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Shooting The Breeze...

Shooting The Breeze...

EXCLUSIVE: In a rare interview, we spoke with Sunday’s grand final referee Matthew Breeze about this season’s A-League and his forays into the Asian Champions League. 9 Mar 2011
Van Der Vaart Ready to Kick and Run

Van Der Vaart Ready to Kick and Run

Rafael van der Vaart has no problem with Tottenham playing long-ball football against AC Milan tomorrow if it helps the club reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. 9 Mar 2011
Redknapp: Milan Scared of Bale

Redknapp: Milan Scared of Bale

Harry Redknapp believes Gareth Bale is the best left winger in the world and is sure that AC Milan will be dreading the thought of the 21-year-old stepping off the bench to terrorise them at White Hart Lane tomorrow. 9 Mar 2011
Arsenal Fury As Barca Go Through

Arsenal Fury As Barca Go Through

ARSENAL were left with a sense of injustice after seeing Robin van Persie controversially sent off as they were knocked out of the Champions League again by Barcelona 3-1 (4-3 on aggregate). 9 Mar 2011
Van Persie Slams 'Joke' Dismissal

Van Persie Slams 'Joke' Dismissal

ROBIN van Persie labelled his dismissal "a total joke" as Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League to Barcelona in acrimonious circumstances. 9 Mar 2011
Spurs Duo Provide Fitness Boost

Spurs Duo Provide Fitness Boost

Rafael van der Vaart and Gareth Bale look to be winning their battle to be fit for tomorrow's clash with AC Milan after both took part in Tottenham's training session this morning. 9 Mar 2011
Wenger Will Not Gamble on Van Persie

Wenger Will Not Gamble on Van Persie

Arsene Wenger insists he will not take a gamble with Robin van Persie unless the Dutch forward is "100% fit" to face Barcelona at the Nou Camp tomorrow. 8 Mar 2011
Fabregas: I'm Here to Win for Arsenal

Fabregas: I'm Here to Win for Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas maintains he will have nothing else on his mind when he leads Arsenal out at the Nou Camp tomorrow night other than making it through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. 8 Mar 2011
Redknapp Looks to Attack Milan

Redknapp Looks to Attack Milan

Harry Redknapp is hopeful of having Rafael van der Vaart and Gareth Bale available for Wednesday's Champions League return clash with AC Milan and has pledged to go on the attack. 8 Mar 2011
Puyol to Miss Arsenal Date

Puyol to Miss Arsenal Date

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League second-leg with Arsenal at the Nou Camp after failing to recover from injury. 7 Mar 2011
'Day-By-Day' Approach for Fabregas

'Day-By-Day' Approach for Fabregas

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal are cautiously taking things "day by day" as they look to get captain Cesc Fabregas fit for next week's Champions League trip to Barcelona. 4 Mar 2011
Nasri Lauds 'Macho' Gunners

Nasri Lauds 'Macho' Gunners

Samir Nasri tonight declared Arsenal are capable of overcoming Barcelona because they have developed into a more "macho" team. 4 Mar 2011
Smashed But Not Out Yet

Smashed But Not Out Yet

MELBOURNE Victory were embarrassed in Japan before Sydney FC restored some pride for Australia after holding on for a home draw against Suwon during a disappointing match day one. 3 Mar 2011
Defoe Issues Rallying Call

Defoe Issues Rallying Call

Jermain Defoe has warned his Tottenham team-mates that they must produce the same kind of form which saw them see off Manchester City's challenge last year if they are to earn a place in next season's Champions League. 3 Mar 2011
Player Fury At Stop-Start Ref

Player Fury At Stop-Start Ref

EXCLUSIVE: Sydney FC players were less than impressed with the refereeing in last night’s at-times spiteful 0-0 draw with South Korea’s Suwon Bluewings in the Asian Champions League. 3 Mar 2011
Sydney Stand Firm

Sydney Stand Firm

SYDNEY FC held off Korean challengers Suwon Bluewing to a 0-0 draw despite going down to ten men in the first half after skipper Terry McFlynn saw a straight red for stomping. 2 Mar 2011