Back in France, meanwhile, Lille president Olivier Letang spoke out about Fernandes’ departure for the first time as he explained the reasoning behind that mid-season switch.

Coach Bruno Genesio has made Lille tough to beat, however, and the club’s last defeat was on Sept. 17 against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. Marseille has won the French Cup 10 times ...

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica ...

LILLE, France (AP) — French club Lille has loaned defender ... Fernandes, who honed his skills at Sporting Lisbon's youth academy, has represented Portugal at youth levels. Rangers said it has an ...

Draw made Friday for the knockout playoffs round in the UEFA Champions League: First leg Feb 11-12 Club Brugge (Belgium) vs.

LONDON — Here's the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, Aston Villa ...

A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season. It has involved more games and more money for European ...

Bayer Leverkusen are through to the UEFA Champions League last 16, while Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund face a ...

And when Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off just before ... Raphinha scored in stoppage time to complete a rousing comeback as Barcelona won in Lisbon despite having been 4-2 down with less ...

Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica (for the right to play Liverpool or Barcelona) Sporting Lisbon or Club Brugge vs. Atalanta or Borussia Dortmund (for the right to play Lille or Aston Villa ...