The Reds begin their European campaign at Kirkby on Wednesday, in a competition that has seen plenty of talented players emerge in recent years
Neil Jones
Last season's Scudetto winners lost two players during the summer but they're kicking off their Champions League campaign with renewed optimism
Mark Doyle
The Argentine's current deal expires at the end of the year, but his club is prepared to make him their central figure in Turin
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The Senegal international’s clean sheet record was close to the feat achieved by the Costa Rican during his spell at Real Madrid
Shina Oludare
Spectators at Camp Nou jeered their own player amid a 3-0 loss on Tuesday
Dan Bernstein
The Belgian star led the Blues to a Champions League-opening victory over Zenit on Tuesday
Ryan Tolmich
In the marquee matchup of the first day of UEFA Champions League action this season, Barcelona was a shadow of the club it once way, succumbing to a heavy loss to Bayern Munich.
Simon Borg
The Bavarians cruised with a 3-0 win at Camp Nou which underlined just how far the hosts have fallen behind the best teams in the Champions League
Rik Sharma
The manager discussed his decisions while Harry Maguire called on the team to be more disciplined
The Super Eagles prospect came from the bench to score the Yellow Submarine’s second goal against the Black and Blues
Cristiano Ronaldo gave the visitors the lead in Bern but the Premier League outfit slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat after Aaron Wan-Bissaka's dismissal
Charlotte Duncker
The Spanish top-flight side was held at home by the Austrians, with the Morocco striker registering his name in an undesirable book in the process
The Red Devils played more than an hour without registering a single shot to compound a forgettable afternoon for the club in Bern
No less than four spot-kicks were given in the first 45 minutes, with one player earning three of those for his team
The Senegal international will make his bow in the European club competition having been handed a starter’s role against the Italians
Top picks and odds for each of the eight Tuesday matches as the UEFA Champions League group stage kicks off.
The Portuguese star is now level with his former Real Madrid team-mate for most appearances in the competition
The 18-year-old tennis prodigy shocked the world with her incredible exploits at Flushing Meadows over the past fortnight
Daniel Edwards
Who will win the 2021-22 Champions League? Which teams are the best bets to make the final? SN makes tournament and group picks for Europe's top club competition.
The Liverpool goalkeeper is one of a number of players affected by the conflict between Premier League clubs, national teams and the UK government
The Portuguese is desperate to add another trophy to his collection but the club he has joined have a terrible recent record in this competition
The enigmatic Swedish striker will play no part in a heavyweight European clash at Anfield after suffering an untimely knock
Chris Burton
Wanja Greuel, CEO of the Swiss outfit, played a pivotal role in the changes implemented by UEFA for the 2021-22 campaign
Martin Volkmar
If Mzansi does succeed in convincing Fifa with its bid, they will become the second African country to host the global tournament
Austin Ditlhobolo
Thomas Tuchel's side get their Champions League campaign underway tonight, and one former Stamford Bridge star is tipping them to retain their trophy
The Premier League champions will host RB Leipzig at a far-from full stadium on Wednesday, but the reasons stem further than just a hatred of UEFA
Jonathan Smith
Zinedine Zidane is the only manager to win three back-to-back Champions League titles...
Ritabrata Banerjee
The Bundesliga champions make the trip to Camp Nou to face one of La Liga's true heavyweights in their Champions League opener on Tuesday
The former Egypt international has explained why his compatriot is the best Arab player to have graced the beautiful game
The former Red Devils defender was quick to hail his ex-team-mate as the finest to ever play the game, though fellow pundit Jamie Carragher disagreed
Andrew Steel
The Bavarian giants and the Catalan heavyweights will kick off their Champions League campaigns in a Group E encounter this week
The Bavarian giants, held to a shock draw last term by the minnows, have a vastly larger budget, and their rival coach feels the discrepancy is unfair
EA Sports and the Ratings Collective are rolling out the player ratings in their new game ahead of the October release date
EA Sports and the Ratings Collective are releasing the player ratings for the latest FIFA launch in October, and here are the Blues' player ratings
Cady Siregar
The France international has enjoyed a record-breaking start to the new campaign but his coach would rather draw attention to his overall performance
The Argentine forward, who moved from Barcelona to Paris in the summer, is the best individual footballer in the latest edition of the video game
Emma Smith
A stunning deal was pulled off by the Ligue 1 heavyweights over the summer when the all-time great became a free agent
The Liga giants have suffered another attacking setback, with it revealed that the 30-year-old frontman is set to go under the knife
One Blaugrana legend was stunned to see another head through the exits over the summer, but life is moving on without an Argentine icon
After coming through four rounds of qualifying, Real Madrid and Inter lie in wait for a club that is as intriguing as it is successful domestically
Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United will all fancy their chances of glory, while the traditional heavyweights struggle
Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now under more pressure now to achieve something now that Cristiano Ronaldo is in the team?
