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Arnold upbeat despite missed chance

Arnold upbeat despite missed chance

Central Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold is confident his side can make the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League. 28 Feb 2013
Mariners v Bluewings action

Mariners v Bluewings action

All the match action from Bluetongue as the Mariners were held to a stalemate by Korean side Suwon Bluewings in their opening AFC Champions League clash. Pics by Getty Images. 27 Feb 2013
Mariners penalised for penalty miss

Mariners penalised for penalty miss

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have blown a golden chance to register their first win against Korean opposition in the AFC Champions League after Nick Montgomery missed a late penalty in their 0-0 draw with Suwon Bluewings on Wednesday in Gosford. 27 Feb 2013
ACL wrap: Seoul start in style

ACL wrap: Seoul start in style

FC Seoul made the perfect start to their AFC Champions League campaign with a 5-1 thumping of Jiangsu Sainty on Tuesday. 27 Feb 2013
Mariners won't risk Hutchinson, Zwaanswijk

Mariners won't risk Hutchinson, Zwaanswijk

A-League side Central Coast will rest John Hutchinson and Patrick Zwaanswijk for their Asian Champions League opener on Wednesday night. 26 Feb 2013
Ferguson plays down Van Persie injury

Ferguson plays down Van Persie injury

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Robin Van Persie will overcome injury to face Real Madrid in the Champions League. 24 Feb 2013
Ribery hails 'strongest' Bayern

Ribery hails 'strongest' Bayern

Bayern Munich attacker Franck Ribery believes his side are the best they have been since he arrived at the club in 2007. 22 Feb 2013
Terim rues Schalke leveller

Terim rues Schalke leveller

Fatih Terim says Galatasaray's morale was damaged by Schalke's equaliser as the teams drew 1-1 in the Champions League round of 16. 21 Feb 2013
Arteta disappointed with Bayern loss

Arteta disappointed with Bayern loss

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has labelled his side's 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League as 'not good enough'. 21 Feb 2013
Allegri revels in 'deserved' victory

Allegri revels in 'deserved' victory

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri was thrilled with his side's 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16. 21 Feb 2013
Isco cries foul over 'offside' goal

Isco cries foul over 'offside' goal

Malaga midfielder Isco said Moutinho's goal for Porto in their Champions League last-16 first leg should have been disallowed for offside. 21 Feb 2013
Wenger lashes out at critics

Wenger lashes out at critics

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will miss him when he goes, as the under-pressure manager prepared for their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich. 20 Feb 2013
Berlusconi wants Milan to play tight on Messi

Berlusconi wants Milan to play tight on Messi

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi believes that Barcelona star Lionel Messi should be man-marked in their Champions League clash. 19 Feb 2013
Lahm wary of Arsenal threat

Lahm wary of Arsenal threat

Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has warned his team-mates that Arsenal are a dangerous opponent, despite their recent loss to Blackburn. 19 Feb 2013
Mascherano cautious ahead of 'tricky' tie

Mascherano cautious ahead of 'tricky' tie

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano admits Champions League opponents AC Milan need to be respected as one of Europe's biggest clubs. 19 Feb 2013
Arsenal must keep clean sheet against Bayern, insists Wenger

Arsenal must keep clean sheet against Bayern, insists Wenger

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal must not concede a goal in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday. 19 Feb 2013