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UEFA punish Van Bommel for Madrid gesture (Feb 28, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich's Mark van Bommel has been punished by UEFA for his gesture to the Real Madrid crowd during his side's 3-2 defeat in a Champions League match at the Bernabeu last week.
Blatter blast over United-Lille tie venue choice (Feb 28, 2007 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has blasted the decision to use Lens' stadium as the venue for Manchester United's Champions League match against Lille.
Henry fit to return for Arsenal against PSV (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Captain Thierry Henry is fit to return and lead Arsenal's attack against PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday's Champions League first knockout round second leg tie, manager Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday.
Gattuso ready for 'delicate encounter' against Celtic (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has warned that Celtic will be 'dangerous' opponents at the San Siro tomorrow night.
Cannavaro may miss Munich clash through injury (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Fabio Cannavaro may be forced to miss Real Madrid's Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday after aggravating an injury during training.
'We need to be perfect at Anfield' - Puyol (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol believes the Champions League holders will have to play 'almost a perfect game' to stay in this season's competition.
Giggs bemused by free-kick fuss (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs insists he has no regrets over his controversial free-kick winner against Lille last month.
Drogba puts team glory ahead of goal haul (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba insists it would mean nothing to finish as top scorer in the Champions League if the Blues fail to win it.
'We must play at 110% to beat Barca' - Gerrard (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool must be ready to tackle Barcelona star Ronaldinho head on.
Rijkaard slams 'know everything' Benitez (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard could not resist a sly dig at his Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez ahead of tonight's Champions League match at Anfield.
Bayern lose Hargreaves for Real Madrid clash (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves, who has only just returned from a broken leg, has been ruled out of Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Real Madrid due to an ankle problem.
Ferguson - Barca facing tough task (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed Champions League holders Barcelona face a `near impossible' task to overhaul their first-leg deficit against Liverpool at Anfield next week.
Man United await Lille verdict (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United will find out on Friday if their controversial Champions League last-16 first-leg victory over Lille is to stand.
Lille still want Giggs goal to be disallowed (Feb 26, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille have announced they will appeal against UEFA's decision to throw out the club's protest about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal in the Champions League last week.
Lille mull over appeal after United 'injustice' (Feb 24, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille will consult legal experts before deciding on Monday whether to appeal against UEFA's decision to reject their protest about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal in the Champions Lea
Lille postpone appeal decision (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA disciplinary chiefs have thrown out a complaint by Lille about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal and have charged the French club's players with improper conduct.
UEFA throw out protest and charge Lille (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA disciplinary chiefs have thrown out a complaint by Lille about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal and have charged the French club's players with improper conduct.
Fergie's son, Neville's dad were in Lille crush (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his son Mark was caught up in the security drama in France on Tuesday night.
Gotta: The best of a bad week for Italy (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta reflects on a week of mixed results for Italy's Champions League sides.
UEFA to rule on Lille's United 'goal' protest (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA are expected to reject Lille's protest about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal in their Champions League match this week.
Rijkaard calls for 'great' comeback at Anfield (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admits his side will need to be firing on all cylinders at Anfield if they are to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
United angry as Lille point finger over fake tickets (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United have reacted angrily after attempts by French officials to blame the club and their fans for the crowd problems at their Champions League match against Lille.
We did not over-react - Lille security chief (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The head of security at Lens has rejected suggestions his colleagues were heavy-handed in their dealings with Manchester United fans during the Champions League clash against Lille at the Stade Felix-
Bellamy hails career highlight (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool ace Craig Bellamy has classed his crucial first-half goal against Barcelona in the Champions League as the pinnacle of his career to date.
Lille complaint gives UEFA more to consider (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United will find out tomorrow afternoon if UEFA plan to uphold a complaint made by Lille regarding Ryan Giggs' winner in their Champions League last-16 first leg.
Your Verdict: Lille's 'disgrace' and Craig Bellamy (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Your Verdict on Lille's near-walkout against Man Utd and Liverpool's antics ahead of Barca.
