UEFA Champions League - Soccer Wiretap

Thomas Tuchel To Bench Neymar For Real Madrid Clash

Nov 26, 2019 1:44 PM

Neymar will start on the bench for PSG's Champions League match against Real Madrid, sources told ESPN.

Edinson Cavani will also join Neymar on the bench. Thomas Tuchel will start Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi, and Angel Di Maria in his front three.

Tuchel does not want risk a recently fit Neymar in a Champions League match.

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Zinedine Zidane Says He's 'In Love' With Kylian Mbappe

Nov 25, 2019 1:49 PM

Zinedine Zidane expressed his admiration for Kylian Mbappe ahead of Real Madrid's clash with PSG in the Champions League.

"I've known him for a long time. I've been in love with him for a long time, but as a person first. He came here for a trial a long time ago. Tomorrow he comes here as an opponent," said Zidane.

Mbappe has been frequently rumored with a move to Real Madrid.

Madrid were beaten 3-0 by PSG in September.

Alex Kirkland/ESPN

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CBS Acquires Champions League Broadcast Rights For 21-24

Nov 11, 2019 12:22 PM

CBS has acquired the television rights to the Champions League in the United States beginning in 2021 through 2024.

Games will air on CBS, CBS Sports Network and their streaming service.

The Champions League currently airs on Turner.

CBS and Univision are reportedly paying $150 million combined for the rights, up from the $100 million that Turner/Univision had paid in the previous deal.

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2024 Champions League Final Will Not Be Played In U.S.

Nov 9, 2019 1:33 PM

Sources confirmed that the 2024 Champions League Final will not be played at a U.S. venue.

Reports circulated that the final could potentially be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The source added that the final could be played outside of Europe one day, though the 2024 timing conflicts with the European Championship in Germany.

Rob Harris/AP

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