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Ancelotti sweating on Thiago fitness

Ancelotti sweating on Thiago fitness

PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti is concerned that defensive lynchpin Thiago Silva will be unable to take to the field against Barcelona on Wednesday. 7 Apr 2013
Ancelotti stands by Beckham inclusion

Ancelotti stands by Beckham inclusion

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has defended David Beckham's performance against Barcelona in the Champions League. 6 Apr 2013
Roura, Barca wait on Messi fitness

Roura, Barca wait on Messi fitness

Barcelona's Jordi Roura says Lionel Messi is unlikely to face Mallorca on Saturday but remains in contention to play Paris Saint-Germain. 6 Apr 2013
Barca complain to UEFA about ref

Barca complain to UEFA about ref

Barcelona have written a letter of complaint to UEFA about the refereeing decisions made in the Paris Saint-Germain match. 5 Apr 2013
Messi in doubt for Mallorca, PSG

Messi in doubt for Mallorca, PSG

Lionel Messi remains in doubt for Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Paris Saint-Germain following tests. 4 Apr 2013
Asian Champions League wrap: Kashiwa smash Suwon

Asian Champions League wrap: Kashiwa smash Suwon

Japan's Kashiwa Reysol have thumped Suwon Bluewings 6-2 as the Korean club missed three penalties in the AFC Champions League. 4 Apr 2013
Mario goes missing in action

Mario goes missing in action

Mario Gotze has admitted his frustration at missing numerous chances for Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. 4 Apr 2013
Mourinho singles out Real defence

Mourinho singles out Real defence

Jose Mourinho has praised Real Madrid's defence after they cruised to a 3-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday. 4 Apr 2013
Referee was scared of Real, says Terim

Referee was scared of Real, says Terim

Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim has blasted referee Svein Oddvar Moen after the 3-0 quarter-final defeat against Real Madrid. 4 Apr 2013
Hamstring injury blow for Messi

Hamstring injury blow for Messi

Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury in the first leg of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain. 3 Apr 2013
Mascherano out for six weeks

Mascherano out for six weeks

Javier Mascherano will miss six weeks after suffering a medial ligament tear in Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain. 3 Apr 2013
Tactical plan paid dividends, says Heynckes

Tactical plan paid dividends, says Heynckes

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes believes his side were worthy victors against Juventus at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. 3 Apr 2013
Chiellini awestruck by Bayern masterclass

Chiellini awestruck by Bayern masterclass

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini admitted his side could not cope with Bayern Munich's tempo in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat. 3 Apr 2013
Ancelotti blasts 'diver' Sanchez

Ancelotti blasts 'diver' Sanchez

Carlo Ancelotti has slammed Alexis Sanchez after he won a late penalty in the 2-2 draw at Parc des Princes on Tuesday. 3 Apr 2013
Roura unhappy with whistle blowers

Roura unhappy with whistle blowers

Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura was unimpressed with the officiating in the 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain. 3 Apr 2013
Mariners v Guizhou match action

Mariners v Guizhou match action

ALl the match action as the Mariners claimed their first Asian win this year with a 2-1 victory over Guizhou Renhe at Bluetongue Stadium. Pics by Getty Images. 3 Apr 2013
Arnie wary of Zvjezdan Misimovic

Arnie wary of Zvjezdan Misimovic

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold has highlighted the threat of Zvjezdan Misimovic ahead of his side's must-win clash against Guizhou Renhe on Wednesday night. 3 Apr 2013
Robben confident Bayern can go all the way

Robben confident Bayern can go all the way

Arjen Robben is brimming with confidence ahead of the first leg of Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final tie against Juventus. 3 Apr 2013
Khedira: Strength of Bundesliga on show

Khedira: Strength of Bundesliga on show

Sami Khedira believes the recent success of Bundesliga teams in the Champions League is 'not a coincidence'. 2 Apr 2013
Villa welcomes Vilanova return

Villa welcomes Vilanova return

Barcelona's David Villa is delighted at the return of coach Tito Vilanova as his side prepare to face PSG in the Champions League. 2 Apr 2013
Drogba likens Terim to Mourinho

Drogba likens Terim to Mourinho

Didier Drogba says Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim takes a similar approach to Jose Mourinho when it comes to motivating his players. 2 Apr 2013