Omnisport Editorial

Schwarzer makes Champions League history

Schwarzer makes Champions League history

GOALKEEPER Mark Schwarzer became the oldest debutant in UEFA Champions League history after being selected by Chelsea in their 1-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest today. 12 Dec 2013
Anderlecht coach slams ref after Olympiacos defeat

Anderlecht coach slams ref after Olympiacos defeat

ANDERLECHT coach John van den Brom pulled no punches in his assessment of referee Wolfgang Stark after his side's 3-1 defeat to Olympiacos. 11 Dec 2013
Lahm takes positives from City loss

Lahm takes positives from City loss

BAYERN Munich captain Philipp Lahm remained upbeat despite his side's surprise 3-2 defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. 11 Dec 2013
United win as Moyes eyes Champions League glory

United win as Moyes eyes Champions League glory

MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes insists a club of their stature must aim to win the UEFA Champions League. 11 Dec 2013
Blanc laments PSG's second-half performance

Blanc laments PSG's second-half performance

LAURENT Blanc bemoaned Paris Saint-Germain's second-half display as they fell to a UEFA Champions League defeat at Benfica. 11 Dec 2013
Hyypia hails belief as Leverkusen advance

Hyypia hails belief as Leverkusen advance

BAYER Leverkusen coach Sami Hyypia hailed his team's belief after they beat Real Sociedad 1-0 to advance in the UEFA Champions League. 11 Dec 2013
Vrba delighted with 'amazing' Moscow win

Vrba delighted with 'amazing' Moscow win

VIKTORIA Plzen coach Pavel Vrba described his side's 2-1 UEFA Champions League win over CSKA Moscow as an "amazing game". 11 Dec 2013
Benfica deserved to progress

Benfica deserved to progress

BENFICA coach Jorge Jesus believes the best teams have not progressed from Group C of the UEFA Champions League following his side's exit. 11 Dec 2013
Sociedad president learns lessons from exit

Sociedad president learns lessons from exit

REAL Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay is certain his club have learned lessons from their winless UEFA Champions League group campaign. 11 Dec 2013
Keller urges Schalke caution

Keller urges Schalke caution

SCHALKE head coach Jens Keller insists his side will not take a gung ho approach in their crucial UEFA Champions League fixture with Basel. 11 Dec 2013
Wenger ready for Champions League 'decider'

Wenger ready for Champions League 'decider'

ARSENE Wenger is heartened by the attitude of his squad ahead of what he has described as a UEFA Champions League "decider" against Napoli. 11 Dec 2013
Klopp wary over Sahin return

Klopp wary over Sahin return

BORUSSIA Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp will not take a risk with Nuri Sahin's fitness in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League match at Marseille. 11 Dec 2013
Allegri confident ahead of Ajax test

Allegri confident ahead of Ajax test

MILAN coach Massimiliano Allegri has backed his side to put mixed domestic form aside when they face Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. 11 Dec 2013
Evergrande face Jeonbuk in AFC Champions League draw

Evergrande face Jeonbuk in AFC Champions League draw

AFC Champions League holders Guangzhou Evergrande have been paired with old foes Jeonbuk Motors in the group stage of the 2014 competition. 11 Dec 2013
Lennon: Celtic supporters best in the world

Lennon: Celtic supporters best in the world

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon defended the club's supporters after 128 fans were banned following crowd trouble against Motherwell. 11 Dec 2013
Galatasaray-Juventus fixture abandoned

Galatasaray-Juventus fixture abandoned

THE UEFA Champions League Group B fixture between Galatasaray and Juventus was abandoned after 31 minutes due to inclement weather. 11 Dec 2013
Guardiola rules out Neuer exit

Guardiola rules out Neuer exit

BAYERN Munich coach Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City they will be wasting their time by lodging a bid for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. 11 Dec 2013
Larsson not seeking contract talks

Larsson not seeking contract talks

SEBASTIAN Larsson is happy to put talks over his future on hold as he strives to help struggling Sunderland turn their fortunes around. 11 Dec 2013
Ronaldo shrugs off Ballon d'Or talk

Ronaldo shrugs off Ballon d'Or talk

REAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is not preoccupied by winning this year's Ballon d'Or. 11 Dec 2013
Barcelona chief: No reason to extend Messi deal

Barcelona chief: No reason to extend Messi deal

BARCELONA vice-president Xavier Faus has claimed he sees no reason why the club should extend Lionel Messi's contract at Camp Nou. 11 Dec 2013
Williamson loving life at Newcastle

Williamson loving life at Newcastle

MIKE Williamson is enjoying his finest hour at Newcastle United and the defender is determined to keep his place in Alan Pardew's side. 11 Dec 2013