Over the past 24 hours, several significant events have unfolded in European sports:
Cycling
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Tour de France Broadcasting Rights Extended: TNT Sports and Eurosport have secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the Tour de France and other major cycling events until at least 2032. This extension, following an agreement between the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and race organizers ASO and Unipublic, means the Tour de France will remain absent from free-to-air television in the UK until at least 2033. (cyclingnews.com)
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Remco Evenepoel’s 2026 Season Review: Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel has reflected on his debut season with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, highlighting achievements such as finishing second at the Tour de France with two stage wins and securing multiple titles. He plans to start his 2027 season later and adopt a more selective race calendar to optimize preparation for major objectives. (cyclingnews.com)
Football
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Champions League Results: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League match, with goals from Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz. Liverpool overcame Villarreal 4-3, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice. Manchester City triumphed 5-1 over AEK Athens, with Phil Foden netting a hat-trick. (arnnewscentre.ae)
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s Injury: PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during the Champions League win over Barcelona. He is set to undergo surgery following the injury. (theguardian.com)
Handball
- Costa del Sol Málaga’s European League Fixture: The Costa del Sol Málaga handball team is set to face VfL Oldenburg in the third round of the EHF European League. The first leg will take place on November 7, 2026, at 16:30 in the Sporthalle Wechloy, and the return leg on November 14, 2026, at 19:00 in Carranque. (cadenaser.com)
Soccer Investment Fraud
- 777 Partners Executive Pleads Guilty: Josh Wander, co-founder of Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners, pleaded guilty to wire and securities fraud in a Manhattan federal court. The firm had invested in several European soccer clubs, including Hertha Berlin, Genoa, and Standard Liege. Wander faces up to 40 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 1. (apnews.com)
Highlights:
- No free-to-air Tour de France coverage in the UK until at least 2033 as TNT Sports and European Broadcasting Union quickly extend rights package with ASO, Published on Monday, October 19
- Remco Evenepoel identifies tweaks for 2027 as he assesses what went right and wrong in first season with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Published on Monday, October 19
- US businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs pleads guilty to fraud, Published on Thursday, October 15
