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Beckham "almost cried" at drawing Man Utd tie (Dec 30, 2009 22:31 GMT)
David Beckham says he almost cried when his AC Milan side were drawn against former club Manchester United in the Champions League last 16.
Ronaldo wants to face Barca in Champs Lge final (Dec 29, 2009 10:53 GMT)
Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting a dream Champions League final - victory over Barcelona at the Bernabeu.
Pep admits six-hitters' Barca's fall may come soon (Dec 20, 2009 10:34 GMT)
Barcelona have reached such heady heights in 2009 that they must be prepared for a fall, coach Pep Guardiola said after their Club World Cup victory.
Mourinho unmoved by last-16 return to Chelsea (Dec 19, 2009 14:23 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has revealed he is unmoved about the prospect of returning to Chelsea after Inter Milan drew his former club in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Ferguson: Barcelona final defeat spurs us on (Dec 19, 2009 11:19 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the memory of losing last year's Champions League final will act as a bigger motivation for his players than winning the trophy in 2008.
Ancelotti makes light of Mourinho disagreements (Dec 18, 2009 15:33 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to use Chelsea's Champions League clash with Inter Milan as an opportunity to end his feud with Jose Mourinho.
Evra guarantees Beckham a warm welcome (Dec 18, 2009 14:48 GMT)
Patrice Evra will help roll out the Old Trafford welcome mat for David Beckham - and then try to boot the former Manchester United star out of the Champions League.
Aulas pleased with Lyon's Benzema reunion (Dec 18, 2009 14:18 GMT)
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is looking forward to renewing the "great bond" between his club and Karim Benzema after Les Gones were drawn against Real Madrid in the first knockout round of the Champions League.
Champions League draw: Jose returns (Dec 18, 2009 10:11 GMT)
Jose Mourinho will return to Chelsea with Internazionale in the last 16 of the Champions League, while David Beckham also has the chance of a reunion with Manchester United after last season's beaten finalists were drawn against AC Milan.
CSKA Moscow pair banned after doping violation (Dec 17, 2009 13:15 GMT)
CSKA Moscow defenders Sergei Ignashevich and Alexei Berezutsky have escaped with a just one-match ban from UEFA after failing a drugs tests following a Champions League match with Manchester United
Beckham eyes Champs League date with United (Dec 16, 2009 09:52 GMT)
David Beckham is hoping AC Milan are pitched against Manchester United in the Champions League draw on Friday, enabling the midfielder to face his old side for the first time since leaving for Real Madrid in 2003.
Relieved Lehmann gets away with Unirea urination (Dec 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Eccentric Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann must have been a relieved man during his side's Champions League triumph over Unirea Urziceni on Wednesday night, after it emerged he urinated behind the goal during the match.
Leonardo still cautious (Dec 10, 2009 13:18 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo preferred to focus on the positives after his team progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League.
Gross not getting carried away after Stuttgart start (Dec 10, 2009 11:48 GMT)
Stuttgart coach Christian Gross refused to get carried away with his excellent debut in charge of the Bundesliga club.
Mourinho breathes sigh of relief as Inter progress (Dec 10, 2009 11:13 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho hailed his squad's team-work as they booked their place in the next round with a 2-0 victory over Rubin Kazan.
Brassell: Euro heavyweights survive "Group of Death" (Dec 10, 2009 11:09 GMT)
Andy Brassell watched Barcelona overcome Dynamo Kiev to emerge as winners of the Champions League's Group of Death.
Skipper Gerrard: Liverpool ''not good enough'' (Dec 9, 2009 22:12 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard reflected on his team's Champions League campaign and admitted it had been ''not good enough'' after the Reds' involvement in the competition finished with a 2-1 home defeat to Fiorentina.
Barca and Inter go through (Dec 9, 2009 21:49 GMT)
Barcelona and Inter Milan both qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League but were taken to the final round of matches by their Group F rivals.
Ferrara: we did not deserve to go through (Dec 9, 2009 10:51 GMT)
Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara admitted his side only had themselves to blame for their failure to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
CSKA avoid Champions League disqualification (Dec 9, 2009 09:14 GMT)
CSKA Moscow will not be disqualified from this season's Champions League despite two of their players failing drugs tests.
