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Luis Enrique Extends PSG Contract Through 2030, Becoming Club's Longest-Serving Coach

Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year extension with PSG through 2030, becoming the longest-serving coach in the club's history after delivering back-to-back Champions League titles.

Caqueret Left Out of Como's Champions League Squad as Fabregas Calls It "One of the Hardest Days"

Como have left Maxence Caqueret out of their Champions League squad due to UEFA homegrown player rules, with Besiktas monitoring the French midfielder's situation.

Champions League 2026-27 Draw: Inter Draw Real Madrid and Liverpool, Roma Face Mourinho, Arsenal for Napoli, Como Meet PSG and Barcelona

The 2026-27 Champions League league phase draw has paired the Italian clubs with elite opposition: Inter face Real Madrid and Liverpool, Roma draw Mourinho's Fenerbahçe, Napoli take on Arsenal, and Como meet PSG and Barcelona. The opening matchday is set for 8-10 September.

Guendouzi Sparks Mass Brawl After Fenerbahce Qualify for Champions League

Matteo Guendouzi was at the centre of chaotic post-match scenes at the Groupama Stadium on Wednesday night after Fenerbahce qualified for the Champions League league phase with a 2-1 win over Lyon, completing a 3-2 aggregate victory in the playoff round.

Viking FK stun Dinamo Zagreb to seal historic Champions League qualification

Viking FK beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in Stavanger to qualify for the Champions League league phase for the first time in the Norwegian club's history, overturning the first-leg deficit in a sensational European upset.

PSG retain UEFA Super Cup: Doué strike beats Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg

PSG retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in Salzburg as Désiré Doué's second-half strike settled the final.

Juventus Women edge Torreense 2-1 to set up Hammarby final in Women's Champions League qualifying

Juventus Women beat SCU Torreense 2-1 in the Women's Champions League qualifying semi-final in Biella, with Carbonell and Capeta on target, to reach the mini-tournament final against Hammarby.

Milano

Franco Baresi Dies Aged 66: AC Milan and Italy Legend Bows Out

Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, AC Milan have announced. The one-club man captained Milan for 15 seasons, won the 1982 World Cup with Italy, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history.

Dusan Tadic returns to Dutch football, signs for NEC Nijmegen

Dusan Tadic returns to the Netherlands on a two-year deal with NEC Nijmegen, bringing Champions League experience as the club prepares to face Olympiakos in qualifying.

Milano

Luka Modric agrees one-year AC Milan extension through 2027

Luka Modric has agreed a contract extension with AC Milan until 2027, with the 40-year-old Croatian committing to a further season at San Siro.

Milano

Barcelona complete signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona have signed Germany international Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal until 2031, reuniting the forward with Hansi Flick. He becomes the club's second summer signing after Anthony Gordon.

Napoli

Napoli's Buongiorno to undergo knee surgery, out for at least three months

Napoli defender Alessandro Buongiorno will undergo surgery on his right knee for medial meniscus root repair. At least three months out: he will miss the first 10 Serie A matchdays and the first 4 Champions League games. Napoli are evaluating replacements.

Johan Manzambi joins Aston Villa in record Swiss transfer after World Cup breakout

Johan Manzambi joins Aston Villa from Freiburg for over £50 million in a record-breaking transfer for a Swiss player after his 2026 World Cup breakout.

CEV Champions League 2026-27 draw: Perugia lands Ziraat Ankara, Civitanova-Trentino and Conegliano-Novara derbies

Pool draw: Perugia with Ziraat Ankara, Montpellier, Bucuresti. Civitanova-Trentino derby in Pool D, Conegliano-Novara in women's. Milano draw Fenerbahçe, Scandicci face Eczacibasi. Women start Nov 24, men Dec 8.

Larne come from behind to reach next round: Tre Fiori beaten 2-1, 3-1 on aggregate

The Irish Premiership side overturn Tre Fiori at Inver Park: Mengucci scores, then Ridley and a Bent penalty. Two sendings-off leave the San Marino side with nine men. Red Star Belgrade await.

The New Saints knocked out by Sabah: 1-2 at Park Hall, 1-4 on aggregate

The Welsh champions exit the Champions League at the first hurdle: an Azerbaijani first-half double and a late Lock consolation leave Sabah 4-1 ahead on aggregate.

Flora 2-2 Iberia 1999: Estonians reach Champions League second qualifying round

In the first qualifying round second leg, Flora Tallinn drew 2-2 with Iberia 1999 in Tbilisi and sealed a place in the second qualifying round on a 5-4 aggregate.

Kauno Žalgiris 3-2 Drita: Lithuanians come back to reach second qualifying round

In the first qualifying round second leg, Kauno Žalgiris came from behind to beat Drita 3-2 in Kosovo and advanced to the second qualifying round on a 4-3 aggregate.

Vardar 3-2 KuPS after extra time: Finns reach second qualifying round on aggregate

In the first qualifying round second leg, Vardar Skopje beat KuPS 3-2 after extra time, but the Finns advanced to the second qualifying round on a 4-3 aggregate.

Borac Banja Luka 0-4 Levski Sofia: Bulgarians cruise into second qualifying round

In the first qualifying round second leg, Levski Sofia thrashed Borac Banja Luka 4-0 in Bosnia and advanced to the second qualifying round on a 5-1 aggregate.