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Champions League draw throws up possible Barcelona-Bayern clash

Jul 10, 2020 - 10:01 PM

The draw offers the possibility of a Barcelona-Bayern clash in Lisbon

SHOWDOWN. Lionel Messi and Barcelona may be headed into a semifinal clash against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus. Photo by Pau Barrena/AFP

LIST: How the coronavirus has hit global sports

Mar 27, 2020 - 5:59 PM

(UPDATED) Sporting events worldwide come to a complete standstill as the virus continues to wreak havoc

MAJOR HIT. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been pushed back to 2021. Photo by Kimimasa Mayama/EPA-EFE

Sporting calendar shredded as coronavirus ravages top events

Mar 14, 2020 - 11:06 PM

All major sporting events worldwide are swept aside by the coronavirus pandemic

UEFA postpones all Champions League, Europa League matches next week

Mar 13, 2020 - 7:40 PM

Football action comes to a halt as UEFA suspends the Champions League, the world's grandest club tournament, and other matches

ON HOLD. Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus (left) vies with Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg. Photo by Javier Soriana/AFP

Ateneo puts clamps on San Beda to claim back-to-back PCCL crowns

Mar 08, 2020 - 6:37 PM

The Ateneo Blue Eagles limit the San Beda Red Lions to a measly 5 points in the final quarter to capture the PCCL championship

San Beda punches PCCL finals ticket after surviving gutsy UP

Mar 07, 2020 - 6:32 PM

Calvin Oftana and San Beda set up a PCCL finals date with Ateneo

Ruthless Ateneo crushes UV to reach PCCL finals

Mar 07, 2020 - 4:59 PM

Reigning three-time UAAP champion Ateneo proves head and shoulder above the competition with a masterful fourth-quarter showing against UV

No fans for South Korea AFC Champions League games due to virus

Feb 25, 2020 - 4:28 PM

No fans will be allowed when FC Seoul plays Thailand's Chiangrai United or when Ulsan faces Australia's Perth Glory

CLOSED DOOR. The 2020 AFC Champions League matches of Ulsan Hyundai and FC Seoul will play without South Korean fans. Photo by Jeon Hyon-Kun/EPA-EFE

Defiant Messi gives troubled Barca hope of Champions League glory

Feb 24, 2020 - 3:56 PM

Lionel Messi fires 4 goals in a 5-0 thrashing of Eibar to to lead Barcelona, which is undergoing a transition after sacking manager ErnestO Valverde

Liverpool the team to beat as Champions League returns

Feb 17, 2020 - 5:55 PM

Liverpool is on course for a potential five-trophy haul this season after winning the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup

Ceres falls short of AFC Champions League berth vs FC Tokyo

Jan 28, 2020 - 10:06 PM

Ceres-Negros FC gets relegated to the AFC Cup as FC Tokyo overpowers the Busmen for a Champions League berth

RELEGATED. Ceres-Negros FC forward Robert Lopez-Mendy almost scores a goal against FC Tokyo. Photo by Ceres-Negros FC

Ceres outlasts Port FC, advances to AFC Champions League qualifiers 3rd round

Jan 21, 2020 - 10:27 PM

Ceres-Negros is one win away from qualifying for the AFC Champions League

ON TRACK. Stephan Schrock (left) leads Ceres-Negros FC to a stunning win over Thailand's Port FC in the 2nd round of the AFC Champions League qualifiers. Photo by Ceres-Negros FC

Ceres rolls to AFC Champions League qualifiers 2nd round over Shan United

Jan 14, 2020 - 9:37 PM

Ceres-Negros FC will face Thai League 1 team Port FC in the 2nd round of the AFC Champions League qualifiers

EARLY START. Robert Lopez-Mendy opens the floodgates early in the AFC Champions League qualifier first round. Photo by Ceres-Negros FC media

Ceres kicks off 2020 with Champions League history in mind

Jan 07, 2020 - 8:50 PM

'I'm playing against the idea of losing. In the back of my mind, I want to qualify. I'm looking for history,' says Ceres captain Stephan Schrock

