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A-League's United ACL Assault

A-League's United ACL Assault

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets and Central Coast will benefit from unprecedented A-League backing when they take on Asia's best in the revamped 2009 Asian Champions League. 10 Dec 2008
Kone Warning for Scolari

Kone Warning for Scolari

CFR Cluj striker Yssouf Kone has already contributed to the downfall of one Chelsea manager and has warned Luiz Felipe Scolari that he could be the next one in trouble at Stamford Bridge. 9 Dec 2008
Scolari Under 'Zero Pressure'

Scolari Under 'Zero Pressure'

Luiz Felipe Scolari showed no sign of feeling the strain ahead of a game which could cost Chelsea millions if results conspire against them. 9 Dec 2008
Draw Not Down to Drogba - Lampard

Draw Not Down to Drogba - Lampard

England midfielder Frank Lampard insists the controversy surrounding Didier Drogba did not affect Chelsea's preparation for their Champions League clash with Bordeaux. 28 Nov 2008
Euro Wrap: Missiles Don't Distract Gerrard

Euro Wrap: Missiles Don't Distract Gerrard

EURO WRAP: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez praised skipper Steven Gerrard's restraint after he was hit by missiles thrown by Marseille fans during the Champions League clash at Anfield 27 Nov 2008
Gerrard Praises Torres As Reds Progress

Gerrard Praises Torres As Reds Progress

Steven Gerrard saluted strike partner Fernando Torres after Liverpool guaranteed their passage to the last 16 of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Marseille at Anfield. 27 Nov 2008
Cech Downbeat After Euro Stalemate

Cech Downbeat After Euro Stalemate

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admitted his team's 1-1 draw with Bordeaux in the Champions League felt like a defeat. 27 Nov 2008
AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam addressed concerns surrounding the playing of the Asian Champions League final in a single venue from 2009 by stressing the regional body would review the situation after two years. 27 Nov 2008
We Are to Blame - Caldwell

We Are to Blame - Caldwell

Gary Caldwell insists Celtic only have themselves to blame after they were sent spinning out of Europe with a humiliating defeat in Aalborg. 26 Nov 2008
Fergie Happy Despite Draw

Fergie Happy Despite Draw

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was satisfied with the performance of his side after a goalless draw at 10-man Villarreal ensured both sides qualified to the knockout stages of the Champions League. 26 Nov 2008
Gerrard Makes the Difference - Cana

Gerrard Makes the Difference - Cana

Marseille skipper Lorik Cana has claimed Liverpool are nothing like as good a side when Steven Gerrard is not playing. 26 Nov 2008
Drogba Talk Dominates Ahead of Crunch Clash

Drogba Talk Dominates Ahead of Crunch Clash

The future of striker Didier Drogba has overshadowed Chelsea's preparations for tomorrow night's crucial Champions League clash against Bordeaux. 26 Nov 2008
Record-Breaking Rafa Hungrier Than Ever

Record-Breaking Rafa Hungrier Than Ever

Rafael Benitez is intent on writing his own chapter in Liverpool's history as he eclipses the great Bill Shankly in tomorrow's Champions League clash with Marseille. 26 Nov 2008
Gunners March Into Next Round

Gunners March Into Next Round

EURO WRAP: Cesc Fabregas's reign as Arsenal captain began with a 1-0 win over Dynamo Kiev which guided his Gunners into the knockout stages of the Champions League. 26 Nov 2008
Aalborg Boss Highlights Celtic Frailties

Aalborg Boss Highlights Celtic Frailties

Aalborg stand-in boss Allan Kuhn dismissed the quality of Scottish football as he threatened to send Celtic crashing out of the Champions League. 25 Nov 2008
Strachan Focuses on Away Win

Strachan Focuses on Away Win

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will focus only on achieving the club's first away win in the Champions League when they play Aalborg tomorrow - and forget the favour needed from Manchester United at Villarreal. 25 Nov 2008