Champions Cup all-time records
The Concacaf Champions Cup is now in its 61st edition. Here is a look at some of the record holders in the tournament’s history. All stats sourced from Concacaf.
World Football
Super League coffin nailed shut after Real Madrid pull out of their own breakaway plan
February 11 – The final nail in the Super League coffin now looks to have been hammered into place. Earlier this week Barcelona announced they had pulled out of the breakaway European club project, leaving just Real Madrid and its president Florentino Perez at the last man standing.
Monterrey clean up at home as Xelajú miss chance
February 12 – Last week in Guatemala, a 1-1 draw gave both CF Monterrey and CSD Xelajú M.C. plenty to play for as they hunted a last 16 spot. Ultimately Xelajú didn’t have enough and went down 2-0.
Scoreless draw is enough for Club América to progress past Olimpia
February 11 – A 0-0 draw at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes in Mexico City was enough to see Club America into the last 16. Olimpia will rue their missed opportunity to upset a giant of the world game.
Vancouver FC have a mountain to climb in Puebla
February 12 – The Concacaf Champions Cup defending champions Cruz Azul made short work of tournament debutants, Vancouver FC, in British Columbia.
Geopolitical undercurrents as European FAs gathering in Brussels for UEFA Congress
February 11 – European football officials are gathering in the Belgian capital Brussels for the UEFA Congress tomorrow (Thursday) and the Nations League draw, with geopolitical questions providing a backdrop to the meetings.
PSG drubbing hastens De Zerbi’s OM exit
February 11 – Olympique Marseille have parted company with Roberto De Zerbi days after a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that had begun with promise but unravelled sharply in recent weeks.
Romanians ramp-up women’s SuperLeague commercial push
February 11 – The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) have launched their first Women’s SuperLeague commercial strategy dedicated exclusively to the Women’s SuperLeague. Developed in partnership with FIFA, the strategy is a is focused on the professionalisation and financial sustainability of women’s football in Romania.
Inter Milan build academy outreach on Aussie-Italian heritage
February 11 – Inter Milan’s latest move down under, the unveiling of Inter Academy Sydney and Inter Academy Adelaide, marks the Nerazzurri’s first formal footprint in Australia.
MLS launches ad campaign for season kick-off
February 13 – Major League Soccer (MLS) is rolling out a national marketing and fan-engagement push ahead of its 2026 season kick-off.
Pumas lack bite as San Diego lay down title creds
February 11 – After one of the most dominating Champions Cup displays ever seen by a Major League Soccer team, San Diego FC carried a three-goal cushion to the home of Pumas UNAM in the 1st round of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Tigres too hot for battling Forge FC
February 10 – Two goals from Rodrigo Aguirre in a 4-1 win over Forge FC put Tigres UANL into the last 16 of the Champions Cup.
Anderlecht dismiss Sporting Director Olivier Renard
February 10 – Belgian club Anderlecht have dismissed Sporting Director Olivier Renard following the exit of both manager Besnik Hasi and interim manager Edward Still in the wake of disappointing results.
UEFA CORE programme aims to support referees
February 10 – There’s a tendency in football to talk endlessly about players, managers, and systems, while the people with the whistle only enter the conversation when something goes wrong. Very few take the time to see what confederations are doing to improve the environment, which is why UEFA’s winter match official course is so timely.
Concacaf sets out men’s international calendar for 2026-30 cycle
February 10 – Concacaf has announced the calendar for the Confederation’s Men’s Senior National Team competitions taking place from 2026 to 2030. The four-year cycle will feature multiple editions of the Concacaf Nations League and the Concacaf Gold Cup, as well as a revamped World Cup Qualifying format.