Lille lodge complaint over Giggs' winner (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA have confirmed they have received a protest from Lille about Ryan Giggs' controversial winner in Manchester United's 1-0 Champions League victory.
Reds duo: 'It was our destiny' (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool hero Craig Bellamy admitted he was 'gob-smacked' after the Reds overcame a turbulent week to defeat champions Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 first leg at the Nou Camp.
Champions League wrap: Silva denies Inter (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Valencia's David Silva cracked home a late equaliser to deny Inter Milan and hand the Spanish side a 2-2 draw from their trip to the San Siro.
Chaos in Lille: Should they be booted out? (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille's shambolic handling of Tuesday night's Champions League clash will almost certainly result in UEFA handing out a stiff punishment, but should they be booted out of the competition?
Lille boss Puel furious with Fergie (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been accused of trying his 'usual tricks' to put pressure on Lille during last night's controversial Champions League clash.
Bayern frustrated at letting Real off (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich still believe they can knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League but they know they should have come away from the Bernabeu with a far better result than a 3-2 defeat.
Police reaction 'just made things worse' (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United fans caught up in a crush scare during their Champions League game in France today blamed the police for over-reacting.
UEFA launch probe into crush (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA have confirmed they will investigate the incidents which marred Manchester United's Champions League win against Lille.
Van Bommel apologises for gestures to Real fans (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel apologised for making rude gestures towards the crowd after scoring a late goal in his side's 3-2 Champions League first knockout round first leg defeat at Rea
Caborn calls for review of safety procedures (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sports minister Richard Caborn has called on UEFA to ensure grounds used for the Champions League meet minimum safety requirements.
Deco wary of Benitez's 'inside knowledge' (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Deco fears Rafael Benitez's 'inside knowledge' could count against Barcelona when Liverpool travel to the Nou Camp for tonight's Champions League last-16 first-leg clash.
FC Porto coach will not change for Chelsea (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Porto boss Esualdo Ferreira has promised his side will stay loyal to their footballing 'principles' when former coach Jose Mourinho pits his Chelsea superstars against his old team tonight.
Carragher ready to expose weak points (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool can continue their unbeaten record at the Nou Camp tonight and take advantage of Barcelona's 'weaknesses' in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match.
Maldini confident of progressing past Celtic (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has warned Celtic they will face an even more formidable team at the San Siro next month.
Lille president blames goal on favouritism (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille president Michel Seydoux has claimed Ryan Giggs' controversial Champions League matchwinner would not have been allowed to stand if Manchester United had conceded it.
Maldini ready for 100th Champions League match (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Paolo Maldini will make his 100th Champions League appearance on Tuesday night against Celtic but the AC Milan skipper believes the milestone does not tell the whole picture.
Champions League: Lille facing UEFA wrath (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille face the wrath of UEFA after their players threatened to walk off after conceding a goal and crowd trouble marred their Champions League first knockout round match with Manchester United on Tues
Riot police and Man United fans clash (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
French riot police sprayed tears gas on Manchester United supporters to dampen crowd trouble during the first half of a Champions League match between Lille and the English Premier League side on Tues
Fergie fury over Lille 'disgrace' (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has branded Lille coach Claude Puel 'a disgrace' after the Frenchman tried to haul his team off the pitch during their 1-0 Champions League loss to Manchester United in Lens tonight.
Mourinho: Wenger is under more pressure than me (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho claimed Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is under more pressure than him to win the Champions League as he prepares to face his former club Porto tomorrow night.
Houllier predicts negative Roma display (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon coach Gerard Houllier does not expect AS Roma to play attacking football in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday.
Vieira out of Inter's match against Valencia (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira will miss Wednesday's Champions League match against Valencia after aggravating a thigh strain in training.
Benitez fines fifteen players (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Rafa Benitez prepared for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Barcelona by fining 15 Liverpool players for their part in the squad's headline-grabbing, boozy end to their trip to Portugal la
Puel: Lille need 'perfect match' to beat Utd (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille coach Claude Puel believes his team need to play a 'perfect match' if they are to get anything out of their Champions League tie against Manchester United on Tuesday night.
