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Ronaldo Could Meet Madrid

Ronaldo Could Meet Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo could line up against Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League after Manchester United secured top spot in their group last night while the Spanish giants could only finish as runners-up in their pool. 12 Dec 2008
UEFA Panel to Study Rooney Footage

UEFA Panel to Study Rooney Footage

UEFA will study video evidence before deciding whether to take action against Wayne Rooney for a controversial challenge on Aalborg's Kasper Risgard. 12 Dec 2008
Ranieri Wary of Chelsea

Ranieri Wary of Chelsea

Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri fears former club Chelsea as he waits to see who his team will meet in the knockout stages of the Champions League. 12 Dec 2008
Risgard Reveals Rooney Apology After  'Stomping'

Risgard Reveals Rooney Apology After 'Stomping'

Aalborg midfielder Kasper Risgard revealed that Wayne Rooney apologised to him after leaving "big marks" on his chest. 11 Dec 2008
Record Result For Euro United

Record Result For Euro United

EURO WRAP: Manchester United completed a record-equalling 19th Champions League game unbeaten and secured top spot in Group E, even though victory eluded them. 11 Dec 2008
Mourinho Expects Tough Draw

Mourinho Expects Tough Draw

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho believes his team deserve a tough draw in the first knockout round of the Champions League as punishment for their mediocre displays in the competition so far. 11 Dec 2008
Striker Dilemma  for Scolari

Striker Dilemma for Scolari

Substitute Didier Drogba was the Chelsea hero as they qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League, but coach Luiz Felipe Scolari believes he must find a way to accommodate both the Ivorian and Nicolas Anelka in his side. 10 Dec 2008
Benitez Delighted With Young Stars

Benitez Delighted With Young Stars

Rafael Benitez hailed Liverpool's young brigade as they produced a compelling victory that made the Spaniard a record breaker. 10 Dec 2008
Keane: Result Matters Most

Keane: Result Matters Most

Robbie Keane hailed the efforts of the whole Liverpool team as they came from behind to beat PSV Eindhoven 3-1 and secure top spot in Group D. 10 Dec 2008
Chelsea Make It Through At Last

Chelsea Make It Through At Last

EURO WRAP: Chelsea ultimately progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League, but it took until late in the second half. 10 Dec 2008
A-League's United ACL Assault

A-League's United ACL Assault

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets and Central Coast will benefit from unprecedented A-League backing when they take on Asia's best in the revamped 2009 Asian Champions League. 10 Dec 2008
Kone Warning for Scolari

Kone Warning for Scolari

CFR Cluj striker Yssouf Kone has already contributed to the downfall of one Chelsea manager and has warned Luiz Felipe Scolari that he could be the next one in trouble at Stamford Bridge. 9 Dec 2008
Scolari Under 'Zero Pressure'

Scolari Under 'Zero Pressure'

Luiz Felipe Scolari showed no sign of feeling the strain ahead of a game which could cost Chelsea millions if results conspire against them. 9 Dec 2008
Draw Not Down to Drogba - Lampard

Draw Not Down to Drogba - Lampard

England midfielder Frank Lampard insists the controversy surrounding Didier Drogba did not affect Chelsea's preparation for their Champions League clash with Bordeaux. 28 Nov 2008
Euro Wrap: Missiles Don't Distract Gerrard

Euro Wrap: Missiles Don't Distract Gerrard

EURO WRAP: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez praised skipper Steven Gerrard's restraint after he was hit by missiles thrown by Marseille fans during the Champions League clash at Anfield 27 Nov 2008
Gerrard Praises Torres As Reds Progress

Gerrard Praises Torres As Reds Progress

Steven Gerrard saluted strike partner Fernando Torres after Liverpool guaranteed their passage to the last 16 of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Marseille at Anfield. 27 Nov 2008
Cech Downbeat After Euro Stalemate

Cech Downbeat After Euro Stalemate

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admitted his team's 1-1 draw with Bordeaux in the Champions League felt like a defeat. 27 Nov 2008
AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam addressed concerns surrounding the playing of the Asian Champions League final in a single venue from 2009 by stressing the regional body would review the situation after two years. 27 Nov 2008
We Are to Blame - Caldwell

We Are to Blame - Caldwell

Gary Caldwell insists Celtic only have themselves to blame after they were sent spinning out of Europe with a humiliating defeat in Aalborg. 26 Nov 2008
Fergie Happy Despite Draw

Fergie Happy Despite Draw

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was satisfied with the performance of his side after a goalless draw at 10-man Villarreal ensured both sides qualified to the knockout stages of the Champions League. 26 Nov 2008
Gerrard Makes the Difference - Cana

Gerrard Makes the Difference - Cana

Marseille skipper Lorik Cana has claimed Liverpool are nothing like as good a side when Steven Gerrard is not playing. 26 Nov 2008