Next season's Champions League starts with draw for first qualifying round
The UEFA Champions League has initiated its qualification process for the upcoming season with the draw for the first qualifying round. Teams from across Europe are competing for a spot in the prestigious 36-team main phase.
Why it matters
The Champions League is a major economic and cultural driver in global sports, and the qualification process determines the competitive landscape for the coming year.
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Even before every European team started play at the World Cup , the next UEFA Champions League took its first steps on Tuesday as soccer's relentless calendar moves onward.
The article is a straightforward sports report detailing tournament logistics.
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