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Bayern Through To Euro Final

Bayern Through To Euro Final

AN IVICA Olic hat-trick ensured Bayern Munich progressed to their first Champions League final since 2001 as they easily dispatched 10-man Lyon. 28 Apr 2010
Pohang Pay the Penalty

Pohang Pay the Penalty

ACL WRAP: Pohang Steelers missed the chance to top their Asian Champions League group after a bizarre penalty saw them lose 4-3 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima and gift the spot to Adelaide United. 28 Apr 2010
Moratti: Build-Up Will Not Distract Jose

Moratti: Build-Up Will Not Distract Jose

Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti does not believe Jose Mourinho will be affected by any kind of hostility when he returns to Barcelona for tomorrow night's Champions League semi-final second leg. 27 Apr 2010
Adelaide Slip Up But Stay On Top

Adelaide Slip Up But Stay On Top

ADELAIDE United sealed top spot in their Asian Champions League group and a home tie in the first knockout stage despite losing 1-0 at home to Shandong Luneng tonight. 27 Apr 2010
Young Will Get Their Chance

Young Will Get Their Chance

MELBOURNE coach Ernie Merrick will have one eye on the future of his squad when Victory take on Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in their final Asian Champions League match tomorrow. 27 Apr 2010
Reds Are Even Better Away

Reds Are Even Better Away

SHANDONG Luneng coach Branko Ivankovic says Adelaide United are a better team away from home ahead of their final Asian Champions League group stage clash. 27 Apr 2010
Victory To Field Weakened Side

Victory To Field Weakened Side

MELBOURNE Victory will take a squad largely filled with youngsters to South Korea for their final AFC Champions League group match against Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma on Wednesday night. 25 Apr 2010
Mourinho: Tie Still In the Balance

Mourinho: Tie Still In the Balance

JOSE Mourinho is refusing to accept that Inter Milan will be one of the Champions League finalists, despite defeating holders Barcelona 3-1 at the San Siro today. 21 Apr 2010
Inter Thump Bus-Weary Barca

Inter Thump Bus-Weary Barca

INTER sent reigning Champions League champions Barcelona to the brink of elimination following their victory in the first leg of their semi-final at the San Siro today. 21 Apr 2010
Carragher Retains Champions League Hope

Carragher Retains Champions League Hope

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the team still have a chance of Champions League football after the Reds cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham. 20 Apr 2010
Barca's Road Trip Won't Matter - Mourinho

Barca's Road Trip Won't Matter - Mourinho

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho does not believe his side will gain any advantage from Barcelona's disrupted build-up to tomorrow night's Champions League semi-final first leg at the San Siro. 20 Apr 2010
Barca: UEFA Not Flexible Friends

Barca: UEFA Not Flexible Friends

Barcelona technical secretary Txiki Begiristain has hit out at UEFA for not doing more to help clubs whose travel plans this week have been thrown into chaos by the volcanic ash cloud that has left air travel stricken. 20 Apr 2010
ECL Semi-Finals Get Go-Ahead

ECL Semi-Finals Get Go-Ahead

THIS week's Champions League semi-final first legs will go ahead as scheduled despite the current restriction on European air travel due to the volcanic ash cloud. 18 Apr 2010
We Want A Home Crowd Sell-Out

We Want A Home Crowd Sell-Out

ADELAIDE United defender Robbie Cornthwaite wants to play their Champions League knockout match before a capacity crowd at Hindmarsh Stadium and dodge a 30-hour trip to Asia. 16 Apr 2010
Vidmar Rapt With His Defence

Vidmar Rapt With His Defence

ADELAIDE United coach Aurelio Vidmar praised his back four and goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic after their draw against Pohang Steelers. 15 Apr 2010
ACL: Antlers Stay Perfect

ACL: Antlers Stay Perfect

J. League champions Kashima Antlers maintained a 100% record in the Asian Champions League after beating China's Changchun Yatai 1-0 at Changchun Jingkai Stadium. 15 Apr 2010
ACL: Frontale Stay In Last-16 Hunt

ACL: Frontale Stay In Last-16 Hunt

KAWASAKI Frontale secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Seongnam Ilhwa to keep them in the hunt for a place in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League.
15 Apr 2010
Game Over For Victory

Game Over For Victory

MELBOURNE Victory's hopes of making the second round of the AFC champions League are over after the 2008-09 A-League champions could only manage a 0-0 draw against Beijing Guoan at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. 14 Apr 2010
Melbourne Victory v Beijing Guoan Pic Special

Melbourne Victory v Beijing Guoan Pic Special

All the match action from Etihad Stadium as Melbourne Victory played host to Joel Griffiths's Beijing Guoan side. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Apr 2010
Victory Sweat on ACL Fines

Victory Sweat on ACL Fines

MELBOURNE Victory are sweating on the Asian Football Disciplinary Committee's next meeting after it handed down $US127,000 in fines for breaching regulations. 7 Apr 2010
Song Missing For Gunners

Song Missing For Gunners

ARSENAL'S hopes of springing a shock against Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final have suffered a blow after it was confirmed Alex Song would miss the second leg with a knee injury. 6 Apr 2010