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The Uefa Champions League trophy is on display before the training sessions ahead of the Champions League final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium in London, May 31, 2024
The Europe v US rivalry has never been just about putts and points. This year, it’s about whether sport can still unite a divided nation, writes EDDIE PELLS
WHEN Real Madrid face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley today, it will mark the first time the 14-time winners have ever contested a European Cup final in London.
Today’s game will be the eighth time Wembley has hosted the final of the tournament now known as the Champions League, making it the most common host of its final game.
The record 14-time winners and the record eight-time hosts had avoided each other until now, despite the Spanish giants appearing in 17 finals in total.
A century-old rivalry enters a new chapter as the Toffees’ move from Goodison Park reshapes the landscape of the Merseyside derby, writes JAMES NALTON
Governing bodies’ refusal to offer discounted tickets to local fans for 2026 is drawing criticism from politicians and grassroots movements alike, writes JAMES NALTON