Maldini eager to tackle Celtic's home form (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan skipper Paolo Maldini is relishing the challenge of playing at Parkhead despite Celtic's impressive home record in the Champions League.
Barca must beat Liverpool at home - Zambrotta (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta admits he would happily settle for a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Wednesday's Champions League clash at the Nou Camp.
Maldini set for 100-match Champs League milestone (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini will become only the fifth player, and first Italian, to notch up 100 Champions League appearances if he plays against Celtic on Tuesday.
Hargreaves relishing clash with Beckham (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves could lock horns with his 'idol' David Beckham when Bayern Munich take on Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow.
'We're ready to put right Euro failures' - Saha (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Louis Saha has admitted the desire to right the wrongs of the past three seasons will burn deep inside Manchester United at the Stade Felix-Bollaert tomorrow night.
Hubbard: Mourinho's priority is glory in Athens (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard thinks Jose Mourinho has his eyes on the prize he won with Porto.
Bouwes: Is Xiang PSV's latest eastern promise? (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Arsenal face a PSV side on Tuesday who may be fielding a pioneer, says Ernst Bouwes.
Bidwell speaks to Ronaldinho: 'We must be United at Anfield' (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho is staying postive ahead of his trip to Liverpool, he tells Nick Bidwell.
Man Utd head to Lille at full strength (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United flew out on their Champions League expedition to Lille with a full-strength squad this morning.
Barca and Milan get ready to dent British hopes (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
British hopes of Champions League glory come up against harsh realities this week when Liverpool visit holders Barcelona and Celtic host AC Milan in the last 16.
Benitez takes hardline stance over Reds reports (Feb 18, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has issued a statement warning players of their responsibilities.
Puel remaining downbeat (Feb 18, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Clever pre-match psychology or an honest assessment? Nick Bidwell meets Claude Puel.
Milan chief raises Celtic full-house hopes (Feb 18, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Celtic's Champions League clash in the San Siro could be staged in front of a full house, according to Milan's sports and security chief.
Cruyff warns Barcelona of Liverpool aerial threat (Feb 17, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has warned his old team that they must stifle Liverpool's aerial threat if they are beat Rafael Benitez's side, as the two teams meet in the Nou Camp on Wednesday.
Lille ready catapults for giants United (Feb 16, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille's Peter Odemwingie talks to Paul Marshall ahead of the meeting with Man Utd.
Game clash tops first meeting of Blatter and Platini (Feb 15, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter has held his first official meeting with Michel Platini since the Frenchman's election to the UEFA presidency last month, to discuss a potential clash between FIFA's Club World Cup and th
Ancelotti expecting physical battle with Bhoys (Feb 14, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has described Celtic as a 'very physical' team and admits he expects a fast-paced Champions League clash at Parkhead next week.
'Don't have nightmares about Barca' - Gerrard (Feb 14, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged his team not to worry too much about Barcelona as they prepare to face the holders in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Roma get go-ahead for late kickoff against Lyon (Feb 13, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The Italian government confirmed on Tuesday that AS Roma's Champions League last 16 first-leg match gainst Olympique Lyon on Feb. 21 would kickoff at the scheduled time of 8.45pm (1945 GMT).
San Siro to be ready for visit of Celtic? (Feb 12, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA are now confident that Celtic and their supporters will get the go-ahead to travel to Milan for next month's Champions League crunch match.
Celtic fans awaiting San Siro safety solution (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Celtic and the Scottish Football Association will, on Thursday, receive the verdict on whether next month's crunch European clashes in Italy must be moved to new, safer venues.
Milan-Celtic 2nd leg set for neutral venue? (Feb 7, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA have claimed AC Milan could stage the home leg of their Champions League clash with Celtic in France or Switzerland.
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UEFA punish Van Bommel for Madrid gesture (Feb 28, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich's Mark van Bommel has been punished by UEFA for his gesture to the Real Madrid crowd during his side's 3-2 defeat in a Champions League match at the Bernabeu last week.