HISTORY. Ceres-Negros FC hopes to be the first Philippine club football team to make an AFC Champions League berth. Photo from AFC Cup Twitter

Liverpool faces Atletico in Champions League last 16

Dec 17, 2019 - 1:47 PM

Defending champion Liverpool opens the Champions League knockout stage against Atletico Madrid

TITLE DEFENSE. Liverpool aims to defend its Champions League title. File photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP

HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona breaks down impressive Inter Milan

Oct 03, 2019 - 5:54 PM

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi team up to propel Barcelona to a win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League

BRACE. Luis Suarez bails out Barcelona from Inter Milan's threat. Photo from FC Barcelona Twitter

HIGHLIGHTS: Salah powers Liverpool past Salzburg scare

Oct 03, 2019 - 3:00 PM

Mohamed Salah scores twice to save Liverpool from blowing a three-goal lead

BRACE. Mohamed Salah scores a brace to ensure Liverpool of a win. Photo from Twitter (@LFC)

WATCH LIVE: Slavia Prague vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League game

Oct 02, 2019 - 5:23 PM

Bookmark this page to catch the UEFA Champions League game between Slavia Prague and Borussia Dortmund

DETERMINED. Borussia Dortmund hopes to score a breakthrough win after 3 straight draws. Photo from Twitter (@BlackYellow)

Bayern hand Spurs record defeat as Real Madrid blushes spared

Oct 02, 2019 - 12:38 PM

Bayern roars back to leave Spurs on the receiving end of the biggest ever home defeat for an English team in Europe

UN-FOUR-GETTABLE. Serge Gnabry nets 4 second-half goals to lead the drubbing over Tottenham Hotspur. Photo from Twitter (@FCBayernEN)

WATCH LIVE: Tottenham Hotspur vs Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League game

Oct 01, 2019 - 9:42 PM

Tottenham aims to rebound from blowing a two-goal lead in its opening game by denying the streaking Bayern Munich

COLLAPSE. Harry Kane converts a penalty to open the scoreline in favor of Tottenham. Photo from Tottenham Hotspur Twitter (@SpursOfficial)

WATCH LIVE: Barcelona vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League game

Oct 01, 2019 - 8:41 PM

Bookmark this page to catch FC Barcelona's UEFA Champions League opener over Inter Milan

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE. Barca captain Lionel Messi hopes to impress the home crowd with an opening game win. File photo by Lluis Gene/AFP

WATCH LIVE: Real Madrid vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League game

Oct 01, 2019 - 5:06 PM

Bookmark this page to watch Real Madrid's bounce back bid against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League

RETURN. Luka Modric is set to see action for Real Madrid as he suited up for the team's 0-0 result against Atletico Madrid last Saturday, September 28. File photo by Gabriel Bouys/AFP

HIGHLIGHTS: Di Maria stars as PSG tears apart sorry Real Madrid

Sep 19, 2019 - 4:28 PM

Watch how PSG's Angel Di Maria gets back at his former club Real Madrid by opening the match with a brace

STEPPING UP. Angel Di Maria provides the firepower needed by PSG who are missing the services of Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe. Photo from PSG Twitter

HIGHLIGHTS: Tottenham blows two-goal lead vs Olympiakos

Sep 19, 2019 - 3:03 PM

Watch how Greek side Olympiakos rallied back from a two-goal deficit to nab a draw against the Tottenham Hotspur

5 things we learned from the Champions League

Sep 19, 2019 - 10:57 AM

Defending champion Liverpool crashes early as PSG shrugs off the absence of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to tear apart Real Madrid

DOMINANT. Angel Di Maria (center) scores twice against his former club as Paris Saint-Germain thrashes Dani Carvajal and Real Madrid. Photo by Lucas Barioulet/AFP

WATCH LIVE: PSG vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League game

