UEFA conducts Champions and Europa League draws as Monaco Basketball faces financial crisis

European football clubs have undergone major draws for the upcoming UEFA Champions League and Europa League seasons. The Champions League draw in Monaco introduced a new 36-team league phase format, where teams like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona face a diverse schedule of eight matches. Notable matchups include Barcelona vs. Manchester City and PSG vs. Barcelona.

The Europa League draw also established the paths for 36 teams, including Italian clubs Milan and Juventus, as they compete for the final in Frankfurt in 2027.

In basketball, Monaco Basketball faces significant uncertainty regarding its participation in the French Betclic Élite. Following a meeting with the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), the club proposed a reduced budget of 6 to 7 million euros to maintain competitiveness. If the CNOSF denies Monaco its license due to financial issues, Bosna BH Telecom, the champion of Bosnia and Herzegovina, could potentially secure a spot in the Eurocup.