Blatter blast over United-Lille tie venue choice (Feb 28, 2007 12:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has blasted the decision to use Lens' stadium as the venue for Manchester United's Champions League match against Lille.
Henry fit to return for Arsenal against PSV (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Captain Thierry Henry is fit to return and lead Arsenal's attack against PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday's Champions League first knockout round second leg tie, manager Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday.
Gattuso ready for 'delicate encounter' against Celtic (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has warned that Celtic will be 'dangerous' opponents at the San Siro tomorrow night.
Cannavaro may miss Munich clash through injury (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Fabio Cannavaro may be forced to miss Real Madrid's Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday after aggravating an injury during training.
'We need to be perfect at Anfield' - Puyol (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol believes the Champions League holders will have to play 'almost a perfect game' to stay in this season's competition.
Giggs bemused by free-kick fuss (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs insists he has no regrets over his controversial free-kick winner against Lille last month.
Drogba puts team glory ahead of goal haul (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba insists it would mean nothing to finish as top scorer in the Champions League if the Blues fail to win it.
'We must play at 110% to beat Barca' - Gerrard (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool must be ready to tackle Barcelona star Ronaldinho head on.
Rijkaard slams 'know everything' Benitez (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard could not resist a sly dig at his Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez ahead of tonight's Champions League match at Anfield.
Bayern lose Hargreaves for Real Madrid clash (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves, who has only just returned from a broken leg, has been ruled out of Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Real Madrid due to an ankle problem.
Ferguson - Barca facing tough task (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed Champions League holders Barcelona face a `near impossible' task to overhaul their first-leg deficit against Liverpool at Anfield next week.
Man United await Lille verdict (Feb 27, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United will find out on Friday if their controversial Champions League last-16 first-leg victory over Lille is to stand.
Lille still want Giggs goal to be disallowed (Feb 26, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille have announced they will appeal against UEFA's decision to throw out the club's protest about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal in the Champions League last week.
Lille mull over appeal after United 'injustice' (Feb 24, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille will consult legal experts before deciding on Monday whether to appeal against UEFA's decision to reject their protest about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal in the Champions Lea
Lille postpone appeal decision (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA disciplinary chiefs have thrown out a complaint by Lille about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal and have charged the French club's players with improper conduct.
UEFA throw out protest and charge Lille (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA disciplinary chiefs have thrown out a complaint by Lille about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal and have charged the French club's players with improper conduct.
Fergie's son, Neville's dad were in Lille crush (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his son Mark was caught up in the security drama in France on Tuesday night.
Gotta: The best of a bad week for Italy (Feb 23, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Roberto Gotta reflects on a week of mixed results for Italy's Champions League sides.
UEFA to rule on Lille's United 'goal' protest (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA are expected to reject Lille's protest about the validity of Manchester United's winning goal in their Champions League match this week.
Rijkaard calls for 'great' comeback at Anfield (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard admits his side will need to be firing on all cylinders at Anfield if they are to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
United angry as Lille point finger over fake tickets (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United have reacted angrily after attempts by French officials to blame the club and their fans for the crowd problems at their Champions League match against Lille.
We did not over-react - Lille security chief (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The head of security at Lens has rejected suggestions his colleagues were heavy-handed in their dealings with Manchester United fans during the Champions League clash against Lille at the Stade Felix-
Bellamy hails career highlight (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool ace Craig Bellamy has classed his crucial first-half goal against Barcelona in the Champions League as the pinnacle of his career to date.
Lille complaint gives UEFA more to consider (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United will find out tomorrow afternoon if UEFA plan to uphold a complaint made by Lille regarding Ryan Giggs' winner in their Champions League last-16 first leg.
Your Verdict: Lille's 'disgrace' and Craig Bellamy (Feb 22, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Your Verdict on Lille's near-walkout against Man Utd and Liverpool's antics ahead of Barca.
Lille lodge complaint over Giggs' winner (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA have confirmed they have received a protest from Lille about Ryan Giggs' controversial winner in Manchester United's 1-0 Champions League victory.
