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UEFA president Platini defends Euro 2020 plans
ESPN staff | March, 20 2013Michel Platini has refuted FIFA president Sepp Blatter's assertion that holding the 2020 European Championships across the continent would produce a tournament that lacks "that lacks heart and soul".
Article | ConversationFIFA's Blatter hits out at multi-nation Euros plan
Stephan Uersfeld, Germany Correspondent | March, 14 2013FIFA president Sepp Blatter has condemned UEFA's plan to stage the 2020 European Championship in 13 countries, saying it would rob the tournament of "soul and heart".
Article | ConversationTito Vilanova back this month for Barcelona
ESPN Staff | March, 14 2013Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is expected to return to duties on March 25 according to former Nou Camp manager Carles Rexach.
Article | ConversationLucas: Liverpool can dream of UCL
ESPN Staff | March, 12 2013Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says the recent Tottenham victory has allowed the Anfield club to start dreaming of a Champions League berth.
Article | ConversationRobert Lewandowski preaches attack for UCL
ESPN staff | March, 4 2013Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski has hinted his side will be chasing goals when it hosts Champions League opponent Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationFerguson: Real Madrid peaked too soon
ESPN staff | March, 3 2013Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Champions League opponent Real Madrid has peaked too soon heading into the clubs' second-tie at Old Trafford.
Article | ConversationRodgers: UCL hopes are fading
ESPN staff | February, 17 2013Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted the club's attempt to regain entry into the lucrative Champions League this season has all but failed.
Article | ConversationFergie selection 'disappointed players'
ESPN staff | February, 15 2013Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted there were a number of 'disappointed players' forced to sit by the sidelines as the Red Devils secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Article | ConversationCech: Chelsea can make history
Kevin Palmer | February, 14 2013Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has urged his team-mates to 'make some history' by adding Europa League glory to their lengthy list of trophy triumphs.
Article | ConversationAncelotti: Ibrahimovic's red card 'not fair'
ESPN Staff | February, 13 2013PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti has been left fuming after a late red card to striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic marred a 2-1 victory over Valencia in the first-leg of the clubs' Champions League tie.
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