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Mourinho disappointed with Barcelona's tactics (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho accused Barcelona of intimidating referee Stefano Farina after his team grabbed a dramatic draw in the Nou Camp.
Benitez confident of finishing as group winners (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez hailed Liverpool's advance into the next stage of the Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Bordeaux, but still managed words of reconciliation with former club chairman Noel White.
Champions League review: Werder leapfrog Barca (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen moved two points ahead of European champions Barcelona in their bid to emerge from Champions League Group A alongside Chelsea.
Arsenal boss Wenger wary of miserly Moscow (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Arsenal will have to unlock a miserly CSKA Moscow defence on Wednesday if they are to get their Champions League campaign back on track.
Dynamo Kiev without six players for Lyon tie (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev will be without six first-choice players for Wednesday's Champions League tie away at Olympique Lyon, the Ukraine club said.
Lille striker Gygax out of AEK Athens game (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lille will be without Switzerland striker Daniel Gygax when they travel to AEK Athens for their Champions League Group H match on Wednesday.
Messi: Responsibility with referees to stop divers (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi claims the onus is on referees to rid football of the divers.
Man United trio miss Copenhagen clash (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ryan Giggs, Louis Saha and skipper Gary Neville have been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League trip to FC Copenhagen - none of the injured trio flew out to the Danish capital.
Benitez prepared for Bordeaux backlash (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has warned against complacency when Liverpool bid to secure qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League against a dangerous Bordeaux side on Tuesday night.
Mourinho rules out revenge mission (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho insists he is not on a revenge mission to dump Barcelona out of Europe.
Jose lays a marker over Barcelona's 'acting' (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Eidur Gudjohnsen and accused Barcelona's former Chelsea striker of learning to dive in Spain ahead of Tuesday's Champions League meeting.
Dynamo president gets tough with team's foreign players (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev president Ihor Surkis on Monday warned the club's foreign players that they had to start performing or would soon be looking for other jobs after the team's poor start to their Champions L
Champions League: Knockout round set to take shape (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
As many as 11 clubs could secure a place in the knockout round of the Champions League this week if all the results went the way of the favourites when Matchday Four is played on Tuesday and Wednesday
Barca's Rijkaard has 'no problem' with Mourinho (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard has claimed there is no ill feeling towards Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The clubs clash tomorrow night in the Nou Camp in the Champions League.
Fergie wants one more Champions League trophy (Oct 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted one more Champions League triumph before he eventually quits as Man United manager. Ferguson is due to celebrate 20 years in the Old Trafford hot-seat on November 6.
Mourinho fears Barca striker shortage (Oct 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho fears a striker crisis ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League trip to Barcelona after his side's battling Bramall Lane win over Sheffield United came at a price.
Ballack: 'Blues boosted by Barca win' (Oct 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Michael Ballack claims the win over Barcelona has injected new confidence into Jose Mourinho's squad.
Barca's Messi hopeful of making Chelsea match (Oct 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is optimistic that he will be able to play against Chelsea in the Champions League at home on Tuesday despite an ankle injury.
Deco: 'Barca's fate is in our own hands' (Oct 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Deco tells Nick Bidwell that Barca are refusing to consider Champions League elimination.
England could lose Champions League spot (Oct 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
English clubs would face losing a Champions League spot if Michel Platini wins the race to become president of UEFA.
Worth the wait in goals? (Oct 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Stephen Wolfe wonders if the art of scoring goals has deserted Chelsea's Andriy Shevchenko.
Drogba satisfied after finally breaking Barca duck (Oct 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
'I'm not superman,' Didier Drogba said after his goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over holders Barcelona in their Champions League Group A game at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
'Disappointed' Rijkaard gives credit to Chelsea (Oct 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea deserved their Champions League win on Wednesday but Barcelona believed they could have come away with something after a good first-half performance, the holders' coach Frank Rijkaard said.
Chelsea, Bayern and Valencia all win again (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Valencia all maintained their 100 per cent records with their third straight wins as the Champions League group phase reached the halfway stage on Wednesday.
