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Stamford Bridge has never been known for its ominous atmosphere, with chants of "is this a library?" was heard regularly from the far end on a domestic match day.But Champions League nights should be different.Much has been said, written, podcasted etc about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on football worldwide, but in no competition has the absence of supporters been felt more than in the Champions League (at least in Europe).The players line up in front of an empty stand | Fran Santiago / Getty ImagesThe knockout…

Football documentaries have become commonplace on streaming services of late and while some of us hate the fact that today's players have become more like celebrities than athletes, they make for bloody good TV.If your idea of ​​entertainment is not Sunderland's co-owner Charlie Methven stood in the middle of an empty Stadium of Light waving his fingers in the air at Tiesto's' Adagio for Strings' and shouting at some poor boy to make it more Ibiza 'yes, then there is frankly no hope for you.Paul Pogba will appear in his own…

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is believed to be interested in joining Manchester United and even asked some of his English colleagues about the club during last month's international break.The central midfield is rising on United's list of summer transfer priorities and the club has revived previous interest in Rice in recent months. The 22-year-old has been crucial to West Ham's rise to the Champions League battle and is one of the Premier League's best DM.Declan Rice has impressed Man Utd staff this season Pool / Getty…

On 14 April 2009, Chelsea and Liverpool played one of the most memorable Champions League matches of all time. With the Blues winning the first stage at Anfield 3-1, the Reds had everything to do in the return match if they wanted to make the semifinals. They gave it a good step in justice, and went 2-0 forward in the first half before Didier Drogba's skilful goal and the rocket from Alex leveled things at night. Frank Lampard then made it 3-2 before Liverpool gathered. Lucas Leiva and Dirk Kuyt scored in a hectic two…

Kooxda Barcelona ayaa lagu soo warramayaa inay dhigatay qorshe cusub oo ay kusoo xerogalinayso weeraryahanka Borussia Dortmund ee Erling Haaland oo ah xiddiga wakhti xaadirkan loogu doonista badan yahay qaarada Yurub.Barcelona ayaa haddiiba ay saxeexa Haaland suuqa sanadkan doonayso ku qasbanaan doonta inay bixiso lacag ka badan 154 Milyan oo pound halka haddiiba ay xilli ciyaareed kale sugto heshiiskiisa lagu samayn karo kaliya 68 Milyan oo pound sanadka dambe ee 2022.Wargeyska El Mundo ayaa sheegaya in Barcelona ay…

Celtic striker Patryk Klimala is closing in on a permanent move to the New York Bulls, according to reports. Klimala arrived at Parkhead from the Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok in January 2020 but has found the first team's opportunities difficult to catch up with. He has only played 28 matches in all competitions and few of them have started and done only three times. Klimala has been a bit of a player at Celtic | Ian MacNicol / Getty ImagesNow it seems he can move on with The Scottish Sun, which reports that the New…

Tababaraha kooxda Fc Porto ee Sergio Conceicao ayaa shaaca ka qaaday in dhigiisa kooxda Chelsea ee Thomas Tuchel ee uu kala kulmay aflagaado kaddib markii ay dhammaatay ciyaartii ay xalay kooxda ree London ugu gudubtay wareega afar dhammaadka Champions League. Tababaraha Portuguese-ka ah ayaa u muuqday mid ay isku dhaceen dhigiida German-ka ah markii ay dhammaatay ciyaartu iyadoo gadaal laga ogaaday in Thomas Tuchel markii kulanku dhammaaday ku yidhi dhigiisa kale “F*** Off”. Sergio Conceicao ayaa intaas kaddib la…

Open the top draw and snap this one in the "Insane consolation goal that will be forgotten, but would be Puska's Award winner if they had any significance" folder. See video below for another post. The entire football world was immersed in Champions League action on Tuesday night, eyes glued to the screen in hopes of witnessing something late, last minute drama between two of Europe's giants. Fortunately, their prayers were answered - although the injury-time goal unfortunately arrived in the game that no one (other than…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has almost confirmed that star academy player Folarin Balogun will stay at the club and sign a new contract.The 18-year-old was expected to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer after failing to secure the first team's minutes ahead. Reports suggested he could sign for a Bundesliga club on a free transfer, but he is now expected to sign a new deal with the Gunners.Manager Arteta essentially confirmed the news during his pre-match match before the second league of the Europa League quarter-final…

Playing Manchester City is not easy - it has been established during this strange but captivating season. In fact, Pep Guardiola's side has undoubtedly been the toughest team to play across Europe since the turn of the year.And it is this fantastic team that Edin Terzic's men must overcome to reach the Champions League semi-final. Borussia Dortmund got away from the Etihad after losing the first leg 2-1 - far from the end of the world - which means they need a 1-0 victory to see them through. It will not be easy, simple or…