Despite efforts to shore up their finances and a last-ditch meeting with DNCG officials, Lyon failed to convince the regulatory authority that their economic situation was sufficiently stable to retain their place in the top flight

A crowd of 50,628 watched as the reigning UEFA Champions League holders delivered a professional if unspectacular performance, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi securing their advancement as group winners on goal difference

Both Arsenal and PSG are chasing the dream that has long eluded them—the UEFA Champions League title. Their respective journeys to this point have been marked by steady evolution and bold reinvention

In front of a packed Stade de France on Sunday night, Didier Deschamps’ side delivered a dominant performance, winning 5-4 in a dramatic shootout to set up a last-four clash with Spain in June

France captain Kylian Mbappe’s return to the national team ended in disappointment as Croatia secured a surprising 2-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg on Thursday

The hosts wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Bradley Barcola opening the scoring in the sixth minute. Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier could only parry Ousmane Dembélé's strike into Barcola's path, allowing the winger to slot home the rebound

Bayern Munich, a perennial powerhouse, has consistently been a strong contender in the competition, while Manchester City, the defending champions, defeated PSG in the 2021 semi-finals