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'All-UK Euro Final Will Be No Classic'

'All-UK Euro Final Will Be No Classic'

BARCA coach Frank Rijkaard has applauded English football for its first Champions League final - but warned the purists not to expect a classic. 30 Apr 2008
Benitez Stands By Drogba Comments

Benitez Stands By Drogba Comments

RAFA Benitez breezed into Stamford Bridge tonight refusing point-blank to back down on his assessment of Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's antics, while insisting that Fernando Torres was all fired up to send Liverpool to Moscow. 30 Apr 2008
Manchester United V Barcelona - Head to Head

Manchester United V Barcelona - Head to Head

Manchester United must beat Barcelona at Old Trafford tomorrow night to guarantee reaching their third European Cup final and first for nine years. 29 Apr 2008
Manchester United V Barcelona - Past Meetings

Manchester United V Barcelona - Past Meetings

Ahead of Manchester United's Champions League semi-final second-leg clash with Barcelona, we recall some past meetings between the sides: 29 Apr 2008
Sir Alex Ferguson V Frank Rijkaard

Sir Alex Ferguson V Frank Rijkaard

Every manager has a shelf-life and unfortunately for Frank Rijkaard, his seems to have been significantly shorter than that of Sir Alex Ferguson's. 29 Apr 2008
Rijkaard Vows to Stick With Attacking Style

Rijkaard Vows to Stick With Attacking Style

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has pledged to stay true to his side's attacking philosophy for their Champions League semi-final showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford. 29 Apr 2008
Riise Goal Poetic Justice for Mourinho

Riise Goal Poetic Justice for Mourinho

JOSE Mourinho has described John Arne Riise's own goal for Liverpool against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final as poetic justice in action - but he insists the outcome of the tie is still 50-50. 26 Apr 2008
We Are Better Than United - Barca President

We Are Better Than United - Barca President

BARCA president Joan Laporta believes his side are better than Manchester United and is confident the Catalan giants will advance to next month's Champions League final in Moscow. 25 Apr 2008
Ronaldo Shrugs Off Penalty Woe

Ronaldo Shrugs Off Penalty Woe

CRISTIANO Ronaldo insists he will have no hesitation in stepping up to the plate the next time Manchester United are awarded a penalty. 25 Apr 2008
Fergie: Ronaldo Too Isolated To Win It

Fergie: Ronaldo Too Isolated To Win It

Sir Alex Ferguson claims Manchester United would have beaten Barcelona in tonight's Champions League semi-final first leg had Cristiano Ronaldo been given more support by his team-mates. 24 Apr 2008
Gerrard: Torres Can Bridge Gap

Gerrard: Torres Can Bridge Gap

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard believes goal machine Fernando Torres can help the Reds defy their poor record at Stamford Bridge and reach the Champions League final. 24 Apr 2008
Cech Confident of Euro Glory

Cech Confident of Euro Glory

Goalkeeping hero Petr Cech believes Chelsea's name is on the Champions League trophy after he pulled off a string of super saves against Liverpool. 24 Apr 2008
Messi Plays Down Ronaldo Rivalry

Messi Plays Down Ronaldo Rivalry

BARCELONA striker Lionel Messi has dismissed talk of a duel between himself and fellow superstar Cristiano Ronaldo when Manchester United arrive at the Nou Camp.
23 Apr 2008
Bridge Is Not Too Far for Benitez

Bridge Is Not Too Far for Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his side can overcome their Stamford Bridge hoodoo and still reach the club's third Champions League final in four seasons. 23 Apr 2008
Riise Joins Own Goal Hall of Shame

Riise Joins Own Goal Hall of Shame

JOHN Arne Riise's potentially disastrous own goal sees the Norwegian join a long line of hapless players to have put through their own net. 23 Apr 2008
Lamps: Anfield Draw a Fair Result

Lamps: Anfield Draw a Fair Result

FRANK Lampard insisted Chelsea deserved the fortunate last-gasp equaliser that put them in charge of their Champions League semi-final with Liverpool. 23 Apr 2008