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London's Metropolitan police said it arrested five people for pitch invasion and the "majority of others" for attempts to breach security at the final

Dozens of ticketless fans arrested at Wembley final

More than 50 people were arrested at the Champions League final for various attempts at gaining entry to Wembley.

More than 3,000 Spanish fans made the trip to Liverpool for the game

Liverpool-Atletico virus link 'interesting hypothesis'

The deputy chief scientific adviser to the British government has said it is an "interesting hypothesis" that Liverpool's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid may have spread coronavirus in the city.

Coronavirus • 21 Apr 20

Roma players training before the second leg of their Champions League semi-final

Roma players show support for Sean Cox

AS Roma players trained ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg wearing shirts bearing the words "Forza Sean" in support of injured Liverpool fan Sean Cox.

Sean Cox • 01 May 18

6,000 police officers will be deployed across Cardiff

Tight security in Cardiff for Champions League final

Security was increased across Cardiff, in Wales, as the city prepared to host the UEFA Champions League final.

UK • 03 Jun 17

Videos posted on social media show football fans gathered in a litter-strewn square and officers in riot gear

Leicester City fans arrested after Madrid clashes

Ten Leicester City fans have been arrested for public disorder after throwing bottles and breaking furniture ahead of the English side's Champions League quarter-final, first leg with Atletico Madrid, Spanish police have said.

Leicester City • 12 Apr 17

BT wins the right to broadcast Champions League matches for another three years in a £1.2 billion deal

BT retains Champions League rights in £1.2 billion deal

BT has beaten arch-rival Sky to win the right to broadcast Champions League matches for another three years in a £1.2 billion deal.

Business • 06 Mar 17

BT posted second quarter revenues of £4.38 billion

BT edges forecasts as Champions League drives TV

Britain's BT today beat market expectations for quarterly sales, helped by demand for its TV offer now showing Champions League soccer.

Business • 29 Oct 15

Man Utd's revenue fell to £88.7m in the three months to September from 98.5m the same time last year

Manchester United's revenues fall

Manchester United posted a 10% fall in first quarter revenue as the absence of lucrative Champions League soccer this season took its toll.

Business • 18 Nov 14

Manchester United's failure to qualify for the Champions League this year will hit its revenues

Lack of European soccer to hit Man Utd revenues

Manchester United has targeted a swift return to the Champions League, after forecasting lower profit this season.

Business • 10 Sep 14

Nissan replaces Ford as Champions League sponsor

Nissan will replace Ford as a sponsor of Champions League soccer from next season to support its efforts to become the leading Asian carmaker in Europe, the Japanese company has said.

Business • 07 Apr 14

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