
The Guardian - 1 hour 26 min ago
Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in but the winger's pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionable Jos Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger but whispered four words in his ear. "You are too much," was the message from Benfica's manager after his side lost a Champions League match 3-0 at Newcastle last October. Gordon had scored one goal, created another and terrorised...

CBS Sports - 1 hour 57 min ago
The Champions League final will begin three hours earlier than normal...

The Guardian - 2 hours 43 min ago
Jurri n Timber's likely unavailability means a reshuffle that will affect selections in all areas of the side It would be easy to look at Saturday's Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal and see it as a battle of attack versus defence, of beauty against pragmatism, of French elan against English doughtiness, as some sort of tussle for the soul of football. But it would not entirely be true. And where, after all, was the honour at Agincourt? In the vainglorious charges...

Yard Barker - 3 hours 44 min ago
Samir Nasri has withdrawn from his Canal+ punditry role for Arsenal's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. The former Arsenal midfielder had been due to work on French television coverage of the final, but has now stepped away from the assignment after recent abuse from PSG supporters.

The Guardian - 5 hours 44 min ago
Inter bounced back under Cristian Chivu, Como made a splash, and Scott McTominay kept Napoli ticking This has not been a happy year for Italian football. The men's national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, while Serie A clubs endured one humiliation after another in Uefa competition. Inter went from Champions League finalists to elimination in the playoff round by Bod /Glimt, while Juventus conceded seven goals to Galatasaray. They both did better than last year's...

The Guardian - 5 hours 51 min ago
Portuguese club come from a city of 19,000 people and their stadium holds 2,400 next season they'll be up against the best in Europe, and they can't wait For the first time ever, the blue-and-garnet colours of SCU Torreense will be worn in a continental tournament. Based in the city of Torres Vedras, about 30 miles north of Lisbon, they qualified for the Women's Champions League after finishing third in Portugal's BPI League. Qualification is just the latest success for the club...

Sky Sports - 6 hours 24 min ago
It's Arsenal's biggest game in two decades - and Mikel Arteta has some decisions to make.

BBC - 7 hours 10 min ago
Why Paris St-Germain will be going into Saturday's Champions League final against Arsenal with one advantage.

The Guardian - 7 hours 24 min ago
Hungary's rich footballing heritage is unlikely to make an impact on Europe's premier club competition as clubs from small countries stand no chance Before the Champions League final, I want to spare a thought for one of the eliminated semi-finalists. Diego Simeone impresses me. For 15 years, he has had to push the boulder up the mountain again and again with Atl tico Madrid. We at Bayern Munich were knocked out by him during our peak phase in 2016. Now I read somewhere that Simeone should...

BBC - 10 hours 33 min ago
How does the current Arsenal side measure up against the 2006 team who were last in a Champions League final? Take your pick.

BBC - 10 hours 40 min ago
Steven Gerrard in Istanbul? Gareth Bale's double? Teddy Sheringham or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? Ranking the best Champions League final performances.

BBC - 11 hours 9 min ago
Before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, Arsenal players Leandro Trossard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze talk about what winning the trophy would mean to them.

The Guardian - 11 hours 23 min ago
Former England defender on why he walked out on Arsenal, their chances in the Champions League final and Tuchel wielding the axe "They've got a wonderful group of players and a great manager in Mikel Arteta but having come so close three times on the bounce I felt these guys needed it," Sol Campbell says of Arsenal winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years since, in 2004, he was the cornerstone of their defence for the Invincibles. His team remained unbeaten throughout...

Fox News - 21 hours 6 min ago
Declan Rice has opened up on his evolution into a "big-game player" as Arsenal prepare for a historic Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Yard Barker - 21 hours 32 min ago
Atletico Madrid have had another strong season this year as they finish fourth in LaLiga, securing Champions League football for another season. It's been five seasons since they lifted the LaLiga trophy in 2020/21, routinely bouncing between third and fourth place since then.

Sky Sports - 22 hours 44 min ago
Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final and by ending their wait for the Premier League title, the Gunners have removed the fear, tension and doubt that has haunted previous campaigns, writes betting guru Lewis Jones. He has three tips for the big one.....