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The Belgian bagged a brace to continue his superb start to the season, but suffered a pratfall in his attempts to commemorate the moment
After helping the Blues beat the Lions, the Senegal international is looking forward to Tuesday’s match against Sergei Semak’s men
The Norway international has arrived amid the club's worst start to a campaign in recent memory but has bold hopes for his future in red and white
Another iconic Argentine playmaker believes an illustrious fellow countryman could retrace steps to Camp Nou before hanging up his boots
A serious discussion point on five-a-side pitches and barstools across the world, the issue of which player is the greatest of all time persists
Ryan Kelly
The Portugal captain made a sensational return to the Premier League in 2021 and boasts a number of sponsorships and business ventures
A record number of USMNT players will take part in the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League, but it's not likely that all of them will survive past the group stage.
The group stage has thrown up some intriguing matches including Messi's PSG facing Man City and Juventus clashing with holders Chelsea
The Argentine will take on his former mentor Pep Guardiola with his new club after being closely linked to a City move himself
All 32 teams were drawn into Groups A-H during the group-stage draw held in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday, Aug. 26.
Every nominee for the men's and women's awards which will be handed out during the Champions League draw
The new home kit was launched in May, with the away and third kits following later in the summer
The club completed a marathon qualifying process by holding Dinamo Zagreb to a draw in order to qualify for the first round proper
The group stage draw for the UEFA Champions League will split up all 32 teams into eight groups of four teams each. Here are all 32 teams and how the pots are split up.
The DR Congo international capped an impressive night with a goal as the Swiss Super League giants scaled the Green Eagles’ hurdle
The Blues have five players up for individual awards after conquering Europe, while the reigning Premier League champions have three
James Westwood
The Red Devils will look a little different next season when they take to the pitch in fresh adidas gear
African stars suffered contrasting fortunes in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the European competition
The Nigerian put up an impressive showing against the Miners, nonetheless, the Belgian First Division A side were sent packing from the competition
Mauricio Pochettino’s men have been tipped to win the European diadem following the arrival of the Argentine star at Parc des Princes
The Germany international defender helped the Blues to European glory last season, but does not consider himself to be a club icon
Goal takes a look at the reasons for the Argentina star's abrupt exit from Catalunya and where he could go next
The former Chelsea player could miss the Red and Whites’ match against the Primeira Liga side due to injury concerns
The Nigeria international's effort could not prevent the Smurfs from losing to the Ukrainian top-flight side on Tuesday night
The Super Eagles striker missed the Smurfs' last league game and he is reportedly edging closer to the exit door
Taiye Taiwo
The Iran international has been recognised by European football's main governing body for his acrobatic effort in the Champions League quarter-finals
Goal takes a dive into the history of the Anfield side as they look to restore their former glory under Jurgen Klopp
The centre-back’s arrival in Paris could feasibly allow Mauricio Pochettino to approach games in ways that benefit the Morocco star
Seye Omidiora
The veteran defender does not think it will be long before the French side lift the famous trophy for the first time
Tom Mallows
The Ligue 1 side’s long search for the European title could be coming to an end following the arrival of one of the competition’s greats
It is hard to imagine a world without the sport, such is its ubiquitous nature, but soccer as we know it is relatively young in human history
The 20-year-old attacker looks back on he setback on the night of his Champions League debut
P Narkortu Teye
Sports science has become a crucial aspect of football in recent years and players often wear a piece of technology under their jerseys
The term 'ghost goal' made its foray into football lexicon by then-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and has lingered in sports vocabulary
The 28-year-old is one of the most complete midfielders in world football but many are still waiting for him to leave his mark on a major tournament
The Scot believes the changes will lead to "boring" games since teams will be defending more
Seth Willis
The law has been in place since 1965 but will now no longer be used to help decide knockout ties, starting from the 2021-22 season
Stephen Darwin
The legendary Italian centre-half faced many world-class talents in his playing days, but the Argentine superstar posed plenty of problems
The forward scored just six Premier League goals this season but he should be recalled for his nation's must-win meeting with Portugal on Saturday
Ronan Murphy
Could the Rossoneri's star man prove to be a valuable addition to the Reds' patchy midfield?
