The Champions League draw was not all that was announced during Thursday's plush ceremony in Monaco. For the second year in a row, UEFA have taken the opportunity to hand out awards to the best players of last year's competition. The best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward from the 2017/18 competition, which saw Real Madrid win the trophy once again after beating Liverpool in the final, were honoured during the event. Real had a nominee in every position, while Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne were also given recognition from the Premier League. Here are all the winners of the awards handed out for their achievements last season... UEFA President's Award 2018 Winner: David Beckham Awarded for outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities during their time in football. "It's a long time since I was at an awards show like this," said Beckham as he received his award. On Manchester United's treble winning season in 1999, he added: … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League Awards winners in full
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FIFA 19 Preview: EA Sports new game adds Champions League and a touch of Gears of War
EA SPORTS FIFA 19 is released September 28th but we've gone hands on with the game to get you a preview before even the demo hits consoles. Here's what we though, PLUS, everything you need to know about the games latest release. By James Wright / Published 24th July 2018 EA SPORTS FIFA 19 Preview: EA Sports new game adds Champions League and a touch of Gears of War DS FIFA 19 PREVIEW - WORDS JOSEPH CAREYFIFA 19 appears to be taking cues from Microsoft's hugely-popular first party exclusive Gears of War with a brand new mechanic that looks set to drastically change how you shoot in the new game coming this September.DailyStar.co.uk recently went hands-on with the latest edition of EA's flagship football title and got to experiment with the huge new change over several hours.The new mechanic EA calls "Timed Finishing" is extremely reminiscent of Gears of War's Active Reload system that rewards the player for a well-timed button press.In FIFA 19 the player has the … [Read more...] about FIFA 19 Preview: EA Sports new game adds Champions League and a touch of Gears of War
UEFA Champions League: Semifinal meeting between Bayern and Madrid rich in history
They are two of the biggest clubs in the world, both with enough trophies to fill a warehouse. They are Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. On Wednesday, the giants of European soccer will meet yet again in the Champions League semifinals. "We will need a big performance against a strong opponent," Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said ahead of Wednesday's first leg in Munich. "Bayern is a great club with great team spirit." It will be the seventh time they have played each other at this stage in the tournament's history, with Bayern winning four of those previous six. They have competed in the knockout stages of the Champions League 11 times, including three times in the last six seasons. Here's a look at some of their most memorable matchups, either at the semifinal stage or earlier: 2017 QUARTERFINALS Their most recent meeting went Madrid's way, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal forward scored both goals in Madrid's 2-1 win in Munich, and he then had a hat trick in the return … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Semifinal meeting between Bayern and Madrid rich in history
UEFA Champions League: Roma v Liverpool
For the first time in 34 years, Roma are in the Champions League semi-finals. The next obstacle in their fairytale run is Jurgen Klopp's scintillating Liverpool and former Giallorossi forward and newly crowned PFA Player of the Year Mohamed Salah. But Roma's remarkable achievements have also evoked memories of their infamous 1984 European Cup campaign - the last time they reached the final four. Roma overcame a 2-0 first-leg deficit to thwart Scottish underdogs Dundee United en route to the title decider, which they lost in a penalty shoot-out on home soil to Liverpool at the Stadio Olimpico. Their exploits in 1984, however, were soured by claims of attempts to bribe the referee - news that was brought to light again seven years ago. Swept aside by United at Tannadice, Roma needed a handsome victory in the return leg to avoid a shock upset and it came thanks to Roberto Pruzzo's double and a 58th-minute penalty from Agostino Di Bartolomei that sealed the … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Roma v Liverpool
UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo scores stunner as Madrid beat Juventus 3-0, Bayern beat Sevilla 2-1
Cristiano Ronaldo latest masterpiece was so good even the opposing fans had to stand up and applaud. Ronaldo pulled off a spectacular overhead kick to score his second goal of the night on Tuesday as his Real Madrid beat Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Even by Ronaldo's record-breaking standards, this one was special. Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had just pulled off a fantastic save to deny Lucas Vazquez but the move continued and Ronaldo leaped acrobatically into the air to meet a cross with his back to goal and smashed the ball into the bottom right corner. Even the Juventus fans rose to give him an ovation, having jeered his every touch previously. And Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, himself considered one of the best players in history, clutched his head in amazement. "Cristiano is simply a different player than all the others," Zidane said. "He shows that every time. He always has a great desire to do great things in the Champions … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Ronaldo scores stunner as Madrid beat Juventus 3-0, Bayern beat Sevilla 2-1