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      Champions League could be moved to ‘final eight’ one-off mini-tournament from 2023 as Uefa begin talks

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      UEFA is ready to confirm end of season tournaments to find the winners of its three European competitions.
      But Euro chiefs are split on whether to introduce a ‘Final Eight’ or ‘Final Four’ format when the new schedule is confirmed for the 2024-25 season.

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      Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin has proposed a ‘final four’ format for the Champions LeagueCredit: EPA

      The success of July’s ‘one-off’ knockout tournaments, with Champions League quarter-final stages onwards played in Portugal, and Europa League in Germany has prompted Uefa’s way forward.
      The organisation’s President Aleksander Ceferin suggested on Friday that a ‘final four’ concept, with the semis and finals played out in a series of one-off ties, was the most likely option.
      Ceferin talked about a ‘week’ of football which would round off the club season and capture worldwide interest.

      But now Ceferin’s widely respected No 3, deputy general secretary Giorgio Marchetti, has raised the prospect of the tournament’s last eight stages being played out.
      Uefa – pushed by the influential European Club Association – recognises there is pressing demands for changes. 
      However, any format alterations will be on hold until the end of the next three-year TV contract cycle in 2024.
      Marchetti, though, said: “Everybody watched the final eight tournaments in August.

      A good rule is to never exclude something which proves valuable or has potential
      Giorgio Marchetti UEFA Deputy General

      “Single knockout matches obviously favour uncertainty and emotions. 
      “We received great feedback from clubs, broadcasters and other partners as well as from the fans. 
      “The circumstances made this format a must, but the result could not be better as well as the degree of satisfaction.”

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      Uefa’s format change could see Champions League and Europa semis-finals played as one-off tiesCredit: Reuters
      When asked if that implied a format change was now likely, Marchetti added: “A good rule is to never exclude something which proves valuable or has potential. 
      “We know there are many elements that need to be taken into account, such as calendar and organisational constraints, fans’ involvement, economic implications, but we will for sure study this format and its variations for our upcoming discussions.”
      Uefa will launch their new third-tier competition, the Europa Conference League – which includes a place for the winners of the Carabao Cup – next season.

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      Uefa admit delayed Euros CAN’T go ahead as planned – with format set to be changed and some host cities set for axe

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      FOOTBALL bosses are preparing to rip up the format for the Euros – and SCRAP some venues.
      Uefa privately accept there is no way that next summer’s tournament – postponed because of Covid – will be able to go ahead with the planned 12 host cities.

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      Euro 2020 is set for a format change with some host cities to be axed due to Covid

      A worst-case scenario could see one country stage the tournament with four venues being used.
      Wembley is due to stage seven games, including England’s three group matches, plus the semi-finals and final.
      The competition is sure to go ahead – owing to the millions Uefa will receive from TV companies.
      And the governing body is hopeful supporters will still be able to attend.

      But some venues are at risk and the tournament will have to be condensed to ensure less travelling.
      Places such as Baku in Azerbaijan – now caught in a conflict with Armenia – plus St Petersburg in Russia will be among the first to be dropped.

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      Baku, Azerbaijan, is under threat as the country is in conflict with ArmeniaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      San Mames in Bilbao, Spain, is among those that could be axed as it struggled to sell ticketsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Bilbao in Spain struggled to sell tickets so would also be in the firing line.
      Uefa know they can complete a tournament in one country, with teams staying in bubbles.

      Further meetings are due over the next few months.

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      Champions League games WILL see fans at 30 per cent capacity if local coronavirus rules allows

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      UEFA have given the green light for fans to return – but only where national governments allow.
      In a move that will add to pressure from Prem sides for a UK Government U-turn, European football’s ruling executive committee has agreed that fan numbers will be capped at 30 per cent of stadium capacity.

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      Football fans could be back in stadiums cheering their heroes onCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But there will be no away supporters allowed for now.
      The change, which will apply to all competitive games under the Uefa umbrella, will come into effect from next week’s international break.
      This will include the delayed Euro 2020 play-off semi-finals and the National League group stage.
      Fans will be ordered to socially distance and wear masks in line with local regulations.