Reds duo: 'It was our destiny' (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool hero Craig Bellamy admitted he was 'gob-smacked' after the Reds overcame a turbulent week to defeat champions Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 first leg at the Nou Camp.
Champions League wrap: Silva denies Inter (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Valencia's David Silva cracked home a late equaliser to deny Inter Milan and hand the Spanish side a 2-2 draw from their trip to the San Siro.
Chaos in Lille: Should they be booted out? (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille's shambolic handling of Tuesday night's Champions League clash will almost certainly result in UEFA handing out a stiff punishment, but should they be booted out of the competition?
Lille boss Puel furious with Fergie (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been accused of trying his 'usual tricks' to put pressure on Lille during last night's controversial Champions League clash.
Bayern frustrated at letting Real off (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich still believe they can knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League but they know they should have come away from the Bernabeu with a far better result than a 3-2 defeat.
Police reaction 'just made things worse' (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United fans caught up in a crush scare during their Champions League game in France today blamed the police for over-reacting.
UEFA launch probe into crush (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA have confirmed they will investigate the incidents which marred Manchester United's Champions League win against Lille.
Van Bommel apologises for gestures to Real fans (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel apologised for making rude gestures towards the crowd after scoring a late goal in his side's 3-2 Champions League first knockout round first leg defeat at Rea
Caborn calls for review of safety procedures (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sports minister Richard Caborn has called on UEFA to ensure grounds used for the Champions League meet minimum safety requirements.
Deco wary of Benitez's 'inside knowledge' (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Deco fears Rafael Benitez's 'inside knowledge' could count against Barcelona when Liverpool travel to the Nou Camp for tonight's Champions League last-16 first-leg clash.
FC Porto coach will not change for Chelsea (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Porto boss Esualdo Ferreira has promised his side will stay loyal to their footballing 'principles' when former coach Jose Mourinho pits his Chelsea superstars against his old team tonight.
Carragher ready to expose weak points (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool can continue their unbeaten record at the Nou Camp tonight and take advantage of Barcelona's 'weaknesses' in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match.
Maldini confident of progressing past Celtic (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has warned Celtic they will face an even more formidable team at the San Siro next month.
Lille president blames goal on favouritism (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille president Michel Seydoux has claimed Ryan Giggs' controversial Champions League matchwinner would not have been allowed to stand if Manchester United had conceded it.
Maldini ready for 100th Champions League match (Feb 21, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Paolo Maldini will make his 100th Champions League appearance on Tuesday night against Celtic but the AC Milan skipper believes the milestone does not tell the whole picture.
Champions League: Lille facing UEFA wrath (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille face the wrath of UEFA after their players threatened to walk off after conceding a goal and crowd trouble marred their Champions League first knockout round match with Manchester United on Tues
Riot police and Man United fans clash (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
French riot police sprayed tears gas on Manchester United supporters to dampen crowd trouble during the first half of a Champions League match between Lille and the English Premier League side on Tues
Fergie fury over Lille 'disgrace' (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has branded Lille coach Claude Puel 'a disgrace' after the Frenchman tried to haul his team off the pitch during their 1-0 Champions League loss to Manchester United in Lens tonight.
Mourinho: Wenger is under more pressure than me (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho claimed Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is under more pressure than him to win the Champions League as he prepares to face his former club Porto tomorrow night.
Houllier predicts negative Roma display (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Olympique Lyon coach Gerard Houllier does not expect AS Roma to play attacking football in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday.
Vieira out of Inter's match against Valencia (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira will miss Wednesday's Champions League match against Valencia after aggravating a thigh strain in training.
Benitez fines fifteen players (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Rafa Benitez prepared for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Barcelona by fining 15 Liverpool players for their part in the squad's headline-grabbing, boozy end to their trip to Portugal la
Puel: Lille need 'perfect match' to beat Utd (Feb 20, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille coach Claude Puel believes his team need to play a 'perfect match' if they are to get anything out of their Champions League tie against Manchester United on Tuesday night.
