Kylian Mbappe has criticised AC Milan fans after his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma was subjected to intense hostility during the Champions League match at San Siro on Tuesday (Nov 7) night.

Kylian Mbappe has criticised AC Milan fans after his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma was subjected to intense hostility during the Champions League match at San Siro on Tuesday (Nov 7) night. Speaking after the match which PSG lost 1-2, captain Mbappe said his team attempted to protect Donnarumma but he still felt sorry for him. “There was a lot of noise and they gave Gigio quite a difficult reception. I think it was a bit too much, but there you go, that’s football nowadays," Mbappe told the reporters. “The fans do what they want, we can’t know what they feel inside. We protected Gigio as much as we could, and we feel sorry for him this evening.” Notably, AC Milan fans jeered and threw fake banknotes over the PSG goalkeeper as a sign of protest after Donarumma left the club as a free agent to join the Parisian giants for a record fee. Also read | Why are Inter fans distributing 50,000 whistles ahead of Lukaku's visit to San Siro? Why AC Milan fans jeered Donarumma? Prior to the match, the club's most die-hard supporters belonging to the Curva Sud group released a statement, letting Donarumma know of their actions. “For tonight we printed up a million fake banknotes to throw at Donnarumma. If the goalkeeper is under the Curva Sud in the first half, at the 10th minute to mark the 10 million he took to go to Paris, we will throw. If Donnarumma is under the Curva Sud in the second half, it will be just before the game restarts," read the statement. As it turned out Donarumma was near the Milan fans in the first half and the notes were rained upon him. The Milan supporters continue to accuse him of ditching his boyhood club, which led to the angered reactions on Tuesday. Donarumma came through the AC Milan youth academy and featured over 250 times for the red and black before moving to Paris where he is reportedly earning $12 million per year in Paris. The money collected from selling the fake dollars to mock Donarumma will now go to football schools in Corvetto and Baggio in Milan - so they can buy items such as shoes, balls and shirts. As for the match, Donarumma was twice beaten in the game as AC Milan raked up their first win of the UCL campaign to climb third in the points table, with two matches to go. Goals from Rafel Leao and Olivier Giroud were enough for Milan after Skriniar gifted the lead to the visitors. (With inputs from agencies)

'We feel sorry...': Mbappe reacts after AC Milan fans rain fake banknotes on Donnarumma

Manchester City overcame an early scare to get their Champions League defence off to a solid start on Tuesday (September 19) but nine-man Celtic endured a rough night in Rotterdam.

Manchester City overcame an early scare to get their Champions League defence off to a solid start on Tuesday (September 19) but nine-man Celtic endured a rough night in Rotterdam. Barcelona cruised past Antwerp and Kylian Mbappe helped Paris-Saint Germain to an opening win on a breathless beginning to the group stage of Europe's top club competition. Newcastle returned to the high table of European football for the first time in two decades with a battling goalless draw against AC Milan at the San Siro and Lazio grabbed an equaliser deep in injury time to hold Atletico Madrid, courtesy of a stunning goal from goalkeeper Ivan Provedel. He became the second-ever goalkeeper in UCL history to score a non-penalty goal. In Manchester, Pep Guardiola's City were stunned when Red Star's Osman Bukari opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time. But Julian Alvarez continued his sparkling early season form by levelling just two minutes after the break. The Argentine then got some help from Red Star goalkeeper Omri Glazer as he flapped at Alvarez's free-kick to allow the ball to fly into the far corner. Rodri rounded off a 3-1 win with a composed finish 17 minutes from time. "If we scored two goals early in the beginning it would've been completely different," said Guardiola, who was frustrated at his side's finishing. "Having 22 (first-half) shots on goal means you are playing really good. It has to be the responsibility of the people in front to score the goals." City are next away to RB Leipzig, who share top place in Group E after a 3-1 win at Swiss champions Young Boys. Mohamed Simaken earned the distinction of scoring the first goal of the group stages with the 2023/24 competition only three minutes old. The French-born defender's header put Leipzig into a lightning lead in Berne but Elia levelled for the Swiss hosts before Xaver Schlager and Benjamin Sesko wrapped up the win for the Austrian visitors. In Catalonia, Joao Felix struck twice as Barcelona flexed their muscles with a crushing 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp to show their determination to be considered among Europe's elite once again. After consecutive humiliating group stage eliminations, Barcelona are desperate to go deep in this season's competition, last winning it eight years ago. Felix shone for the Spanish champions on a stroll on a warm night in the Catalan capital, helped on their way by an own goal, with Robert Lewandowski and Gavi also scoring. That lifted them top of Group H from Porto, 3-1 winners over Shakhtar Donetsk. Barca's victory followed a 5-0 thrashing of Real Betis on Saturday, leading coach Xavi Hernandez to say: "I think these last two games are the best level we have shown with me as coach -- it's the path to follow." Also read | Football: Most Assists in UEFA Champions League History 'Almost perfect' At Parc des Princes, PSG may have lost Neymar and Lionel Messi over the summer but they held on to Mbappe who set them up for a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. The French champions went ahead four minutes after the break when Mbappe scored a spot-kick awarded for a Niklas Suele handball. Achraf Hakimi added a memorable second, and PSG could have won the Group F encounter by a far more handsome margin in the end. "It was an almost perfect evening," purred new coach Luis Enrique. PSG's next date is at Newcastle, whose manager Eddie Howe was proud of his side's dogged return to the competition against seven-time European kings AC Milan. Howe was the happier of the two managers after taking a point from the clash at the San Siro as his team were mostly on the back foot against last season's losing semi-finalists. "Definitely pride in result and the performance and the mentality shown," Howe told reporters. Over in Rotterdam a "bitterly disappointed" Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was left to rue the "inexperience" of two players sent off in their 2-0 loss to Feyenoord but said the Scottish champions had proved they could be competitive. Midway through the second half defender Gustaf Lagerbielke was shown a second yellow card after pulling back Brazilian striker Igor Paixao in the box. He was barely down the tunnel when substitute Odin Thiago Holm also saw red for a studs-up late challenge. "Unfortunately for us, we got the two players sent off and it's a difficult level 11 v 11, but 11 v nine is really difficult," said Rodgers who was heartened by the "spirit and mentality" of the nine men left on the pitch. On Wednesday, record 14-time winners Real Madrid host German debutants Union Berlin, and Bayern Munich with Harry Kane welcome Manchester United who are seeking solace in Europe after a troubling start to the Premier League season. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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UEFA Champions League: The UEFA Champions League draw for 2023-23 is all set to be held on Thursday (Aug 31) at 6:00 pm CET or 9:30 pm IST in Monaco.&nbsp;

A total of 32 teams qualified for the group stage will be divided into four groups of eight teams each, based on their club's efficient and domestic league performances.

Pot 1 will contain the champions of the top six European leagues, along with the winners and runner-ups of the previous Champions League season including the winner of the Europa League Sevilla.&nbsp;

Furthermore, Pot 2 will contain the next eight highest-ranked teams in the UEFA club coefficient rankings. Meanwhile, Pot 3 and 4 will contain the remaining teams as per the UEFA club coefficient rankings.&nbsp;

Here are the teams in each pot:

Pot 1: Manchester City (England), Sevilla (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Bayern Munich (Germany), Napoli (Italy), Paris Saint-Germain (France), Benfica (Portugal), Feyenoord (Netherlands).

Pot 2: Real Madrid (Spain), Manchester United (England), Inter Milan (Italy), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Atlético Madrid (Spain), Leipzig (Germany), Porto (Portugal), Arsenal (England).

Pot 3: Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), Salzburg (Austria), AC Milan (Italy), Braga (Portugal), PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), Lazio (Italy), Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Copenhagen (Denmark).

Pot 4: Young Boys (Switzerland), Real Sociedad (Spain), Galatasaray (Turkey), Celtic (Scotland), Newcastle (England), Union Berlin (Germany), Royal Antwerp (Belgium), Lens (France).

Schedule for the groups stage:

Matchday 1: 19/20 September 2023

Matchday 2: 3/4 October 2023

Matchday 3: 24/25 October 2023

Matchday 4: 7/8 November 2023

Matchday 5: 28/29 November 2023

Matchday 6: 12/13 December 2023

UEFA Champions League Prize Money:

The UEFA has $2.2 billion in prize money. Each of the 32 gets a basic prize of $15.64 million plus shares of $656 million fund distributed according to clubs’ historic record in UEFA competitions.

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UEFA Champions League: The UEFA Champions League draw for 2023-23 is all set to be held on Thursday (Aug 31) at 6:00 pm CET or 9:30 pm IST in Monaco. A total of 32 teams qualified for the group stage will be divided into four groups of eight teams each, based on their club's efficient and domestic league performances.

UEFA Champions League: The UEFA Champions League draw for 2023-23 is all set to be held on Thursday (Aug 31) at 6:00 pm CET or 9:30 pm IST in Monaco. A total of 32 teams qualified for the group stage will be divided into four groups of eight teams each, based on their club's efficient and domestic league performances. Pot 1 will contain the champions of the top six European leagues, along with the winners and runner-ups of the previous Champions League season including the winner of the Europa League Sevilla. Furthermore, Pot 2 will contain the next eight highest-ranked teams in the UEFA club coefficient rankings. Meanwhile, Pot 3 and 4 will contain the remaining teams as per the UEFA club coefficient rankings. Here are the teams in each pot: Pot 1: Manchester City (England), Sevilla (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Bayern Munich (Germany), Napoli (Italy), Paris Saint-Germain (France), Benfica (Portugal), Feyenoord (Netherlands). Pot 2: Real Madrid (Spain), Manchester United (England), Inter Milan (Italy), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Atlético Madrid (Spain), Leipzig (Germany), Porto (Portugal), Arsenal (England). Pot 3: Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), Salzburg (Austria), AC Milan (Italy), Braga (Portugal), PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), Lazio (Italy), Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Copenhagen (Denmark). Pot 4: Young Boys (Switzerland), Real Sociedad (Spain), Galatasaray (Turkey), Celtic (Scotland), Newcastle (England), Union Berlin (Germany), Royal Antwerp (Belgium), Lens (France). Schedule for the groups stage: Matchday 1: 19/20 September 2023 Matchday 2: 3/4 October 2023 Matchday 3: 24/25 October 2023 Matchday 4: 7/8 November 2023 Matchday 5: 28/29 November 2023 Matchday 6: 12/13 December 2023 UEFA Champions League Prize Money: The UEFA has $2.2 billion in prize money. Each of the 32 gets a basic prize of $15.64 million plus shares of $656 million fund distributed according to clubs’ historic record in UEFA competitions. UEFA Champions League Live Streaming Details: The UEFA Champions League group stage draw will be live telecasted on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2HD channels Sony LIV app and the website. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Manchester City will be "unstoppable" at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said. City earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg in the Spanish capital on Tuesday after Kevin De Bruyne's stunning low strike cancelled out Vinicius Jr's opener for Real.

The reigning Premier League champions are unbeaten at home since November and will hope to stretch that record in the second leg on May 17. "At the Etihad, we feel unstoppable," Grealish told BT Sport. "We came here (at the Bernabeu) to try to win, but it shows our character to go a goal down in a place like this.

"In the end, I think it was a fair result. They had their chances, we had a few." City are chasing the treble, having booked their berth in the FA Cup final and leading the league standings by one point with four games left.

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Grealish said the team "learned so much" since they were knocked out by Real in the Champions League semi-finals last season. "We have a new team this year, different players... We have the perfect balance of experience and world-class youngsters," the England international added.

Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said the second leg will be like a "final" for the Spanish side, who are record 14-times Champions League winners. "Next week will be like a final, and we are quite good at winning finals," Courtois said. "Hopefully we can mentalise it like that even though it is at City and it will be tough for us."

Manchester City will be "unstoppable" at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said. City earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg in the Spanish capital on Tuesday after Kevin De Bruyne's stunning low strike cancelled out Vinicius Jr's opener for Real.

Manchester City will be "unstoppable" at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said. City earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg in the Spanish capital on Tuesday after Kevin De Bruyne's stunning low strike cancelled out Vinicius Jr's opener for Real. The reigning Premier League champions are unbeaten at home since November and will hope to stretch that record in the second leg on May 17. "At the Etihad, we feel unstoppable," Grealish told BT Sport. "We came here (at the Bernabeu) to try to win, but it shows our character to go a goal down in a place like this. "In the end, I think it was a fair result. They had their chances, we had a few." City are chasing the treble, having booked their berth in the FA Cup final and leading the league standings by one point with four games left. Also Read: De Bruyne rocket leaves Man City and Madrid level Grealish said the team "learned so much" since they were knocked out by Real in the Champions League semi-finals last season. "We have a new team this year, different players... We have the perfect balance of experience and world-class youngsters," the England international added. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said the second leg will be like a "final" for the Spanish side, who are record 14-times Champions League winners. "Next week will be like a final, and we are quite good at winning finals," Courtois said. "Hopefully we can mentalise it like that even though it is at City and it will be tough for us."

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The UEFA Champions League has returned with another set of matches. Inter Milan will lock horns with Benfica in the quarterfinal second leg at San Siro on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

The UEFA Champions League has returned with another set of matches. Inter Milan will lock horns with Benfica in the quarterfinal second leg at San Siro on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Inter Milan stands at the fifth position in the Series A rankings. However, they have a massive advantage over Benfica after the first leg. Nicolo Barella and Romelu Lukaku scored for their teams. Inter Milan had to face defeat at the hands of Monza in their previous game. The Italian side will seek to defeat their Portuguese opponents in the second leg. Benfica is at the top of the Primera Liga table, and their performance has been impressive. However, they need a bounce back after they lost to Chaves over the weekend. Here are all the live-streaming details about Inter Milan vs Benfica, including head-to-head, match details, predictable playing XI, and more. Inter Milan vs Benfica Match Details Match: Inter Milan vs Benfica, the second leg of the quarterfinal, UEFA Champions League 2023 Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Time: 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, April 20, 2023, in India) Venue: San Siro Stadium Inter Milan vs Benfica Playing XI Inter Milan: Andre Onana (GK); D'Ambrosio, Stefan De Vrij, Allesandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicollo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Henrich Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Edin Dzeko Benfica: Odysseas Vlachodimos (GK); Gilberto, Antonio Silva, Lucas Verissimo, Alejandro Grimaldo; Florentino Luis, Chiquinho, Joao Mario, Silva, Frederick Aursnes, Goncalo Ramos Inter Milan vs Benfica Live Streaming How to watch Inter Milan vs Benfica UEFA Champions League match live in India? Football fans can watch the Inter Milan vs Benfica match live on the SonyLIV App and website on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 12:30 AM IST. They can also catch the UEFA Champions League 2023 quarterfinals live on the Sony Sports network.

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Real Madrid will host Chelsea in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals 2022-23 on April 13, 2023, at 12:30 AM IST. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will host the Real Madrid vs Chelsea.

Real Madrid will host Chelsea in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals 2022-23 on April 13, 2023, at 12:30 AM IST. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will host the Real Madrid vs Chelsea. Real Madrid topped Group F as they beat Liverpool in the round of 16. Chelsea defeated AC Milan twice on their way to finishing first in Group E before knocking Borussia Dortmund out of the UEFA Champions League. Despite being excellent teams, both have headed in the opposite direction. Real Madrid gained momentum after their victory at Camp Nou. Meanwhile, Chelsea has struggled all season long. However, in the upcoming match, Joao Felix can threaten Real Madrid in his natural position on the left wing. Real Madrid also has to steer clear of Kroos and Modric. Here's everything you need to know about Real Madrid vs Chelsea, the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Match Details Match: Real Madrid vs Chelsea, 1st leg of quarterfinals of UEFA Champions League 2023 Date: Thursday, April 13 Time: 12:30 AM IST Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Predicted Playing XI Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga, Kroos, Modric, Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Benzema Chelsea: Kepa, James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Chilwell, Enzo, Kante, Kovacic, Sterling, Felix, Havertz Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Live Streaming Football freaks in India can watch the Real Madrid vs Chelsea match on the Sony LIV app. Sony Sports Network will also live telecast the game on their TV channels. In the United Kingdom, BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate will live telecast the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on TV. BT Sport App will also live stream the matches. Furthermore, fans in the United States can watch the quarterfinal matches live on Univision, TUDN and Paramount+. ALSO READ | UEFA Champions League Live: How to watch UCL 2022-23 quarterfinal matches live in India; Check full schedule

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Chelsea face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals. The holders are favourites, while the competition is Chelsea's only chance to salvage a dismal season. The Last two winners of Europe's most coveted footballing prize lock horns once again. Chelsea won the semi-final tie in the 20/21 season, while Real Madrid got the better of the Blues in a thriller last season. The Champions League is Chelsea's only shot at winning a trophy this season and Interim Manager Frank Lampard will also face his former boss Carlo Ancelotti. For Real, the Spanish league title is out of their reach and winning a record-extending 15th Champions league title is their priority.

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The UEFA Champions League 2022-23 will return after almost two months with the quarterfinal stage. Manchester City and Bayern will clash in the first leg of the quarterfinals, followed by another match between Benfica and Inter Milan.

The UEFA Champions League 2022-23 will return after almost two months with the quarterfinal stage. Manchester City and Bayern will clash in the first leg of the quarterfinals, followed by another match between Benfica and Inter Milan. Manchester City will lock horns with Bayern Munich at the Etihad Stadium on April 12, 2023, at 12:30 AM IST. Meanwhile, Benfica will face Inter Milan at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, on April 12, 2023, at 12:30 AM IST. Before the clash between the two heavyweights in the club division, Bayern Munich appointed a new manager, Thomas Tuchel. Man City's Pepe Guardiola and Tuchel have come across ten times. UEFA Champions League 2022-23 will get more thrilling as the matches proceed. Here's everything you need to know about the live streaming details and schedule of the UEFA Champions League 2022-23. UEFA Champions League: Live Streaming Football freaks in India can watch the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal stage on the Sony LIV app. The match between Manchester City and Bayern Munich will commence at 12:30 AM IST on April 12, 2023. In the United Kingdom, BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate will live telecast the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on TV. BT Sport App will also live stream the matches. Furthermore, fans in the United States can watch the quarterfinal matches live on Univision, TUDN and Paramount+. UEFA Champions League: Full Schedule for April 2023 The first and second legs of the quarterfinal matches of the UEFA Championships will begin on April 11 and continue till April 20. Here's the full schedule for the quarterfinal stage of the UEFA Champions League 2022-23. First Leg April 12, Wednesday Benfica vs Inter Milan - 12:30 AM IST Manchester City vs Bayern Munich - 12:30 AM IST April 13, Thursday Real Madrid vs Chelsea - 12:30 AM IST AC Milan vs Napoli - 12:30 AM IST Second Leg April 19, Wednesday Napoli vs AC Milan - 12:30 AM IST Chelsea vs Real Madrid - 12:30 AM IST April 20, Thursday Bayern Munich vs Manchester City - 12:30 AM IST Inter Milan vs Benfica - 12:30 AM IST

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Aleksander Ceferin has been re-elected as the president of the UEFA after going unopposed in the latest European football governing body meet in Lisbon on Wednesday, April 5. Ceferin at the helm of European football since 2016 as the president will serve a term till 2027 and will oversee the new format of the Champions League with 36 teams set to take part in the competition in 2024.

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The 55-year-old Slovenian lawyer, elected in 2016 following the downfall of Frenchman Michel Platini, was assured of a further four years in the role despite a turbulent second term overshadowed by the breakaway European Super League project.

The UEFA Congress in the Portuguese capital came just a few weeks after Gianni Infantino was re-elected as president of FIFA, also unopposed.

Ceferin will see the introduction of a new format for the UEFA Champions League starting in 2024, which will see the so-called "Swiss system" model adopted for a group stage featuring 36 clubs, up from the current 32.

Ceferin, who has also recently hinted at softening rules that currently prevent clubs with the same owners from facing each other in European competitions, can expect to face questions on these issues.

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Apart from the Champions League revamp, the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules is also on the agenda of the president which will see clubs forced to limit spending on player and staff wages, transfers and agents fees to 70 percent of total revenues by 2025/26.

Apart from that, Barcelona’s referring scandal and the possible exclusion of Belarus from the UEFA competitions is also in the plans. Belarus is in support of Russia in its war against Ukraine and has been prompted to be excluded like Russia. Belarus is involved in the qualifiers for Euro 2024, which began with defeats against Switzerland and Romania last month.

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Aleksander Ceferin has been re-elected as the president of the UEFA after going unopposed in the latest European football governing body meet in Lisbon on Wednesday, April 5. Ceferin at the helm of European football since 2016 as the president will serve a term till 2027 and will oversee the new format of the Champions League with 36 teams set to take part in the competition in 2024. 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has been re-elected for a further four-year term at #UEFACongress in Lisbon. pic.twitter.com/zliYcPZd2H — UEFA (@UEFA) April 5, 2023 × The 55-year-old Slovenian lawyer, elected in 2016 following the downfall of Frenchman Michel Platini, was assured of a further four years in the role despite a turbulent second term overshadowed by the breakaway European Super League project. The UEFA Congress in the Portuguese capital came just a few weeks after Gianni Infantino was re-elected as president of FIFA, also unopposed. Ceferin will see the introduction of a new format for the UEFA Champions League starting in 2024, which will see the so-called "Swiss system" model adopted for a group stage featuring 36 clubs, up from the current 32. Ceferin, who has also recently hinted at softening rules that currently prevent clubs with the same owners from facing each other in European competitions, can expect to face questions on these issues. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: UNBELIEVABLE! David Warner survives snorter from Shami in DC vs GT - WATCH Apart from the Champions League revamp, the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules is also on the agenda of the president which will see clubs forced to limit spending on player and staff wages, transfers and agents fees to 70 percent of total revenues by 2025/26. Apart from that, Barcelona’s referring scandal and the possible exclusion of Belarus from the UEFA competitions is also in the plans. Belarus is in support of Russia in its war against Ukraine and has been prompted to be excluded like Russia. Belarus is involved in the qualifiers for Euro 2024, which began with defeats against Switzerland and Romania last month. On Tuesday, UEFA also announced Switzerland as the host of the Women’s Euro 2025. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Wednesday (March 15), violent clashes erupted&nbsp;between police and Eintracht Frankfurt fans after the Italian authorities announced the ban of German supporters from the stadium due to security concerns. It is to be noted that violent scenes had taken place&nbsp;between fans in the first leg as well. However, the story remained the same this time around as well following the announcement of the ban of the German fans.

It led to the Frankfurt fans taking on the police in Naples with the supporters throwing objects towards riot police and setting fire to a police car. Here's the shocking video of the horrific incident:

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It is to be noted that around 400 ticketless Eintracht Frankfurt supporters reached Naples on Tuesday (March 14) via train, from Salerno, and arrived at a&nbsp;hotel next to the one where their team was placed. This isn't the first time such an incident took place as the situation went out of hands during the first leg as well. Back then,&nbsp;fans of both teams squared off against each other, in Frankfurt, with police having labelled that game as high risk.

In a statement, Frankfurt director Philipp Reschke said: "About 150 Napoli fans came and attacked ours (at Piazza del Gesu). Then it was set in motion. It ended in a relatively long confrontation with a lot of pyrotechnics. It seemed a bit like that was where the groups that were looking for each other found each other. We saw a burning police vehicle. The police themselves could not say who had started it."

After winning the first leg 2-0, Napoli defeated Frankfurt 3-0 in the second leg&nbsp;with Victor Osimhen striking twice and one goal from Piotr Zielinski.

On Wednesday (March 15), violent clashes erupted between police and Eintracht Frankfurt fans after the Italian authorities announced the ban of German supporters from the stadium due to security concerns.

On Wednesday (March 15), violent clashes erupted between police and Eintracht Frankfurt fans after the Italian authorities announced the ban of German supporters from the stadium due to security concerns. It is to be noted that violent scenes had taken place between fans in the first leg as well. However, the story remained the same this time around as well following the announcement of the ban of the German fans. It led to the Frankfurt fans taking on the police in Naples with the supporters throwing objects towards riot police and setting fire to a police car. Here's the shocking video of the horrific incident: Also read: Benzema guides Madrid past Liverpool to reach Champions League quarters 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜 𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜‼️🔥 Le immagini che arrivano live da piazza del Gesù a Napoli. Gli ultras tedeschi stanno danneggiato diversi mezzi delle forze dell'ordine. La tensione resta altissima in attesa del calcio d'inizio.#Napoli #Sportitalia pic.twitter.com/3S9v7rosbC — Sportitalia (@tvdellosport) March 15, 2023 × It is to be noted that around 400 ticketless Eintracht Frankfurt supporters reached Naples on Tuesday (March 14) via train, from Salerno, and arrived at a hotel next to the one where their team was placed. This isn't the first time such an incident took place as the situation went out of hands during the first leg as well. Back then, fans of both teams squared off against each other, in Frankfurt, with police having labelled that game as high risk. In a statement, Frankfurt director Philipp Reschke said: "About 150 Napoli fans came and attacked ours (at Piazza del Gesu). Then it was set in motion. It ended in a relatively long confrontation with a lot of pyrotechnics. It seemed a bit like that was where the groups that were looking for each other found each other. We saw a burning police vehicle. The police themselves could not say who had started it." After winning the first leg 2-0, Napoli defeated Frankfurt 3-0 in the second leg with Victor Osimhen striking twice and one goal from Piotr Zielinski.

WATCH: UGLY SCENES! Eintracht Frankfurt fans throw chairs at police in Naples ahead of UCL tie

Liverpool will end the 2022-23 season without any major silverware following a 2-6 aggregate defeat against holders Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The six-time champions were in the race for the quadruple till the last day of the last season and their fall has been dramatic with even a top-four finish in the Premier League looking difficult at this stage. Questions have been raised regarding Jurgen Klopp's tactics throughout the season and last night's experimentation at the Santiago Bernabeu has further bolstered the claims that the German's time at Anfield is nearing the end of his tenure.

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool Live: Real Madrid has always returned to the UEFA Champions League in a dramatic fashion. On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Real Madrid will lock horns with Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Live: Real Madrid has always returned to the UEFA Champions League in a dramatic fashion. On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Real Madrid will lock horns with Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Liverpool needs to do something miraculous to revert the 5-2 loss from the first leg in the round of 16. In 2019, Liverpool returned at home in the semifinals against FC Barcelona. However, it lost Camp Nou before scoring a 4-0 win in the second leg. In the history of the UEFA Championships, only Barcelona, Roma, and Deportivo La Coruna have overcome a three-goal deficit. Over the weekend, the 1-0 loss at relegation-threatened Bournemouth took another hit at Liverpool's confidence. The last defeat has narrowed its chances of reaching the top four teams in the Premier League. Thus, it would be a thrilling match between Real Madrid and Liverpool. Here are all the live streaming details about the UEFA Champions League Real Madrid vs Liverpool. Real Madrid vs Liverpool Match Details Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Time: 08:00 PM GMT Venue: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid Spain Real Madrid vs Liverpool Live Streaming Sony has the rights to telecast the UEFA Champions League matches. Thus, you can watch the Real Madrid vs Liverpool live match on Sony Ten Network on TV and Sony LIV App on mobile. When is UEFA Champions League 2023 Real Madrid vs Liverpool match? The UEFA Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool is on March 15, 2023. However, due to the time difference, the match will start in India on March 16. What time will the Real Madrid vs Liverpool match start? The Real Madrid vs Liverpool on March 15 will start at 08:00 PM GMT. However, the game will begin at 01:30 AM IST on March 16 in India. Where will the UEFA Champions League clash between Real Madrid & Liverpool take place? The Real Madrid vs Liverpool match will happen at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. How to watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool in UEFA Champions League 2023 live in India? The second leg of the round of 16-clash between Real Madrid and Liverpool will be live on Sony Ten Network. Where can I watch live streaming of the Real Madrid vs Liverpool, the round of 16? Sony LIV App will live stream the UEFA Champions League 2023 match between Real Madrid and Liverpool.

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Manchester City will lock horns with RB Leipzig in the second leg of the round of 16 draws in the UEFA Champions League 2023 on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. However, in India, the match will be live o March 15 at 01:30 AM IST.

Manchester City will lock horns with RB Leipzig in the second leg of the round of 16 draws in the UEFA Champions League 2023 on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. However, in India, the match will be live o March 15 at 01:30 AM IST. Manchester City, England's dominant football team for the past decade, seeks to reach the quarterfinals for the sixth consecutive season but has never won Europe's highest award. The team's final appearance occurred in 2021 when it fell 1-0 to Chelsea in Porto. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne understands that the "noise" around Manchester City in the league will become louder if the squad supported by Abu Dhabi money fails to win it. After suffering a leg injury in January, Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo returned to action for RB Leipzig on Saturday in a 3-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. France forward Christopher Nkunku is expected to miss the game due to a thigh muscle issue. Manchester City has been undefeated at home in the Champions League for more than four years. This streak includes a 6-3 victory against Leipzig in the group stage two years ago. In addition, it has won all six home games in domestic competitions in 2023. Extending the streak to seven will take the club to the quarterfinals for the sixth year in a row under coach Pep Guardiola as it seeks to win the European Cup for the first time. Guardiola last lifted the trophy 12 years ago with Barcelona. Here are all the live-streaming details about the UEFA Champions League Manchester City vs RB Leipzig. When and where to watch Manchester City vs RB Leipzig Champions League clash? Manchester City will face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on March 15, 2023, at the City of Manchester Stadium. The game will begin at 01:30 AM IST. How to watch Manchester City vs RB Leipzig, UEFA Champions League, in India? The match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 will be broadcast live on the Sony Ten Network. How to live stream the Champions League round of 16 matches, Manchester City vs RB Leipzig, on mobile? Sony LIV App will live stream the Champions League round of 16 matches between Manchester City and RB Leipzig.

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Holders Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at a shell-shocked Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. Two goals each from Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema turned what had looked like an unpleasant evening for Real into a stylish romp that left Juergen Klopp's side flat on the canvas and facing a monumental task to reach the quarter-finals.

It was Liverpool's heaviest home defeat in Champions League history, eclipsing a 3-0 loss to the same opponents in 2014.

In a re-run of last year's final, the first half was played at a ferocious pace, with the hosts racing into a fourth-minute lead through a superb Darwin Nunez flick -- the quickest goal Liverpool has ever scored at Anfield in the Champions League. The stadium erupted 10 minutes later when a horrendous miscontrol from Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois let Mohamed Salah in for the second, with the Egyptian now Liverpool's all-time top goalscorer in European competition.

Yet just as they did on several occasions en route to their 14th European Cup crown last season, Real quickly turned things around, with Vinicius scoring one sublime strike and one fluke goal after another goalkeeping mistake to level the match by halftime.

A bullet Eder Militao header completed the turnaround for Real early in the second half, sapping all the life out of Anfield in the process. The hosts' misery was not done there, however, as Benzema's double ensured Liverpool shipped five goals at home for only the third time this century in all competitions. "It's an important night for us, we showed personality and scored the goals we needed. We want this Champions League title," Benzema told Movistar Plus.

"We struggled in the beginning, they started well, better than us, it was a big game. But we managed to turn things around. We are in a good position but&nbsp;football&nbsp;is tricky and we have to close the deal at home."

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Klopp said in the run-up to the match that he had been unable to rewatch last season's final, which Real won 1-0, until this weekend, insisting doing so was torture, reliving how Liverpool had their chances to claim victory in the Paris showpiece. Fourteen minutes in at Anfield and some form of redemption seemed to be on the cards for the Liverpool manager. First, Nunez darted onto Salah's pinpoint pass and flicked the ball through his legs into the net, before the Egyptian's record-breaking goal, from a mistake by Courtois, who was the Man-of-the-Match in the Paris final, made it two.

A player of Vinicius's ability only needs one chance and a superb slotted finish from the edge of the penalty area started the comeback, before Alisson fired the ball at the Brazilian, with the rebound bouncing into the unguarded net. The second half was a lesson in how to kill a game, and potentially the tie, from Real, who did not give Liverpool an inch and took their chances clinically.

Militao's superb header from Luka Modric's corner was unstoppable, but there was more than an element of fortune about the fourth as Joe Gomez deflected Benzema's effort over the stranded Alisson.

Benzema's second was expertly put away on the counter, as the Real striker coolly took his time to find the net and finish the hosts off. The Frenchman has scored six goals against Liverpool in the Champions League, more than any other player.

"It's hard to sum it up straight after the game," Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson told BT Sport. "Mixed feelings. Frustration with the result. For large parts of the first half, we performed well and were unlucky to be level at halftime. We made too many mistakes. Real Madrid punished us every time tonight."

Holders Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at a shell-shocked Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.

Holders Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at a shell-shocked Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. Two goals each from Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema turned what had looked like an unpleasant evening for Real into a stylish romp that left Juergen Klopp's side flat on the canvas and facing a monumental task to reach the quarter-finals. It was Liverpool's heaviest home defeat in Champions League history, eclipsing a 3-0 loss to the same opponents in 2014. In a re-run of last year's final, the first half was played at a ferocious pace, with the hosts racing into a fourth-minute lead through a superb Darwin Nunez flick -- the quickest goal Liverpool has ever scored at Anfield in the Champions League. The stadium erupted 10 minutes later when a horrendous miscontrol from Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois let Mohamed Salah in for the second, with the Egyptian now Liverpool's all-time top goalscorer in European competition. Yet just as they did on several occasions en route to their 14th European Cup crown last season, Real quickly turned things around, with Vinicius scoring one sublime strike and one fluke goal after another goalkeeping mistake to level the match by halftime. A bullet Eder Militao header completed the turnaround for Real early in the second half, sapping all the life out of Anfield in the process. The hosts' misery was not done there, however, as Benzema's double ensured Liverpool shipped five goals at home for only the third time this century in all competitions. "It's an important night for us, we showed personality and scored the goals we needed. We want this Champions League title," Benzema told Movistar Plus. "We struggled in the beginning, they started well, better than us, it was a big game. But we managed to turn things around. We are in a good position but football is tricky and we have to close the deal at home." Also Read: 'Are we selling LFC?': Liverpool owner John Henry gives an update on selling the Merseyside club Klopp said in the run-up to the match that he had been unable to rewatch last season's final, which Real won 1-0, until this weekend, insisting doing so was torture, reliving how Liverpool had their chances to claim victory in the Paris showpiece. Fourteen minutes in at Anfield and some form of redemption seemed to be on the cards for the Liverpool manager. First, Nunez darted onto Salah's pinpoint pass and flicked the ball through his legs into the net, before the Egyptian's record-breaking goal, from a mistake by Courtois, who was the Man-of-the-Match in the Paris final, made it two. A player of Vinicius's ability only needs one chance and a superb slotted finish from the edge of the penalty area started the comeback, before Alisson fired the ball at the Brazilian, with the rebound bouncing into the unguarded net. The second half was a lesson in how to kill a game, and potentially the tie, from Real, who did not give Liverpool an inch and took their chances clinically. Militao's superb header from Luka Modric's corner was unstoppable, but there was more than an element of fortune about the fourth as Joe Gomez deflected Benzema's effort over the stranded Alisson. Benzema's second was expertly put away on the counter, as the Real striker coolly took his time to find the net and finish the hosts off. The Frenchman has scored six goals against Liverpool in the Champions League, more than any other player. "It's hard to sum it up straight after the game," Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson told BT Sport. "Mixed feelings. Frustration with the result. For large parts of the first half, we performed well and were unlucky to be level at halftime. We made too many mistakes. Real Madrid punished us every time tonight."

Holders Real Madrid come from two down to earn a stunning 5-2 win vs Liverpool

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Liverpool will square off with Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, February 21. The UEFA Champions League's Round of 16 matches will start with the ultimate rivals, Liverpool and Real Madrid, at Anfield Stadium.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Liverpool will square off with Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, February 21. The UEFA Champions League's Round of 16 matches will start with the ultimate rivals, Liverpool and Real Madrid, at Anfield Stadium. The European giants will battle for a position in the quarter-finals. Real Madrid landed first in Group F, while Liverpool came second behind Napoli in Group A. In the last five years, Liverpool and Real Madrid have faced each other four times. However, Real Madrid has a significant upper hand in the tie. In 2018 and 2022, Real Madrid defeated Liverpool in both the finals of the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool emerged victorious in 2019 at the UEFA Champions League finals after beating Tottenham. Liverpool has had a tough season. They are in the eighth position in the points table as they are 18 points behind leaders Arsenal. However, they have gained momentum in the last few matches and won the league games against Everton and Newcastle United. On the other hand, Spanish Club Read Madrid is eight points behind Barcelona in the domestic league. Here are all the live-streaming details about Liverpool vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2023 match for the football freaks in India. UEFA Champions League 2023 Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Match Details When will the Liverpool vs Real Madrid UCL 2023 match be played? The Liverpool vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2023 is on February 21, 2023. However, people watching in India can catch Liverpool vs Real Madrid live early morning on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. What time will Liverpool vs Real Madrid match start? The Liverpool vs Real Madrid match will start at 01:30 AM IST on February 22, 2023. Where will Liverpool vs Real Madrid match be played? Anfield Stadium in the United Kingdom will host the Liverpool vs Real Madrid football match on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 01:30 AM IST. UEFA Champions League 2023 Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Live Streaming Details Where can I watch the live telecast of Liverpool vs Real Madrid? Sony Sports Network will broadcast the live telecast of the UEFA Champions League 2023 match between Liverpool and Real Madrid. In UK and USA, fans can watch the game live on PBS Sports. Where can I stream Liverpool vs Real Madrid live on mobile? Football fans can watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid live on Sony LIV App in India. UEFA Champions League 2023 Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Probable Playing XI Liverpool Starting XI vs Real Madrid: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Milner; Salah, Gakpo, Jota Real Madrid Starting XI vs Liverpool: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Ceballos, Camavinga, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr.

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Legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane has hinted at his football comeback. Former France forward on Thursday was appointed the ambassador of the Alpine Formula 1 team. During the announcement, Zidane said he could be back in managerial capacity, as early as June.&nbsp;

"It's part of our deal. If I have to commit tomorrow, that won't prevent me from continuing to work with the team," said Zidane during the unveiling of the new Alpine car.&nbsp;

"Resuming remains my desire. Today, I have time and I don't know how long it will last. I have time now, maybe until June, but it can also go very quickly."

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Ahead of the new F1 season that begins next month, Alpine on Thursday launched its 2023 A523 car. However, the talk of the evening became Zidane and his surprise appearance.&nbsp;

"I am ever so happy to be part of this team, to be part of the Alpine team. Why? It’s always a meeting that starts something and I had the opportunity of meeting Laurent and the whole Alpine team for a Grand Prix and I think we had a good exchange," said Zidane during the launch.&nbsp;

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Zidane, during his relatively short spell as Real Madrid's manager (2016-18, 2019-20) won every silverware there was to win.

He is the only manager in football history to have won a hattrick of UEFA Champions League.&nbsp;Overall, he has won 11 trophies which includes two La Liga titles as well.

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Many had anticipated that Zidane would take over as France's manager after Didier Deschamps' tenure came to an end after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;

However, the fallout between Zidane and French football federation president Noel Le Graet meant that the opportunity never arrived.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/france-football-federation-president-noel-le-graet-apologises-to-zinedine-zidane-post-disrespectful-remarks-550736">Read more:&nbsp;France Football Federation president Noel Le Graet apologises to Zinedine Zidane post disrespectful remarks</a>

Several clubs across Europe would be willing to avail his services in a heartbeat. However, the Frenchman has been tight-lipped regarding his next move since leaving Real Madrid.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane has hinted at his football comeback. Former France forward on Thursday was appointed the ambassador of the Alpine Formula 1 team.

Legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane has hinted at his football comeback. Former France forward on Thursday was appointed the ambassador of the Alpine Formula 1 team. During the announcement, Zidane said he could be back in managerial capacity, as early as June. "It's part of our deal. If I have to commit tomorrow, that won't prevent me from continuing to work with the team," said Zidane during the unveiling of the new Alpine car. "Resuming remains my desire. Today, I have time and I don't know how long it will last. I have time now, maybe until June, but it can also go very quickly." Meet @AlpineF1Team's newest ambassador....🤩 French footballing legend Zinedine Zidane! 🤯⚽️#F1 pic.twitter.com/o4iuAhs9Xe — Formula 1 (@F1) February 16, 2023 × Ahead of the new F1 season that begins next month, Alpine on Thursday launched its 2023 A523 car. However, the talk of the evening became Zidane and his surprise appearance. "I am ever so happy to be part of this team, to be part of the Alpine team. Why? It’s always a meeting that starts something and I had the opportunity of meeting Laurent and the whole Alpine team for a Grand Prix and I think we had a good exchange," said Zidane during the launch. THROWBACK: France's Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt to Marco Materazzi in 2006 WC final - watch Zidane, during his relatively short spell as Real Madrid's manager (2016-18, 2019-20) won every silverware there was to win. He is the only manager in football history to have won a hattrick of UEFA Champions League. Overall, he has won 11 trophies which includes two La Liga titles as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) × Many had anticipated that Zidane would take over as France's manager after Didier Deschamps' tenure came to an end after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, the fallout between Zidane and French football federation president Noel Le Graet meant that the opportunity never arrived. Read more: France Football Federation president Noel Le Graet apologises to Zinedine Zidane post disrespectful remarks Several clubs across Europe would be willing to avail his services in a heartbeat. However, the Frenchman has been tight-lipped regarding his next move since leaving Real Madrid. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Three-time UCL winning manager Zinedine Zidane hints at football comeback

Borussia Dortmund's young superstar Karim Adeyemi has revealed how he was able to torpedo through the Chelsea defence during the first leg of the round of 16 tie against the London-based team.

Borussia Dortmund's young superstar Karim Adeyemi has revealed how he was able to torpedo through the Chelsea defence during the first leg of the round of 16 tie against the London-based team. Adeyemi scored a superb solo goal during which he beat Chelsea's new $100 million signing Enzo Fernandez in the footrace. The 21-year-old attributed African food as the reason for his blistering pace which was at full display on Wednesday night in front of a packed Signal Iduna crowd. "I eat a lot of African food! I have good genetics from my dad so I think it will be difficult," Adeyemi told CBSSportGolazo in a post-match interview. When further quizzed as to what kind of African food he ate, Adeyemi revealed, “It is called fufu, and it’s a Nigerian food which is very good.” Read more: World Cup model who went viral for her boldness reveals her Premier Club allegiances With the game deadlocked at 0-0 till after the hour mark, it was Adeyemi that seized upon a counterattack opportunity and beat Fernandez who just could not gather the pace to catch him. Asked if he was the fastest player in Germany, Adeyemi laughed and said, “I don’t know. But it’s one thing I can do good but the other players can also do other stuff better.” Read more: 'It's a shame...': Mikel Arteta blasts Arsenal for shipping three goals against Manchester City Dortmund manager Edin Terzić was full praise of Adeyemi and even started his post-match conference with 'Meep Meep', referring to the Roadrunner cartoon. “This is the quality of Karim. It was a corner kick and we defended it quite well – it was a dangerous situation – but then when you see his acceleration, this is something we showed him at halftime," Terzić told BT Sports. "His first touch was there to accelerate the game and then, if you’re quick like this, it’s going to be very tough for any defense to defend him. And it was a great goal. It was very important as it was the winning goal.” Despite winning the first leg, the men in yellow and black will be wary of the danger of such a slender lead. The team will travel to Stamford Bridge next month for the second leg. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Dortmund's Adeyemi reveals his SECRET after beating Chelsea's $100 mn signing to score superb solo goal

Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the game as&nbsp;Bayern&nbsp;Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, with substitute Kylian Mbappe denied a late equaliser by a marginal offside call. The unmarked Coman swept in an Alphonso Davies cross eight minutes into the second half at the Parc des Princes, just as Mbappe was preparing to enter the fray on his return from injury after PSG had appeared devoid of ideas without their top scorer.

Mbappe, and the entire stadium, thought he had equalised with eight minutes remaining when he turned in a Nuno Mendes cutback, but the goal was ruled out because the Portuguese full-back was just ahead of the last defender at the start of the move.

Bayern&nbsp;finished the game with 10 men after Benjamin Pavard was sent off, but it was a frustrating ending for PSG. The French giants looked much better in the latter stages with Mbappe on the field but also needed fine saves by Gianluigi Donnarumma to prevent a bigger deficit. PSG must hope they can turn the tie around in the second leg in Munich on March 8. “We are at a disadvantage but we saw that we were capable of causing them problems and now we just need to make sure all our players are in good health and we will go there to try to qualify,"

Mbappe, who had another goal ruled out for a clear offside, said. Coman, who started his career in Paris, did not celebrate his goal but it was a case of history repeating itself -- he had been the matchwinner when&nbsp;Bayern&nbsp;beat the Qatar-owned club in the 2020 final in Lisbon to become European champions for the sixth time. "It was a bit strange. I grew up at this club, in this city, I was born here, so it was difficult to celebrate but at the end we are really pleased with the victory," Coman said.

Mbappe's fitness had dominated the build-up to the game, with the France superstar initially ruled out because of a thigh injury before making a faster-than-expected return to training and being named in the squad. He was named among the substitutes, while Warren Zaire-Emery, at 16 years and 343 days old, became the youngest player ever to start a Champions League knockout game. But&nbsp;Bayern&nbsp;had little to be afraid of in the first half as Mbappe –- scorer of seven goals in six games in the group stage –- watched on, with Lionel Messi and Neymar badly missing his presence.

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<h2>- Messi, Neymar struggle -</h2>

Instead&nbsp;Bayern, playing with a three-man central defence, controlled the game and restricted PSG to just one attempt in the first half. Yet the Bundesliga leaders, still without Sadio Mane as he recovers from injury, did little to trouble Donnarumma apart from a Joshua Kimmich shot that was easily saved.&nbsp;Bayern&nbsp;coach Julian Nagelsmann took off Joao Cancelo at half-time and replaced him with Canadian international Davies, a change that saw Coman move from the left flank to the right.

PSG also made a change, replacing Achraf Hakimi with France centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, but the biggest cheer of the night had been reserved for Mbappe when he came out to warm up during the break.

The 24-year-old was preparing to come on when&nbsp;Bayern&nbsp;opened the scoring as Davies crossed from the left to the far post where the unmarked Coman finished. Mbappe promptly replaced Carlos Soler but the French champions needed Donnarumma to keep them in the game, and perhaps the tie, as he produced a fingertip save to touch an Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting effort onto the woodwork.

From the corner that followed, Donnarumma saved from Pavard's header. PSG needed to get the ball to Mbappe and they eventually did in the 73rd minute, a Fabian Ruiz ball over the top sending the forward bounding towards goal.&nbsp;Bayern&nbsp;goalkeeper Yann Sommer rushed out to block Mbappe's shot with his face before Neymar was denied from the follow-up.

Then Mbappe did put the ball in the net, only for the celebrations to be cut short, and&nbsp;Bayern&nbsp;held on even after Pavard was shown a second yellow for scything down Messi. "It is clear that Kylian Mbappe can change any game," said Nagelsmann. "This was a very important result but it is just the first step."

Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the game as Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, with substitute Kylian Mbappe denied a late equaliser by a marginal offside call.

Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the game as Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, with substitute Kylian Mbappe denied a late equaliser by a marginal offside call. The unmarked Coman swept in an Alphonso Davies cross eight minutes into the second half at the Parc des Princes, just as Mbappe was preparing to enter the fray on his return from injury after PSG had appeared devoid of ideas without their top scorer. Mbappe, and the entire stadium, thought he had equalised with eight minutes remaining when he turned in a Nuno Mendes cutback, but the goal was ruled out because the Portuguese full-back was just ahead of the last defender at the start of the move. Bayern finished the game with 10 men after Benjamin Pavard was sent off, but it was a frustrating ending for PSG. The French giants looked much better in the latter stages with Mbappe on the field but also needed fine saves by Gianluigi Donnarumma to prevent a bigger deficit. PSG must hope they can turn the tie around in the second leg in Munich on March 8. “We are at a disadvantage but we saw that we were capable of causing them problems and now we just need to make sure all our players are in good health and we will go there to try to qualify," Mbappe, who had another goal ruled out for a clear offside, said. Coman, who started his career in Paris, did not celebrate his goal but it was a case of history repeating itself -- he had been the matchwinner when Bayern beat the Qatar-owned club in the 2020 final in Lisbon to become European champions for the sixth time. "It was a bit strange. I grew up at this club, in this city, I was born here, so it was difficult to celebrate but at the end we are really pleased with the victory," Coman said. Mbappe's fitness had dominated the build-up to the game, with the France superstar initially ruled out because of a thigh injury before making a faster-than-expected return to training and being named in the squad. He was named among the substitutes, while Warren Zaire-Emery, at 16 years and 343 days old, became the youngest player ever to start a Champions League knockout game. But Bayern had little to be afraid of in the first half as Mbappe –- scorer of seven goals in six games in the group stage –- watched on, with Lionel Messi and Neymar badly missing his presence. Also Read: Champions League: Star striker Kylian Mbappe joins PSG squad ahead of Bayern clash, remains doubtful to start - Messi, Neymar struggle - Instead Bayern, playing with a three-man central defence, controlled the game and restricted PSG to just one attempt in the first half. Yet the Bundesliga leaders, still without Sadio Mane as he recovers from injury, did little to trouble Donnarumma apart from a Joshua Kimmich shot that was easily saved. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann took off Joao Cancelo at half-time and replaced him with Canadian international Davies, a change that saw Coman move from the left flank to the right. PSG also made a change, replacing Achraf Hakimi with France centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, but the biggest cheer of the night had been reserved for Mbappe when he came out to warm up during the break. The 24-year-old was preparing to come on when Bayern opened the scoring as Davies crossed from the left to the far post where the unmarked Coman finished. Mbappe promptly replaced Carlos Soler but the French champions needed Donnarumma to keep them in the game, and perhaps the tie, as he produced a fingertip save to touch an Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting effort onto the woodwork. From the corner that followed, Donnarumma saved from Pavard's header. PSG needed to get the ball to Mbappe and they eventually did in the 73rd minute, a Fabian Ruiz ball over the top sending the forward bounding towards goal. Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer rushed out to block Mbappe's shot with his face before Neymar was denied from the follow-up. Then Mbappe did put the ball in the net, only for the celebrations to be cut short, and Bayern held on even after Pavard was shown a second yellow for scything down Messi. "It is clear that Kylian Mbappe can change any game," said Nagelsmann. "This was a very important result but it is just the first step."

Kingsley Coman scores winner as Bayern beat PSG in first leg of Champions League tie

UEFA Champions League 2023 live streaming: The UEFA champions league is back after a long FIFA World Cup break that lasted from November last year to February 14.

UEFA Champions League 2023 live streaming: The UEFA champions league is back after a long FIFA World Cup break that lasted from November last year to February 14. The round of 16 stage will be played in two legs, with the first leg starting from February 14 and ending on February 22 and the second leg running from March 7 to March 15. The round of 16 stage kick-starts on Tuesday, February 14 with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) all set to lock horns with Bayern Munich and AC Milan squaring off with Tottenham Hotspur. The games look promising to provide you with a thrilling experience as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and the rest of the Paris Saint-Germain squad will be seen in live action following a long hiatus. However, American soccer fans are likely aware of the complications involved in finding a platform to watch Champions League matches live. This year, we've included a comprehensive guide on how to watch the Champions League matches online, including a few choices that enable you stream Champions League matches for free. How to watch UEFA champions league matches live? PSG vs Bayern Munich live streaming: It must be noted that all UEFA champions league matches won’t be shown on TV. You can watch some matches on CBS (for English commentary) or TUDN and UniMás (for Spanish commentary) if you have a cable or satellite package. To access the live streaming of all UEFA champions league matches, you can use the live stream service Paramount+. The streaming service Paramount+ from CBS is the greatest spot to watch the Champions League online this season and the only option to view every single game. For access to live Champions League games, you must purchase the streamer's Premium package. Using a live TV streaming service like fuboTV is another way to watch Champions League matches online. Even though you won't be able to watch every game, your fuboTV membership will allow you to live stream any matches that are broadcast on CBS, TUDN, and UniMás. Another reliable option for watching Champions League live streams online is DirecTV Stream, which has more than 100 channels and includes CBS, TUDN, and UniMás. You won't be able to watch every match online—(only Paramount+ provides that offer)—but you can still view a sizable chunk of the tournament's events. UEFA champions league full schedule and timings (ET) Tuesday, Feb. 14 Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich at 3:00 PM ET AC Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur at 3:00 PM ET Wednesday, Feb. 15 Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea at 3:00 PM ET Club Brugge vs. Benfica at 3:00 PM ET Tuesday, Feb. 21 Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Napoli at 3:00 PM ET Wednesday, February 22 RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City at 3:00 PM ET Inter Milan vs. FC Porto at 3:00 PM ET When will UEFA Champions League matches begin? UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches start Tuesday, February 14. What time will UEFA Champions League matches be played? UEFA Champions League matches will be played at 3:00 PM ET. Where will UEFA Champions League matches be live streamed? UEFA Champions League matches will be live streamed on Paramount+. When will PSG vs Bayern Munich match be played? PSG vs Bayern Munich round of 16 match will be played on Tuesday, February 14 at 3:00 PM ET.

UEFA Champions League 2023 live streaming: how to watch champions league livestream in US, date, time, venue

UEFA Champions League 2022-23: The UEFA Champions League has a massive following reflected in its broadcast reach. They have multiple partners in Europe and countries in Africa, Asia, America, The Middle East and many more. Football fans can watch the UEFA Champions League on these local broadcasting channels. The top-tier football tournament commences on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Football fans are excited about the UEFA Champions League 2023 as it comes after a long time after the FIFA World Cup. The first match of the UEFA Champions League is PSG vs Bayern. The first leg of the UEFA Champions League will end on February 22. The second leg will commence on March 7 and end on March 15. &nbsp;

The UEFA Champions League 2023 is the 68th season of Europe's premier club football tournament. The winner will automatically qualify for UEFA Super Cup.&nbsp;

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We have mentioned all the TV broadcasters of Europe partnered with the UEFA to Live telecast the Champions League. You can find the channel for your country in the list mentioned below. &nbsp;</h3>

<h2>Where can I watch UEFA Champions League 2023 Live on TV in Europe?</h2>

Russia: Match TV&nbsp; 
Germany: Prime Video, DAZN 
United Kingdom: BT Sport 
France: Canal+, M6, RMC Sport 
Italy: Sky Italia, DAZN 
Spain: Telefonica, Mediapro 
Ukraine: Megogo 
Poland: Viaplay, TVP 
Romania: Pro TV 
Netherlands: Talpa, ESPN 
Belgium: Telenet, SBS VRT, RTBF, beTV 
Czechia: Ceska Televize, Sport1 
Greece: COSMOTE TV 
Portugal: SIC, Sport TV 
Sweden: Viaplay Group 
Hungary: MTVA, RTL 
Austria: ServusTV, ORF, Sky Austria&nbsp; 
Serbia: Arena Sport 
Switzerland: blue+, CH Media 
Bulgaria: A1, bTV 
Denmark: TV2 
Finland: Viaplay Group 
Slovakia: RTVS, Sport1 
Norway: Viaplay Group 
Croatia: Arena Sport 
Moldova: Setanta, Prime 
Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina: Arena Sport 
Albania: DigitAlb 
Lithuania: Viaplay Group 
North Macedonia: Arena Sport 
Slovenia: Arena Sport, Sportklub, Pro Plus 
Latvia: Viaplay Group 
Estonia: Viaplay Group 
Montenegro: Arena Sport 
Luxembourg: RTL 
Malta: PBS, Melita, GO 
Iceland: Viaplay, Syn 
Liechtenstein: blue+﻿, RTL﻿, CH Media

<h2>Where can I Live Stream UEFA Champions League 2023?</h2>

You can watch the UEFA Champions League 2023 on uefa.tv. You can register for free to watch live streaming of select UEFA competitions, match highlights, &nbsp;goals and more football videos.

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UEFA Champions League 2022-23: The UEFA Champions League has a massive following reflected in its broadcast reach. They have multiple partners in Europe and countries in Africa, Asia, America, The Middle East and many more.

UEFA Champions League 2022-23: The UEFA Champions League has a massive following reflected in its broadcast reach. They have multiple partners in Europe and countries in Africa, Asia, America, The Middle East and many more. Football fans can watch the UEFA Champions League on these local broadcasting channels. The top-tier football tournament commences on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Football fans are excited about the UEFA Champions League 2023 as it comes after a long time after the FIFA World Cup. The first match of the UEFA Champions League is PSG vs Bayern. The first leg of the UEFA Champions League will end on February 22. The second leg will commence on March 7 and end on March 15. The UEFA Champions League 2023 is the 68th season of Europe's premier club football tournament. The winner will automatically qualify for UEFA Super Cup. We have mentioned all the TV broadcasters of Europe partnered with the UEFA to Live telecast the Champions League. You can find the channel for your country in the list mentioned below. Where can I watch UEFA Champions League 2023 Live on TV in Europe? Russia: Match TV Germany: Prime Video, DAZN United Kingdom: BT Sport France: Canal+, M6, RMC Sport Italy: Sky Italia, DAZN Spain: Telefonica, Mediapro Ukraine: Megogo Poland: Viaplay, TVP Romania: Pro TV Netherlands: Talpa, ESPN Belgium: Telenet, SBS VRT, RTBF, beTV Czechia: Ceska Televize, Sport1 Greece: COSMOTE TV Portugal: SIC, Sport TV Sweden: Viaplay Group Hungary: MTVA, RTL Austria: ServusTV, ORF, Sky Austria Serbia: Arena Sport Switzerland: blue+, CH Media Bulgaria: A1, bTV Denmark: TV2 Finland: Viaplay Group Slovakia: RTVS, Sport1 Norway: Viaplay Group Croatia: Arena Sport Moldova: Setanta, Prime Bosnia & Herzegovina: Arena Sport Albania: DigitAlb Lithuania: Viaplay Group North Macedonia: Arena Sport Slovenia: Arena Sport, Sportklub, Pro Plus Latvia: Viaplay Group Estonia: Viaplay Group Montenegro: Arena Sport Luxembourg: RTL Malta: PBS, Melita, GO Iceland: Viaplay, Syn Liechtenstein: blue+﻿, RTL﻿, CH Media Where can I Live Stream UEFA Champions League 2023? You can watch the UEFA Champions League 2023 on uefa.tv. You can register for free to watch live streaming of select UEFA competitions, match highlights, goals and more football videos. ALSO READ | UEFA Champions League 2022-23: Where & how to watch PSG vs Bayern livestream in India- Check full schedule

UEFA Champions League 2023 Live Streaming: Where & How to watch UEFA Champions League in Europe, TV Broadcast

In what comes as a massive boost for PSG ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match&nbsp;against the former winners Bayern Munich, their star striker Kylian Mbappe has joined the squad; however, his participation remains in doubt as he’s still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained two weeks back on February 1st. Not only Mbappe, but the recently-crowned World Cup-winner Lionel Messi and Italian midfielder Marco Verratti have also returned from injury. The match that is slated to take place at the Parc des Princes on February 15th could at least see a return of any of these players.

Mbappe, who was ruled out for three weeks following the injury, was seen practising with the team in the training sessions ahead of the much-anticipated match. PSG manager Christophe Galtier, however, said he would take zero risks when it comes to playing Mbappe against Bayern Munich. Speaking during the pre-match presser, Galtier said the decision on playing the French striker will be made last minute after discussing with the medical staff.

He also added saying the XI that will be playing in the Champions League tonight will be a lot different from the one that played against Monaco, where PSG suffered a shocking 1-3 defeat.

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"What I can tell you is that the team who will play tomorrow will look nothing like that who played against Monaco," Galtier told a news conference.

"Kylian did the whole session today. I didn't think he would be on the pitch yesterday. We made the decision that he would train with everyone today. We're not sure yet whether he will be on the match sheet, we will decide tomorrow after discussing with him and the medical staff. If he is on the match sheet, he will play," the manager said.

Struggling with the form lately, PSG will look for a much-needed turnaround against heavyweights Bayern – whom Galtier doesn’t see as favourites.

"I know that my team will rise to the occasion," said Galtier. "I don't think Bayern are the favourites. It's 50-50. It's a Champions League game. No one will be qualified after tomorrow's game. Bayern have been better lately and for some reasons it's not the case for us but I have a bigger squad at my disposal for tomorrow."

In what comes as a massive boost for PSG ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against the former winners Bayern Munich, their star striker Kylian Mbappe has joined the squad; however, his participation remains in doubt as he’s still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained two weeks back on February 1st.

In what comes as a massive boost for PSG ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against the former winners Bayern Munich, their star striker Kylian Mbappe has joined the squad; however, his participation remains in doubt as he’s still recovering from the hamstring injury he sustained two weeks back on February 1st. Not only Mbappe, but the recently-crowned World Cup-winner Lionel Messi and Italian midfielder Marco Verratti have also returned from injury. The match that is slated to take place at the Parc des Princes on February 15th could at least see a return of any of these players. Mbappe, who was ruled out for three weeks following the injury, was seen practising with the team in the training sessions ahead of the much-anticipated match. PSG manager Christophe Galtier, however, said he would take zero risks when it comes to playing Mbappe against Bayern Munich. Speaking during the pre-match presser, Galtier said the decision on playing the French striker will be made last minute after discussing with the medical staff. He also added saying the XI that will be playing in the Champions League tonight will be a lot different from the one that played against Monaco, where PSG suffered a shocking 1-3 defeat. ALSO READ: UEFA Champions League 2022-23: Where & how to watch PSG vs Bayern livestream in India- Check full schedule "What I can tell you is that the team who will play tomorrow will look nothing like that who played against Monaco," Galtier told a news conference. "Kylian did the whole session today. I didn't think he would be on the pitch yesterday. We made the decision that he would train with everyone today. We're not sure yet whether he will be on the match sheet, we will decide tomorrow after discussing with him and the medical staff. If he is on the match sheet, he will play," the manager said. Struggling with the form lately, PSG will look for a much-needed turnaround against heavyweights Bayern – whom Galtier doesn’t see as favourites. "I know that my team will rise to the occasion," said Galtier. "I don't think Bayern are the favourites. It's 50-50. It's a Champions League game. No one will be qualified after tomorrow's game. Bayern have been better lately and for some reasons it's not the case for us but I have a bigger squad at my disposal for tomorrow."

Champions League: Star striker Kylian Mbappe joins PSG squad ahead of Bayern clash, remains doubtful to start

It gets bad to worse for Paris Saint-Germain. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is in doubt for his club's UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Bayern Munich next week.

It gets bad to worse for Paris Saint-Germain. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is in doubt for his club's UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Bayern Munich next week. Messi picked up a hamstring injury during PSG's 2-1 defeat against Marseille in the Coupe de France trophy. He felt a niggle in his hamstring after playing the full 90 minutes. The Parisian side will be hoping that Messi recovers in time, having already lost their main man Kylian Mbappe for the knockout game. He has already been ruled out of PSG's weekend trip to Monaco in Ligue 1. Messi had a scintillating 2022 where he ended the year by winning the FIFA World Cup - the only trophy missing from his prized cabinet. As for Paris, the Argentine has scored 15 goals in 25 games in all competitions. Earlier this month, it was French forward Mbappe that suffered a thigh injury during his side's 3-1 victory against Montpellier. Mbappe missed two penalties in the game and later hobbled off with the injury. Coach Christophe Galtier initially suggested that it was knock to the back that sidelined Mbappe before the scans revealed the real extent of the injury. PSG are wading in choppy waters at the moment. While their two superstars are out, the bench of Marco Verratti, Sergio Ramos and Neymar has only returned to the fold and is yet to hit their straps fully. Read more: PSG star Kylian Mbappe ruled out of UCL tie against Bayern Munich This is not the first instance that PSG has been plagued by a series of injuries prior to a high-profile UCL contest. In 2018, a fractured metatarsal prevented their Brazilian forward Neymar from participating in the last-16 defeat to Madrid. A year later, another injury ruled him out of their loss to Manchester United at the same stage. Read more: Will Lionel Messi play in 2026 World Cup? The Argentine gives a hint With Bayern playing an exquisite brand of football under Julian Nagelsmann, PSG's bench strength will have to come through to stand any chance in the all-important first tie. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

PSG star Lionel Messi in doubt for UCL tie against Bayern Munich

A future European Super League could include as many as 80 teams, Bernd Reichart, the chief executive of A22 Sports Management, a company formed to sponsor and assist in the creation of a breakaway soccer league, said on Thursday.

A future European Super League could include as many as 80 teams, Bernd Reichart, the chief executive of A22 Sports Management, a company formed to sponsor and assist in the creation of a breakaway soccer league, said on Thursday. In a statement outlining the preliminary results of talks that A22 had with what it said was 50 European clubs and stakeholders of football, the company said the change was necessary. "The vast majority of them share the assessment that the very foundation of European football is under threat, and it is time for change," A22 said. "Feedback suggests a European football league that is open, based solely on sporting merit, multidivisional with 60 to 80 clubs and a minimum of 14 guaranteed European matches per club." Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus were among 12 clubs to announce a breakaway Super League in April 2021. But the move collapsed within 48 hours after an outcry from fans, governments and players forced Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid to pull out. Read more: European Super League explained: What is the format and purpose behind it? - All you need to know That left only Real, Barcelona and Juventus as holdouts. The ESL took its case to a Spanish court which subsequently sought guidance from the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). "Our objective is to present a sustainable sporting project for European club competitions available to, at a minimum, all 27 EU Member States as soon as possible after receipt of the judgment," Reichart said. "The issues are clear, and action must be taken for the benefit of fans, players, and clubs." Strong headwind Spain's La Liga President Javier Tebas, a staunch opponent of the ESL, said the plan would only favour big clubs. "The Super League is the wolf, who today disguises himself as a granny to try to fool European football, but his nose and his teeth are very big," Tebas wrote on Twitter on Thursday. "Four divisions in Europe? Of course the first for them, as in the 2019 reform. Government of the clubs? Of course only the big ones." European soccer body UEFA, the biggest opponent to the ESL plan which it sees as threatening its own Champions League club competition, did not immediately respond to a request for a comment. WATCH | Big blow for European Super League; EU legal advisor backs UEFA in battle × The European Club Association (ECA) said A22's "rehashed idea" had already been "proposed, discussed and comprehensively rejected by all stakeholders in 2019. "As the sole organisation recognised by FIFA and UEFA representing clubs at European and international level, and the only body through which clubs have genuine representation in their decision-making, ECA reiterates its long-standing opposition to the European Super League and any breakaway project," the ECA added. "From 2024 more clubs from more countries will participate in European men's club competitions every season." The Champions League is set to expand from 32 teams to 36 from the 2024-25 season after UEFA approved the new format last year. 'Walking corpse' The Football Supporters' Association, which represents fans in England and Wales and is a co-founder of Europe's equivalent fan body, said the ESL plan did not have any backing from the continent's fans. "The walking corpse that is the European Super League twitches again with all the self-awareness one associates with a zombie," said FSA chief executive Kevin Miles in a statement. "Their newest idea is to have an 'open competition' rather than the closed shop they originally proposed that led to huge fan protests. Of course an open competition for Europe's top clubs already exists - it's called the Champions League." A22 said 10 principles emerged from the discussions, including improving competitiveness, financial sustainability and fan experience. At issue in the ongoing court case is whether European body UEFA and global governing body FIFA statutes allowing them to block rival events and bar clubs and players from taking part conform with EU competition rules. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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