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Presidential Summit for Villa

Presidential Summit for Villa

VALENCIA striker David Villa will meet with club president Manuel Llorente next week to discuss his future as speculation mounts over a summer move to Barcelona. 12 May 2010
Wenger Wants One Last Push

Wenger Wants One Last Push

ARSENE Wenger accepts his Arsenal squad have been on a "downer" since their Champions League exit to Barcelona, but maintained the Gunners can lift themselves to secure third place with victory over Fulham tomorrow. 9 May 2010
Guardiola: We Haven't Won Yet

Guardiola: We Haven't Won Yet

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola was delighted to have won a tough match in Sevilla tonight, but insists his side still have work to do if they are to win their second successive league title. 9 May 2010
Barca Move Four Points Clear

Barca Move Four Points Clear

Lionel Messi struck twice as Barcelona overcame some nervy moments to beat relegation-threatened Tenerife 4-1 at the Nou Camp and move four points clear of bitter rivals Real Madrid at the top of the Primera Division standings. 5 May 2010
Pep: Playing Xavi No Risk to World Cup Chances

Pep: Playing Xavi No Risk to World Cup Chances

Pep Guardiola will continue to play Xavi through his injury - but the Barcelona boss is confident he is not risking the midfielder's World Cup chances. 4 May 2010
Mourinho In the Zone

Mourinho In the Zone

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho says zonal marking and defensive discipline were the keys as his side achieved what numerous others have failed to do in recent times - stop Lionel Messi. 30 Apr 2010
Mourinho and Co 'In Paradise'

Mourinho and Co 'In Paradise'

Jose Mourinho led Inter Milan into "paradise" as the Italian giants reached the final of the Champions League following a 3-2 aggregate win over holders Barcelona. 29 Apr 2010
Mourinho Hails His Team Of Heroes

Mourinho Hails His Team Of Heroes

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder revealed manager Jose Mourinho had been "screaming" after the Italians reached the Champions League final with a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona. 29 Apr 2010
Guardiola Keeps Focus on Barca

Guardiola Keeps Focus on Barca

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola chose to put the mind games employed by Jose Mourinho to one side ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Nou Camp. 28 Apr 2010
Mourinho: Barca Obsessed With Winning In Madrid

Mourinho: Barca Obsessed With Winning In Madrid

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho claims Barcelona's aim of winning the Champions League at the home of their bitter rivals Real Madrid has become an unhealthy obsession. 28 Apr 2010
Moratti: Build-Up Will Not Distract Jose

Moratti: Build-Up Will Not Distract Jose

Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti does not believe Jose Mourinho will be affected by any kind of hostility when he returns to Barcelona for tomorrow night's Champions League semi-final second leg. 27 Apr 2010
Mourinho: Tie Still In the Balance

Mourinho: Tie Still In the Balance

JOSE Mourinho is refusing to accept that Inter Milan will be one of the Champions League finalists, despite defeating holders Barcelona 3-1 at the San Siro today. 21 Apr 2010
Inter Thump Bus-Weary Barca

Inter Thump Bus-Weary Barca

INTER sent reigning Champions League champions Barcelona to the brink of elimination following their victory in the first leg of their semi-final at the San Siro today. 21 Apr 2010
Barca's Road Trip Won't Matter - Mourinho

Barca's Road Trip Won't Matter - Mourinho

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho does not believe his side will gain any advantage from Barcelona's disrupted build-up to tomorrow night's Champions League semi-final first leg at the San Siro. 20 Apr 2010
Barca: UEFA Not Flexible Friends

Barca: UEFA Not Flexible Friends

Barcelona technical secretary Txiki Begiristain has hit out at UEFA for not doing more to help clubs whose travel plans this week have been thrown into chaos by the volcanic ash cloud that has left air travel stricken. 20 Apr 2010
Madrid Narrow Gap

Madrid Narrow Gap

LEADING scorers Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo were again on the mark as Real Madrid reduced Barcelona's lead at the summit to one point with a deserved 2-0 win over third-placed Valencia. 19 Apr 2010