Maldini eager to tackle Celtic's home form (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan skipper Paolo Maldini is relishing the challenge of playing at Parkhead despite Celtic's impressive home record in the Champions League.
Barca must beat Liverpool at home - Zambrotta (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta admits he would happily settle for a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Wednesday's Champions League clash at the Nou Camp.
Maldini set for 100-match Champs League milestone (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini will become only the fifth player, and first Italian, to notch up 100 Champions League appearances if he plays against Celtic on Tuesday.
Hargreaves relishing clash with Beckham (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Owen Hargreaves could lock horns with his 'idol' David Beckham when Bayern Munich take on Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow.
'We're ready to put right Euro failures' - Saha (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Louis Saha has admitted the desire to right the wrongs of the past three seasons will burn deep inside Manchester United at the Stade Felix-Bollaert tomorrow night.
Hubbard: Mourinho's priority is glory in Athens (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Norman Hubbard thinks Jose Mourinho has his eyes on the prize he won with Porto.
Bouwes: Is Xiang PSV's latest eastern promise? (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Arsenal face a PSV side on Tuesday who may be fielding a pioneer, says Ernst Bouwes.
Bidwell speaks to Ronaldinho: 'We must be United at Anfield' (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho is staying postive ahead of his trip to Liverpool, he tells Nick Bidwell.
Man Utd head to Lille at full strength (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Manchester United flew out on their Champions League expedition to Lille with a full-strength squad this morning.
Barca and Milan get ready to dent British hopes (Feb 19, 2007 12:00 GMT)
British hopes of Champions League glory come up against harsh realities this week when Liverpool visit holders Barcelona and Celtic host AC Milan in the last 16.
Benitez takes hardline stance over Reds reports (Feb 18, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has issued a statement warning players of their responsibilities.
Puel remaining downbeat (Feb 18, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Clever pre-match psychology or an honest assessment? Nick Bidwell meets Claude Puel.
Milan chief raises Celtic full-house hopes (Feb 18, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Celtic's Champions League clash in the San Siro could be staged in front of a full house, according to Milan's sports and security chief.
Cruyff warns Barcelona of Liverpool aerial threat (Feb 17, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has warned his old team that they must stifle Liverpool's aerial threat if they are beat Rafael Benitez's side, as the two teams meet in the Nou Camp on Wednesday.
Lille ready catapults for giants United (Feb 16, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Lille's Peter Odemwingie talks to Paul Marshall ahead of the meeting with Man Utd.
Game clash tops first meeting of Blatter and Platini (Feb 15, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Sepp Blatter has held his first official meeting with Michel Platini since the Frenchman's election to the UEFA presidency last month, to discuss a potential clash between FIFA's Club World Cup and th
Ancelotti expecting physical battle with Bhoys (Feb 14, 2007 12:00 GMT)
AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti has described Celtic as a 'very physical' team and admits he expects a fast-paced Champions League clash at Parkhead next week.
'Don't have nightmares about Barca' - Gerrard (Feb 14, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged his team not to worry too much about Barcelona as they prepare to face the holders in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Roma get go-ahead for late kickoff against Lyon (Feb 13, 2007 12:00 GMT)
The Italian government confirmed on Tuesday that AS Roma's Champions League last 16 first-leg match gainst Olympique Lyon on Feb. 21 would kickoff at the scheduled time of 8.45pm (1945 GMT).
San Siro to be ready for visit of Celtic? (Feb 12, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA are now confident that Celtic and their supporters will get the go-ahead to travel to Milan for next month's Champions League crunch match.
Celtic fans awaiting San Siro safety solution (Feb 8, 2007 12:00 GMT)
Celtic and the Scottish Football Association will, on Thursday, receive the verdict on whether next month's crunch European clashes in Italy must be moved to new, safer venues.
Milan-Celtic 2nd leg set for neutral venue? (Feb 7, 2007 12:00 GMT)
UEFA have claimed AC Milan could stage the home leg of their Champions League clash with Celtic in France or Switzerland.
