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Mourinho Confident Despite Second Slip

Mourinho Confident Despite Second Slip

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is confident his side will progress to the knock-out round of the Champions League despite their failure to win a game so far in the competition. 30 Sep 2009
Smith Unhappy With Ref Decisions

Smith Unhappy With Ref Decisions

Walter Smith launched a scathing attack on referee Jonas Eriksson, accusing him of "opting out" of awarding Rangers a crucial penalty in their Champions League game against Sevilla. 30 Sep 2009
Benitez Lashes Out At Lacklustre Liverpool

Benitez Lashes Out At Lacklustre Liverpool

Rafael Benitez condemned his Liverpool side's approach to their shattering 2-0 Champions League defeat by Fiorentina. 30 Sep 2009
Wenger Happy Not to Shop After Win

Wenger Happy Not to Shop After Win

Arsene Wenger maintained today's Champions League win over Olympiacos showed just why Arsenal are not "desperate" for new signings. 30 Sep 2009
Patience Pays Off for Arsenal, Says Van Persie

Patience Pays Off for Arsenal, Says Van Persie

Robin van Persie admitted patience was the key as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Olympiacos side to register their second straight win in the group stages of the Champions League. 30 Sep 2009
Euro Wrap: Inter Held In Russia

Euro Wrap: Inter Held In Russia

INTER Milan were held to a surprise draw at Rubin Kazan in the Champions League, but were relieved to leave Russia with a point after ending the game with 10 men. 30 Sep 2009
Holman The Key As AZ Denied

Holman The Key As AZ Denied

SOCCEROO Brett Holman set up AZ Alkmaar's only goal but his side were still denied their first ever win in the group stages of the Champions League. 30 Sep 2009
Veh: Players Ready for Old Trafford

Veh: Players Ready for Old Trafford

Wolfsburg coach Armin Veh insists his team "will not hide" at Old Trafford tomorrow. 30 Sep 2009
Benitez Sure Reds Can Take on the Best

Benitez Sure Reds Can Take on the Best

Rafael Benitez aims to make it two Champions League wins out of two tonight and insists Liverpool can "beat anyone" in Europe. 29 Sep 2009
Gunners Seek Second Group Win

Gunners Seek Second Group Win

Bacary Sagna insists Arsenal will not be caught cold again in Europe this season. 29 Sep 2009
Spaniards Braced for Rangers 'Onslaught'

Spaniards Braced for Rangers 'Onslaught'

Sevilla boss Manolo Jimenez tonight challenged his team to withstand a Rangers "onslaught" and prove their class in tomorrow's Champions League clash at Ibrox. 29 Sep 2009
Goals Mean More Than Clean Sheets - Benitez

Goals Mean More Than Clean Sheets - Benitez

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has shrugged off criticism of his side's defensive lapses ahead of tomorrow's Champions League clash with Fiorentina and pointed to the positives of a 24-goal haul so far this term. 29 Sep 2009
Arsenal Paying The Penalty In Europe

Arsenal Paying The Penalty In Europe

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes Robin van Persie is right to highlight when he has been unfairly challenged by defenders - but accepts it is increasingly hard to win penalties in Europe. 29 Sep 2009
Bravery the Key for Zico In Europe

Bravery the Key for Zico In Europe

Brazil legend Zico is a big fan of Arsene Wenger, but maintains his Olympiacos side must be brave in their Champions League clash with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium tomorrow. 29 Sep 2009
Deadlocked Draw In ACL Quarter Final

Deadlocked Draw In ACL Quarter Final

AL ITTIHAD gained the upper hand in their Asian Champions League quarter-final tie with Pakhtakor after Saleh Al Saqri's 71st-minute goal earned a 1-1 draw for the Saudi Arabians at Pakhtakor Stadium. 25 Sep 2009
Quiet Night for Star Strikers

Quiet Night for Star Strikers

UEFA CL WRAP: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o were both kept under wraps by their former team-mates as Inter Milan held Champions League holders Barcelona to a goalless draw. 17 Sep 2009
Scholes Grabs Late Winner

Scholes Grabs Late Winner

UEFA CL WRAP: Paul Scholes popped up 13 minutes from time to ensure Manchester United's bid to reach a third successive Champions League final got off on the right note against Besiktas. 16 Sep 2009
Ancelotti Hails Blues' 'Big Hearts'

Ancelotti Hails Blues' 'Big Hearts'

CARLO Ancelotti makes his Champions League debut as Chelsea manager on Tuesday proud of the way the players are responding to his methods. 14 Sep 2009
Mourinho Upbeat Ahead Of Barca Test

Mourinho Upbeat Ahead Of Barca Test

JOSE Mourinho is confident his Inter Milan team can beat Barcelona in their upcoming Champions League clash. 14 Sep 2009
Zheng to Sit Out European Campaign

Zheng to Sit Out European Campaign

Zheng Zhi will not be able to play in Celtic's Europa League group games after UEFA today confirmed he was not registered in time. 3 Sep 2009
Two-Match Ban for Diving Eduardo

Two-Match Ban for Diving Eduardo

Arsenal striker Eduardo has been banned for two matches by UEFA for diving to win a penalty against Celtic in a Champions League qualifier last week. 2 Sep 2009