Sep 18, 2019 - 4:39 PM

Bookmark this page to catch the UEFA Champions League opener of PSG and Real Madrid live for free

BLOCKBUSTER CLASH. Sergio Ramos captains Real Madrid against a shorthanded PSG squad in the 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League opener. Photo from Facebook

WATCH LIVE: Olympiacos vs Tottenham Hotspur UEFA Champions League game

Sep 18, 2019 - 3:46 PM

Bookmark this page to catch the UEFA Champions League opener of Olympiacos and Tottenham Hotspur live for free

OPENER. Tottenham opens its 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League campaign over Olympiacos FC. Photo from @SpursOfficial/Twitter

Neymar's PSG Champions League suspension cut

Sep 17, 2019 - 10:17 PM

Neymar will be free to face Belgian side Club Brugge on October 22

BAN LIFTED. Neymar will only miss two UEFA Champions League games instead of 3. Photo from PSG Twitter

Cavani, Mbappe to miss Real Madrid clash

Sep 17, 2019 - 5:37 PM

Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe will sit out in PSG's Champions League match against Real Madrid

SHORTHANDED. Edinson Cavani (left) and Kylian Mbappe add to Neymar's absence in PSG.

WATCH: Messi comeback possible as Barcelona launches Champions League charge

Sep 17, 2019 - 2:30 PM

Lionel Messi joins the squad list as Barcelona opens its Champions League campaign against Borussia Dortmund

GRAND RETURN. Lionel Messi may suit up for Barcelona after being sidelined due to a calf injury. File photo by Lluis Gene/AFP

HIGHLIGHTS: Alisson Becker stars in Liverpool's Champions League win

Jun 02, 2019 - 8:07 PM

Alisson Becker takes over late in the game to become one of the key players in Liverpool's 2019 UEFA Champions League title run

BEST DECISION. Alisson Becker cops a UEFA Champions League title with Liverpool in his first year with the team. Photo from Liverpool FC

IN NUMBERS: Liverpool's 2018-2019 Champions League win

Jun 02, 2019 - 4:58 PM

Liverpool brings the UEFA Champions League trophy back to Anfield for the first time in 14 years

SIXTH. Liverpool wins the club's sixth Champions League title in Madrid. Photo from Liverpool FC

Liverpool too strong for Tottenham, rules Champions League

Jun 02, 2019 - 9:08 AM

After an injured Mohamed Salah left in tears in last year's final loss, the Egyptian star relishes playing a full role in Liverpool's title romp

GLORY. Mohamed Salah (center) and Liverpool celebrate winning their sixth European crown. Photo by Paul Ellis/AFP

WATCH: Alisson Becker 'on the other side' in Champions League final

May 31, 2019 - 7:47 PM

Alisson shares what it's like to play for Liverpool – the team that beat his former team in last year's Champions League semis

TRUSTED KEEPER. Alisson Becker relishes his good decision to transfer to Liverpool. Photo from Alisson Becker's Instagram

Liverpool, Tottenham to finally reap rewards of coaches' good work

May 28, 2019 - 2:40 PM

Either Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino will claim the biggest prize in European football

Kane 'ready to go' for Champions League final

May 28, 2019 - 11:47 AM

'The manager will assess it and decide whether I'm ready to go or not. But so far, I feel good and ready,' says Kane

READY. Harry Kane is fit to play in Tottenham's first-ever Champions League final. Photo from Harry Kane's Instagram (@harrykane)

WATCH: Kane to play big role in Tottenham's 1st Champion League final

May 27, 2019 - 10:11 PM

Tottenham ace Harry Kane will be the team's X-factor in its Champions League final debut

CRITICAL ROLE. Harry Kane aims to live up to his role as Tottenham's ace. Photo from Harry Kane's Instagram (@harrykane)

WATCH: Firmino shoots for Liverpool return in Champions League final

May 27, 2019 - 9:30 PM

Roberto Firmino recovers from injury to nab a slot in Jurgen Klopp's starting 11

THE RETURN. Roberto Firmino is determined to win Liverpool's first UEFA Champions League crown in 14 years. Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP

How to watch UEFA Champions League final 2019 in the Philippines

May 27, 2019 - 9:17 PM

Want to stream the Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool for free?

