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Fans irate with UEFA after listening to new Champions League anthem set to play before games

It turns out the tournament format wasn’t the only thing changing this season for the UEFA Champions League. A new Champions League anthem was revealed on Thursday and fans hate it.

The Champions League anthem has been a staple of the tournament and iconic when it rings out around the stadiums prior to kickoff. “Champions League” is the official name of the original anthem and has been in use for the past 32 years.

Now a slightly altered version has been released for the upcoming season with changes to the instrumental and vocals.

Germany goalkeeper legend Manuel Neuer announces his international retirement

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer announced his retirement from international soccer on Wednesday after playing 124 times for his country since 2009.

The 38-year-old Bayern Munich player won the golden glove when Germany won the World Cup in 2014.

Manuel Neuer retires

Tim Weah only knows how to score bangers with piss-missile first Serie A goal for Juventus

We have good news and bad news United States men’s national team fans. The good news is that we have an amazing Tim Weah goal vs Como goal to watch. The bad news is that he scored the goal with a hamstring injury that will see him miss time.

Juventus opened their new campaign with a 3-0 victory against newly promoted Como 1907 on Monday. USMNT forward Weah was given the start at right wing. 

Last season Weah was used in a more defensive wingback position. He proved his worth as a forward with a beautiful goal in first half stoppage time to extend his side’s lead to 2-0.

Carlo Ancelotti frustrated with Real Madrid's lack of balance in LaLiga debut draw

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was critical of his team's lack of balance and bad defending in a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in their LaLiga season opener on Sunday.

Ancelotti said his players lacked focus after taking an early lead through Rodrygo in the 13th minute but allowing Mallorca to rescue a point with a Vedat Muriqi header after the break.

Watch: Erling Haaland gets 'revenge' on Marc Cucurella’s Euro 2024 chant; bodies Spaniard off the ball to score goal

The Premier League 2024-25 season is already off to a hot start, with Erling Haaland taking revenge on Marc Cucurella's Euro chants just minutes into their first versus.

Watch: Haaland gets revenge on Cucurella’s Euro chants; bodies Spaniard off to score first PL goal

Chelsea and Manchester City faced off in the opening match day of the new Premier League season, with many fans anticipating the matchup between Chelsea’s Cucurella and City’s Haaland. And the people got what they wanted.

Watch: Ajax and Panathinaikos set UEFA record with 34 penalty kicks in shootout

Aug. 16 (Reuters) - It took Ajax 34 penalties to beat Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon shootout on Thursday, setting a UEFA competition record after their Europa League third qualifying round tie ended 1-1 over two legs and extra time.

Ajax, who won 1-0 at Panathinaikos last week, conceded in the 89th minute in Amsterdam, leading to the shootout that broke the previous record of 32 attempts at the European U-21 Championship semi-final in 2007 where Netherlands beat England 13-12.

Ajax vs. Panathinaikos full 34-penalty shootout

When will Pochettino be announced as new USMNT coach? Argentine 'held back' from signing by Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino is details away from becoming the new U.S. men’s national team coach, with almost every reputable transfer source in the world confirming that Pochettino has agreed to take over the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Saudi Arabia propose 'lucrative' $1 billion contract to Vinicius Jr.

MADRID, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. is open to an offer of more than one billion euros from Saudi Arabia, sources close to the player told Reuters on Monday.

Saudi Arabia to offer Vinicius Jr. $200 million salary

Vinicius, 24, was approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials to inquire about his interest of moving to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a five-year contract worth around 200 million euros per season fixed, plus bonuses.

Watch: Brenden Aaronson scores late equalizer then misses golden chance to win the game

United States men’s national team and Leeds United forward Brenden Aaronson had himself a day in the EFL Championship opening weekend on Saturday. The American scored a 95th minute equalizer to draw Leeds level at 3-3 with Portsmouth.

Unfortunately for Aaronson he’ll likely remember the game more for the wasted opportunity to win the game that came moments later.

Aaronson was brought on as a substitute in the 72nd minute with the score tied at 2-2. It looked like the opening game would end in disaster for Leeds when Portsmouth scored in the 92nd minute to take the lead.

Manchester City claim first silverware of season with Community Shield win vs. Man United

LONDON — Champions Manchester City beat FA Cup winners Manchester United 7-6 on penalties to win the Community Shield at Wembley on Saturday after the traditional season curtain-raiser finished level at 1-1.

United created a host of chances to take the lead and were rewarded when 20-year-old substitute Alejandro Garnacho ran through the City defence to slide the ball into the bottom corner of the net in the 82nd minute.

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