Valencia boss looks for group victory after third win (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Valencia boss Quique Sanchez Flores said winning Group D was now his side's chief objective after they continued their perfect start to their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win at home to Shakht
Mourinho hails focus of his Chelsea stars (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho paid tribute to his side's professionalism as they kept up their 100% record in Champions League Group A with victory over holders Barcelona.
Benitez hails influence of goal hero Crouch (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hailed match-winner Peter Crouch's resilience as the Anfield men moved within four points of qualification for the next phase of the Champions League.
Werder's Baumann, Borowski miss Levski match (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen captain Frank Baumann and Tim Borowski will miss Wednesday's Champions League home match against Levski Sofia due to injuries, Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf said.
Win in Kiev puts Lyon among Euro favourites (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon again showed they were among the Champions League favourites with a clinical 3-0 win in Dynamo Kiev.
Chelsea will be out for revenge, says Xavi (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Xavi expects Barcelona to run into a Chelsea team out for revenge at Stamford Bridge.
Pressure all on Bordeaux, insists Zenden (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool star Bolo Zenden believes the pressure is on Bordeaux to maintain their Champions League participation on Wednesday.
Henry fumes as UEFA insist card will stand (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
UEFA have confirmed that Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has no right of appeal against the booking he incurred after scoring what he thought was an equaliser against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday.
UCL: Winners move closer to knockout round (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Celtic, CSKA Moscow and AC Milan all won on Tuesday to move a step nearer the knockout phase of the Champions League as the group phase reached the half
Strachan delighted by big win (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits his side took a 'big step' to making the knockout stages of the Champions League after their 3-0 home win over Benfica.
Ferguson praises 'fantastic' skipper Rooney (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson praised his latest captain fantastic as Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to brink of qualification for the Champions League knock-out phase.
Cole highlights Barcelona threat (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Joe Cole has praised Barcelona for their attacking prowess ahead of the Champions League clash with the holders at Stamford Bridge.
Wenger angry at ref over Henry's disallowed strike (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hit out at the referee after watching captain Thierry Henry denied a late equaliser against CSKA Moscow in Russia.
Hilario set for Chelsea debut against Barcelona (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Henrique Hilario will make his Chelsea debut in goal against Barcelona after shocking injuries to Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini at Reading.
Valencia confident of third Champions League win (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Valencia are confident they will chalk up their third consecutive victory in the Champions League when they host Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
Copenhagen's Linderoth joins team for United tie (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FC Copenhagen captain Tobias Linderoth has flown to Manchester and is expected to play in Tuesday's Champions League tie against United at Old Trafford, the Danish team said.
Gerrard ruled out of trip to Bordeaux (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League clash against Bordeaux tomorrow night with a hamstring problem suffered during Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Blackburn.
Solbakken fears Rooney mauling (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FC Copenhagen coach Stale Solbakken fears Wayne Rooney has emerged from his dip in form at just the wrong time.
Wenger shows respect for improving CSKA (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is not surprised to see CSKA Moscow pressuring them for qualification from Champions League Group G.
Milan wary of attack-minded Anderlecht (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned his players not to expect Anderlecht to follow the example of Lille after the French side played defensively to secure a 0-0 draw against the Italians in thei
Strachan unconcerned by injury problems (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has no concerns about his injury list ahead of their Champions League clash with Benfica.
Ferguson: Goal will cap Rooney's resurgence (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has no concern over Wayne Rooney's form but the Manchester United manager feels a Champions League goal against FC Copenhagen tomorrow could wipe any remaining doubts from the strike
Established stars need to shine - Benitez (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has pinpointed Liverpool's disappointing start to the season on his leading players' failure to find top form.
Arsenal should be Champions - CSKA boss (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal deserved to win last season's Champions League final, according to the boss of tomorrow's opponents CSKA Moscow.
Celtic without Gravesen for Benfica clash (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Danish midfielder Thomas Gravesen is out of Celtic's Champions League clash with Benfica on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury, manager Gordon Strachan said.