Benitez rubbishes Aquilani frustration rumours (Dec 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has rubbished reports in Italy that Alberto Aquilani has been frustrated at a lack of playing time as the £20million midfielder prepares to make his first start for Liverpool against Fiorentina on Wednesday night.
Ramsey ready to hit Olympiakos 'where it hurts' (Dec 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has hailed youngster Aaron Ramsey's ability to hit teams "where it hurts" ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League match against Olympiakos.
Harris: Hat-trick throws Owen England lifeline. (Dec 8, 2009 23:20 GMT)
Harry Harris watched Michael Owen steal all the headlines with a three-goal haul in Germany.
Wenger defends Arshavin after Russian rumours (Dec 8, 2009 23:11 GMT)
Arsene Wenger maintains Andrey Arshavin is an "example for everybody'' in his approach to the game as the Russian football union launch an investigation into reports of inappropriate behaviour during the World Cup play-offs.
Ferguson salutes "fantastic" Owen hat-trick (Dec 8, 2009 22:59 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed hat-trick hero Michael Owen following Manchester United's memorable 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in Germany.
Ancelotti confirms Essien to miss Everton clash (Dec 8, 2009 22:42 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after sustaining a hamstring injury against Apoel.
Leonardo remains cautious despite Sampdoria win (Dec 8, 2009 22:24 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo, whose side face a decisive Champions League group stage match on Tuesday, said he would not get carried away on a tide of euphoria after their win at the weekend.
Pellegrini insists Benzema is fitting in at Real (Dec 8, 2009 22:21 GMT)
Karim Benzema has adjusted well to his new life at Real Madrid, his coach Manuel Pellegrini said on Monday ahead of the Spanish side's Champions League clash at Olympique Marseille.
Champions League: United top, Bayern stun Juve (Dec 8, 2009 22:14 GMT)
A Michael Owen hat-trick saw Manchester United claim top spot in Group B with a 3-1 win at Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich stormed into the last 16 with a 4-1 win at Juventus and AC Milan and Real Madrid both qualified for the knockout stages.
CSKA in danger of exile after positive drugs tests (Dec 8, 2009 20:16 GMT)
CSKA Moscow could be thrown out of the Champions League and banned from future competitions because of positive drugs tests for two of their players following a match against Manchester United.
Aquilani to make full debut against Fiorentina (Dec 8, 2009 15:13 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will hand Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani his full debut against Fiorentina in Wednesday's Champions League Group E clash at Anfield.
Scholes: No injury excuses for Manchester United (Dec 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paul Scholes insists Manchester United's injury woes will not have a negative effect on their performance against Wolfsburg on Tuesday night. United have travelled to Germany without 14 senior players as they chase the point required to be certain of
Under fire Cech to sit out APOEL tie (Dec 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Petr Cech is set to miss Chelsea's final Champions League group game against APOEL on Tuesday - but not because of his free-kick blunder against Manchester City.
Morientes to put Real loyalty aside for Marseille (Dec 7, 2009 17:50 GMT)
Marseille's Fernando Morientes is relishing the chance to face his old club when his side welcome Real Madrid to the Stade Velodrome.
Wenger to rely on starlets in Champions League (Dec 7, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Arsene Wenger openly admits he will not gamble with the fitness of any of his first-team regulars against Olympiakos in Arsenal's final Champions League group game on Wednesday.
Bayern confident ahead of must-win Juventus clash (Dec 7, 2009 13:28 GMT)
Only a win over Juventus would be good enough for Bayern to join the already-qualified Bordeaux in the last 16, but despite winning their last three matches, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge knows it is not going to be easy.
Liege hero tries to keep his feet on the ground (Dec 3, 2009 13:11 GMT)
Standard Liege goalkeeper Sinan Bolat is trying to keep his feet on the ground after again emerging as the hero for his side.
