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Champions League final marred by delays and use of tear gas on fans

5:21am May 29, 2022

The soccer Champions League final in Paris was marred as Liverpool fans were sprayed with tear gas as they tried to enter the stadium, delaying the start of the match by 35 minutes.

Basaksehir team manager Okan Buruk (right) argues with referee Sebastian Coltescu during a Champions League soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir in Paris on Tuesday.

Champions League: Referee's Remark Investigated After Teams Walk Off In Protest

4:43pm December 09, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

"Why is the fourth official saying 'negro'?" demanded soccer player Demba Ba. The official, Sebastian Coltescu of Romania, faces a 10-game ban if he's found guilty of making a racist statement.

The Borussia Dortmund soccer team bus was damaged by explosion a few miles from the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match against Monaco in Dortmund, Germany, on Tuesday.

Three Blasts Go Off Near German Soccer Team Bus, Injuring Player

6:36pm April 11, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The blasts went off before Borussia Dortmund's match Tuesday night against Monaco, and the team says defender Marc Bartra is being treated for a broken wrist. Authorities have not identified a motive.

Just seven months after Chelsea won the Premier League title, coach Jose Mourinho has been fired.

Chelsea Coach Jose Mourinho Fired After Team's Losing Start

3:18pm December 17, 2015

by Laura Wagner

After the defending Premier League champion lost nine of 16 games, the English soccer club finally cut ties with its embattled coach.

Barcelona Kicks Off Quest For Consecutive Champions League Titles

5:25pm September 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The Spanish soccer club giant beat Italian side Juventus in June to earn the title of best team in Europe. Wednesday, Barcelona and Roma tied 1-1 in their first game of this year's tournament.