UEFA Champions League

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European association football tournament

The UEFA Champions League, commonly known as the Champions League, is an annual club association football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) that is contested by top-division European clubs. The competition begins with a round robin league phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions of their national associations.

Also known as...

European Champion Clubs' Cup, UCL, and Champions League

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Manchester United Pre-Season Plans

Manchester United will play AC Milan and Leeds in pre-season friendlies as part of Michael Carrick's midfield revamp strategy after Champions League qualification.