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Beckham "almost cried" at drawing Man Utd tie (Dec 30, 2009 22:31 GMT)
David Beckham says he almost cried when his AC Milan side were drawn against former club Manchester United in the Champions League last 16.
Ronaldo wants to face Barca in Champs Lge final (Dec 29, 2009 10:53 GMT)
Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting a dream Champions League final - victory over Barcelona at the Bernabeu.
Pep admits six-hitters' Barca's fall may come soon (Dec 20, 2009 10:34 GMT)
Barcelona have reached such heady heights in 2009 that they must be prepared for a fall, coach Pep Guardiola said after their Club World Cup victory.
Mourinho unmoved by last-16 return to Chelsea (Dec 19, 2009 14:23 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has revealed he is unmoved about the prospect of returning to Chelsea after Inter Milan drew his former club in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Ferguson: Barcelona final defeat spurs us on (Dec 19, 2009 11:19 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the memory of losing last year's Champions League final will act as a bigger motivation for his players than winning the trophy in 2008.
Ancelotti makes light of Mourinho disagreements (Dec 18, 2009 15:33 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to use Chelsea's Champions League clash with Inter Milan as an opportunity to end his feud with Jose Mourinho.
Evra guarantees Beckham a warm welcome (Dec 18, 2009 14:48 GMT)
Patrice Evra will help roll out the Old Trafford welcome mat for David Beckham - and then try to boot the former Manchester United star out of the Champions League.
Aulas pleased with Lyon's Benzema reunion (Dec 18, 2009 14:18 GMT)
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is looking forward to renewing the "great bond" between his club and Karim Benzema after Les Gones were drawn against Real Madrid in the first knockout round of the Champions League.
Champions League draw: Jose returns (Dec 18, 2009 10:11 GMT)
Jose Mourinho will return to Chelsea with Internazionale in the last 16 of the Champions League, while David Beckham also has the chance of a reunion with Manchester United after last season's beaten finalists were drawn against AC Milan.
CSKA Moscow pair banned after doping violation (Dec 17, 2009 13:15 GMT)
CSKA Moscow defenders Sergei Ignashevich and Alexei Berezutsky have escaped with a just one-match ban from UEFA after failing a drugs tests following a Champions League match with Manchester United
Beckham eyes Champs League date with United (Dec 16, 2009 09:52 GMT)
David Beckham is hoping AC Milan are pitched against Manchester United in the Champions League draw on Friday, enabling the midfielder to face his old side for the first time since leaving for Real Madrid in 2003.
Relieved Lehmann gets away with Unirea urination (Dec 11, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Eccentric Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann must have been a relieved man during his side's Champions League triumph over Unirea Urziceni on Wednesday night, after it emerged he urinated behind the goal during the match.
Leonardo still cautious (Dec 10, 2009 13:18 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo preferred to focus on the positives after his team progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League.
Gross not getting carried away after Stuttgart start (Dec 10, 2009 11:48 GMT)
Stuttgart coach Christian Gross refused to get carried away with his excellent debut in charge of the Bundesliga club.
Mourinho breathes sigh of relief as Inter progress (Dec 10, 2009 11:13 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho hailed his squad's team-work as they booked their place in the next round with a 2-0 victory over Rubin Kazan.
Brassell: Euro heavyweights survive "Group of Death" (Dec 10, 2009 11:09 GMT)
Andy Brassell watched Barcelona overcome Dynamo Kiev to emerge as winners of the Champions League's Group of Death.
Skipper Gerrard: Liverpool ''not good enough'' (Dec 9, 2009 22:12 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard reflected on his team's Champions League campaign and admitted it had been ''not good enough'' after the Reds' involvement in the competition finished with a 2-1 home defeat to Fiorentina.
Barca and Inter go through (Dec 9, 2009 21:49 GMT)
Barcelona and Inter Milan both qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League but were taken to the final round of matches by their Group F rivals.
Ferrara: we did not deserve to go through (Dec 9, 2009 10:51 GMT)
Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara admitted his side only had themselves to blame for their failure to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
CSKA avoid Champions League disqualification (Dec 9, 2009 09:14 GMT)
CSKA Moscow will not be disqualified from this season's Champions League despite two of their players failing drugs tests.
