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The Champions League all-time top scorers chart reflects the evolution of European soccer’s greatest stage. Names etched in history reveal not only records, but also the relentless pursuit of glory across generations.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi stand as landmarks in that journey, their figures towering with unmatched consistency. Yet they are joined by icons such as Raul and Benzema, each adding their own chapter to the competition’s legacy.

Goals scored are more than statistics—they embody ambition, resilience, and the artistry of finishing. From the earliest heroes to today’s dominant strikers, the story of Europe’s goal machines remains ever unfolding.

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Champions League all-time top scorers

1. Cristiano Ronaldo — 141 goals. A relentless evaluator of opportunities: powerful headers, late penalties, and an uncanny ability to produce in knockout moments for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his sides second goal in 2017. (Source: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

2. Lionel Messi — 129 goals. A creator-shooter whose technique and timing turned Barcelona’s possession into sustained attacking ferocity; his Champions League strike record reads like a catalogue of decisive, artistic finishes.

3. Robert Lewandowski — 105 goals. The clinical centre-forward: instinctive in the box and ruthlessly consistent from Dortmund to Bayern and then Barcelona. Goals here are evidence of uncanny positioning and finishing.

4. Karim Benzema — 90 goals. A front-man who evolved into a complete attacking reference for Real Madrid — game intelligence and clutch finishes defined his continental output.

5. Raul — 71 goals. A symbol of Real Madrid’s modern era: finishing with class and an ability to produce in the club’s most dramatic nights.

6. Ruud van Nistelrooy — 60 goals. The textbook penalty-box predator: a striker who punished half-chances with surgical precision at PSV, United and Real Madrid.

7. Andriy Shevchenko — 59 goals. Clinical and composed, Shevchenko’s time at AC Milan and Dynamo Kyiv produced some of the 2000s’ most memorable final-stage finishes.

8. Thomas Müller — 57 goals. Less a traditional poacher than a genius for late arrivals and spatial intelligence; Müller’s Champions League strikes reflect instinct over flamboyance.

9. Kylian Mbappe — 55 goals. A modern power-speed forward whose blend of pace and finishing has carried him from Monaco to PSG and then Real Madrid; still adding to an already imposing total.

10. Mohamed Salah — 51 goals. A forward who combined speed, shot selection and consistency for Liverpool; his Champions League moments include both group-stage brilliance and crucial knockout strikes.

11. Thierry Henry — 51 goals. Elegant, explosive and decisive… Henry’s Champions League goals were often the fine margins that elevated Arsenal and Barcelona in their biggest tests.

12. Filippo Inzaghi — 50 goals. A true poacher in the box, Inzaghi’s Champions League legacy is defined by instinctive positioning and unerring timing. His knack for scoring in crucial moments for Juventus and AC Milan made him one of Europe’s most feared finishers, often turning half-chances into historic goals.

13. Zlatan Ibrahimovic — 49 goals. A blend of audacity and technique, his continental goals came across a career spanning Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, PSG and Manchester United.

14. Alfredo Di Stefano — 49 goals. The architect of Real Madrid’s early European conquests; historic significance equals his goal numbers in any serious Champions League conversation.

15. Erling Haaland — 49 goals. A scoring phenomenon: raw power, directness and a near-unnerving conversion rate that made him a match-winner for Salzburg, Dortmund and Manchester City.

Active players chasing the record

Haaland, Mbappe and Salah are the highest-profile active scorers who keep the conversation alive about what the next generation might achieve. Each follows a distinct script: Haaland’s terrifying conversion rate, Mbappe’s blend of speed and technical polish, and Salah’s steady clutch scoring for Liverpool.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s third goal and his hat trick in 2025. (Source: David Ramos/Getty Images)

• Erling Haaland | A pure finisher whose arrival at each club immediately raised the ceiling for goals per match; his 1.0+ goals-per-game ratio in Europe’s modern era is the statistical outlier coaches and analysts point to when discussing “instant impact.”

• Kylian Mbappe | Built around blistering pace and a widening repertoire of finishes, Mbappe’s continental total reflects both early promise at Monaco and sustained output at PSG and Real Madrid; he remains within striking distance of several retired greats.

• Mohamed Salah | Consistency personified: his Liverpool years produced important knockout contributions and a pattern of scoring that combines timing, angle selection and calm in tight spaces.

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Those three exemplify different routes to the same end. None sits within easy reach of Ronaldo or Messi’s historic totals, but each can still reshape the top-20 picture with a few outstanding seasons.

