With the 2024 Futsal World Cup being held this month, soccer’s quirkier cousin is being thrust into the mainstream spotlight. A sport dominated mostly by the South American nations, it is often the source of intrigue for football fans around the world given its unique nature and ruleset. The Sporting News explains the basics of […]
“Maybe I'll Retire At 30”: Manchester City Star On Intense New Champions League Format
Manchester City are braced for their Champions League reunion with Inter Milan at the start of an expanded tournament that will be “so tough” for the 2023 winners. Pep Guardiola’s side beat Inter 1-0 in the final two seasons ago as Rodri’s goal clinched their first Champions League crown on a memorable night in Istanbul. […]
UEFA Nations League fixtures, results, schedule and format for European international football competition
Spain will seek to continue a golden era in the 2024/25 edition of the UEFA Nations League. Luis de la Fuente’s side produced a dazzling performance at Euro 2024, sweeping to a fourth European title as they won all seven of their matches in Germany. If that launches a spell of dominance comparable to La […]
UEFA Seeks “Competitive Balance” With New Champions League 2024-25 Format
A new era in European club football begins on Thursday when the draw takes place in Monaco for an expanded UEFA Champions League featuring a radically changed format. European football’s governing body is selling what it describes as “a thrilling new future” for the game on the continent with more teams playing more matches, and […]
New UEFA Champions League format explained: Everything you need to know about expanded 2024/25 competition
The UEFA Champions League is undergoing fairly major changes for the 2024/25 season. Real Madrid won a record-extending 15th title in 2024/24, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final, to mark the end of an era of Europe’s most prestigious club trophy. From this year onwards, the early stage of the tournament is being changed […]