The team managed by Cesc Fàbregas beat Leipzig 4–1. Admittedly, the German side is a team under reconstruction and still a long way from finding its balance, but Laghée’s side were making their absolute debut on the big European stage and played without any first-time nerves.

The Gunners are in Naples for their first Champions League away fixture. However, the comparison between the two clubs appears unfavourable for the Azzurri, particularly in terms of facilities rather than results.

Before the advent of the ‘Greater Europe’, Como faced Mitteleuropa in the Mitropa Cup 46 years ago, a tournament that was once highly prestigious before it was downgraded to a minor cup competition and eventually disappeared altogether

Società Sportiva Taranto will not be able to play at the stadium that hosted many matches during the Mediterranean Games. The refurbishment carried out for the sporting event is incomplete, and there is significant post-event damage.

The manager at the helm of the Turkish side (Roma’s opponents) seems to have stepped straight out of a coming-of-age novel. A life spanning from the Bosphorus to the touchline, marked by illustrious friendships, missed league titles and a destiny that has always hung in the balance

The owner of Chelsea funds political movements on both sides of the Atlantic whilst heading an empire that combines football, media, finance and global power

The Azzurri head into the European Championships as the defending runners-up. They make their debut on Thursday 10 September; at stake is not only the trophy but also a direct place at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. However, there are many unknowns

On Thursday, the American football season kicks off in Australia with the Seattle Seahawks, the reigning champions, taking on the New England Patriots in a repeat of last year’s Super Bowl. The new and old balance of power