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Cool Hiddink Keeping His Distance

Cool Hiddink Keeping His Distance

GUUS Hiddink will attempt to inspire Chelsea to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League despite admitting that he will never be friends with his players. 14 Apr 2009
Messi Promises Barca Commitment

Messi Promises Barca Commitment

LIONEL Messi says Barcelona will give their all in the second leg of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich tomorrow night, despite having established a virtually unassailable 4-0 lead in the first leg. 14 Apr 2009
Reina: Don't Dismiss Rafa's Reds

Reina: Don't Dismiss Rafa's Reds

GOALKEEPER Jose Reina insists Liverpool have the ability to overturn Chelsea's lead and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. 14 Apr 2009
Mourinho 'Punch' Case Dropped

Mourinho 'Punch' Case Dropped

No action will be taken against Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho over allegations that he punched a supporter outside Old Trafford, police sources said today. 10 Apr 2009
Mariners: Nothing To Lose

Mariners: Nothing To Lose

EXCLUSIVE Despite the 5-0 home loss to Kawasaki Frontale, Central Coast hitman Nick Mrdja is upbeat ahead of their April 21 ACL group match against the J-League power in Japan. 10 Apr 2009
Barca Cautious Despite Bayern Rout

Barca Cautious Despite Bayern Rout

Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola warned his side are not yet through to the Champions League semi-finals despite beating Bayern Munich 4-0 in the first leg of the last eight. 9 Apr 2009
Hiddink Hails Chelsea's 'Surprise' Win

Hiddink Hails Chelsea's 'Surprise' Win

Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink hailed his side's stunning Champions League quarter-final victory at Liverpool but admitted it was an "unexpected result". 9 Apr 2009
Chelsea Thump Liverpool

Chelsea Thump Liverpool

EURO WRAP: Liverpool were hammered 3-1 by Chelsea in their own backyard in the first leg of their European Champions League quarter-final this morning.
9 Apr 2009
Five-Nil Star Luxury For Kawasaki

Five-Nil Star Luxury For Kawasaki

BIG spending Kawasaki Frontale’s military-like off-field operation continued after last night’s clinical ACL annihilation of the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. 9 Apr 2009
Porter: 'It Was Embarrassing'

Porter: 'It Was Embarrassing'

CENTRAL Coast Mariners players were brutally honest with their own performances after last night’s spanking handed out by a sublime Kawasaki Frontale in the ACL. 9 Apr 2009
Bloodbath At Bluetongue

Bloodbath At Bluetongue

LAWRIE McKinna was devastated by the Mariners' worst ever performance - crashing 5-0 to Kawasaki Frontale - which he called “the worst result of my coaching career.” 9 Apr 2009
Pohang Steelers Do Enough Against Teda

Pohang Steelers Do Enough Against Teda

Hwang Jin-sung's second-half header sent South Korea's Pohang Steelers up to second place in Group H after edging out China's Tianjin Teda 1-0 in the Asian Champions League today. 9 Apr 2009
Gamba Osaka Rampage In Indonesia

Gamba Osaka Rampage In Indonesia

Brazilian forward Leandro scored two first-half goals as Gamba Osaka cruised past Sriwijaya of Indonesia 5-0 in a Group F match of the Asian Champions League at Expo '70 Commemoration Park today. 9 Apr 2009
Uefa Awaiting Report Into Fabregas Incident

Uefa Awaiting Report Into Fabregas Incident

UEFA will await reports from the referee and match delegates before deciding whether to investigate the throwing of objects by Villarreal supporters towards Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas during last night's Champions League quarter-final first leg at El Madrigal. 9 Apr 2009
Shandong Luneng's Got Seoul

Shandong Luneng's Got Seoul

Shandong Luneng secured their second win of the Asian Champions League as two second-half goals saw the Chinese side defeat FC Seoul 2-0 at Shandong Sports Centre on Tuesday. 9 Apr 2009
Mariners Slaughtered By Kawasaki

Mariners Slaughtered By Kawasaki

CENTRAL Coast Mariners crashed to their worst ever result with a 5-0 battering at the hands of J.League side Kawasaki Frontale. 8 Apr 2009