The Iceman cometh (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barca forward Eidur Gudjohnsen talks to Kevin Palmer about his return to Stamford Bridge.
Ronnie flying ahead of big week for Barca (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho on Sunday fired an ominous warning to upcoming opponents Chelsea and Real Madrid, playing a starring role in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Sevilla and then admitting he was yet to hit top gear.
Champions League: Chelsea seeking revenge (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A clearer picture of the likely qualifiers for the knockout phase of the Champions League should emerge as the group stage reaches its halfway point this week.
Chelsea's third-choice keeper to face Barca? (Oct 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea, whose two goalkeepers were knocked unconscious on Saturday, may have to field third-choice Portuguese Hilario in their biggest game of the season so far against Barcelona on Wednesday.
Bosnich claims McClaren-Becks 'personality clash' (Oct 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich claims there is 'a personality clash' between England boss Steve McClaren and former national team captain David Beckham - and has urged McClaren to pi
Clemence backs Robinson after freak error (Oct 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence believes Paul Robinson has the mental strength and character to bounce back from his nightmare moment during the European Championship qualifier in Croatia.
Ballack keen to help Chelsea gain revenge over Barca (Oct 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany captain Michael Ballack wants to help Chelsea exact revenge over Barcelona in next week's Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea play down talk of Barca pitch battle (Oct 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea have moved quickly to refute suggestions they are attempting to sabotage Barcelona's UEFA Champions League visit by pouring sand on the Stamford Bridge turf.
Moscow to host Champions League final on natural grass (Oct 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The 2008 Champions League final, to be held at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium, will be played on natural grass, Russian soccer officials said on Thursday.
Moscow to host 2008 Champions League final (Oct 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Moscow's Luzhniki stadium will stage next season's European Champions League final, UEFA's Executive Committee said on Wednesday.
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Mourinho disappointed with Barcelona's tactics (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho accused Barcelona of intimidating referee Stefano Farina after his team grabbed a dramatic draw in the Nou Camp.
Benitez confident of finishing as group winners (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez hailed Liverpool's advance into the next stage of the Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Bordeaux, but still managed words of reconciliation with former club chairman Noel White.
Champions League review: Werder leapfrog Barca (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen moved two points ahead of European champions Barcelona in their bid to emerge from Champions League Group A alongside Chelsea.
Arsenal boss Wenger wary of miserly Moscow (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Arsenal will have to unlock a miserly CSKA Moscow defence on Wednesday if they are to get their Champions League campaign back on track.
Dynamo Kiev without six players for Lyon tie (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev will be without six first-choice players for Wednesday's Champions League tie away at Olympique Lyon, the Ukraine club said.
Lille striker Gygax out of AEK Athens game (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lille will be without Switzerland striker Daniel Gygax when they travel to AEK Athens for their Champions League Group H match on Wednesday.
Messi: Responsibility with referees to stop divers (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi claims the onus is on referees to rid football of the divers.
Man United trio miss Copenhagen clash (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Ryan Giggs, Louis Saha and skipper Gary Neville have been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League trip to FC Copenhagen - none of the injured trio flew out to the Danish capital.
Benitez prepared for Bordeaux backlash (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has warned against complacency when Liverpool bid to secure qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League against a dangerous Bordeaux side on Tuesday night.
Mourinho rules out revenge mission (Oct 31, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho insists he is not on a revenge mission to dump Barcelona out of Europe.
Jose lays a marker over Barcelona's 'acting' (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Eidur Gudjohnsen and accused Barcelona's former Chelsea striker of learning to dive in Spain ahead of Tuesday's Champions League meeting.