      But it will not apply for any of England’s games next week or the opening Champions League or Europa League home games for English sides unless the Government relents on its current ban on attendances.
      Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin said: “This is a sensible first step which puts fans’ health first and respects the laws in each country.
      “Different countries have different approaches and different challenges at any given moment but 27 countries on the continent already allow fans to some extent.
      “This allows a coherent approach on a country-by-country basis and not on a competition-by-competition basis which was sometimes difficult to understand for fans.”

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      Football fans will have to get used to social distancing in the standsCredit: Reuters

      The move comes just weeks after European football was warned of a cash ‘crisis’ which will last for two years.
      Clubs face being hit by a triple whammy of no gate income, reduced TV money and sponsors demanding lower value deals.
      And Europe’s biggest sides including Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City will also be hit by a £530million cut in Uefa prize money for the Champions League and Europa League.
      The gloomy forecast was given by Juventus president Andrea Agnelli.
      Agnell told an audience of Europe’s biggest clubs that the real price of the Covid-19 pandemic has still to be paid.
      Speaking at the opening of the virtual general assembly of the European Club Association, Agnelli said: “None of us could have imagined what we have had to live with over recent months.
      “Now we are looking at a top revenue decrease of approximately £3.6billion in the next two years.
      “According to Fifa, 90 per cent of those top line losses will be borne by clubs.
      “I don’t believe we will have a full scope of what this means to us until we have the first set of accounts published this autumn.
      “But we do have a set of facts which we have to face.”

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      Bayern Munich vs Dortmund: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick off time, team news for German Super Cup TONIGHT

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      BAYERN MUNICH and Borussia Dortmund meet tonight for the first Der Klassiker of the season in the German Super Cup.
      Bayern will be hoping to add another trophy to the UEFA Super Cub that they recently defeated Sevilla to lift.

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      Sancho and co will be hoping for victory against BayernCredit: EPA
      What time does Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund kick off?
      Kick-off will be at at 7.30pm BST tonight.
      It will be held at the Allianz Arena.
      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund on and can I live stream it?

      The match will be show on BT Sport in the UK.
      BT Sport subscribers can live stream the match online via computer, mobile and tablet.
      Fans in the US can catch the game on ESPN+.
      Can I watch Bayern Munich vs Dortmund free?
      EE phone customers can also watch the action for free by signing up to a three-month trial – simply just text SPORT to 150.

      This will allow you to stream all BT Sports channels via the app, while also casting it to your television.
      You can cancel at any time during the trial, but may be charged after the three months.

      What is the team news?
      Bayern Munich
      Bayern are missing defender Tanguy Nianzou who is out with a hamstring injury.
      Borussia Dortmund
      Dortmund are without centre-back Dan-Axel Zagadou, right-back Mateu Morey and left-back Marcel Schmelzer.

      Thorgan Hazard is also sidelined having suffered a torn muscle fibre in his teams win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
      And Man Utd target Jadon Sancho hasn’t travelled with the squad with a respiratory illness, but BVB have confirmed he does not have Covid-19.

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      Bayern Munich vs Dortmund: Live stream, TV channel, kick off time and team news for German Super Cup

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      BAYERN MUNICH and Borussia Dortmund meet for the first Der Klassiker of the season in the German Super Cup.
      Bayern will be hoping to add the trophy to the UEFA Super Cub that they recently defeated Sevilla to lift.

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      Sancho and co will be hoping for victory against BayernCredit: EPA
      What time does Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund kick off?

      The match will take place on Wednesday, September 30.
      Kick-off will be at at 7.30pm.
      It will be held at the Allianz Arena.
      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund on and can I live stream it?
      The match will be show on BT Sport in the UK.

      BT Sport subscribers can live stream the match online via computer, mobile and tablet.
      Fans in the US can catch the game on ESPN+.
      Can I watch Bayern Munich vs Dortmund free?
      EE phone customers can also watch the action for free by signing up to a three-month trial – simply just text SPORT to 150.
      This will allow you to stream all BT Sports channels via the app, while also casting it to your television.

      You can cancel at any time during the trial, but may be charged after the three months.

      What is the team news?
      Bayern Munich
      Bayern are missing defender Tanguy Nianzou who is out with a hamstring injury.
      Borussia Dortmund
      Dortmund are without centre-back Dan-Axel Zagadou, right-back Mateu Morey and left-back Marcel Schmelzer.
      Thorgan Hazard is also sidelined having suffered a torn muscle fibre in his teams win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
      And Man Utd target Jadon Sancho hasn’t travelled with the squad with a respiratory illness, but BVB have confirmed he does not have Covid-19.