The experienced Spanish centre-back will part ways with Real Madrid after 16 successful seasons…
While the club’s supporters believe they need to make a splash, perhaps the Zambia star could be a cost-effective solution
The Moroccan was the best right-back in Serie A last season but the Nerazzurri need to balance the books by selling one of their most valuable assets
The three clubs may still face some sort of penalty down the line as the confederation says it will stay proceedings until further notice
The England international has jumped to the defence of his club manager amid question marks over his selection choices against Chelsea
The Red Devils midfielder believes his fellow Frenchman should be recognised as the best player on the planet in 2021
The midfielder chose to stay with mentor Maurizio Sarri when he moved from Napoli three years ago
A team-mate of the France international forward admits only he and those on the club's board know what will happen
Mario Cortegana
With the Inter Milan wing-back expected to depart San Siro this summer, Goal consider his possible options
The winger would be forgiven for feeling spent after a tough season in Europe but he is determined to help his country win the CONCACAF Nations League
The Blues boss saw his footwear play a prominent role in the dressing room antics that accompanied a memorable European triumph
The Blues goalkeeper is a big fan of a club colleague that has added a Champions League crown to his enviable collection of honours
The Blues legend and Senegal goalkeeper won the European Cup nine years apart, but their routes to success ought to warm admirers’ hearts
The Blues icon has been impressed by an England international and was pleased to see a German star net a Champions League match winner
The Bayern legend has questioned the Catalan's decision to omit Fernandinho and Rodri from his starting line-up against Chelsea
The Senegal international tops a selection dominated by Thomas Tuchel’s Blues after a superb outing in the just-concluded tournament
The German defender has been criticised for using "excessive force" to stop the midfielder in his tracks at Estadio do Dragao
The German tactician has guided the Blues to a top-four finish and European glory, but the plan is to be even stronger in 2021-22
The man in charge of European football's main governing body cannot understand why the three clubs are still pushing for a breakaway
The France international played a significant role in the Blues’ Champions League triumph and he is being tipped to be crowned as the world’s best
The Chelsea star is expected to move right into the starting XI for the upcoming Nations League semi-final
The centre-back admits that he was looking at alternative destinations when he was out of the Blues' first-team plans
The Ivory Coast international has praised the 22-year-old after scooping the European title with the Blues
Gbenga Adewoye
Christian Pulisic became the first American to play and win a Champions League final, playing a major role in Chelsea's triumph. When it came time for the celebrations, he made sure to give a nod to his American soccer roots.
Mike DeCourcy
Chelsea pulled off the upset in the UEFA Champions League final, beating English Premier League champions Manchester City 1-0 in a compelling match. Christian Pulisic became the first US national team player to appear in a final and nearly scored.
The Belgian midfielder had to come off early in the second half of the all-English showpiece after being impeded by Antonio Rudiger
The Brazilian was delighted to end his wait for European glory after being a losing finalist with the French giants last season
The German recorded a third consecutive victory over Pep Guardiola as the Blues deservedly beat Manchester City 1-0 in Saturday's final in Porto
Nizaar Kinsella
The Catalan's massive European success with Barcelona is no secret - but what is his record with Bayern & Manchester City?
Following the Blues’ victory over the Citizens, the African football icons have joined the rest of the world in celebrating Thomas Tuchel’s men
The Blues captain lauded his team mate after a man of the match display on the biggest stage in club football
The Blues boss has hinted that there will be an announcement on an extension to his current 18-month deal
Man City are still chasing European glory despite abundant success in other competitions under the Spanish manager
The 22-year-old provided a key assist as the Blues defeated Manchester City in the European showpiece
The 36-year-old appeared to suffer a groin injury when winning an aerial challenge late in the first half
The midfield ace was forced to watch from the sidelines as his side fell to defeat in Porto
The former Ghana international has urged the Blues to go all out for victory when they take on the Citizens
The 23-year-old was overlooked for the showpiece against Man City, with Olivier Giroud named on the bench in his place
The Senegal international becomes the first African goalkeeper to play in the competition’s final since 1985
Zack Steffen became the first U.S. male player to win the English Premier League with Manchester City. He hopes to add the UEFA Champions League to that trophy case. If the match against Chelsea goes to penalties, we could see him in action.