Benitez rubbishes Aquilani frustration rumours (Dec 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has rubbished reports in Italy that Alberto Aquilani has been frustrated at a lack of playing time as the £20million midfielder prepares to make his first start for Liverpool against Fiorentina on Wednesday night.
Ramsey ready to hit Olympiakos 'where it hurts' (Dec 9, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has hailed youngster Aaron Ramsey's ability to hit teams "where it hurts" ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League match against Olympiakos.
Harris: Hat-trick throws Owen England lifeline. (Dec 8, 2009 23:20 GMT)
Harry Harris watched Michael Owen steal all the headlines with a three-goal haul in Germany.
Wenger defends Arshavin after Russian rumours (Dec 8, 2009 23:11 GMT)
Arsene Wenger maintains Andrey Arshavin is an "example for everybody'' in his approach to the game as the Russian football union launch an investigation into reports of inappropriate behaviour during the World Cup play-offs.
Ferguson salutes "fantastic" Owen hat-trick (Dec 8, 2009 22:59 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed hat-trick hero Michael Owen following Manchester United's memorable 3-1 win over Wolfsburg in Germany.
Ancelotti confirms Essien to miss Everton clash (Dec 8, 2009 22:42 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after sustaining a hamstring injury against Apoel.
Leonardo remains cautious despite Sampdoria win (Dec 8, 2009 22:24 GMT)
AC Milan coach Leonardo, whose side face a decisive Champions League group stage match on Tuesday, said he would not get carried away on a tide of euphoria after their win at the weekend.
Pellegrini insists Benzema is fitting in at Real (Dec 8, 2009 22:21 GMT)
Karim Benzema has adjusted well to his new life at Real Madrid, his coach Manuel Pellegrini said on Monday ahead of the Spanish side's Champions League clash at Olympique Marseille.
Champions League: United top, Bayern stun Juve (Dec 8, 2009 22:14 GMT)
A Michael Owen hat-trick saw Manchester United claim top spot in Group B with a 3-1 win at Wolfsburg. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich stormed into the last 16 with a 4-1 win at Juventus and AC Milan and Real Madrid both qualified for the knockout stages.
CSKA in danger of exile after positive drugs tests (Dec 8, 2009 20:16 GMT)
CSKA Moscow could be thrown out of the Champions League and banned from future competitions because of positive drugs tests for two of their players following a match against Manchester United.
Aquilani to make full debut against Fiorentina (Dec 8, 2009 15:13 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will hand Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani his full debut against Fiorentina in Wednesday's Champions League Group E clash at Anfield.
Scholes: No injury excuses for Manchester United (Dec 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Paul Scholes insists Manchester United's injury woes will not have a negative effect on their performance against Wolfsburg on Tuesday night. United have travelled to Germany without 14 senior players as they chase the point required to be certain of
Under fire Cech to sit out APOEL tie (Dec 8, 2009 08:00 GMT)
Petr Cech is set to miss Chelsea's final Champions League group game against APOEL on Tuesday - but not because of his free-kick blunder against Manchester City.
Morientes to put Real loyalty aside for Marseille (Dec 7, 2009 17:50 GMT)
Marseille's Fernando Morientes is relishing the chance to face his old club when his side welcome Real Madrid to the Stade Velodrome.
Wenger to rely on starlets in Champions League (Dec 7, 2009 15:37 GMT)
Arsene Wenger openly admits he will not gamble with the fitness of any of his first-team regulars against Olympiakos in Arsenal's final Champions League group game on Wednesday.
Bayern confident ahead of must-win Juventus clash (Dec 7, 2009 13:28 GMT)
Only a win over Juventus would be good enough for Bayern to join the already-qualified Bordeaux in the last 16, but despite winning their last three matches, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge knows it is not going to be easy.
Liege hero tries to keep his feet on the ground (Dec 3, 2009 13:11 GMT)
Standard Liege goalkeeper Sinan Bolat is trying to keep his feet on the ground after again emerging as the hero for his side.
