Coronavirus Outbreak: European competitions could resume at the completion of domestic leagues
• 5 years agoIf the leagues start in late May, the European tournaments would resume in July. If the leagues start in late June, the European competitions would resume in August.
UEFA denies setting 3 August deadline for completion of Champions League, says they are 'analysing all options'
• 5 years agoUEFA has denied there is an 3 August deadline to complete this season’s Champions League after a report by German broadcaster ZDF quoted the body’s President Aleksander Ceferin as saying the competition had to be finished by that date.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Atalanta vs Valencia Champions League fixture identified as 'Game Zero' of virus spread
• 5 years agoThe official attendance for the 19 February game was 45,792 — a "home" record for Atalanta, a small club making its debut in Europe's top club competition.
Champions League: Atletico Madrid are out to spoil Liverpool's victory march at Anfield, Tottenham travel to Leipzig trailing
Srijandeep • 5 years agoIn the second leg of Champions League Round of 16 fixtures this week, RB Leipzig are at home to Spurs, Valencia host Atalanta on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, Liverpool welcome Atletico to Anfield while PSG host Dortmund.
Fans of Getafe, Valencia disapprove of stadium closures to stem spread of coronavirus
• 5 years agoMeasures to stem the spread of the virus in Spain have some of the country's football fans complaining that they will not be able to attend their team's most high-profile match in more than a decade.
UEFA says all continental matches to go ahead with no restriction on fan entry except for Inter Milan-Ludogorets Razgrad Europa clash
• 5 years agoThis week’s European competition matches will all be played as usual with fans except for Inter Milan v Ludogorets Razgrad which will take place behind closed doors because of the coronavirus in northern Italy, UEFA said Wednesday.
Champions League: Gennaro Gattuso says Napoli will buy 'helmets and armour' for Camp Nou fixture against Barcelona
• 5 years agoNapoli coach Gennaro Gattuso was in typically combative mood after his side were held 1-1 at home by Barcelona in the Champions League, saying they would use “helmets and armour” to defend themselves in the return.
Champions League: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urges players to show 'personality' against Real Madrid in last-16 tie
• 5 years agoManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a rallying cry to his players to show character and fight to the very end in their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid.
LaLiga: Lionel Messi says Neymar eager to return to Barcelona, feels Catalans not good enough to win Champions League
• 5 years agoBarcelona captain Lionel Messi says Neymar remains determined to return to the club and the Argentine wants him to turn them into an all-conquering force again, adding that he does not believe they are good enough at the moment to win the Champions League.
Champions League: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone heaps praise on Liverpool ahead of last 16 meeting
• 5 years agoAtletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone heaped praise on Liverpool ahead of their Champions League last 16, first leg tie, saying they will go down in history for their form this season.