UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says playing behind closed doors is a better option than scrapping the season, but warned European competitions could be abandoned.

Those suffering from withdrawal symptoms at the lack of live football can rejoice at BT Sport's plans to replay the enthralling conclusion to last year's Champions League.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed how all-English Champions League ties were always the most pressurised matches he played in club football.

UEFA president said he would consider finishing the European competitions behind closed doors but will accept they might have to be cancelled if they were unable to resume by September.

UEFA have introduced the idea of squeezing the remaining Champions League and Europa League games into just three weeks in August, with clubs facing a frantic schedule.

Dietmar Hamann joined Liverpool in 1999 from Newcastle United for £8million. He went on to play a huge part in their 2001 treble winning side as well as their 2005 Champions League win.

The Liverpool keeper was made a scapegoat for the defeat following two high profile errors during the game which resulted in the Reds losing 3-1 to Real Madrid in Kiev.

The Spanish FA have proposed the clubs they wish to take part in European football next term should the Spanish top flight fail to be completed, but it is set to cause huge controversy.

After the final was set to be held on May 30 but was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic, UEFA have set out a new plan in order to finish the competition but need help from all European leagues.

SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal players will get their losses back if they qualify for next season's Champions League - plus a £100,000 bonus. They have agreed to a 12.5 per cent pay cut.

If domestic leagues are not back until July or August then UEFA is considering playing the remainder of the two competitions in a condensed timeframe.

UEFA are reportedly set to present their plans for the Champions League with the tournament being played out from August 7-31 after clubs have completed their domestic campaigns.

Paul Scholes has admitted that he 'miskicked' the ball when he scored his memorable goal for Manchester United against Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final in 2008.

UEFA hope to complete the remaining 17 ties to be played in just over three weeks, with Manchester City and Chelsea set to return to action on August 7 and 8 respectively.

If the Premier League cannot be concluded due to the current suspension, it could offer Arsenal a major boost in terms of a return to Europe's top table, despite Mikel Arteta's side sitting ninth.

Faustino Asprilla has backed Steve Bruce to stay on as Newcastle United boss after the club is taken over by a Saudi consortium, despite links to high profile managers. 

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy admitted he regrets leaving the club before they won the Champions League in 2005.

Diego Costa has admitted that he had a massage with horse placenta and electroshocks as he attempted to be fit for the Champions League final in 2014.

Despite enjoying a strong campaign, Dimitar Berbatov narrowly missed out on the final squad, with Ferguson opting for Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez and Michael Owen instead.

UEFA are facing up to the prospect of another huge Champions League headache after the Ligue 1 season was cancelled and all sporting events were banned in France until at least September.

PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi said in a statement that while they respect the actions of the French government, they fully intend to feature in Europe's premier club competition.

Kevin De Bruyne remains confident that Manchester City will overturn their two-year Champions League ban but says if they don't he will have to consider his future and 'make a final decision' .

The Champions League came to an abrupt halt in the middle of March following the outbreak of the coronavirus and now UEFA are desperate to get the show back on the road.

Following Ferguson's retirement, United have endured a long slump away from England and Europe's elite but would that still have been the case if Ferguson's bold plans had come to light.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has attempted to recreate his iconic Champions League final goal in his living room to raise money for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Sadio Mane has admitted he would swap the Champions League win with Liverpool to claim AFCON glory with his beloved Senegal. 

Following Ferguson's retirement, United have endured a long slump away from England and Europe's elite but would that still have been the case if Ferguson's bold plans had come to light.

The decision would secure a Champions League spot next season for the Premier League's current top four of Liverpool, City, Leicester and Chelsea, with United, Tottenham and Arsenal missing out.

The 2008 Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester United could've gone very differently if everything had gone according to John Terry's training plan. 

The German goalkeeper made a costly gaffe as the Gunners crashed out of Europe to their London rivals Chelsea in the quarter-finals. He spilled Claude Makelele's shot for Frank Lampard to score.

Kevin De Bruyne remains confident that Manchester City will overturn their two-year Champions League ban but says if they don't he will have to consider his future and 'make a final decision' .

बार्सिलोना (Barcelona) के स्टार फुटबॉलर (Star Footballer) लियोनल मेसी (Lionel Messi) पिछले नौ मुकाबलों में दस गोल कर चुके हैं.

रॉबर्ट लेवन्डोस्की (Robert Lavondowski) के बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन की बदौलत बार्यन म्यूनिख (Bayarn Munich) ने क्रेवेना ज्वेज्दा को 6-0 से मात दी.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said they respect the French government's decision but are ready to play Champions League games anywhere else.

Rennes have made it to the Champions League qualifying after finishing third in Ligue 1.

Turkish Football Federation chairman said Europe's elite club final was being planned for the end of August, but that details on the format and timing would be finalised after talks with health officials and UEFA.

Lisbon, Oct 3: Robin van Persie scored twice to help Manchester United comeback from a goal down to win 2-1 against CFR Cluj. The Red Devils top Group H with six points after winning two in as many games. UEFA

Amsterdam, Oct 4: Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a sensational hat-trick against Dutch giants Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena. The Dutch side continued their poor form against the Spanish giants losing 4-1 at home. Nikolas Mosainder pulled one back for the hosts but

Manchester, Oct 24: Manchester United came back to beat Sporting Braga, Barcelona late winner sinks Scottish giants Celtic, Chelsea beaten in Ukraine by Shakhtar Donetsk, Juventus held by debutants Nordsjaelland, all the results from the UEFA Champions League game week 3.

Amsterdam, Oct 25: Premier League champions Manchester City fell to a shock defeat at the Amsterdam Arena against Ajax. English giants Arsenal lost to Schalke at the Emirates while European giants Real Madrid and Milan narrowly lost in their respective matches

London, Nov 7: Manchester City are almost eliminated, Real Madrid comeback to draw 2-2, Arsenal give away two-goal lead to end 2-2, PSG thrash Dynamo Kiev, all the results report from the UEFA Champions League on Match Day 4.

Glasgow, Nov 8: Celtic celebrated their 125th anniversary with a historical win over Spanish giants Barcelona at Celtic Park in Glasgow. Neil Lennon's side beat Lionel Messi and Co 2-1 to mark a famous night on the east of Glasgow.

Madrid, Feb 14: Cristiano Ronaldo left his mark against his old club Manchester United with a superb headed equaliser in the UEFA Champions League last-16 clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid vs Manchester United Match Highlights United left

Milan, Feb 21: AC Milan took a stunning two-goal lead in their last-16 Champions League first leg tie against Barcelona at the San Siro. While Lionel Messi and Co dominated possession throughout the game, Milan's Kevin Prince Boateng and Sulley

Manchester, Mar 6: Cristiano Ronaldo scored the crucial goal that sent Real Madrid through to the quarter-finals against a 10-men Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Spanish side won 2-1 on the night and progressed through with a 3-2 aggregate

Paris, Mar 7: Paris Saint Germain pushed themselves through to the quarter-finals after securing a draw against Valencia at the Parc des Princes. Jonas put the visitors in front early in the second half but Ezequiel Lavezzi equalised to put

Barcelona, Mar 13: Lionel Messi inspired another great comeback as Barcelona go through to the quarter-finals after beating AC Milan 4-0 (4-2 agg) at the Camp Nou. Barcelona were under pressure after going two goals down in the first leg,

Munich, Mar 15: Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League round of 16 for the third consecutive year despite beating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the second leg. The Gunners went down 3-1 in the first-leg at the Emirates but managed