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Josh Goal Can't Save His Side

Josh Goal Can't Save His Side

SOCCEROO Josh Kennedy grabbed a goal for Nagoya Grampus in the Asian Champions League semi-final against Al Ittihad but it couldn't save his side from a thumping 6-2 defeat. 22 Oct 2009
Euro Wrap: Milan Nicks Win From Madrid

Euro Wrap: Milan Nicks Win From Madrid

AC MILAN have won a thrilling contest against Real Madrid 3-2 at the Bernabeu in the pick of thismorning's UEFA Champions League games.
22 Oct 2009
Edu Makes Race Abuse Claim

Edu Makes Race Abuse Claim

Maurice Edu today claimed he was racially abused by Rangers fans after last night's Champions League thrashing by Unirea Urziceni. 21 Oct 2009
Guardiola Geared Up for Tough Fight

Guardiola Geared Up for Tough Fight

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola knows life has become much harder for them in Group F following their Champions League defeat to Rubin Kazan - but he had few complaints about his side's performance despite the 2-1 defeat. 21 Oct 2009
Ancelotti  Does Not Underestimate Opponents

Ancelotti Does Not Underestimate Opponents

Carlo Ancelotti admits Chelsea have not been at their best in the Champions League despite a 100% record in the competition so far. 21 Oct 2009
Reds' Woes Continue

Reds' Woes Continue

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is facing up to the worst injury crisis of his five years at the Reds' helm ahead of Sunday's visit of champions Manchester United. 21 Oct 2009
Eboue Offers Thanks To Fans

Eboue Offers Thanks To Fans

EMMANUEL Eboue would love to repay Arsenal's faith by helping take them back to the Champions League final. 21 Oct 2009
Rubin Stun Champions Barca

Rubin Stun Champions Barca

RUBIN Kazan silenced the Nou Camp just two minutes into their Champions League clash with Barcelona as the holders slipped to a shock 2-1 defeat. 21 Oct 2009
Petrescu: Defeat Unthinkable for Rangers

Petrescu: Defeat Unthinkable for Rangers

Dan Petrescu claims it will be a "disaster" for Rangers if they fail to beat his Unirea Urziceni side in the Champions League. 20 Oct 2009
Torres Out of Lyon Match

Torres Out of Lyon Match

Fernando Torres has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Lyon at Anfield tomorrow. 20 Oct 2009
Rooney May Miss Moscow Clash For Baby Birth

Rooney May Miss Moscow Clash For Baby Birth

Wayne Rooney says he is prepared to miss Manchester United's Champions League trip to CSKA Moscow if it clashes with wife Coleen giving birth. 2 Oct 2009
Chelsea Will Be Ready for Reds - Ancelotti

Chelsea Will Be Ready for Reds - Ancelotti

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted he was far from happy with his team's performance in their uninspiring 1-0 Champions League win over unfancied Apoel Nicosia. 1 Oct 2009
Setback for Owen As Giggs Leads United Fightback

Setback for Owen As Giggs Leads United Fightback

Michael Owen's World Cup dream has suffered a major setback after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed the striker would be out for "two to three weeks" with a groin injury. 1 Oct 2009
Euro Wrap: Ronaldo Takes Two for Real

Euro Wrap: Ronaldo Takes Two for Real

Cristiano Ronaldo added another two goals to his growing Real Madrid collection as the Spanish giants continued their barnstorming start to the season by seeing off 10-man Marseille 3-0 with a second-half blitz at the Bernabeu. 1 Oct 2009
Ferguson Heaps Praise on Giggs

Ferguson Heaps Praise on Giggs

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the unbelievable contribution of Ryan Giggs after the Welshman netted his 150th goal for the club in the 2-1 Champions League win over Wolfsburg. 1 Oct 2009
Al Ittihad Sweep Into Semis To Face Josh's Nagoya

Al Ittihad Sweep Into Semis To Face Josh's Nagoya

Al Ittihad sent out a warning to their fellow Asian Champions League semi-finalists with a dominant 4-0 victory over Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan today for a 5-1 quarter-final win on aggregate. 1 Oct 2009
Scolari Learns Lessons From Champions League Exit

Scolari Learns Lessons From Champions League Exit

Bunyodkor coach Luiz Felipe Scolari insists he will use his side's 4-1 extra-time defeat to Pohang Steelers as a learning experience after the Brazilian's Asian Champions League hopes were shattered today. 1 Oct 2009
Clichy: We Want to Be Winners for Wenger

Clichy: We Want to Be Winners for Wenger

Gael Clichy has vowed to end Arsenal's trophy drought and give Arsene Wenger something to celebrate in his landmark season at the club. 1 Oct 2009
Gerrard: We Got What We Deserved

Gerrard: We Got What We Deserved

Steven Gerrard has revealed his dismay after Liverpool's Champions League horror show in Florence which has thrown their quest to reach the knock-out stages into disarray. 1 Oct 2009
Ferguson Defends Champions League

Ferguson Defends Champions League

Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected criticism of the Champions League. 1 Oct 2009
Josh Kennedy Strikes Again For Semis Spot

Josh Kennedy Strikes Again For Semis Spot

SOCCEROO Josh Kennedy scored a last minute winner to give Nagoya Grampus their first Asian Champions League semi-final after the win over Kawasaki Frontale 30 Sep 2009