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UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw Highlights: Real Madrid to play Atletico Madrid in Ro16

The live streaming of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 full schedule, live time and streaming

From the knockout play-offs onward, the tournament follows a bracket system, with potential opponents for the last 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals already pre-determined.

Ex-Spain football boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault; fined for WC kiss

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso on Thursday for kissing her after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. He was fined more than 10,000 euros ($10,400) in Audiencia Nacional court and ordered not to get within 200 meters of Hermoso or communicating with her for a year. Rubiales was cleared of the charge of coercion for trying to downplay the kiss on the lips of Hermoso during the awards ceremony after the final in Sydney. The kiss sparked outrage in Spain and marred the celebrations of Spain's first Women's World Cup title. Rubiales said Hermoso consented to the kiss but she denied it. Three other former Spanish federation members accused of coercion former women's team coach Jorge Vilda, sports director of the men's team Albert Luque, and head of marketing Ruben Rivera also were cleared. Hermoso said during her testimony she felt disrespected by Rubiales after winning the World Cup. She said she was pressured into

UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw: Full list of qualified teams

The draw for the round of 16 will take place on February 21, 2025. Teams from the group stage, who finished in the top 8, are seeded, while the four knockout phase playoff winners will be unseeded.

Real Madrid vs Man City Highlights, Champions League 2025: Mbappe's hattrick knocks City out of UCL

Live streaming of Manchester City vs Real Madrid playoff tie will be available on the SonyLIV app.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Champions League Head-to-Head statistics

While Manchester City has finally clinched the prestigious European Cup after enduring years of heartbreaking exits, they still have a long way to go before catching up with Real Madrid.

Will Jude Bellingham be available for Real Madrid vs Man City UCL 2nd leg?

Despite his denial, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has handed Bellingham a two-match suspension as a result of the incident.

Champions League 2025: Real Madrid vs Man City live match time, streaming

The live streaming of the UCL playoff between Real Madrid and Manchester City will be available on the SonyLIV app.

Spanish ref who sent off Bellingham under scrutiny for business activities

The referee who sent off Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham for cursing at him has denounced what he calls a false accusation by local media that has led to him being temporarily sidelined by the Spanish soccer federation. The federation said Tuesday that Jos Luis Munuera would not be named to referee games until it concludes its analysis of a report by online newspaper El Espaol that alleged Munuera had business relations with officials in the Spanish league. The focus of the report is Talentus Sports Speakers, a company which Munuera participates in that offers motivation talks by sports figures. Munuera responded to the media report with a statement saying that Talentus Sports Speakers has never invoiced any quantity from any sporting institution, whether it be a club, a federation or a company linked to sports. He added that he would take legal action against media outlets that have intentionally or due to negligence spread false or incorrect information about him or the refereei

UEFA Champions League playoffs: Matches on Feb 19 night (India time)

Real Madrid and Manchester City, who will meet in a highly anticipated second-leg match on Wednesday, have come to expect progression into the round of 16. However, this year, with Manchester City's 1

Champions League: Who will Bayern Munich or Celtic face in Round of 16?

If Bayern are to make it through to the UCL Round of 16 after getting past Celtic at home in the 2nd leg, they be facing either German champions Bayer Leverkusen or Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.

Bayern Munich vs Celtic Champions League playoff live time and streaming

The Bavarians have been nearly invincible at home in the Champions League, having not lost a home game since April 2021.

Injury blow for Man United as Amad Diallo is ruled out for several weeks

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo has sustained an ankle injury that will rule him out for a number of weeks, the club said Sunday. Diallo picked up the injury during training this week. Extremely disappointed to be writing this message in such a crucial time of the season, he posted on X. Unfortunately, I will be out for some time with an injury. I will come back stronger than ever!!" Diallo has been one of United's best players in a troubled season for the 20-time Premier League champion. He has scored nine goals including a late winner against Manchester City in December and an equalizer in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in January. His injury leaves United coach Ruben Amorim short of attacking options after Marcus Rashford and Antony were loaned out in the January transfer window.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Premier League live time and streaming

Haaland is on a scoring spree in all competitions with a brace against Real Madrid in the UCL recently. Burn would have to be at his toes to tackle the goal poacher at the Etihad.

Champions League 2025 highlights: Harry Kane lifts Bayern to beat Celtic

Teams placed between ninth and 24th in the standings are fighting for survival, with decisive second-leg clashes set to take place next week.

Vinicius Jr. surpasses Neymar for incredible UCL feat after win vs City

Although Vinícius didn't score in the match, his two crucial assists in the final minutes were key to Real Madrid's first-ever victory at the Etihad.

Champions League 2025: Celtic vs Bayern Munich live match time, streaming

Brendan Rodgers' team has been dominant domestically, with little competition from Rangers for the Scottish Premiership title.

Goodison Park prepares to host EVE vs LIV derby for one final time

Goodison Park, one of English soccer's most venerable and atmospheric stadiums, is preparing to host a Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool later Wednesday for the 120th and final time with eternal bragging rights at stake. The "Grand Old Lady" as it is fondly called by the locals has been Everton's home since 1892 but will be demolished after this season, with the club moving to a new 52,888-capacity venue at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool's waterfront. For that reason, it is set to be an emotional night, and there's plenty at stake for two neighboring teams whose home grounds are for now, at least less than 1 kilometer apart and famously separated by Stanley Park. Liverpool is seeking a victory to move nine points clear of second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League. Everton is looking to push further clear of the relegation zone under new manager David Moyes, who has won three of his four league games since taking over last month for a second spell in charge. As f

Saint-Etienne fans banned from French league game at rivals Marseille

Saint-Etienne supporters have been banned by French authorities from traveling to Marseille for this weekend's Ligue 1 game between the two clubs with the biggest fan bases in France. In an order published Wednesday, France's interior ministry said there is a real and serious risk of confrontation between the rival fans. Second-placed Marseille takes on struggling Saint-Etienne at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday. While Marseille vs. Paris Saint-Germain remains the biggest match in French soccer, and is known as Le Classique," Saint-Etienne and Marseille have a special rivalry of their own. They were the two most decorated clubs in French football before PSG started its dominance after Qatari investors took over in 2011. Saint-Etienne which has 10 league titles to its name, one more than Marseille dominated French football during the 1960s and '70s. Mediterranean club Marseille became one of Saint-Etienne's strongest rivals after regaining a spot in the topflight in 1966. Marseil

Man City vs Real Madrid Highlights, Champions League 2025: Bellingham gives RMA 3-2 win vs MCI

Live streaming of Manchester City vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League playoff tie will be available on the SonyLIV app.