This week’s Champions League matches have the feel of accidents waiting to happen, writes David Shonfield.

With just three points separating the four contenders in Group D it would be a nice boost for Ireland if Georgia could get a result in Warsaw on Saturday. Nice, but unlikely.

Spain 4 Italy 0: The scoreline that scarred a nation, and above all, one set of players.

Time is a great healer. So it is said.

The map of European football is changing and it’s time to celebrate the rise of the outsiders.

There is enough intrigue as well as quality in the Champions League semi-finals this week to have any football fan salivating, writes David Shonfield.

Most seasons have a defining moment. In France, it came on Sunday night.

All friendly matches are equal but some are more equal than others, writes David Shonfield.

English clubs are becoming so cushioned financially that they may be a softer touch in Europe, writes David Shonfield.

Paris Saint-Germain believe they can beat Chelsea in the Champions League tomorrow night, writes David Shonfield.