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Spaniards Braced for Rangers 'Onslaught'

Spaniards Braced for Rangers 'Onslaught'

Sevilla boss Manolo Jimenez tonight challenged his team to withstand a Rangers "onslaught" and prove their class in tomorrow's Champions League clash at Ibrox. 29 Sep 2009
Goals Mean More Than Clean Sheets - Benitez

Goals Mean More Than Clean Sheets - Benitez

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has shrugged off criticism of his side's defensive lapses ahead of tomorrow's Champions League clash with Fiorentina and pointed to the positives of a 24-goal haul so far this term. 29 Sep 2009
Arsenal Paying The Penalty In Europe

Arsenal Paying The Penalty In Europe

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes Robin van Persie is right to highlight when he has been unfairly challenged by defenders - but accepts it is increasingly hard to win penalties in Europe. 29 Sep 2009
Bravery the Key for Zico In Europe

Bravery the Key for Zico In Europe

Brazil legend Zico is a big fan of Arsene Wenger, but maintains his Olympiacos side must be brave in their Champions League clash with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium tomorrow. 29 Sep 2009
Deadlocked Draw In ACL Quarter Final

Deadlocked Draw In ACL Quarter Final

AL ITTIHAD gained the upper hand in their Asian Champions League quarter-final tie with Pakhtakor after Saleh Al Saqri's 71st-minute goal earned a 1-1 draw for the Saudi Arabians at Pakhtakor Stadium. 25 Sep 2009
Quiet Night for Star Strikers

Quiet Night for Star Strikers

UEFA CL WRAP: Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel Eto'o were both kept under wraps by their former team-mates as Inter Milan held Champions League holders Barcelona to a goalless draw. 17 Sep 2009
Scholes Grabs Late Winner

Scholes Grabs Late Winner

UEFA CL WRAP: Paul Scholes popped up 13 minutes from time to ensure Manchester United's bid to reach a third successive Champions League final got off on the right note against Besiktas. 16 Sep 2009
Ancelotti Hails Blues' 'Big Hearts'

Ancelotti Hails Blues' 'Big Hearts'

CARLO Ancelotti makes his Champions League debut as Chelsea manager on Tuesday proud of the way the players are responding to his methods. 14 Sep 2009
Mourinho Upbeat Ahead Of Barca Test

Mourinho Upbeat Ahead Of Barca Test

JOSE Mourinho is confident his Inter Milan team can beat Barcelona in their upcoming Champions League clash. 14 Sep 2009
Zheng to Sit Out European Campaign

Zheng to Sit Out European Campaign

Zheng Zhi will not be able to play in Celtic's Europa League group games after UEFA today confirmed he was not registered in time. 3 Sep 2009
Two-Match Ban for Diving Eduardo

Two-Match Ban for Diving Eduardo

Arsenal striker Eduardo has been banned for two matches by UEFA for diving to win a penalty against Celtic in a Champions League qualifier last week. 2 Sep 2009
Terry Spurred on By Champions League Ambition

Terry Spurred on By Champions League Ambition

CAPTAIN John Terry was named 'Club Defender of the Year' by UEFA for the third time in his career at the Champions League draw in Monaco. 28 Aug 2009
Eduardo Could Face Two-Game Ban

Eduardo Could Face Two-Game Ban

Arsenal striker Eduardo could face a two-match Champions League ban after UEFA announced they are reviewing the incident where he won a penalty against Celtic. 28 Aug 2009
Euro Draw - Barca, Inter Face Off

Euro Draw - Barca, Inter Face Off

REIGNING champion Barcelona must face Inter Milan in the group stages of the European Champions League. 28 Aug 2009
Penalty Was Dubious, Admits Wenger

Penalty Was Dubious, Admits Wenger

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal had been somewhat fortunate to see Eduardo win a penalty which set them on the way to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Celtic and into the group stages of the Champions League. 27 Aug 2009
No Complaints From Beaten Mowbray

No Complaints From Beaten Mowbray

Gracious Celtic manager Tony Mowbray refused to lament a controversial penalty which set Arsenal on their way to the Champions League following a 3-1 defeat at Emirates Stadium. 27 Aug 2009