Complete top scorers table

Source: https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/champions-league-all-time-top-scorers/

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Chelsea was charged with 74 breaches of English soccer’s rules on Thursday.

The charges cover a period from 2009-22 and relate to regulations covering soccer agents, working with intermediaries and third party involvement in player transfers.

Chelsea said in a statement it self-reported the potential breaches to the English Football Association, which came to light in 2022 when American investors Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital led a consortium to buy out former owner Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea said it became aware of “potentially incomplete financial reporting” of historical transactions and other “potential breaches of FA rules.”

“Immediately upon the completion of the purchase, the club self-reported these matters to all relevant regulators, including The FA.”

The FA said the charges primarily related to the 2010-11 to 2015-16 seasons, a period in which Chelsea won two Premier League titles and the Champions League.

Russian billionaire Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003 and his lavish spending sparked an unprecedented period of success, including 21 trophies.

He was forced to sell the club in 2022 after being sanctioned by the British government for his connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine.

A fast-tracked $3.2 billion buyout was completed in May that year by Boehly and Clearlake.

The charges

Chelsea has been charged with a breach of regulation J1, which prohibits the direct or indirect use of or payment to an unauthorized agent. Another charge relates to using or paying an unregistered intermediary.

Regulation C2 says a player or authorized agent must not “conceal or misrepresent the reality and/or substance” of any matters relating to a transaction or contract negotiation.

Another charge is in regard to payments, rights or liabilities relating to a third party involved in the transfer of a player.

“The club has demonstrated unprecedented transparency during this process, including by giving comprehensive access to the club’s files and historical data,” Chelsea said. “We will continue working collaboratively with the FA to conclude this matter as swiftly as possible.”

Chelsea has until Sept. 19 to respond to the charges.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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The second round of the Gauteng Schools Wednesday Champions League took place at the Muckleneuk Sports Ground in Pretoria, where the School of Excellence experienced its first defeat, but ended the day leading the pack.

u17 Boys Competition

On the opening Wednesday of the league, the School of Excellence scored two convincing wins, beating Mokgome Secondary School 4-0 and Rutasetjhaba Secondary School 3-0, which left them atop the standings.

A week later, they added another victory, working hard for a 2-1 success against Thuto Lefa Secondary School, but in their second outing they went down 0-1 to Je Malepe Secondary. Despite the setback, the School of Excellence remains in first place with nine points.

The two-time champions of the competition, Clapham High, who were unexpectedly held to a 1-1 draw by Ibongo Secondary on the tournament’s opening day, returned to form in the second week and narrowed the gap to the School of Excellence to only two points.

Clapham High stacked successive 2-0 wins over Mokgome Secondary and Je Malepe, the team that ended the School of Excellence’s unbeaten run.

Following the School of Excellence and Clapham High in the standings are Ibongo and Je Malepe, who both have seven points, the same as Clapham, but Clapham has a game in hand, which means they’re well positioned to take over at the top from the School of Excellence.

On Wednesday, Ibongo secured a 2-0 victory over Rutasetjhaba, but were knocked back in their next outing, suffering a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Thuta Lefa.

In the last fixture of the day, Rosina Sedibane Modiba Sport School picked up a tight a 1-0 win over Je Malepe.

u17 Girls’ Competition 

In the u17 girls’ Gauteng Schools Champions League, the reigning champions and two-time titleholders, Jabulile Secondary School, find themselves in an unusual position after two weeks of action. They’re currently in fourth place and trail the leaders, Clapham High, who have 12 points, by five.

On Wednesday, Jabulile took on Zithobeni Secondary School in their opening match and settled for a 1-1 draw, but they had no trouble dealing with the challenge of Randfontein High, surging to a 5-0 victory in their second match.

The Clapham High girls’ team maintained their perfect record. They are, in fact, the only side in either the boys’ or girls’ competition with a 100 percent record, having scored four wins from four matches. Their return from Wednesday’s fixtures was a massive 8-1 win over Tembisa High and a 3-0 defeat of Buhle BeMfundo.

All credit to Tembisa High, they shook off their big loss to Clapham High and rebounded with a 2-0 win over Khanya-Lesedi Secondary. After that victory, Tembisa High is only three points adrift of Clapham, and third in the standings, just behind Anchor Independent Academy.

Anchor went one and one on Wednesday, losing 1-3 to Khanya-Lesedi before scoring a 2-0 win over Randfontein High.

