The excitement generated by Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence in Hong Kong this week can be attributed not only to his fame but to how long fans have waited to see him play in the city. Their first opportunity to do so may also be the last, with Ronaldo now 40 years old – even if he…
Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to keep digging for gold as they prepare to start their latest bid for a first Premier League title since 2004 against revamped Manchester United on Sunday. Arteta’s side have finished as Premier League runners-up for the last three seasons, sparking criticism of their failure to get over the line…
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan signed defender Zachary Athekame on Friday, adding another Swiss player this month as the seven-time European champion tries to return to the Champions League. Milan said the 20-year-old Athekame signed a five-year contract. The transfer fee for the former Young Boys right-back is reportedly 10 million euros ($11.7 million). Advertisement…
The UEFA Super Cup, the curtain-raiser to European soccer’s club season, is often billed as a battle between Europe’s very best: the Champions League winner and the Europa League champion. Yet history shows that victories for the Europa League side are rare — moments that stand out for their drama and significance. The question remains: When did the…
UDINE, Italy (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain get back on the hunt for trophies in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham on Wednesday. It’s the annual early-season match between the winners of the Champions League and Europa League — and PSG starts as the big favorite. Advertisement Coming off winning the treble, including the Champions League…
A European league match being played in the United States looks closer than ever. On Sunday, The Athletic reported that La Liga held preliminary discussions to relocate December’s La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. A day later, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) approved the move and said it would…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo Ekitiké as it prepares to return to the Champions League. Doan joins on a five-year contract from fellow German club Freiburg, where he was top scorer with 10 goals as the team placed…
Real Madrid started their pre-season training this week, almost a month after their La Liga rivals Barcelona. Because Xabi Alonso’s side competed at the Club World Cup, their 2024-25 season ended up being extended until July 9, when they lost 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. Barca started back in training on July 13….
The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid consider a member of the midfield ranks at Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain something of a dream signing. That’s according to Diario AS, who highlight Vitinha as the player in question. Advertisement Portuguese international Vitinha of course played nothing short of a pivotal role in Paris Saint-Germain’s…
Five clubs have been banned from competing in the UEFA Champions League/European Cup in the tournament’s history. The UEFA Champions League is widely considered to be the most coveted trophy in club football, with Real Madrid boasting 15 titles – the most of any club. Paris Saint-Germain won the 2024/25 edition of the competition with…