Champions League revamp means Liverpool win could help Manchester United qualify
The Champions League is set to change from the 2024/25 season, with 36 clubs taking part instead of the usual 32. This means more English teams could join in.
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Weissenhaus Chess Challenge: D Gukesh Loses To Fabiano Caruana
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh fumbled again and went down fighting against world number two Fabiano Caruana of United States in the first game of the quarterfinals in the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess challenge in Wangels, Germany. Gukesh had a slight advantage in the middle game against Caruana but that slipped off quickly and the American Grandmaster pounced on his opportunity thereafter to take the full point home. The game lasted 39 moves.
Alcaraz says he would pick Paris Olympics gold over French Open crown
Carlos Alcaraz will have the chance to win the Olympic tennis title at Roland Garros this year as well as the French Open crown and while he will be gunning for both the Spaniard said if forced to choose he would pick the Paris Games gold.
'Saudi Boos Showed I said The Right Thing', Says Real Madrid's Toni Kroos
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos on Monday doubled down on his criticism of players moving to Saudi Arabia, due to the human rights situation in the country. Kroos was booed and whistled as Real won the Spanish Super Cup tournament in January, which was held in Saudi Arabia. Speaking in Leipzig ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first leg, Kroos was asked what he thought about the response of the Saudi fans. "For me it was a confirmation that I said everything right in the interviews," the 34-year-old said on Monday.
Five things to know about Finland’s new ‘selfie’ president Alex Stubb
After two rounds of voting and a particularly tight race, Finland has a new president.
Real Madrid's injury woes provide extra motivation, says Ancelotti
LEIPZIG, Germany : Real Madrid's injury crisis will add extra motivation for their Champions League last-16, first leg tie at RB Leipzig on Tuesday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said as they resume their bid for a record-extending 15th European Cup triumph.
Fernando Alonso on replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes: I am an attractive option
Fernando Alonso has spoken for the first time about the possibility of replacing Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes and admitted that his contract situation makes him an “attractive” option.
Champions League last-16 predictions: Wins for Man City and Real, Bayern get back on track
The 2023/24 Champions League gets back under way this week with four fascinating last-16 ties.