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Nasri Lauds 'Macho' Gunners

Nasri Lauds 'Macho' Gunners

Samir Nasri tonight declared Arsenal are capable of overcoming Barcelona because they have developed into a more "macho" team. 4 Mar 2011
Smashed But Not Out Yet

Smashed But Not Out Yet

MELBOURNE Victory were embarrassed in Japan before Sydney FC restored some pride for Australia after holding on for a home draw against Suwon during a disappointing match day one. 3 Mar 2011
Defoe Issues Rallying Call

Defoe Issues Rallying Call

Jermain Defoe has warned his Tottenham team-mates that they must produce the same kind of form which saw them see off Manchester City's challenge last year if they are to earn a place in next season's Champions League. 3 Mar 2011
Player Fury At Stop-Start Ref

Player Fury At Stop-Start Ref

EXCLUSIVE: Sydney FC players were less than impressed with the refereeing in last night’s at-times spiteful 0-0 draw with South Korea’s Suwon Bluewings in the Asian Champions League. 3 Mar 2011
Sydney Stand Firm

Sydney Stand Firm

SYDNEY FC held off Korean challengers Suwon Bluewing to a 0-0 draw despite going down to ten men in the first half after skipper Terry McFlynn saw a straight red for stomping. 2 Mar 2011
Van Persie Absence Hits Champions League Hopes

Van Persie Absence Hits Champions League Hopes

Arsenal's hopes of repeating their Champions League upset against Barcelona have been hit by the loss of Robin van Persie to a knee injury. 2 Mar 2011
Jeju Suffer Debut Defeat

Jeju Suffer Debut Defeat

Jeju United suffered a disappointing Asian Champions League debut after Yu Dabao's second-half goal clinched a 1-0 win for Tianjin Teda at Jeju World Cup Stadium. 2 Mar 2011
Sydney To Face Suwon's Stars

Sydney To Face Suwon's Stars

SUWON Bluewings coach Yoon Sung Hyo will start all four of his international stars as he tries to get his side off to a winning start in their AFC Champions League clash with Sydney FC tonight. 2 Mar 2011
Victory's ACL Nightmare

Victory's ACL Nightmare

GAMBA Osaka gave Melbourne Victory a punishing return to the Asian Champions League with a thumping 5-1 thrashing in their opening clash of this year's competition. 1 Mar 2011
Pakhtakor Without Transferred Duo

Pakhtakor Without Transferred Duo

Pakhtakor will be hoping they can overcome the loss of two key players when they open their Asian Champions League campaign against Al Nassr tomorrow. 1 Mar 2011
Nagoya Target Greentown Win

Nagoya Target Greentown Win

Nagoya Grampus will be looking to build upon their recent domestic success by making a winning start to the 2011 Asian Champions League when they take on debutants Hangzhou Greentown at Yellow Dragon Stadium tomorrow. 1 Mar 2011
Nishino Has Eyes for the Big Prize

Nishino Has Eyes for the Big Prize

GAMBA Osaka face Melbourne Victory tonight for the first time since their title winning run three years ago and boss Akira Nishino wants that success again, starting with victory tonight. 1 Mar 2011
Sydney FC Promote ACL Pic Special

Sydney FC Promote ACL Pic Special

Sydney FC's Shannon Cole, Rhyan Grant and Scott Jamieson (fresh from the hairdressers) bang the drum for the ACL. Pics by Aidan Ormond 1 Mar 2011
Kruse Still Targeting Asia

Kruse Still Targeting Asia

ROBBIE Kruse could be on the verge of a breakthrough move to European football, but not before kicking off Melbourne Victory's Asian Champions League campaign. 28 Feb 2011
Fast Start Key - Nani

Fast Start Key - Nani

Manchester United winger Nani is convinced the key to victory over Marseille in three weeks' time is to make a fast start. 25 Feb 2011
Rooney Unfazed By Wing Role

Rooney Unfazed By Wing Role

Wayne Rooney insists he has no problem being shunted onto the left wing for Manchester United's drab Champions League draw with Marseille. 25 Feb 2011
Ferguson Upbeat Despite Flat Stalemate

Ferguson Upbeat Despite Flat Stalemate

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United lacked attacking inspiration in tonight's Champions League stalemate in Marseille - but felt the hosts had a lucky late escape. 24 Feb 2011
Ancelotti Turns Attention to United

Ancelotti Turns Attention to United

Carlo Ancelotti watched Chelsea cruise to the win at FC Copenhagen they so desperately needed before telling his players: "Now go and beat Manchester United". 23 Feb 2011
Deschamps Thinks Beck to Monaco Triumph

Deschamps Thinks Beck to Monaco Triumph

Didier Deschamps will use a lesson from his past involving David Beckham to ensure Marseille exploit any weakness in Manchester United's Champions League armoury. 23 Feb 2011
Fergie: English Clubs Could Dominate Again

Fergie: English Clubs Could Dominate Again

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson would not be surprised if English clubs dominated the Champions League again this season. 23 Feb 2011
Heinze Regrets United Bad Blood

Heinze Regrets United Bad Blood

Gabriel Heinze regrets the acrimonious manner of his departure from Manchester United. 23 Feb 2011