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Liverpool Handed Tough Schedule

Liverpool Handed Tough Schedule

Rafael Benitez looks set to once again be thumbing through his diary after the announcement of the fixtures for the 2009/10 Barclays Premier League campaign landed Liverpool with some tough scheduling after European games. 18 Jun 2009
Ljubo Ruled Out Of ACL Knockout

Ljubo Ruled Out Of ACL Knockout

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets defender Ljubo Milicevic will miss the club's ACL clash with Pohang Steelers in South Korea next week after succumbing to an injury. 16 Jun 2009
Ferguson's Hunger Remains

Ferguson's Hunger Remains

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed any suggestions that the hunger to win more European cups has been dented by the defeat against Barcelona. 29 May 2009
Guardiola A Special Talent

Guardiola A Special Talent

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola has been hailed as the new 'Special One' after an outstanding first season in charge at the Nou Camp.
 29 May 2009
Barca Reign Supreme

Barca Reign Supreme

Barcelona's victory over Manchester United in the Champions League final last night put them in a select group of teams to have won the treble of league, cup and European Cup in the same season. 29 May 2009
United Big Enough to Handle Defeat - Ferdinand

United Big Enough to Handle Defeat - Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand insists his Manchester United team-mates are big enough to handle the shattering disappointment of their Champions League final defeat in Rome. 29 May 2009
Barca Outclass United In Final

Barca Outclass United In Final

MANCHESTER United discovered what it is like to lose a European Cup final as brilliant Barcelona ruled Rome with a dominating 2-0 win. 28 May 2009
Guardiola Seeks Daring Display

Guardiola Seeks Daring Display

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola believes the only way his side can beat "the best team in the world" in tomorrow's Champions League final is to "play beautiful". 27 May 2009
Ronaldo: Team Glory Comes First

Ronaldo: Team Glory Comes First

CRISTIANO Ronaldo doesn't care about Footballer of the Year titles. The Manchester United star just wants to win the Champions League two years running. 27 May 2009
Ferguson Relishing Fabulous Final

Ferguson Relishing Fabulous Final

Sir Alex Ferguson is putting fate to one side and instead trusting the players of Manchester United and Barcelona to put on a show to remember in Rome tomorrow. 27 May 2009
Messi Focused on Historic Treble

Messi Focused on Historic Treble

Barcelona's Lionel Messi insists he is not looking at the Champions League final as a chance to get one over Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for this year's Ballon d'Or. 26 May 2009
United Issue Warning Over Missing Tickets

United Issue Warning Over Missing Tickets

MANCHESTER United have urged fans not to buy any Champions League final tickets from unofficial sources after confirming 216 tickets have gone missing. 23 May 2009
Guardiola Hoping to Learn From Master

Guardiola Hoping to Learn From Master

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is honoured to squaring up to Sir Alex Ferguson in next week's Champions League final against Manchester United - a match he describes as the most important of his life. 22 May 2009
Scholes Never Doubted United Success

Scholes Never Doubted United Success

Paul Scholes never thought Manchester United's glory days were at an end. 22 May 2009
Reina Rooting for Barca Against United

Reina Rooting for Barca Against United

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina is desperate for Barcelona to stop Manchester United from retaining the Champions League crown. 22 May 2009
Ferguson Expects 'Great' Final

Ferguson Expects 'Great' Final

Ryan Giggs has dubbed it the "dream final" and Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping Manchester United's showdown with Barcelona in Rome next week can buck the trend of drab European showpieces. 21 May 2009

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