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Germany And Italy Secure Five Spots In 2024-25 Champions League

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12 months ago

May 10, 2024

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In a significant boost for German and Italian football, UEFA has announced that both countries will have an additional spot in the upcoming 2024-25 Champions League season.

This decision comes on the heels of stellar performances by clubs from both nations in European competitions this season.

With the Champions League set to expand to accommodate 36 teams next season, UEFA revealed that two of the four new spots would be allocated based on the collective performance of clubs from respective associations in UEFA competitions.

Following the conclusion of the semifinal legs across the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League, UEFA confirmed that Italy and Germany have secured the top two positions in the 2023-24 association club coefficients.

Although outside the top four in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund is poised to qualify in fifth place.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen, crowned Bundesliga champions, will contest the Europa League final against Italian outfit Atalanta, who are fighting for fifth place in Serie A alongside AS Roma.

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Europa League leading scorers head of semi-final fixtures

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3 days ago

April 18, 2025

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Olympiacos attacker, Ayoub El Kaabi remains the joint-top leading scorer in the UEFA Europa League, UEL, following the conclusion of the quarter-final second leg fixtures on Thursday night.

Recall that Manchester United defeated Lyon 5-4 to advance to the Europa League semi-final, Tottenham Hotspur also defeated Frankfurt.

Athletic Club won 2-0 against Rangers, while Bodø/Glimt defeated Lazio via penalty shoot-out.

However, El Kaabi, alongside Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Høgh are currently the leading scorers in the Europa League this season.

They both have seven goals each to their names ahead of the Europa League last 4 fixtures next month.

Europa League leading scorers so far:

7 goals – Ayoub El Kaabi and Kasper Høgh

6 goals – Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Samu (Porto) and Barnabás Varga (Ferencváros), Malick Fofana (Lyon), Václav Černý (Rangers) and Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe).

5 goals – Bruno Fernandes (Man United), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club) and Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United).

The Europa League semi-final first leg fixtures will take place on Thursday, May 1.

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Real Madrid and Arsenal fans clash in Kano after UCL Quarterfinal outcome (video)

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April 17, 2025

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Football supporters of Real Madrid and Arsenal clashed in Kano after the UCL quarterfinal outcome last night.

The clash was triggered by Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Arsenal, sealing a 5-1 aggregate win for the Gunners and marking their first Champions League semi-final appearance in 16 years.

A video shared online captured the chaotic scenes as supporters of both football clubs were seen exchanging punches, hurling stones, and shouting at each other.

Watch the video below…….

https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/4/real-madrid-and-arsenal-fans-clash-in-kano-after-ucl-quarterfinal-outcome-video-2.html

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JUST IN: Virgil van Dijk signs new two-year deal with Liverpool

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4 days ago

April 17, 2025

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract that has now put an end to the questions about his future after months of speculation.

The 33-year-old Dutch centre-back had been inside the final season of his previous deal, which was due to expire in the summer of 2025.

But he has now penned a seven years extension
after arriving from Southampton in a $95m (£75m/€90m) switch.

Van Dijk, who was named Liverpool captain when Jordan Henderson moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023, has played almost 300 games for the Reds.

He has already won the Premier League and the Champions League.

“There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.”

“What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started up and we will see. I feel very good, physically, mentally and I am having fun.

“Discussions are ongoing with the right people and when it’s time to make a decision or whatever, I think you guys [the media] will know it as well. But now full commitment and focus is on Liverpool and to be successful this season. So we will see.”