champions League winners, even if Lionel Messi and Neymar were both ...Cesc Fabregas: New Chelsea will only fulfil true potential with Champions ...Mirror.co.ukFabregas calls for Champions League improvementGoal.comCesc Fabregas: How Chelsea can beat Barcelona to the Champions League titleExpress.co.ukSBS - The World Game -Evening Standard -Sportskeedaall 415 news articles »

Dedryck Boyata arrives late to give Celtic hope before Qarabag trip

The GuardianDedryck Boyata arrives late to give Celtic hope before Qarabag tripThe GuardianIt had been suggested that to stand any real chance of making the next round of Champions League qualification Celtic would need to take at least a two-goal lead into the second leg. There was talk of taxing journeys into the Azerbaijani unknown – as ...Celtic 1 Qarabag 0: Late Dedryck Boyata header boosts Hoops' Champions League ...Belfast TelegraphFull Time Match ends, Celtic 1, FK Qarabag 0.BBC NewsRelief for Celtic as late goal gives them slender Champions League advantageThe42Eurosport.com ASIA -Glasgow Evening Times -Daily Mailall 36 news articles »

Dedryck Boyata grabbed his second goal since signing for Celtic with a late header

BBC SportDedryck Boyata grabbed his second goal since signing for Celtic with a late headerBBC SportDedryck Boyata kept Celtic's Champions League hopes on track with a late winner against Qarabag. Celtic had a frustrating night against the Azerbaijani champions with Gary Mackay-Steven's fumbled shot the only one on target in the first half. The ...Celtic v Qarabag LIVE: UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg ...Scottish Daily RecordFollow live updates: Celtic v Qarabag in the Champions League qualifiersstv.tvCeltic ready for Champions League: ArmstrongRTE.ieTeamtalk.com -Outside90 -Goal.comall 195 news articles »

Celtic v Qarabag LIVE: UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg ...

Scottish Daily RecordCeltic v Qarabag LIVE: UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg ...Scottish Daily RecordRONNY DEILA'S Celtic kick off their attempts to get to the main stage of the Champions League tonight against Azerbaijani side Qarabag. The Hoops will face a much sterner test than given to them in the last round by Icelandic side Stjarnan as they look ...Champions League: Ronny Deila backs Celtic squad strengthBBC SportCeltic ready for Champions League: ArmstrongRTE.ieCeltic v Qarabag FK previewTeamtalk.comIrish Independent -Express.co.uk -Outside90all 194 news articles »

Zidane: Di Maria can help PSG

ESPN FCZidane: Di Maria can help PSGESPN FCHaving stumbled at the quarterfinal stage in the last three seasons, PSG hope Di Maria can push them beyond the last eight of next season's Champions League, and Zidane, 43, told media the former Real Madrid and Benfica will provide a major boost.and more »

Arsenal and Liverpool now have FEWER Champions League winners than Stoke City

Daily MailArsenal and Liverpool now have FEWER Champions League winners than Stoke CityDaily MailThat impressive figure means only Manchester United and Chelsea have more Champions League victors in their squad with five-a-piece while Hughes' side can boast more than Premier League big boys Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.Stoke City news: Stats show Potters own more Champions League winners than ...Metroall 23 news articles »

Shakhtar's coach defies Uefa by playing Fred in Champions League qualifier

The GuardianShakhtar's coach defies Uefa by playing Fred in Champions League qualifierThe GuardianThe Shakhtar Donetsk coach, Mircea Lucescu, has admitted he went against Uefa's wishes in fielding the midfielder Fred in Tuesday's Champions League qualifier despite being aware of a possible doping violation hanging over the Brazil international.Champions League Review: Monaco impress while Shakhtar stall FenerGoal.comFenerbahce vs Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League qualifying. Can Robin van ...Daily MailUCL qualifiers already facing high stakesESPN FC (blog)Yahoo Eurosport UKall 86 news articles »

UEFA Champions League: Panathinaikos vs Club Brugge 2

Greek ReporterUEFA Champions League: Panathinaikos vs Club Brugge 2-1Greek ReporterThe Greek team won the game against Belgian Club Brugge K.V. 2-1 in the first leg of the third qualifying round for the 2015-2016 UEFA Champions League, at their home stadium in Athens. Panathinaikos had a difficult start after falling behind to the ...and more »

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Champions League roundup: Van Persie and Nani draw blank for Fenerbahce

