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Champions League

Also known as: UEFA Champions League

2026-04-242026-06-13

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    A few days later Bellamy celebrated scoring against Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Champions League with a golf swing celebration.

    Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash: Real Madrid's Arbeloa
  3. Citizen Digital

    Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash By AFP May 09, 2026 12:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish coach Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League semi-final firs

    Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash
  4. Citizen Digital

    It's tomorrow, then tomorrow, day-by-day." Arsenal will arrive in good spirits after beating Atletico Madrid on Tuesday to reach the Champions League final.

    Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight
  5. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Arne Slot said even three wins from Liverpool's final three Premier League games would not silence the critics after their shocking title defence as he focused on wrapping up Champions League qualification.

    Slot says final flourish would not mask Liverpool failure
  6. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety By AFP May 08, 2026 03:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal players celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League second-leg semi-final football ma

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
  7. Citizen Digital

    Carrick has overseen a huge upturn in the Red Devils' fortunes and Sunday's 3-2 win over arch-rivals Liverpool meant United qualified for the Champions League with three games to spare.

    Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future
  8. Citizen Digital

    Chelsea have slumped to ninth in the Premier League table and their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League appear to be over.

    Struggling Chelsea have foundations for success, says McFarlane
  9. Citizen Digital

    PSG match unrest By AFP May 08, 2026 05:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz (front C) and team mates celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League

    Dozens remanded in custody after post-PSG match unrest
  10. The Standard

    "Arsenal is responsible for most of my happiness and sadness."It's mostly happiness these days, with the club on the verge of winning the Premier League and securing a place in the Champions League final this week.

    'They looked like me': Why Arsenal became Africa's club
  11. The Standard

    head of the action: A major wobble from Arsenal allowed Manchester City back into the title race but consecutive league wins have lifted the mood at the north London club.Tuesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at a pulsating Emirates, which secured a place in the Champions League

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety

Today

  1. Dembele defends Mbappe as criticism of France captain intensifies

    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.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. French city imposes curfew for under-16s during World Cup

    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

  2. PSG opens Ligue 1 title defense at home to Rennes

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Deschamps backs winger Olise after hat-trick in World Cup warmup

    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

  2. Olivier Giroud extends Lille contract one year at age 39

    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

  3. Kenya could build football system with 47 county teams

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Feyenoord sacks van Persie after difficult season

    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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Three men burned alive in Machakos after false carjacking alarm

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. Guardiola considered quitting repeatedly during difficult moments

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Benfica sets 15 million euro release clause for Mourinho

    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

  2. Guardiola threatened to quit repeatedly over decade

    Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed that Pep Guardiola considered quitting "100 times" during his 10 years as manager before finally stepping down after the season. Guardiola left after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League, with the chairman noting that the manager's resignation threats during difficult periods were not always serious.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto heads to World Cup with France

    The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. Davide Ancelotti named Lille coach on two-year deal

    Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo and currently Brazil's assistant coach, has been appointed head coach of French club Lille on a two-year contract, a week after Bruno Genesio's departure. The 36-year-old previously spent six months as head coach of Brazilian outfit Botafogo and will be taking his second spell in that role.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France reports 890 arrests after Champions League final riots

    France said nearly 900 people were arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for a second consecutive year, with nearly 180 law enforcement officers injured. Celebrations were marred by clashes between youths and police, cars set on fire, and shops looted.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Former England midfielder James Milner retires at 40

    Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner won three Premier League titles (two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool) and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, and holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 658.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Paris Saint-Germain wins second straight Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4–3 on penalties in Budapest to claim their second consecutive Champions League title. The victory was marked by celebrations in Paris, though the festivities were marred by clashes between youths and police, looting, and dozens of police injured.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. 780 arrested as PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent

    French authorities arrested 780 people across the country during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, which were marked by violent clashes with police and a road accident that killed a young man. Around 22,000 police were deployed, with 57 security forces injured and 219 participants injured in France including eight seriously.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG wins second Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arteta praises PSG after Arsenal's Champions League final penalty loss

    Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted that Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after Arsenal fell to defeat in the final on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. PSG won the Champions League for a second consecutive season with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Arsenal loses Champions League final to PSG on penalties

    Arsenal lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, with Kai Havertz scoring early for the Gunners and Ousmane Dembele equalizing from a second-half penalty. Declan Rice said the defeat is "just the start" and believes Arsenal will eventually conquer Europe.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Harry Kane prepares for third World Cup as England captain

    England captain Harry Kane, 32, is preparing for a third World Cup with the goal of ending his country's 60-year wait for a major trophy. This season he won the Golden Shoe for the second time, scoring 36 times in 31 appearances for Bayern Munich.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. PSG defend Champions League title against Arsenal in Budapest final

    Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. PSG coach insists neither team favored in Arsenal final

    PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Kvaratskhelia and Saka set for Champions League final duel

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal seek Champions League title from PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup in 28 years

    Erling Haaland propelled Norway to qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The Manchester City striker scored 16 goals in a qualification campaign that saw Norway win eight consecutive matches and score 37 goals total, with the squad also featuring Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Messi aims to win second World Cup with Argentina

    Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, continues as Argentina's talisman as they attempt to retain the trophy in North America after his 2022 Qatar triumph.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Arsenal faces PSG in Champions League final seeking first crown

    Arsenal play Paris St Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday in Budapest, chasing their first European crown after winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. The match represents Arsenal's second Champions League final appearance, their first being in 2006.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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