Dynamo president gets tough with team's foreign players (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Dynamo Kiev president Ihor Surkis on Monday warned the club's foreign players that they had to start performing or would soon be looking for other jobs after the team's poor start to their Champions L
Champions League: Knockout round set to take shape (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
As many as 11 clubs could secure a place in the knockout round of the Champions League this week if all the results went the way of the favourites when Matchday Four is played on Tuesday and Wednesday
Barca's Rijkaard has 'no problem' with Mourinho (Oct 30, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard has claimed there is no ill feeling towards Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The clubs clash tomorrow night in the Nou Camp in the Champions League.
Fergie wants one more Champions League trophy (Oct 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted one more Champions League triumph before he eventually quits as Man United manager. Ferguson is due to celebrate 20 years in the Old Trafford hot-seat on November 6.
Mourinho fears Barca striker shortage (Oct 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho fears a striker crisis ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League trip to Barcelona after his side's battling Bramall Lane win over Sheffield United came at a price.
Ballack: 'Blues boosted by Barca win' (Oct 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Michael Ballack claims the win over Barcelona has injected new confidence into Jose Mourinho's squad.
Barca's Messi hopeful of making Chelsea match (Oct 27, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is optimistic that he will be able to play against Chelsea in the Champions League at home on Tuesday despite an ankle injury.
Deco: 'Barca's fate is in our own hands' (Oct 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Deco tells Nick Bidwell that Barca are refusing to consider Champions League elimination.
England could lose Champions League spot (Oct 20, 2006 11:00 GMT)
English clubs would face losing a Champions League spot if Michel Platini wins the race to become president of UEFA.
Worth the wait in goals? (Oct 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Stephen Wolfe wonders if the art of scoring goals has deserted Chelsea's Andriy Shevchenko.
Drogba satisfied after finally breaking Barca duck (Oct 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
'I'm not superman,' Didier Drogba said after his goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over holders Barcelona in their Champions League Group A game at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
'Disappointed' Rijkaard gives credit to Chelsea (Oct 19, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea deserved their Champions League win on Wednesday but Barcelona believed they could have come away with something after a good first-half performance, the holders' coach Frank Rijkaard said.
Chelsea, Bayern and Valencia all win again (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Valencia all maintained their 100 per cent records with their third straight wins as the Champions League group phase reached the halfway stage on Wednesday.
Valencia boss looks for group victory after third win (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Valencia boss Quique Sanchez Flores said winning Group D was now his side's chief objective after they continued their perfect start to their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win at home to Shakht
Mourinho hails focus of his Chelsea stars (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho paid tribute to his side's professionalism as they kept up their 100% record in Champions League Group A with victory over holders Barcelona.
Benitez hails influence of goal hero Crouch (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hailed match-winner Peter Crouch's resilience as the Anfield men moved within four points of qualification for the next phase of the Champions League.
Werder's Baumann, Borowski miss Levski match (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Werder Bremen captain Frank Baumann and Tim Borowski will miss Wednesday's Champions League home match against Levski Sofia due to injuries, Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf said.
Win in Kiev puts Lyon among Euro favourites (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon again showed they were among the Champions League favourites with a clinical 3-0 win in Dynamo Kiev.
Chelsea will be out for revenge, says Xavi (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Xavi expects Barcelona to run into a Chelsea team out for revenge at Stamford Bridge.
Pressure all on Bordeaux, insists Zenden (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Liverpool star Bolo Zenden believes the pressure is on Bordeaux to maintain their Champions League participation on Wednesday.
Henry fumes as UEFA insist card will stand (Oct 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
UEFA have confirmed that Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has no right of appeal against the booking he incurred after scoring what he thought was an equaliser against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday.
UCL: Winners move closer to knockout round (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Celtic, CSKA Moscow and AC Milan all won on Tuesday to move a step nearer the knockout phase of the Champions League as the group phase reached the half
Strachan delighted by big win (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits his side took a 'big step' to making the knockout stages of the Champions League after their 3-0 home win over Benfica.
Ferguson praises 'fantastic' skipper Rooney (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson praised his latest captain fantastic as Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to brink of qualification for the Champions League knock-out phase.
Cole highlights Barcelona threat (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Joe Cole has praised Barcelona for their attacking prowess ahead of the Champions League clash with the holders at Stamford Bridge.
