REVIEW OF ROUND ONE OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The first round of the new Champions League has concluded, prompting an examination of the 36-team table and the significance of goal difference this season. The competition has been expanded for the 2024-25 campaign, adopting a new format where teams face eight different opponents—four at home and four[…]
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The dawn of a new era in European club football commences this week with the kickoff of the expanded Champions League, sparking intrigue about the revamped format and raising concerns about the escalating number of matches. UEFA, the governing body of European football, recognized the need for change as the traditional group stage had become[…]
Read MoreChampions League Build-Up & the New Format
Champions League Build-Up & the New Format This new format, beginning Tuesday after years of planning and controversy, offers more games, more teams, and more revenue for the clubs involved. The changes were driven by storied clubs seeking more lucrative opportunities in European soccer. The new Champions League format will feature a 36-team league, replacing[…]
Read MoreAfrican Football Legends
George Weah George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah (born October 1, 1966) Weah is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state, and he is the only African Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year winner in history, having won both in 1995. He earned three African Footballer of[…]
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