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Liverpool face PSG in UEFA Champions League last 16 draw, Real Madrid Drawn Against Atleti

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February 21, 2025

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Liverpool face PSG in UEFA Champions League last 16 draw, Real Madrid Drawn Against Atleti—-Arsenal, Aston Villa and Liverpool have discovered their opponents for the UEFA Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid take on Atletico Madrid in one of the headline ties of this round, with the entire bracket now mapped out until the final in Munich.

Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster tie in the UEFA Champions League last 16.

Liverpool eased to seven wins from eight in the competition’s league phase, while PSG struggled to make it into the top 16 of the table. However, they destroyed Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the play-off round.

Arsenal, looking for their first-ever triumph in the competition, will take on PSV Eindhoven, who defeated Juventus in the play-offs.

Aston Villa’s reward for an impressive league phase campaign is Club Brugge. The West Midlands club are aiming for a shock lift of the trophy they previously won in 1982.

All three English teams have been drawn in the same half of the new-look Champions League bracket, meaning there cannot be an all-English final.

Arne Slot’s league phase table-toppers are the bookmakers’ favourites to win what would be a seventh European Cup.

A derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is also in store, with the victor meeting Arsenal or PSV in the next round.

A Kylian Mbappe-inspired Real Madrid dismantled Manchester City in the knockout play-offs, though did lose to another English club, Liverpool, in the league phase.

Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich clash in a tantalising all-German tie. The sides recently played out a 0-0 draw in the Bundesliga.

Barcelona take on Benfica, with the Iberian giants having met in the league phase. Barcelona won that thrilling fixture 5-4.

Feyenoord’s rumoured incoming new manager Robin van Persie will have a first taste of European action against Internazionale.

Borussia Dortmund, who cruised through the knockout play-offs against Sporting CP, face Lille in the final tie of the round.

The seeded teams – those who finished in the top eight places of the league phase – will have home advantage in the second leg.

UEFA Champions League last 16 draw

The draw is split into two halves of a bracket – silver and blue – which determines each team’s route to the final.

Silver:

Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid

(winners of the above ties will face off in quarter-finals)

Liverpool v PSG

Aston Villa v Club Brugge

(winners of the above ties will face off in quarter-finals)

Blue:

Barcelona v Benfica
Lille v Borussia Dortmund

(winners of the above ties will face off in quarter-finals)

Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich
Inter Milan v Feyenoord

(winners of the above ties will face off in quarter-finals)

Ties take place on March 4-5 and 11-12.

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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Sack Hervé Renard Two Months Before World Cup

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April 18, 2026

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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Sack Hervé Renard Two Months Before World Cup—-Saudi Arabia have dismissed head coach Hervé Renard in a shock decision less than two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation confirmed the move, bringing an abrupt end to Renard’s second spell in charge despite successfully guiding the team to qualification for the tournament.

The 57-year-old Frenchman, who previously led the team between 2019 and 2023, had returned in late 2024 after a stint with the France women’s national team. He is widely remembered for overseeing Saudi Arabia’s famous 2-1 victory over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.

Reports suggest the decision follows a series of disappointing results in recent friendlies, raising concerns about the team’s readiness ahead of the global tournament.

Renard confirmed his exit, acknowledging the timing but expressing pride in his achievements, including leading Saudi Arabia to multiple World Cup qualifications.

With the World Cup fast approaching, Saudi Arabia are now expected to appoint a replacement quickly, with Greek coach Georgios Donis reportedly among the leading candidates.

The sudden managerial change leaves the team facing a race against time to stabilise preparations ahead of their Group H fixtures against Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde.

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JUST IN: Ex Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard Guides Coventry City to Historic Premier League Promotion After 25 Years

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April 18, 2026

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JUST IN: Ex Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard Guides Coventry City to Historic Premier League Promotion After 25 Years—-Coventry City have secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, completing a remarkable turnaround under head coach Frank Lampard.

The Sky Blues confirmed their return to England’s top flight following a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers, with a late equaliser sealing the crucial point needed to clinch promotion.

Lampard, who took charge of the club in 2024, has overseen an impressive rise, guiding Coventry from mid-table struggles to Championship leaders. His side’s consistency throughout the 2025/26 season saw them build an unassailable lead at the top of the table, ultimately securing automatic promotion.

The achievement marks a major milestone for Coventry City, who last played in the Premier League during the 2000/01 season. After years of setbacks, including spells in the lower divisions, the club has now completed a long journey back to the elite level of English football.

For Lampard, the promotion represents one of the biggest successes of his managerial career, silencing critics and reaffirming his credentials after previous stints with Chelsea and Everton.

Celebrations erupted among players and fans alike, as Coventry’s return to the Premier League signals a new chapter for the historic club.

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