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      Bayern Munich vs Sevilla FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Uefa Super Cup clash

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      THE winners of UEFA’s two major European competitions meet in this season’s Super Cup.
      Bayern Munich hammered Barcelona and then edged past Paris Saint-Germain last month to lift the Champions League.

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      Robert Lewandowski scored on the weekend in Bayern’s 8-0 rout against Schalke.

      And Sevilla overcame Inter in a entertaining Europa League final to claim their fourth win in the competition in seven years.
      What time does Bayern Munich vs Sevilla kick off?
      Bayern Munich face Sevilla on Thursday, September 24.
      The match kicks off at 8pm.
      It will be played at the neutral venue of the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Sevilla on and can I watch it for free?
      Bayern Munich vs Sevilla is live on BT Sport 1.
      To live stream, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      Coverage begins at 7.15pm
      The game can be viewed for free by EE subscribers with a three-month trial of BT Sport.
      Team news
      Robert Lewandowski picked up a knock in training following Bayern’s 8-0 thrashing of Schalke, but is expected to be fit.
      Tanguy Nianzou will miss out while David Alaba’s fitness is a doubt.
      Sevilla are expected to have a clean bill of health.

      Latest odds
      Bayern Munich 3/10
      Draw 4/1
      Sevilla 13/2
      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 22 More

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      Bayern Munich vs Sevilla FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Uefa Super Cup

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      THE winners of UEFA’s two major European competitions meet in this season’s Super Cup.
      Bayern Munich hammered Barcelona and then edged past Paris Saint-Germain last month to lift the Champions League.

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      Robert Lewandowski scored on the weekend in Bayern’s 8-0 rout against Schalke.

      And Sevilla overcame Inter in a entertaining Europa League final to claim their fourth win in the competition in seven years.
      What time does Bayern Munich vs Sevilla kick off?
      Bayern Munich face Sevilla on Thursday, September 24.
      The match kicks off at 8pm.
      It will be played at the neutral venue of the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Sevilla on and can I watch it for free?
      Bayern Munich vs Sevilla is live on BT Sport 1.
      To live stream, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      Coverage begins at 7.15pm
      The game can be viewed for free by EE subscribers with a three-month trial of BT Sport.
      Team news
      Robert Lewandowski picked up a knock in training following Bayern’s 8-0 thrashing of Schalke, but is expected to be fit.
      Tanguy Nianzou will miss out while David Alaba’s fitness is a doubt.
      Sevilla are expected to have a clean bill of health.

      Latest odds
      Bayern Munich 3/10
      Draw 4/1
      Sevilla 13/2
      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 22 More

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      Jurgen Klopp on three-man shortlist for Uefa Coach of the Year after leading Liverpool to first Premier League title

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      JURGEN KLOPP has been nominated for the Uefa coach of the year award after he led Liverpool to their first league title last season.
      Klopp has been placed on a three-man shortlist for the prestigious award alongside Bayern Munich’s boss Hansi Flick and RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann.

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      Klopp led Liverpool to their first league title in 30 yearsCredit: AFP or licensors

      The shortlist was selected by the 80 coaches of the clubs which participated in the group stages of the 2019/20 Champions League and Europa League.
      They were assisted by 55 journalists from each of Uefa’s 55 member associations, selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) group.
      The winner of the award will be announced on October 1 at the Champions League group stage draw ceremony.
      Klopp guided Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years, which they won with seven games to spare and finished on 99 points.

      In the season before last, he also led the Reds to Champions League glory.

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      This is in addition to the Super Cup and Club World Cup which was won this year.
      He fell one year short on his prediction that he would win the league at Liverpool within four years when he joined the club.
      Speaking at his first press conference at Anfield he said: “If I sit here in four years, I am pretty confident we will have one title.”

      But after achieving his goal of bringing the coveted silverware to Liverpool he recently shocked fans with the admission that he may retire once his contract expires.
      Speaking to Gianluca Di Marzio, Klopp said: “I hope to continue like this, but in two, three years I don’t know what may happen.
      “Maybe I’ll retire.”

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