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Ramos Comfortable In Madrid Role

Ramos Comfortable In Madrid Role

Juande Ramos insists that his Real Madrid future does not rest on whether his side reach the Champions League quarter-finals. 10 Mar 2009
Aurelio Reveals Faith In Benitez

Aurelio Reveals Faith In Benitez

Fabio Aurelio has revealed the Liverpool players believe Rafael Benitez's European pedigree will help them reach another Champions League final this season. 10 Mar 2009
Simon Wants To Win Again

Simon Wants To Win Again

CENTRAL Coast striker Matt Simon will be a man on a mission when the Mariners battle to kickstart their first Asian Champions League campaign with a win on Wednesday. 10 Mar 2009
Gamba Won't Entertain Tired Excuses

Gamba Won't Entertain Tired Excuses

Gamba Osaka begin the defence of their Asian Champions League title tomorrow night when they host Shandong Luneng at Expo 70 Stadium with boss Akira Nishino insisting fatigue will not be a factor for his players. 10 Mar 2009
Joel: We'll Be Enemies On The Pitch

Joel: We'll Be Enemies On The Pitch

FAMILY ties will mean nothing as Joel and Ryan Griffiths prepare to make their Asian Champions League debut together against brother Adam on Tuesday. 9 Mar 2009
Barca Slump Is 'Warning Against Complacency'

Barca Slump Is 'Warning Against Complacency'

Sir Alex Ferguson feels his Manchester United players need only take a look at what has happened to Barcelona in La Liga to see how quickly their fortunes could be transformed this season. 4 Mar 2009
Mariners Feel Robbed By 2-0 Loss

Mariners Feel Robbed By 2-0 Loss

CENTRAL Coast Mariners lost 2-0 to reigning Chinese Super League champions Shandong Luneng at the Shandong Provincial Sports Centre today. 3 Mar 2009
Carragher Hails Well-Oiled Reds Machine

Carragher Hails Well-Oiled Reds Machine

Jamie Carragher insists Rafael Benitez's Liverpool will know exactly how to finish the job against Real Madrid at Anfield. 27 Feb 2009
Del Piero Seeks Second-Leg Perfection

Del Piero Seeks Second-Leg Perfection

Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero feels his side need to play a "perfect game" to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals. 27 Feb 2009
Adam To Fight Back For Asia

Adam To Fight Back For Asia

EXITING Newcastle star Adam Griffiths is determined to quit the Jets for the Gold Coast on a high after falling out with coach Gary van Egmond. 27 Feb 2009
Mourinho Avoids Uefa Punishment

Mourinho Avoids Uefa Punishment

Jose Mourinho will not face disciplinary action for his remarks about the referee after Inter Milan's goalless draw against Manchester United, UEFA have confirmed. 26 Feb 2009
Ronaldo: Repeat Dose Will Knock Out Inter

Ronaldo: Repeat Dose Will Knock Out Inter

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident a repeat of their San Siro masterclass will be enough to earn Manchester United a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. 26 Feb 2009
Lampard Delighted With Clean Sheet

Lampard Delighted With Clean Sheet

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard highlighted the importance of not conceding an away goal after the 1-0 win over Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. 26 Feb 2009
Benitez Baffled By Quit Rumours

Benitez Baffled By Quit Rumours

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez today insisted he was unaware of rumours he was about to leave Anfield. 26 Feb 2009
Euro Wrap: Reds Gain Upper Hand

Euro Wrap: Reds Gain Upper Hand

LIVERPOOL took a significant step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. 26 Feb 2009
Van Persie Pleased With Win

Van Persie Pleased With Win

Robin van Persie admitted Arsenal's Champions League last-16 tie was on a knife edge after they claimed a 1-0 first-leg win against Roma at Emirates Stadium. 25 Feb 2009
Mourinho's Inter Lack Colour and Passion

Mourinho's Inter Lack Colour and Passion

The hair is a little greyer these days and so it seems is Jose Mourinho's football team. 25 Feb 2009
I Don't Hold a Grudge - Ranieri

I Don't Hold a Grudge - Ranieri

Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri returns to Stamford Bridge tomorrow insisting he has no ill feelings about the way he was axed by Roman Abramovich. 25 Feb 2009
Hiddink In the Here and Now

Hiddink In the Here and Now

Guus Hiddink admits he is racing against time to ensure his coaching methods bring success to Chelsea. 25 Feb 2009
Benitez Can Stifle Real Revival

Benitez Can Stifle Real Revival

Rafael Benitez needs to tap into his special relationship with the Champions League once more tomorrow night. 25 Feb 2009
Euro Wrap: United Fail To Capitalise

Euro Wrap: United Fail To Capitalise

Holders Manchester United missed a golden chance to claim the upper hand in the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie against a below-par Inter Milan after being held to a goalless draw at the San Siro. 25 Feb 2009