The 21-year-old helped justify his massive transfer fee by scoring the biggest goal of his club career in Porto
The Senegal star was barely tested as he joined Santiago Canizares and Keylor Navas in an exclusive club
The Catalan coach's 10-year-wait for another European success goes on after he got his line-up badly wrong in Saturday's 1-0 loss in Porto
The 22-year-old entered the action for Timo Werner in the second half with the Blues one goal ahead in Porto
Christian Pulisic became the first USMNT player to appear in a UEFA Champions League final after coming off the bench against Manchester City. Chelsea would go on to win the match 1-0, their second-ever Champions League trophy.
Christian Pulisic was left out of the Chelsea starting lineup by manager Thomas Tuchel for the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City, but he came off the bench in Porto.
Chelsea and Manchester City built super clubs over more than a decade. Their investments, spending power and their ability to develop talent have made them world forces and they don't look to be slowing down any time soon.
Here is a complete guide to the 2021 UEFA Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City, including the start time and channel for viewers in Canada plus updated betting odds.
Ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster final, Goal readers have had their say on who would rule Europe in Portugal
The former Brazil star has been impressed by the German striker despite his struggles in front of goal this season
Tauan Ambrósio
The former Gunners star believed the German tactician is underutilizing the Morocco international at Stamford Bridge
The former Blues star believes a World Cup-winning member of the club's current squad deserves a standing among the best in the world
The German is preparing Chelsea for their Champions League final with Manchester City
U.S. national team star Christian Pulisic has made it abundantly clear he wants to be a regular starter for Chelsea. The UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City could be the opportunity for him to cement that role as the club's undisputed difference maker.
The 2021 UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea will be broadcast in English and Spanish in the USA. The CBS and Univision broadcasts can also be streamed on fuboTV, Paramount+ and TUDN.TV
U.S. national team star Christian Pulisic is set to become the first U.S. national team player to take the field in a UEFA Champions League final. It's a big deal as far as milestones in American soccer history.
The UEFA Champions League is the most lucrative cup competition in the world and the finalists will reap the biggest cash infusion of the tournament: a cool $23.18 million will go to the winner between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Here's everything you need to know about the Champions League final, and why it moved from Istanbul, Turkey, to Porto, Portugal.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The talented forward is embracing competition for places in what has been a season of ups and downs for him at Stamford Bridge
Can Chelsea spring a surprise on Manchester City? We discuss the Champions League final on Episode 2 of The Biased Show...
The highly-rated centre-half has lost his place in Pep Guardiola's starting XI, which is forcing him to mull over the options for his future
The Spanish coach says it is understandable if his squad feel some pressure ahead of their European showdown with Premier League rivals Chelsea
The Blues boss gave the definitive team news update ahead of Saturday's final against Pep Guardiola's side
The Belgian superstar is being tipped for a return to his former club this summer despite achieving glory in Italy this season
The Senegal international has praised the winger and urged the Blues to be wary of him when they slug it out against the Citizens
The Cameroonian takes great encouragement out of the way in which Thomas Tuchel's players are rallying around their struggling Germany striker
The Dane has begun to establish himself for Thomas Tuchel's side although a slight injury has put his Champions League final participation in doubt
The South American playmaker spent four-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge before heading to China in the winter window of 2017
The German defender admits to having weighed up his options during the summer of 2020, but says no exit talks were ever held
The India international will be following the match from Qatar as he is on national duty...
Soham Mukherjee
The Belgian midfielder had a deal agreed with the Blues before their historic European success, but he was not invited along to the game
The ex-England international has split loyalties as to the Blues No 1 role, but respects the £22 million stopper after his recent impact
Christian Pulisic is recognized as a world-class soccer talent with Chelsea. As he prepares to play the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City, what will it take for Pulisic to turn into a crossover soccer star?
The European heavyweights are continuing to battle it out for the top continental prize, and here's what you need to know about the final
The says he expects to lift the trophy ahead of the European showdown despite recent defeats to Premier League rivals Chelsea
The Frenchman says he's been in touch with his one-time Leicester City colleague ahead of the European showpiece at Estadio do Dragao
The midfielder and goalkeeper gave their team a boost with a swift return to training following groin and rib problems respectively
The Spanish forward says Thomas Tuchel's side pose plenty of problems to Pep Guardiola's men having already beaten them twice this season
The Algeria winger tells Goal in an exclusive interview how he he is taking the pressure off himself ahead of the European showdown against Chelsea
The German manager believes he is in "the perfect place at the perfect time" after taking on a new challenge with the Premier League heavyweights
The Cameroon legend has also highlighted Mason Mount and Phil Foden as two youngsters to watch out for in the final...
