UEFA is on the verge of abolishing the controversial 'club-trained' player rule from Champions League squad regulations, a move that will significantly impact how top clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City build their European squads for the 2024/25 seaso
Tottenham Hotspur are poised to receive a monumental £200 million financial boost following UEFA's confirmation of the new Champions League format, securing their place among Europe's elite.
UEFA unveils the radical new 36-team 'Swiss model' Champions League format for 2025/26, with key fixture dates set. Discover how the biggest shake-up in decades will work.
The blockbuster Champions League group stage draw delivers glamour ties and drama, but has the new 'Swiss model' format rendered traditional narratives irrelevant? Our in-depth analysis.
Newcastle United discover their Champions League fate after 20-year absence. Full fixture list, key dates, and analysis of a tough Group F draw against PSG, Dortmund, and AC Milan.
The full group stage draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League is complete. Discover the blockbuster fixtures, group-by-group analysis, and key dates for Europe's elite club competition.
The 2025-26 Champions League draw is complete, revealing a revolutionary 'Swiss model' league phase. Discover the blockbuster fixtures awaiting Manchester City, Arsenal, and other Premier League contenders in the most radical overhaul of European football
Tottenham Hotspur discover their potential opponents in the Champions League play-off round. Ange Postecoglou's side faces a tense draw that could see them pitted against European giants or familiar foes as they battle for a coveted group stage spot.
Newcastle United discover their Champions League draw pots and potential opponents as they return to Europe's elite competition after a 20-year absence.
Exclusive: UEFA confirms major changes for the 2024/25 Champions League draw. Discover the four new teams, the controversial seeding pots, and which Premier League giants face a 'Group of Death'.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers backs Japanese forward Daizen Maeda to be the key player in their crucial £40m Champions League showdown against Atletico Madrid at Parkhead.
Celtic's Champions League hopes hang by a thread after a disastrous 2-0 defeat to FK Astana. Manager Brendan Rodgers faces mounting pressure as defensive woes and a lack of cutting edge threaten another early European exit for the Scottish giants.
Brendan Rodgers admits Celtic's transfer window failings are coming back to haunt them after a disastrous 0-0 draw with FC Astana threatens their £40m Champions League bounty. Full story on the Parkhead crisis.
Celtic's Champions League hopes hang by a thread after a disastrous 3-0 first-leg playoff defeat to Kazakh champions FC Kairat Almaty, leaving manager Ange Postecoglou with a monumental task.
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
Everything you need to know about the inaugural 36-team Champions League draw. Get the key date, UK start time, qualified teams, and where to watch the historic event on TV.
New research reveals how a simple two-week break from beef could significantly reduce your carbon footprint and help combat climate change.
Discover the trailblazers shaping the future of climate action as The Independent releases its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025, spotlighting leaders across science, policy, and activism.
The world is drowning in plastic waste, and urgent international cooperation is needed to tackle this environmental disaster. Here's why we must act now.
As world leaders gather in Paris for the final round of talks on a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution, tensions rise over key issues like production caps and waste management. Will a deal be reached?
Italian authorities have fined fast-fashion giant Shein €1m for falsely marketing products as 'sustainable'. The move highlights growing scrutiny over greenwashing in the retail sector.
Germany’s coalition government faces internal strife as debates over raising the retirement age intensify, sparking concerns over pension sustainability and economic stability.
New York's Governors Island is now home to a cutting-edge Climate Solutions Hub, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and strategies to combat climate change. Discover how this initiative is paving the way for a greener future.
A couple swapped Ibiza's party scene for London to create an eco-friendly urban lifestyle. Discover their inspiring journey towards sustainability.
Exploring the historical patterns and future risks of societal collapse, and what modern societies can learn from past civilisations to avert disaster.
The shift to renewables is accelerating, yet global commitments lag behind action. Can nations bridge the gap to meet climate goals?
Discover Sydney’s innovative 'Library of Things' where locals can borrow everything from camping gear to high-tech gadgets instead of buying them.
The Labour Party unveils ambitious plans to counterbalance carbon emissions from Heathrow Airport's expansion, aiming for a sustainable aviation sector.
The CEO of Standard Chartered criticises financial institutions backtracking on climate pledges, urging stronger action against global warming.
The Netherlands introduces an innovative scheme where shoppers can return plastic waste to stores in exchange for cash, aiming to boost recycling rates and reduce environmental pollution.