Also known as: UEFA Champions League
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… Guardiola stepped down after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League in his glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium.While Guardiola enjoyed remarkable success with City, Khaldoon said the emotional Spaniard constantly thought about resigning during low moments …
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairmanThe Standard
… When you work as you should, you obtain results."Gusto, Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Paris Saint-Germain's two-time Champions League-winning forward Bradley Barcola all came through the Lyon academy at the same time. …
Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gustoCitizen Digital
… Lille will feature in the Champions League next season after finishing third in Ligue 1, 15 points behind winners Paris Saint-Germain. …
Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide named new Lille coachCitizen Digital
France says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riots By AFP June 01, 2026 12:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter aris Saint-Germain's players celebrate with the UEFA Champions League trophy on sta …
France says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riotsCitizen Digital
… er League record-breaker James Milner retires By AFP June 01, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner raises the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League …
Premier League record-breaker James Milner retiresCitizen Digital
… 1, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The French capital laid out a red, white and blue carpet Sunday for Paris Saint-Germain players to mark their second straight Champions League …
Paris celebrates football triumph amid riot recriminationsCitizen Digital
… ferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter French Republican Security Corps (CRS - Compagnies Republicaines de Securite) Police officers detain a PSG supporter during celebrations following their team's win in the UEFA Champions League …
780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across FranceCitizen Digital
'This is even bigger', says Luis Enrique as PSG retain Champions League By AFP May 31, 2026 02:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Luis Enrique celebrates with his ch …
'This is even bigger', says Luis Enrique as PSG retain Champions LeagueCitizen Digital
… y AFP May 31, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the UEFA Champions League …
PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeatCitizen Digital
Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says Rice By AFP May 31, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's midfielder Declan Rice walks past the trophy after losing the UEFA Cha …
Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says RiceThe Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juergen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has been appointed Germany's national football team head coach with a contract through the 2030 World Cup, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after the team's third consecutive early World Cup exit since 2014.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Serie A club AC Milan by one season, committing until June 30, 2027. The 40-year-old joined Milan in 2025 and scored two goals in 37 matches last season.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City forward Phil Foden signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday under new boss Enzo Maresca. The 26-year-old England international had been out of contract at the end of the coming season; his new deal includes an option for a further one-year extension.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract, ending speculation over his future. The Hungary captain was rewarded for his strong form last season, with negotiations accelerating in recent weeks.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool's Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation over his future after his fine form last season.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France has urged its football fans to be responsible as the team prepares to face African champions Morocco in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, after previous high-profile matches led to unrest.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe, 27, is revelling in his role as captain for France at the World Cup as he seeks to lead Les Bleus to a third title. The superstar had a difficult end to last season with Real Madrid and left PSG without winning the Champions League, but his relationship with the World Cup has shaped him as a player on a mission.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alvaro Arbeloa, the 43-year-old former defender and member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, has been named manager of English Premier League side Fulham on a three-year contract, replacing Marco Silva.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of 50 million euros ($57 million) on a five-year contract until 2031. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder joins a Bayern forward line that includes Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala, Lennart Karl, and Serge Gnabry.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in 26 first-half minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1, with a late Desire Doue header completing the win. France advanced as Group I winners with three straight victories.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco overcame two goals conceded to Haiti to win 4-2 in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup last 32 but finishing second to Brazil in Group C. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France centre-half William Saliba said he has been "gritting his teeth" and playing through pain at the World Cup after suffering from a back problem for the past few months, and is not operating at "100 percent" in North America.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under a new FIFA rule prohibiting mouth-covering during on-field confrontations, receiving a red card in the first-half stoppage time of Paraguay's World Cup Group D game against Turkey. The rule, announced in April and rolled out at the World Cup, is part of FIFA's effort to combat racism.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup, faced criticism from former Germany players for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's team selection ahead of Germany's opener against Curacao. Klopp said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team -- for now."
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The 33-year-old centre-back joined from Chelsea in 2022 and won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024 with Los Blancos.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Toulouse authorities announced a curfew from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am for unaccompanied minors under 16 in the city center during "high-risk" World Cup matches, including those involving France, Morocco, Tunisia, and the Netherlands, following unrest during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League celebration.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain will begin defending their Ligue 1 title at home against Rennes in August, with a match against Marseille scheduled for September 20. The 2026/27 season concludes on May 29, 2027.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille by one season. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League in his first season with the club.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dutch football club Feyenoord has sacked manager Robin van Persie after one-and-a-half years following a frustrating season in which they finished 19 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven but secured second place and Champions League football for next season.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kennedy Mutiso, 29, Stanley Muthungu, 22, and Charles Mutiso, 25, were beaten and set ablaze by a mob in Machakos town in the early hours of May 31 after a vehicle driver falsely claimed they were attempting to hijack him. The three had suffered burns covering between 90 and 95 per cent of their bodies.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Pep Guardiola thought about resigning "100 times" during low moments in his decade at the club before leaving at the end of this season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign coach Jose Mourinho, as Real president Florentino Perez seeks to bring back the Portuguese manager 13 years after he left the club in 2013.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →