While the battle for the Champions League of the future is fought behind the scenes, this week the continent's biggest clubs begin their latest quest for European glory with holders Liverpool dreaming of reaching another final in Istanbul.

Amid talk of revamp, Europe's giants begin Champions League assault

Barcelona will have to come through a section containing both Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan after the three former winners all came out together in Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw in Monaco, while holders Liverpool will face Napoli again.

Barcelona handed tough Champions League draw as Liverpool face Napoli again

French police released former president of UEFA Michel Platini from custody early on Wednesday. No charges were brought against the former number 10 of Les Bleus after almost 15 hours of questioning.

Michel Platini released, says he is 'at peace'

FIFA's Decision To Host WC2022 In Qatar Being Probed, Michael Platini Has Been Arrested In France Football legend and Former UEFA President Michael Platini has been arrested in France. The arrest is related to FIFA's decision to host the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Platini is facing allegations of cronyism, corruption and favoritism. But the buck doesn't just stop with Platini. So who else is involved? How big is the arrest of Platini? Palki explains

Gravitas: Former UEFA Prez & Football legend Michael Platini arrested

This week's Nations League finals and Euro 2020 qualifiers will not feature changes to the laws of the game which officially came into effect from June, European soccer governing body UEFA said on Tuesday.

UEFA confirms new laws will not be implemented at Nations League

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be used at this week's UEFA Nations League finals in Portugal, Europe's soccer governing body UEFA said on Monday. VAR, which allows incidents to be reviewed with the help of video replays, was used at last year's World Cup in Russia and this season's Champions League knockout stages and will also be part of the English Premier League from next season.

VAR to be used in Nations League finals week, says UEFA

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are aiming to make up for several recent near misses while Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham can dream of winning the Champions League for the first time as the two English clubs meet in Saturday's final in Madrid.

Champions League: Liverpool and Tottenham set for the final showdown

Lionel Messi left Anfield in tears after Barcelona's humiliating 0-4 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg that saw them miss out on a place in the final.

Lionel Messi broke down in tears in dressing room after Barcelona's Champions League exit

Major takeaways from Liverpool 0-3 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first leg

Ajax Amsterdam took a massive stride towards a first Champions League final for 23 years as Donny van de Beek's early goal earned a 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of their semi-final on Tuesday.

Champions League: Ajax edge Tottenham in semi-final first leg

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was at fault as Ajax closed in on a first Champions League final for 23 years thanks to Donny van de Beek's early goal to win the first leg of their semi-final 1-0 on Tuesday.

Mauricio Pochettino accepts blame for 'sloppy' Spurs after 0-1 defeat to Ajax

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane refused to defend players after his side's humiliating 1-0 defeat away to bottom-placed Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday. Spanisg giants were dominated by Rayo, who began their weekend at the bottom of the standings.

Zinedine Zidane refuses to defend Real Madrid players after shock defeat to Rayo

After an astonishing encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur reached the semi-finals of the Champions League on away goals following a 4-3 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday.

Champions League: Tottenham Hotspur stun Manchester City to go through in seven-goal thriller

A resurgent Mohamed Salah scored one and set up another to inspire a clinical Liverpool to a 4-1 win at Porto in their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday that teed up a last-four clash with Barcelona.

Champions League: Mohamed Salah shines as clinical Liverpool see off Porto

After guiding his team to the semi-finals of UEFA Champions League, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that his focus is now on Liverpool's next Premier League clash against Cardiff.

'I'm thinking about Cardiff,' says Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool's UCL win over Porto

Tottenham Hotspur's Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld said that his side went from "hell to heaven" when the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ruled out Raheem Sterling's stoppage-time goal in the second leg of UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

'From hell to heaven': Alderweireld summarise Tottenham's UCL win over Manchester City

From Cristiano Ronaldo's struggle to Lionel Messi's double, major takeaways from UEFA Champions League quarter-finals second-leg

Manchester United face an even tougher task to turn around the 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their quarter-final with Barcelona than their miraculous comeback away to Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted on Wednesday.

Beating Barcelona tougher than PSG, admits Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin admitted on Tuesday that he is ashamed of the recent outbreaks of racism that have blighted football this season. England stars Raheem Sterling, Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi endured racist abuse from Montenegro fans during last month's Euro 2020 qualifier, while in the club game Inter Milan, Dinamo Zagreb and Dynamo Kiev have all been punished with full or partial venue closures due to racist behaviour by supporters.

UEFA chief Ceferin slams outbreaks of racist abuse

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed on Friday Cristiano Ronaldo is an injury doubt for the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Ajax on April 10.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'risks missing' Champions League quarter-final first leg

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Ireland on Thursday after supporters hurled tennis balls onto the field during their European Championship qualifier against Georgia.

UEFA charge Ireland over tennis ball protest

European football's governing body UEFA has been urged to take strong action over racist incidents in Monday's Euro 2020 qualifier between Montenegro and England in Podgorica and will receive a report from an independent monitoring group.

UEFA urged to take strong action over racist incidents in England match

Paris St Germain have won a legal battle against UEFA after European football's governing body tried to reopen its investigation into the French club's spending on transfer fees and wages.

PSG win legal battle with UEFA over FFP investigation

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged by FIFA for his inappropriate celebration after one of the three goals he scored in last week's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over inappropriate goal celebration

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