Leicester: story so far, key players, why they can win

Leicester: story so far, key players, why they can win

Story so far: LeicesterIf last season's Premier League taught us anything, it's that you can never rule out Leicester. Their English title defence hasn't exactly gone to plan but progress in Europe has been serene for the UEFA Champions League debutants. They booked their place in the last 16 with a game to spare and then stunned Sevilla with a rousing comeback to reach the quarters. Next up: Atlético.Record this season: P8 W5 D1 L2 F10 A8 Leicester keep dream alivePivotal momentT... UEFA.com - News

Proud Cornet loving life on Lyon trophy trail

Proud Cornet loving life on Lyon trophy trail

In his second full season with Olympique Lyonnais, Maxwel Cornet is emerging as a valuable component in a currently prolific OL attack. With a UEFA Europa League quarter-final against Beşiktaş now beckoning, the 20-year-old discusses his career so far, what it means to play for Lyon, and the promise of European glory.On growing up a street footballer ...I was five when I came to France [from Ivory Coast] and I joined Metz aged seven. I always loved playing with a ball in the playground. It was pretty much non-stop on the pitches in our neighbourhood. You don't think too much about it – it's about having

UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Dawid Kownacki

UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Dawid Kownacki

Compared by some to fellow Lech Poznań prodigy Robert Lewandowski, Dawid Kownacki will be in the shop window when he represents hosts Poland at this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship.Name: Dawid KownackiClub: Lech PoznańDebut: 6 December 2013 v Wisła Kraków (Ekstraklasa)Position: forwardNationality: PolishDate of birth: 14 March 1997Preferred foot: rightHeight: 185 cm  They say ..."I have seen lots of talented players in Lech's acade... UEFA.com - News

City win and Lyon survive as Paris set up Barça semi

City win and Lyon survive as Paris set up Barça semi

Holders Lyon through from 2016 final rematch with Wolfsburg despite home lossManchester City earn Lyon tie in semis as their debut campaign continuesParis overturn deficit to oust Bayern; first semi-finals with no German club in decadeBarcelona to face Paris in last-four bow after seeing off RosengårdQuarter-finals watched by total crowd of more than 55,000Buy final ticketsREPORTSManchester City 1-0 Fortuna Hjørring (agg: 2-0)A looping header from Lucy Bronze late in the first ha... UEFA.com - News

How the UEFA Nations League could line up

How the UEFA Nations League could line up

The UEFA Nations League kicks off in September 2018 with UEFA's 55 member associations split into four leagues: but who will be in which?Who goes into which league?The 55 participating teams are split for the inaugural edition into four leagues, A–B–C–D, according to their position in the UEFA National Team Cofficient Rankings following the end of European Qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup (as per 15 November 2017).League A will include the 12 top-ranked teams, the next 12 teams will be in League B, the next 15 in League C and the remaining 16 in League D.Leagues A and B will consist of four

Lyon survive as Paris set up Barcelona semi

Lyon survive as Paris set up Barcelona semi

Holders Lyon through from 2016 final rematch with Wolfsburg despite home loss tonightParis overturn deficit to oust Bayern, first semi-finals with no German club in decadeBarcelona to face Paris after seeing off Rosengård to earn debut semi-finalManchester City defend 1-0 lead against Fortuna Hjørring on Thursday, winners play LyonBuy final ticketsREPORTSLyon 0-1 Wolfsburg (agg: 2-1)Lyon made full use of their 2-0 win in Germany last Thursday to reach a joint-record eighth semi-final. It was a compet... UEFA.com - News