'We will go again': Liverpool eye Champions League glory after pain

May 13, 2019 - 1:06 PM

Liverpool fall one point short of winning their first league title since 1990 as Manchester City triumph anew

'He's a superhero:' Tottenham salutes hat-trick hero Lucas

May 09, 2019 - 5:36 PM

Tottenham sets up a Champions League final against Liverpool after a stunning fightback against Ajax

SUPERB. Tottenham's Brazilian forward Lucas celebrates after scoring a goal during their Champions League semifinal second leg match against Ajax. Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP

WATCH: Liverpool stuns Barca to make Champions League final

May 08, 2019 - 10:15 AM

Virtually written off, Liverpool shocks Spanish champion Barcelona to complete one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history

GIANTS. Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates with his teammates after scoring their third goal during their Champions league semifinal match against Barcelona. Photo by Paul Ellis/AFP

WATCH: Liverpool seeks new 'heroes' with Salah out vs Barcelona

May 07, 2019 - 5:30 PM

Liverpool tries to overturn a 0-3 Champions League semifinal deficit versus Lionel Messi and Barcelona

BIG BATTLE. Barcelona star Lionel Messi (right) challenges Liverpool defender Joel Matip in the Champions League semifinal first leg last week. Photo by javier Soriano/AFP

Concussed Salah out of Champions League semis for Liverpool

May 06, 2019 - 8:20 PM

Liverpool face a huge challenge of trying to overturn a 0-3 first leg deficit against Barcelona to reach the Champions League finals for a second straight season

WATCH: Magical Messi double leaves Liverpool on the brink

May 02, 2019 - 10:31 AM

Lionel Messi puts Barcelona within touching distance of the Champions League final

STELLAR. Barcelona star Lionel Messi (left) challenges Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson in another dominating show during the first leg of their Champions League semifinal match. Photo by Lluis Gene/AFP

Liverpool back on top as Man Utd, Arsenal falter in top 4 chase

Apr 22, 2019 - 3:00 PM

Liverpool blanks Cardiff as Manchester United and Arsenal suffer shock defeats

GOAL SCORERS. Geoginio Wijnaldum (left) and James Miller net in goals for Liverpool's win over Cardiff City. Photo from Liverpool Twitter

Liverpool can't wait for 'proper football' showdown vs Barcelona

Apr 18, 2019 - 5:54 PM

After disposing of Porto, Liverpool sets a semifinal clash versus Lionel Messi's Barcelona for the first time in over a decade in the Champions League

OVERPOWERED. James Milner (right) and Liverpool easily dispose of Jesus Corona and Porto in the Champions League quarterfinals. Photo by Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP

WATCH: Manchester City laments 'cruel' Champions League exit

Apr 18, 2019 - 3:07 PM

Tottenham frustrates Manchester City on away goals to reach the Champions League semifinals

PIVOTAL. Tottenham's Spanish striker Fernando Llorente (second from right) scores the Hotspurs' third goal against Manchester City Photo by Lindsey Parnaby/AFP

Messi demands more from 'nervous' Barcelona

Apr 18, 2019 - 8:59 AM

'We put on a spectacle. But we came out cold and looked nervous in the first 5 minutes,' Messi says after Barcelona reached the Champions League semifinals

SUPERIOR. After overcoming a jittery start, Lionel Messi and Barcelona easily dispose of Manchester United. Photo by Josep Lago/AFP

WATCH: Ronaldo not enough as Juventus crashes out

Apr 17, 2019 - 11:55 PM

For the first time since 2010, Ronaldo will not be in the Champions League semifinals

UPSET. A young Ajax teams stuns Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus in the Champions League quarterfinals. Photo by Filippo Monteforte/AFP

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