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European football

Champions League silverware shines in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Knockout Phase Playoffs Draw - UEFA Headquarters, Nyon, Switzerland - January 30, 2026 General view of the UEFA Champions League trophy during the draw REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Knockout Phase Playoffs Draw - UEFA Headquarters, Nyon, Switzerland - January 30, 2026 General view of the UEFA Champions League trophy during the draw REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo

Japan eyes English Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Kaoru Mitoma, who was signed from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, is one of the many Japanese stars who have made moves to European clubs in recent years.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Kaoru Mitoma, who was signed from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, is one of the many Japanese stars who have made moves to European clubs in recent years.

Sunderland make home a fortress in the English Premier League as possible place in Europe beckons

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris during the Premier League match against Burnley.
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris during the Premier League match against Burnley.

Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play-offs

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Ryan Reynolds’ football club Wrexham tied up in collapse of British broker Argentex

Wrexham AFC had placed £4.6 million (S$8 million) with Argentex, which collapsed into a form of insolvency in July.
Wrexham AFC had placed £4.6 million (S$8 million) with Argentex, which collapsed into a form of insolvency in July.

Holders PSG happy to take ‘long route’ via Champions League play-offs

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique during their 1-1 Champions League draw with Newcastle United at Parc des Princes on Jan 28.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique during their 1-1 Champions League draw with Newcastle United at Parc des Princes on Jan 28.

Benfica’s Jose Mourinho hails goalkeeper’s late goal, Alvaro Arbeloa laments Real Madrid collapse

Benfica's Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League match at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.
Benfica's Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League match at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.

Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea

Napoli coach Antonio Conte during the Italian Serie A match against Juventus.
Napoli coach Antonio Conte during the Italian Serie A match against Juventus.

Old ally Jose Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho will hope to spoil former club Real Madrid's party when they meet in the Champions League.
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho will hope to spoil former club Real Madrid's party when they meet in the Champions League.

Europe’s elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places

Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League as they seek to retain their crown.
Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League as they seek to retain their crown.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.