The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for the most successful football clubs in Europe. It is one of the most prestigious club trophies in football, possibly the most at club level. It has a global audience of more than 1 billion people (bigger than the SuperBowl)
The tournament was inaugurated in the 1955-1956 season as a competition for winners of the European national football leagues under the name of the European Cup, but since the 1992-1993 season the competing teams have been the top-ranked teams of Europe and the tournament has been renamed the Champions League, though the UEFA Champions League is not to be confused with the UEFA Cup, the second most important competition for European club teams. The switch from a standard cup format to the league based system increased the number of games that each team plays, also significantly increasing the opportunities for TV coverage.
It is possible to watch the Champions League over the internet in certain parts of the UK. BT Sports now have exclusive rights to all Champions League matches which is a great if you are a BT broadband customer however there are many areas of the British Isles that don’t have that option. Their only way of watching Champions League football is to pay for a BT Sports package on top of a Sky package, both of which have no offers for outlying areas of the UK. By selling those rights to BT Sport certain areas of the UK have almost been completely alienated from being able to afford to watch European club football, hence the ever growing popularity of alternative streaming sources.
Champions League - Upcoming Games
29 Apr 2025 - 20:00 Arsenal vs PSG
30 Apr 2025 - 20:00 Barcelona vs Inter Milan
Champions League Footy Gossip & Views
Thomas Muller may have played his final Champions League game for Bayern Munich against Inter. At 35, he faces a reduced role this season, with just one Bundesliga goal. The club's decision not to renew his contract surprised many, including former teammates and Bayern officials. Despite past mistakes, there is a sense of unease about letting go of a legend like Muller, who has been a key figure in Bayern's success. Klinsmann and others praise Muller's contributions to German football.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards analyze Carlo Ancelotti's success in the Champions League, highlighting his reign as a dominant figure in the competition. They delve into the factors contributing to Ancelotti's achievements. Listen to their insights on Match of the Day Top 10: Champions League on BBC Sounds or watch on BBC iPlayer.
Real Madrid players Rudiger, Mbappe, Ceballos, and Vinicius under UEFA investigation post-Champions League win. Allegations of indecent conduct during celebrations, with Rudiger's throat-cutting gesture and Mbappe's crotch grab. Rudiger's winning penalty sets up quarter-final tie against Arsenal. Special investigator appointed to review evidence, likely video footage. Potential fines, not bans, expected given past incidents. Uncertain timeline for resolution ahead of Arsenal matches.
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