RESULTS 

u17 Boys

Clapham 2-0 Je Malepe
School of Excellence 2-1 Thuto Lefa
Ibongo 2-0 Rutasetjhaba
Je Malepe 1-0 Rosina Sedibane
Clapham 2-0 Mokgome
Thuto Lefa 1-0 Ibongo
Je Malepe 1-0 School of Excellence

u17 Girls

Zithobeni 1-0 Buhle BeMfundo
Clapham 3-0 Buhle BemFundo
Clapham 8-1 Tembisa High
Zithobeni 1-1 Jabulile
Jabulile 5-0 Randfontein High
Tembisa High 2-0 Khanya Lesedi
Khaya Lesedi 3-1 Anchor
Anchor 2-0 Randfontein High

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Source: https://ssschoolsplus.co.za/clapham-high-and-school-of-excellence-lead-gauteng-champions-league/

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Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.

Carlos Baleba has asked Brighton & Hove Albion to sanction his January exit to Manchester United, which he views as an “irresistible opportunity.” (Source: Theatre of Red)

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has attracted interest from Saudi Pro League clubs as his future in north London remains increasingly uncertain. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Crystal Palace’s asking price for Adam Wharton has dropped from £100 million ($135.5 million) to a relatively reasonable £60 million ($81.3 million). Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Real Madrid are interested in the England international. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Liverpool have identified Lyon forward Malick Fofana as the player tasked with filling Mohamed Salah’s boots when he eventually leaves Merseyside. (Source: Fichajes)

The future of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba is deemed to be the priority for Arsenal now that the transfer window has closed. Andrea Berta is “accelerating” negotiations over new contracts for the high-profile pair. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Manchester United have no interest in ever seeing André Onana line up for the Red Devils again once he returns from his loan spell at Trabzonspor. (Source: Football Insider)

Chelsea are not considering a move for Liverpool target Marc Guéhi in January despite their lack of depth at center back. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Casemiro has rejected the chance of being reunited with his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad this summer. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Real Madrid are considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola. The Frenchman rejected advances from Liverpool over the summer but could yet be lured to the Spanish capital as Rodrygo’s replacement in the event of the Brazilian’s summer exit. Barcola is expected to cost north of €100 million ($117.2 million). (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona have made contact with Lionel Messi in an attempt to persuade him to play some role in the club’s upcoming presidential elections. (Source: Cadena SER)

Manchester City are expected to sanction the sale of Tottenham Hotspur target Savinho to fund an €80 million ($93.8 million) move for Rodrygo. (Source: Estadio Deportivo)

Antonio Rüdiger has been tipped to move to Saudi Arabia once his Real Madrid contract expires in June. (Source: Fichajes)

RB Salzburg’s Karim Konaté has emerged as a surprise contender to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona next season. (Source: Africa Soccer)

Barcelona’s teenage starlet Dro Fernández has attracted interest from the Premier League quartet of Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. (Source: Fichajes)

READ THE LATEST TRANSFER RUMORS FROM THE PAST FEW DAYS

Source: https://www.si.com/soccer/transfer-rumors-baleba-man-utd-real-madrid-rodrygo-replacement

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The second matchday of the Division A Relegation Playoff at the Euro Beach Soccer League Viareggio 2025 confirmed Estonia’s safety, leaving Türkiye and Latvia to battle it out tomorrow for their place in Europe’s elite.

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Estonia win 8-2 against Latvia
Estonia made a flying start, with Lepik opening the scoring before Arula struck twice to build a 3–0 advantage. Latvia managed a reply through Josifovs, but Estonia still carried a 3–1 lead into the first break.

The second period saw Estonia extend their dominance as Lepik added a quick brace to complete his hat-trick, and Vihmoja got on the scoresheet to make it 6–1 heading into the final period.

Latvia’s Skurat pulled one back early in the third, but Estonia responded immediately through Lepik and Vihmoja, sealing a commanding 8–2 triumph.

Türkiye win 4-1 against Georgia
The first period remained goalless as both teams created chances but failed to make the breakthrough

Türkiye struck midway through the second period, with Serkan opening the scoring before Cengizhan doubled the advantage to put them 2–0 up. Georgia replied through Makharadze to cut the deficit, but Türkiye kept control.

In the final period, Hüseyin and Özdemir added their names to the scoresheet to secure a solid 4–1 victory for Türkiye.

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Results
Estonia 8-2 Latvia
Georgia 1-4 Türkiye

Fixtures – 11/09/2025
Türkiye vs Latvia
Georgia vs Estonia

To find out more about the Euro Beach Soccer League Viareggio 2025, visit beachsoccer.com.

Source: https://beachsoccer.com/euro-beach-soccer-league-viareggio-2025-relegation-playoff-day-2

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