186: Iker Casillas (ESP, Real Madrid, Porto)Casillas made 157 UEFA appearances for Real Madrid before leaving for Porto in 2015, bringing to an end a 16-year, trophy-strewn spell. Having won a record 167 caps for Spain, the 37-year-old lifted his first Portuguese league title in 2017/18, and is just 14 appearances shy of an incredible 200 in UEFA club games.174: Paolo Maldini (ITA, AC Milan)The right-footed left-back and central defender played until he was 41, becoming as important a figure in Milan's history as his father Cesare Maldini – winner of four league titles and the 1962/63 European Champion Clubs' Cup. Paolo li... UEFA.com - News
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Atlético meet Real Madrid: Youth League last 16
There will be a Madrid derby to kick off the UEFA Youth League round of 16, and holders Barcelona will host debutants Hertha Berlin, after the road was paved to the Nyon finals by the knockout draw. Round of 16 fixturesWednesday 6 MarchAtlético Madrid v Real MadridTuesday 12 MarchDinamo Zagreb v LiverpoolLyon v Ajax Hoffenheim v Dynamo KyivBarcelona v Hertha BerlinWednesday 13 MarchPorto v Tottenham Hotspur Midtjylland v Manchester UnitedChelsea v Montpellier
Meet Nicolò Zaniolo: Roma’s two-goal wonderkid
"I'm very happy, it's almost impossible to describe with words. I will never forget this night." Nicolò Zaniolo scored both Roma goals – his first in the UEFA Champions League – in the 2-1 round of 16 win against Porto on Tuesday night. UEFA.com shines a light on a 19-year-old with a brilliant future in store.Name: Nicolò ZanioloClub: RomaDebut: 19 September 2018 v Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League)Position: attacking midfieldNationality: ItalianBorn: 2 July 1999Preferred foot: left
MotoGP™ riders meet the Pope at the Vatican
The event, in conjunction with the National Italian Olympic Committee (Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano, CONI) and with the support of the Italian Motorcycling Federation (Federazione Motociclistica Italiana, or FMI), took place on Wednesday morning. The President of the CONI, Giovanni Malagò, said a few words first before the Pope then spoke, affirming the importance of sport in many different ways. Source link
Meet Rita Ora with UEFA’s ‘What is Strong?’ campaign
A new campaign launched today by UEFA celebrating the physical, emotional and mental strength of women and girls across Europe has earned the backing of pop superstar Rita Ora – and now you have the chance to meet her!The international singer/songwriter, actress and fashion designer has voiced the first 'What is Strong?' film for UEFA's newest initiative, which you can watch above.Ora, who also supported UEFA's Together #WePlayStrong campaign, has kicked off an Instagram competition as part of the project. One lucky fan will have the opportunity to meet Rita next month, to chat all things music and football.As part of the initiative, We Play Strong have created a ne... UEFA.com - News
NBA Rumors: LeBron James’ Reps, 76ers To Meet In Los Angeles Sunday
LeBron James’ representatives will hear the Philadelphia 76ers’ free-agent pitch for the NBA’s best player, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are among the teams rumored to have a chance — even if it’s a slight one — to land James. The Los Angeles Lakers are seen as the favorites, while James’ current team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, likely are in the mix as well. James opted out of his contract with the Cavs earlier in the week, making himself an unrestricted free agent. The 76ers are an intriguing possibility for James. They have the salary cap space needed to sign him, a young core featuring two franchise corners... NESN.com
‘Chicharito’ turns 30: meet CONCACAF’s European stars
Most appearances by a CONCACAF national player in the European Champion Clubs' Cup/UEFA Champions League (including qualifying)48: Javier Hernández (MEX – Man. United, Real Madrid, Leverkusen)46: Rafael Márquez (MEX – Monaco, Barcelona)36: Keylor Navas (CRC – Real Madrid)36: Dwight Yorke (TRI – Man. United)34: Atiba Hutchinson (CAN – København, Beşiktaş)34: Emilio Izaguirre (HON – Celtic)32: Héctor Herrera (MEX – Porto)27: DaMarcus B... UEFA.com - News