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Van Persie slams 'cowardly' UEFA

Van Persie slams 'cowardly' UEFA

Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has blasted UEFA as 'cowardly' following their decision to stand by referee Cuneyt Cakir. 22 Mar 2013
Anelka eyes double delight

Anelka eyes double delight

Nicolas Anelka says he is hoping to win both the Champions League and Serie A titles with Juventus this season. 21 Mar 2013
Heitinga eyes European places

Heitinga eyes European places

Everton defender John Heitinga believes his side can finish the season strongly and qualify for Europe. 19 Mar 2013
Henderson: European dream not yet over

Henderson: European dream not yet over

Jordan Henderson says Liverpool's Champions League hopes are not yet dashed despite a 3-1 defeat at Southampton. 19 Mar 2013
Sneijder issues warning to Real

Sneijder issues warning to Real

Wesley Sneijder says his goal in the 3-1 win over Kayserispor 'sent a message' to Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League quarter-final. 19 Mar 2013
Barcelona are beatable, says Ancelotti

Barcelona are beatable, says Ancelotti

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Barcelona are favourites for the Champions League quarter-final between the teams. 17 Mar 2013
Allegri eyes Champions League place

Allegri eyes Champions League place

AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri believes his side are defying the odds in Serie A this season. 17 Mar 2013
Madrid won't underestimate Galatasaray

Madrid won't underestimate Galatasaray

Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka has spoken of his respect for his side's Champions League quarter-finals opponents Galatasaray. 16 Mar 2013
Conte claims underdog status against Bayern

Conte claims underdog status against Bayern

Juventus coach Antonio Conte claims Bayern Munich have the upper hand heading into their Champions League quarter-final clash. 16 Mar 2013
Sneijder: Galatasaray the right choice

Sneijder: Galatasaray the right choice

Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder feels qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals is proof he made the right decision to move. 15 Mar 2013
Arteta accepts criticism of Arsenal

Arteta accepts criticism of Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has admitted some of the critics of his side were justified after their Champions League exit. 15 Mar 2013
Mascherano senses Barca revival

Mascherano senses Barca revival

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano feels the club's 4-0 win over AC Milan was a sign they have returned to their best form. 15 Mar 2013
Blatter not a fan of Euro 2020 format

Blatter not a fan of Euro 2020 format

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hit out at UEFA's initiative to organise Euro 2020 in 13 different cities rather than one country. 14 Mar 2013
Cruyff praises 'simply brilliant' Messi

Cruyff praises 'simply brilliant' Messi

Barcelona icon Johan Cruyff has hailed Lionel Messi in the wake of his double in his side's 4-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday. 14 Mar 2013
Wenger focuses on positives

Wenger focuses on positives

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised his side's resilience despite their Champions League exit on Wednesday. 14 Mar 2013
Koscielny ponders what might have been

Koscielny ponders what might have been

Laurent Koscielny has bemoaned Arsenal's poor performance in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich. 14 Mar 2013