Wenger angry at ref over Henry's disallowed strike (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hit out at the referee after watching captain Thierry Henry denied a late equaliser against CSKA Moscow in Russia.
Hilario set for Chelsea debut against Barcelona (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Henrique Hilario will make his Chelsea debut in goal against Barcelona after shocking injuries to Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini at Reading.
Valencia confident of third Champions League win (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Valencia are confident they will chalk up their third consecutive victory in the Champions League when they host Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
Copenhagen's Linderoth joins team for United tie (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FC Copenhagen captain Tobias Linderoth has flown to Manchester and is expected to play in Tuesday's Champions League tie against United at Old Trafford, the Danish team said.
Gerrard ruled out of trip to Bordeaux (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League clash against Bordeaux tomorrow night with a hamstring problem suffered during Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Blackburn.
Solbakken fears Rooney mauling (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
FC Copenhagen coach Stale Solbakken fears Wayne Rooney has emerged from his dip in form at just the wrong time.
Wenger shows respect for improving CSKA (Oct 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is not surprised to see CSKA Moscow pressuring them for qualification from Champions League Group G.
Milan wary of attack-minded Anderlecht (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned his players not to expect Anderlecht to follow the example of Lille after the French side played defensively to secure a 0-0 draw against the Italians in thei
Strachan unconcerned by injury problems (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has no concerns about his injury list ahead of their Champions League clash with Benfica.
Ferguson: Goal will cap Rooney's resurgence (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has no concern over Wayne Rooney's form but the Manchester United manager feels a Champions League goal against FC Copenhagen tomorrow could wipe any remaining doubts from the strike
Established stars need to shine - Benitez (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has pinpointed Liverpool's disappointing start to the season on his leading players' failure to find top form.
Arsenal should be Champions - CSKA boss (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal deserved to win last season's Champions League final, according to the boss of tomorrow's opponents CSKA Moscow.
Celtic without Gravesen for Benfica clash (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Danish midfielder Thomas Gravesen is out of Celtic's Champions League clash with Benfica on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury, manager Gordon Strachan said.
The Iceman cometh (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barca forward Eidur Gudjohnsen talks to Kevin Palmer about his return to Stamford Bridge.
Ronnie flying ahead of big week for Barca (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho on Sunday fired an ominous warning to upcoming opponents Chelsea and Real Madrid, playing a starring role in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Sevilla and then admitting he was yet to hit top gear.
Champions League: Chelsea seeking revenge (Oct 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
A clearer picture of the likely qualifiers for the knockout phase of the Champions League should emerge as the group stage reaches its halfway point this week.
Chelsea's third-choice keeper to face Barca? (Oct 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea, whose two goalkeepers were knocked unconscious on Saturday, may have to field third-choice Portuguese Hilario in their biggest game of the season so far against Barcelona on Wednesday.
Bosnich claims McClaren-Becks 'personality clash' (Oct 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich claims there is 'a personality clash' between England boss Steve McClaren and former national team captain David Beckham - and has urged McClaren to pi
Clemence backs Robinson after freak error (Oct 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence believes Paul Robinson has the mental strength and character to bounce back from his nightmare moment during the European Championship qualifier in Croatia.
Ballack keen to help Chelsea gain revenge over Barca (Oct 12, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Germany captain Michael Ballack wants to help Chelsea exact revenge over Barcelona in next week's Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea play down talk of Barca pitch battle (Oct 6, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea have moved quickly to refute suggestions they are attempting to sabotage Barcelona's UEFA Champions League visit by pouring sand on the Stamford Bridge turf.
Moscow to host Champions League final on natural grass (Oct 5, 2006 11:00 GMT)
The 2008 Champions League final, to be held at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium, will be played on natural grass, Russian soccer officials said on Thursday.
Moscow to host 2008 Champions League final (Oct 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Moscow's Luzhniki stadium will stage next season's European Champions League final, UEFA's Executive Committee said on Wednesday.