The GuardianChampions League roundup: Van Persie and Nani draw blank for FenerbahceThe GuardianRobin van Persie and Nani endured frustrating debuts for Fenerbahce in a goalless first leg of their new club's Champions League third-qualifying-round tie against Shakhtar Donetsk. The two former Manchester United players had chances at opposite ends ...Time for Fener's stars to prove their worthESPN FC (blog)Fenerbahce vs Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League qualifying. Can Robin van ...Daily MailChampions League Review: Monaco impress while Shakhtar stall FenerGoal.comFootball-Oranje -Daily Sabahall 72 news articles »

Cesc Wants More

beIN SPORTS USA Breaking NewsCesc Wants MorebeIN SPORTS USA Breaking NewsBut we do have to play better in the Champions League this season." Fabregas spent three years at Barcelona before moving to Stamford Bridge last June, and will line up against his former club in the final match of Chelsea's pre-season tour of America ...Cesc Fabregas: New Chelsea will only fulfil true potential with Champions ...Mirror.co.ukFabregas calls for Champions League improvementGoal.comFabregas calls for Chelsea Champions League improvementSBS - The World GameEvening Standard -Express.co.ukall 91 news articles »

Cesc Fabregas: New Chelsea will only fulfil true potential with Champions ...

Mirror.co.ukCesc Fabregas: New Chelsea will only fulfil true potential with Champions ...Mirror.co.ukCesc Fabregas believes the new Chelsea will only fulfil their true potential with success in the Champions League, writes Darren Lewis in Washington. Jose Mourinho's men clinched the Premier League title with three games to spare last season. But they ...Fabregas calls for Champions League improvementGoal.comFabregas calls for Chelsea Champions League improvementSBS - The World GameChelsea's Cesc Fabregas: We can snatch Barcelona's Champions League crown this ...Evening StandardbeIN SPORTS USA Breaking News -Sportskeedaall 74 news articles »

Manchester United charge season ticket holders for Champions League qualifier ...

Daily MailManchester United charge season ticket holders for Champions League qualifier ...Daily MailThey do not know who they are playing against or even when the match will take place - but Manchester United have already charged fans for their Champions League qualifier. Season ticket holders at Old Trafford were notified via email that funds would ...

Stoke City news: Stats show Potters own more Champions League winners than ...

MetroStoke City news: Stats show Potters own more Champions League winners than ...MetroAnd that latest signing means that Stoke now have four Champions League winners in their ranks, which is more than Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester City can boast. Marko Arnautovic, Bojan, Marc Muniesa and Afellay have all been part of Champions ...

Fabregas calls for Chelsea to improve Champions League form

Goal.comFabregas calls for Chelsea to improve Champions League formGoal.comBut we do have to play better in the Champions League this season." Fabregas spent three years at Barcelona before moving to Stamford Bridge last June, and will line up against his former club in the final match of Chelsea's pre-season tour of America ...Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas: We can snatch Barcelona's Champions League crown this ...Evening StandardJose Mourinho: Chelsea are serious contenders for Champions League glory this ...Daily StarChelsea Not Yet Among the Champions League EliteEnglish Premier League Index - Opta StatsYahoo Eurosport UK -SBS - The World Game -ESPN FCall 634 news articles »

Vidal: I can win the Champions League with Bayern

Goal.comVidal: I can win the Champions League with BayernGoal.comArturo Vidal says Bayern Munich provide him with the "best opportunity" of winning the Champions League after completing his €40 million move from Juventus. Vidal - who has signed a contract until 2019 at the Allianz Arena - was part of the Bianconeri ...5 Players Bayern Must Sign To Win The Champions LeagueWhatCultureall 91 news articles »

Fabregas calls for Champions League improvement

Goal.comFabregas calls for Champions League improvementGoal.comChelsea was eliminated from last season's Champions League in the last 16 by Paris Saint-Germain, and Fabregas said: "I always say that the Champions League was the one disappointment from last season. I gave the team a seven or an eight out of 10 for ...Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas: We can snatch Barcelona's Champions League crown this ...Evening StandardJose Mourinho: Chelsea are serious contenders for Champions League glory this ...Daily StarChelsea Not Yet Among the Champions League EliteEnglish Premier League Index - Opta StatsYahoo Eurosport UK -SBS - The World Game -ESPN FCall 595 news articles »

Are Arsenal Getting Set for a Big Tilt at the Champions League?

Bleacher ReportAre Arsenal Getting Set for a Big Tilt at the Champions League?Bleacher ReportTwo wins, seven goals scored and none conceded against two sides that will also be going directly into the Champions League group stage—Lyon and Wolfsburg—is not a haul to be sniffed at. The nature of pre-season has shifted considerably for English ...Premier League 2015-16 preview No1: ArsenalThe Guardian (blog)all 971 news articles »