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Real Madrid seeking compensation from UEFA in Super League case | Football News

Real Madrid seeking compensation from UEFA in Super League case | Football News

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Real Madrid are seeking compensation from UEFA after the club said on Wednesday that the Regional Court of Madrid had dismissed appeals filed by UEFA, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) and LaLiga regarding the Super League. Real were among 12 European clubs that backed the breakaway competition in 2021 before support for the controversial event collapsed under fan and government pressure. European soccer’s governing body UEFA had also stopped the formation of the Super League, threatening sanctions against clubs joining the competition. But in December 2023, the European Court of Justice said UEFA and FIFA had contravened EU law by doing so. Story continues below this ad UEFA ORDERED TO HALT OPPOSITION Last year, a Spanish judge ordered the sport’s world governing body FIFA and UEFA to halt their opposition to a parallel European competition, ruling they were practising anti-competitive behaviour and abusing their dominant position. “Real Madrid welcomes the decision by the Regional Court of Madrid to dismiss the appeals lodged by UEFA, the RFEF and LALIGA, confirming that UEFA, in the matter of …

Why Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min got no winner’s medal after Spurs won Europa League final | Football News

Why Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min got no winner’s medal after Spurs won Europa League final | Football News

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Son Heung-min was among the Tottenham Hotspur players who did not end Wednesday night with a Europa League winner’s medal around his neck, despite the Spurs defeating Manchester United in the final to claim the title. Reason? Because Tottenham Hotspur sent so many players on stage to pick up that UEFA ran out of medals. In scenes captured on the live broadcast after the culmination of the Europa League final, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin was seemingly caught by surprise when the medals ran out while there were still Tottenham players left to receive them. Among these players was Tottenham talisman Son, who won his first title in Europe. UEFA explained that both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United were informed that only 30 medals would be presented on stage to each club. The club would also be given 20 further medals after the ceremony for players and staff. Story continues below this ad It’s unlikely that Son or the team would mind. This is the club’s first trophy in 17 years. “I felt the pressure. I …

UEFA Champions League: Who is Davide Frattesi, Inter Milan’s hero in 4-3 win against Barcelona? | Football News

UEFA Champions League: Who is Davide Frattesi, Inter Milan’s hero in 4-3 win against Barcelona? | Football News

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Before the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Inter Milan, few other than hardcore Serie A followers would have heard the name of Davide Frattesi. After the dust settled in Inter’s incredible 4-3 win against Barca which ensured they reach the final, no one will forget his name in a hurry. With the score 3-3 at regulation time, the match headed to Extra Time and up stepped Frattesi, a 25 year old Italian midfielder who thumped home the winner in the 99th minute to crush Barcelona’s dreams of qualifying to the final in Munich. “I don’t know what happened tonight. I’m lucky I managed to finish the game, I screamed so much (in celebration) that I saw everything black,” Frattesi told Italian broadcaster Sky. Story continues below this ad “That’s part of my career. I wasn’t given so much incredible talent, but I am always the last one to give up and the first one to believe we can do it. At 3-3, I told Marcus (Thuram) that we would …

Arsenal vs PSG head-to-head record: What happened the last time Gunners played in the UEFA Champions League semi-final? | Football News

Arsenal vs PSG head-to-head record: What happened the last time Gunners played in the UEFA Champions League semi-final? | Football News

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Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been writing their own script this season, breaking free of the shortcomings of previous years and dismantling Real Madrid on their way to the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Declan Rice’s free-kick double over Thibaut Courtois in the first leg of the quarterfinals, 14 goals scored in the knockouts and the fact that the Gunners are playing the UCL semis for the first time since they made the final in the 2008/09 season adds to the excitement. PSG, under Luis Enrique, has been a force to reckon with in the UCL, given their elimination of Liverpool on penalties in the quarter-final and them making the UCL semis for the third time in the last five seasons. Arsenal vs PSG head-to-head record When it comes to matches between the two sides, there is one clear winner- Arsenal. The Gunners are yet to taste defeat against the French giants, claiming two wins and three draws. With just five meetings to show for, of which two go all the way back to 1994 in the …

Chelsea Inch Closer To UEFA Champions League Qualification With 1-0 Win vs Everton

Chelsea Inch Closer To UEFA Champions League Qualification With 1-0 Win vs Everton

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Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Nicolas Jackson ended his 13-game goal drought to seal a crucial 1-0 win against Everton on Saturday. Jackson struck in the first half at Stamford Bridge to get back on the scoresheet for the first time since December. The much-maligned Senegal forward’s 10th goal of the season was enough to lift Enzo Maresca‘s side into fourth place in the Premier League. The Blues’ second successive Premier League win was vital to their attempt to finish in the top five. Chelsea will drop to fifth place if Newcastle beat third-bottom Ipswich later on Saturday, but Jackson’s winner ensured they remain in the hunt to return to the Champions League with four games left. Despite the much-needed result, it was another nervous afternoon for Maresca, who insisted this week that his first season at Chelsea has not been a failure after criticism of the Italian’s conservative tactics. Maresca barely celebrated last weekend’s 2-1 win at Fulham, leaving the pitch immediately after the final whistle …