Ed Dove
The Argentine could make a stunning return to the Premier League, with the north London club keen to bring him back
The Croatia international picked up three winners' medals at the Santiago Bernabeu but he never featured in any of the finals
The Catalan has endured a decade of disappointment in the biggest tournament in club football but is now poised to lift the trophy for the third time
The young winger isn't looking at moving away from west London despite question marks having emerged over his long-term future
The Blues were 10th in the Premier League when Frank Lampard was replaced by the German coach, who has overseen a remarkable and rapid transformation
Alex Keble
The 2021 Champions League final between two English heavyweights in Manchester City and Chelsea should be evenly balanced, but there are some standout trends to watch.
Winning games in the crown jewel of UEFA's club competitions is a lucrative business
Ahead of this weekend's game with Manchester City, the Germany international has weighed in on who proved the biggest test en route to Porto
The Catalan deserves enormous credit for the way in which he adapted to pandemic football but next season's Premier League will be more competitive
The Brazilian has revealed that he is "on the list" to step up from 12 yards for Pep Guardiola's side if the all-English showpiece goes to spot-kicks
The 36-year-old will be in Pep Guardiola's squad to face Chelsea on Saturday in his first European final after eight seasons at the Etihad Stadium
The Blues' third-choice shot-stopper, who has taken a couple of spot-kicks himself in the past, would back the Brazilian to convert from 12 yards
The Germany international defender is approaching the final 12 months of his current deal with Premier League heavyweights
The continent's traditional superpowers have long feared Premier League supremacy and explains why they're clinging to their doomed Super League dream
The Academy graduate watched the Catalan giants claim the European trophy on his 11th birthday and now he wants to win it for the same coach
Pep Guardiola's side have claimed Carabao Cup and Premier League glory this season, with a historic European triumph now in their sights
The Spanish coach is looking to land a first European title for the Citizens and has complete confidence in whoever he calls upon
The German manager is hopeful the Senegalese shot-stopper will be fit in time for the showpiece event in Portugal next weekend
A decade on from the Argentine's masterclass at Wembley, the Scotsman has acknowledged that he should have tailed him with Park Ji-sung more
Only two among Napoli, Juventus and AC Milan will qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League...
Anselm Noronha
Here's what you need to know about how many English sides can compete in next season's Champions League
The Premier League club's owner has promised to pay for supporters to travel to Portugal to witness the team compete in the European showpiece
After Chelsea lost to Arsenal and Liverpool beat Manchester United, the race for the Champions League has been blown wide open
The Catalan coach is now chasing down Champions League glory, with it his opinion that the Blues can get even better under his guidance
The right-back would dream of lifting the FA Cup with Chelsea as a youngster and has been an integral part of the resurgence under Thomas Tuchel
UEFA has confirmed that a European showpiece that had been due to take place in Turkey will now be staged at Estadio do Dragao
The Spaniard has clashed with his compatriot Pep Guardiola on multiple occasions in the competition
Pep Guardiola's side have claimed a third Premier League crown in four years, but their focus remains on ending the season with European glory
European football's main governing body is looking into three clubs' connection with the breakaway project as they continue to resist dropping out
The cash-strapped Bianconeri face Sassuolo on Wednesday needing a victory to give themselves a chance of finishing in the top four of Serie A
Chelsea's coach got his second win in quick succession over his City counterpart and this burgeoning rivalry will only grow over the coming seasons
Europe's football governing body has a decision to make following pressure from fan groups to move the decider
The Conservative Party MP has revealed that talks are "ongoing" over a potential venue change for the European showpiece
The Blues have beat City twice in the span of a month ahead of a third meeting later in May
The two met during a Champions League game over a decade ago and the Kenyan explains how he was laughed at after an incident with the Brazilian
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Manchester City face Chelsea in the Premier League less than three weeks before they go head-to-head in the Champions League final
The Blues' clash with Manchester City is currently scheduled to take place in Istanbul, despite new restrictions from the English government
