Isaac Darko

3 weeks ago | yen.com.gh | Isaac Darko

Despite recently overhauling the Champions League structure, UEFA is already deliberating three significant changes for the 2025/26 season. The competition adopted a new 36-team league format for the first time, where each team played eight fixtures decided by UEFA's scheduling software. The New Format: Pros and ConsUnder the current system, the top eight teams automatically advance to the round of 16, while teams ranked 9th to 24th must compete in a two-legged knockout play-off.

3 weeks ago | yen.com.gh | Isaac Darko

Fresh footage has surfaced showing exactly why Thomas Partey will miss Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The Ghanaian midfielder picked up a yellow card during the second leg of Arsenal’s quarter-final win over Real Madrid, his third in the competition this season. The incident wasn’t clearly shown on TV at the time, but social media footage now reveals the full story.

3 weeks ago | yen.com.gh | Isaac Darko

Lionel Messi has publicly stated that he does not see Virgil van Dijk as the best defender in the Premier LeagueWhile many consider the Dutchman among the greatest defenders in English football history, Messi believes someone else currently holds that titleHis opinion has sparked debate, especially given van Dijk’s impressive list of achievements with LiverpoolDon't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone.

3 weeks ago | yen.com.gh | Isaac Darko

Barcelona pulled off a dramatic 4-3 win over Celta Vigo in a La Liga thriller, but the joy of the comeback was dampened by visible internal tensions within the squad. PAY ATTENTION: NOW You can COMMENT on our articles on the YEN website! Learn how to get started. While the team demonstrated grit and determination on the pitch, discord among players has created a new challenge for head coach Hansi Flick.

4 weeks ago | yen.com.gh | Isaac Darko

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was involved in a tense exchange with injured Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal during half-time of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. PAY ATTENTION: NOW You can COMMENT on our articles on the YEN website! Learn how to get started. Arsenal held their nerve and kept Real Madrid scoreless during the opening 45 minutes of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.