Where to watch the UEFA Champions League Second Leg Quarter-Final

Where to watch the UEFA Champions League Second Leg Quarter-Final

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Real Madrid are on the verge of being eliminated by Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal after a sensational first leg by the Gunners, courtesy of goals from Declan Rice and Mikel Merino. However, the Los Blanos, as they’ve proven time and again, will look to make a thrilling comeback to book their spot in the last four. Madrid have made several thrilling comebacks over the years, with Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Manchester City on the receiving end in recent years. Real boss Carlo Ancelotti has made bold statements ahead of the game, with “In football everything can happen, for example Declan Rice who scores two free kicks as he never did in his career” being one of them. As for Arsenal, an entry to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League will redeem an otherwise disappointing season, in which they failed to offer any real competition to Liverpool, for whom winning the PL only remains a matter of time. Story continues below this ad When is the second leg of Real Madrid vs Arsenal in the UEFA …

Dortmund vs Barcelona Live Streaming UEFA Champions League Watch Live

Dortmund vs Barcelona Live Streaming UEFA Champions League Watch Live

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Barcelona demolished opponents Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of the Quarter Final at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. Under the leadership of Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana have been a force to reckon with this season. As the club continues its march for the title, only three games stand before them and a place in the final. Barca can make the semifinals by avoiding anything more than a 4-0 defeat. As for Dortmund boss Niko Kovac, “miracles happen all the time” was his response to what his side plans to do for the match tomorrow. Barcelona’s last major upset in a knockout round came back in 2019, against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. When is the second leg of Dortmund vs Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals? Story continues below this ad The second leg of Dortmund vs Barcelona in the Champions League is scheduled for kick-off at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, 12:30 AM IST. Aston Villa will host Paris Saint-Germain simultaneously, at Villa Park. Where to watch the broadcast of Dortmund vs Barcelona in …

Aston Villa vs PSG Live Streaming UEFA Champions League Where to Watch

Aston Villa vs PSG Live Streaming UEFA Champions League Where to Watch

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Aston Villa will host Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park, needing at least a 2-0 win to force exrtra-time. PSG won the first leg thanks to goals from Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes. At Villa Park tonight, Aston Villa, led by John McGinn will stare down the mighty PSG as they attempt to etch their names in European footballing history. PSG on the other hand, do not have any silverware in Europe to show for the millions spent in investment ever since they set their sights on the Champions League trophy. Villa haven’t made it to the Champions League semi-final in more than 35 years after their European Cup triumph in the 1981/82 season. As for PSG, their last semi-final appearance was last season, after they were knocked out by Borussia Dortmund. Story continues below this ad With Villa mustering the might to punch significantly above their weight, the Second Leg Quarter Final will have fireworks. When is the second leg of Aston Villa vs PSG in the UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals? The second …

Top 5 Real Madrid comebacks in the UEFA Champions League

Top 5 Real Madrid comebacks in the UEFA Champions League

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Real Madrid are the kings of Champions League comebacks. Iconic games against PSG, Manchester City and Wolfsburg are proof of their resilience. Madrid suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the Emirates in the first leg of the quarter-final against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League last week. With the second leg kicking off on 17th April at 12:30 AM IST, the Los Blancos will have to stage a monumental comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, winning important ties, staging iconic comebacks and making history are no new feats for the men in white. With the crucial fixture closing in on Madrid, here’s a look at the biggest combacks staged Carlo Ancelotti’s side in recent times. 5. Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg (2016 – Quarterfinals) No list of Real Madrid UCL comebacks is complete without a Cristiano Ronaldo masterclass. The Portuguese superstar took center stage in this iconic Real Madrid comeback, in which the No.7 turned the tie around all by himself. After a shocking 2-0 loss to the German side in the first leg away from …

Kylian Mbappe Among 3 Real Madrid Stars Fined By UEFA For ‘Indecent Conduct’, Vinicius Jr Let Off

Kylian Mbappe Among 3 Real Madrid Stars Fined By UEFA For ‘Indecent Conduct’, Vinicius Jr Let Off

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File image of Kylian Mbappe.© AFP Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for “violating basic rules of decent conduct” during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid. France forward Mbappe was fined 30,000 euros ($33,000), with German defender Antonio Rudiger getting a 40,000-euro fine and midfielder Dani Ceballos 20,000 euros. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior was not punished after UEFA opened an investigation last week targeting the four players. Mbappe and Rudiger also received a suspended one-match European ban. This will not affect the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal next Tuesday. UEFA did not detail the charges, but only mentioned the violation of article 11 of its disciplinary code — requiring “decent conduct” — following the match on March 12. Record 15-time champions and current holders Madrid beat their rivals on penalties at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium on March 12 after a 2-2 aggregate draw. Real Madrid players provoked and teased Atletico fans while celebrating their qualification after the thrilling …