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Champions League starts bigger new era with Mbappé at Madrid and rematches of past finals

YoopyaSep 15, 2024September 15, 20240

GENEVA (AP) — The new Champions League format kicks off Tuesday after more than six years of planning, one failed proposal and one Super League launch fiasco. In

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup

YoopyaAug 15, 2024August 15, 20240

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A goal and a trophy. How about that for a debut by Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid? The France captain pulled

FIFA criticizes Nobel Peace Center for canceled project

YoopyaJun 16, 2015July 1, 20230

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has criticized the Nobel Peace Center for lacking fair play by ending their partnership and announcing the split via the media.

Platini’s Euro revolution inspires shocks and complacency

YoopyaOct 13, 2014July 29, 20230

By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) – When Michel Platini revamped the European Championship, turning the finals from a tough, lean 16-team tournament in 2012 into

Cristiano Ronaldo wins best player in Europe award

YoopyaAug 28, 2014July 16, 20230

MONACO (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has won UEFA’s award as the best player in Europe last season after scoring a record 17 goals in the

Soccer news: Real Madrid punished for fans’ racist behavior

YoopyaMay 30, 2014September 7, 20230

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Champions League winner Real Madrid has been punished by UEFA for racist behavior by its fans during a semifinal match against

Richards ruled out for up to four months

YoopyaOct 31, 20120

Manchester City FC are facing a headache at right-back after Micah Richards was ruled out for four months with a knee injury, joining Pablo Zabaleta