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Pep Hails 'Extraordinary' United

Pep Hails 'Extraordinary' United

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola has hailed Manchester United as an "extraordinary" team ahead of the sides' Champions League final at the end of the month. 9 May 2011
ACL Wrap: Group F Duo Seal Passages

ACL Wrap: Group F Duo Seal Passages

FC Seoul and Nagoya Grampus booked their places in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League with Group F victories over Al Ain and Hangzhou Greentown. 5 May 2011
United Stroll Into Barca Final

United Stroll Into Barca Final

MANCHESTER United's shadow squad secured a repeat of their 2009 Champions League final with Barcelona as they strolled to a handsome 4-1 victory (6-1 agg.). 5 May 2011
Fergie: We Have Nothing to Fear

Fergie: We Have Nothing to Fear

SIR ALEX Ferguson has claimed that Manchester United should not be "frightened out of our skin" by the prospect of facing Barcelona in the Champions League final. 5 May 2011
Barca Stroll Into Final Despite Rhetoric

Barca Stroll Into Final Despite Rhetoric

Barcelona comfortably advanced to the Champions League final following a 1-1 draw at home to fierce rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp today. 4 May 2011
Alonso Puts Focus on Refereeing

Alonso Puts Focus on Refereeing

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso feels the performance of the referees cost them a place in the Wembley final over the course of both legs of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. 4 May 2011
ACL Wrap: Ghazi Goal Seals Win for Zob Ahan

ACL Wrap: Ghazi Goal Seals Win for Zob Ahan

Last year's finalists Zob Ahan secured a home tie in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League as a 1-0 win at Emirates saw the Iranians clinch Group D. 4 May 2011
Madrid Cry Foul Over Officials

Madrid Cry Foul Over Officials

REAL Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka claimed the performance of officials in today's semi-final proved his side had no chance of making it through to the Champions League final. 4 May 2011
Suwon Bluewings v Sydney FC Pictures

Suwon Bluewings v Sydney FC Pictures

All the match action from Sydney's do or die clash with Suwon Bluewings. Pics by Getty Images. 3 May 2011
So Close And Yet So Far

So Close And Yet So Far

SYDNEY FC were unable to pull off another come from behind miracle and their Asian Champions League adventure ended in a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Suwon Bluewings in Korea tonight 3 May 2011
Lavicka Keeps The Faith

Lavicka Keeps The Faith

SYDNEY FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka is likely to stick with the stars of the Shanghai clash rather than rush back star striker David Williams for tonight's crucial match against Suwon Bluewings. 3 May 2011
Uefa Reject Clasico Row

Uefa Reject Clasico Row

UEFA have rejected both protests lodged by Real Madrid and the complaint made by Barcelona following last week's ill-tempered Champions League semi-final at the Bernabeu. 3 May 2011
Muscat Skipper For Last Time

Muscat Skipper For Last Time

RETIRING legend Kevin Muscat will captain Melbourne Victory for his final professional appearance on home soil against Gamba Osaka in the Asian Champions League tomorrow. 3 May 2011
Petratos Ruled Out Of ACL...

Petratos Ruled Out Of ACL...

SYDNEY FC young gun Dimitri Petratos will be sidelined for the next four weeks after injuring his ankle at training, ruling him out of the rest of the Asian Champions League group stage. 29 Apr 2011
Wenger Backs Barca Over 'Cheating' Claims

Wenger Backs Barca Over 'Cheating' Claims

Arsene Wenger believes the "exceptional" Lionel Messi has all the qualities to be hailed best in the world - but refuses to believe Barcelona cheat their way to success. 29 Apr 2011
Messi Magic Enchants Guardiola

Messi Magic Enchants Guardiola

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hailed freescoring playmaker Lionel Messi following the Argentinian's starring role in tonight's Champions League semi-final first leg win over Real Madrid. 28 Apr 2011
Barca Consider Action Over Mourinho Remarks

Barca Consider Action Over Mourinho Remarks

Barcelona are considering whether to report Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho to UEFA regarding the Portuguese's controversial comments following today's Champions League semi-final at the Bernabeu. 28 Apr 2011
Mourinho 'Disgusted' After Real Defeat

Mourinho 'Disgusted' After Real Defeat

REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he was "disgusted to live in this world" following tonight's controversial Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona and insisted his side had no chance of coming back in the second leg at the Nou Camp. 28 Apr 2011
Messi, Messi, Messy

Messi, Messi, Messy

Lionel Messi struck twice late on as Barcelona took a huge step towards the Champions League final with a 2-0 semi-final, first leg win over 10-man Real Madrid at the Bernabeu tonight.
28 Apr 2011
Neuer 'Irritated' By One-Sided Loss

Neuer 'Irritated' By One-Sided Loss

Manuel Neuer claimed words of praise from Sir Alex Ferguson were no consolation after Schalke's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in last night's Champions League semi-final first leg in Gelsenkirchen. 28 Apr 2011
Neuer 'Well Suited' for United - Schmeichel

Neuer 'Well Suited' for United - Schmeichel

Manuel Neuer would be the perfect replacement for Edwin van der Sar at Manchester United, according to Peter Schmeichel. 28 Apr 2011