Writer, Mikhail Shklover, analyses the Champions League’s revamped league phase — exploring the highs of thrilling matches, the rise of underdogs, and the lows of fixture congestion, player fatigue, and fading jeopardy. Has the new format delivered?

Mikhail Shklover, Online Sport Editor, was at St James Park to watch Exeter City Women take on Maidenhead as part of the ‘HerGameToo’ campaign.

Mikhail Shklover examines what has gone wrong for Cristiano Ronaldo, and after his controversial interview, what may be next for the footballing superstar.