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UEFA launch Champions League fix charge (Mar 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
UEFA have charged FYR Macedonian club FK Pobeda for "manipulating the outcome of a UEFA match to gain undue advantage for themselves and a third party".
Barcelona's Henry wary of 'dangerous' Bayern (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has warned his team-mates there will be no room for error when they take on Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Benitez: Man United still European favourites (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez maintains that holders Manchester United are now favourites to retain the Champions League crown.
Villarreal's Pires excited by Gunners reunion (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Villarreal midfielder Robert Pires is looking forward to the chance to pit his wits against former club Arsenal after the two clubs were paired together in Friday's draw for the Champions League quarter-finals.
Liverpool draw Chelsea, holders handed Porto (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool will continue their annual European rivalry with Chelsea after the Friday's Champions League quarter-final draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, pitted the Premier League duo against each other yet again.
Champions League: Ronaldo wary of Bayern threat (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Bayern Munich could be the team to derail Manchester United's bid for a second successive Champions League crown.
Champions League draw (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Champions League
Vidic lauds strength of the English game (Mar 19, 2009 15:22 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic feels the Premier League can give itself a hefty pat on the back as four of its teams wait to discover their Champions League fate.
Gerrard fears no-one ahead of Champs draw (Mar 18, 2009 23:13 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is not worried by the prospect of facing any of the seven sides in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Platini: UEFA will consider Hillsborough request (Mar 16, 2009 21:36 GMT)
Michel Platini has promised Liverpool that UEFA are keen to avoid forcing the club to play the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Gerrard plea over Hillsborough anniversary (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has called on UEFA not to schedule the club's Champions League quarter-final second leg for April 15 - the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy.
Players call for Hiddink to stay (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea's players are beginning to increase the clamour for Guus Hiddink to stay in charge of the team on a permanent basis.
Lyon blame French soccer for early UCL exit (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The structure of French soccer and an inability to compete financially with Europe's big clubs are partly to blame for Olympique Lyon's Champions League exit, chairman Jean-Michel Aulas said.
Police investigate Mourinho 'punch' reports (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan have denied allegations that coach Jose Mourinho assaulted a fan after Wednesday night's Champions League defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
UEFA to probe Drogba abuse (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea will give their full support to UEFA if there is to be an investigation into claims that Didier Drogba was subjected to racist abuse in Turin.
Guardiola favours English opponents for quarters (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona would relish a match against one of the four English clubs that have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals along with the Primera Liga leaders, coach Pep Guardiola said.
Inter's Jose tips United for five-star greatness (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has tipped Manchester United to complete an amazing five-timer this season.
Gaillard: UEFA won't take final away from Rome (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
UEFA spokesman William Gaillard said that moving the Champions League final away from Rome would make fans less safe, after an Arsenal fans' bus was attacked.
Wenger salutes Gunners' 'huge mental strength' (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A relieved Sir Alex Ferguson accused Manchester United of playing suicide football after watching them edge past Inter Milan and into the Champions League quarter-finals at Old Trafford.
Jolly: Mourinho's Inter undone by United (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly was a Old Trafford as Man Utd dealt Mourinho's Inter a knockout blow.
Champions League: Barca overwhelm Lyon (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Holders Manchester United soothed a painful old wound for Alex Ferguson by knocking Inter Milan out of the Champions League on Wednesday, as Barcelona mauled Olympique Lyon 5-2 in a thrilling return to form.
Wenger salutes Gunners' 'huge mental strength' (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger praised the ''mental strength'' of his Arsenal side after they came from behind to win a penalty shoot-out against Roma to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
United clash "game of our lives", says Cordoba (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Colombian defender Ivan Cordoba believes Inter Milan will have to play the game of their lives against Manchester United on Wednesday night to book a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Beckenbauer likens mercurial Bayern to Liverpool (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Club president Franz Beckenbauer compared Bayern Munich to Liverpool after his team scored a record 12-1 aggregate win over Sporting to stroll into the Champions League quarter-finals.
Ronaldo: I'd play in Italy because of the women (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo continued the mutual back slapping that has typified the build up to Manchester United's Champions League clash with Inter Milan by heaping praise on Italy for the quality of their football and the beauty of t
Real defender Pepe fumes at Torres' opener (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid defender Pepe feels the goal which set Liverpool on their way to a famous Champions League victory on Wednesday night should not have stood.
Same again for Scholes (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Paul Scholes has demanded the same again ahead of Manchester United's Champions League night of destiny with Inter Milan.
Vucinic preaches patience for Roma (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Roma must score twice against Arsenal on Wednesday if they wish to progress to the last 16 of the Champions League but Mirko Vucinic has urged his team-mates to be patient.
Arsene hails defence (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hopes his young Arsenal side can get the rewards their determination deserves as they look to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Ranieri backing Italian pair to restore pride (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri will be backing Inter Milan and Roma to fly the flag for Italian football in the Champions League following his club's elimination from the competition.
Now bring on Man United, says bullish Benitez (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Buoyed by Liverpool's 4-0 Champions League demolition of Real Madrid at Anfield Rafa Benitez insisted the Reds can force their way back into the Premier League title race with a win at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Jolly: Liverpool blow Real Madrid away (Mar 11, 2009 05:14 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches Liverpool destroy Real to underline the Premier League's dominance.
Triumphant Benitez goes on the attack again (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez insisted his side's Champions League demolition of Real Madrid proved that his side can play attacking football and deserve their position as Europe's top team.
Hiddink thrilled as battling Blues go through (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba claimed Juventus' early goal made Chelsea's job easier as they made it through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-2 draw in Turin tonight.
Ferguson confirms Ferdinand fit to face Inter (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Rio Ferdinand will play against Inter Milan on Wednesday.
Arsenal fans "at risk" travelling to Stadio Olimpico (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal supporters planning to attending Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Roma have been warned that they are ''at risk'' if they travel alone to the Stadio Olimpico.
Mourinho denies coveting Ferguson's job (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has denied he has designs on Sir Alex Ferguson's job as manager of Manchester United, distancing himself from previous comments attributed to the Inter Milan boss.
Rafa defends record ahead of Real Madrid test (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes he deserves more credit for the job he has done since taking over at Liverpool in 2004.
Ramos wants Real to reclaim their ''prestige'' (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos believes Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Liverpool provides an ideal opportunity for the Spanish giants to restore their ''prestige'' on the global stage.
Chelsea ''war machine'' back on track - Ranieri (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The widening gulf between Italian and English clubs is purely down to money, according to Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri.
Hiddink's ''charisma'' behind new spirit - Ballack (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Michael Ballack insists Chelsea's fighting spirit and power has returned under the leadership of interim coach Guus Hiddink.
Buffon explains ambition behind City snub (Mar 9, 2009 18:41 GMT)
Gigi Buffon tells Kevin Palmer why he subbed Man City and of his admiration for the Premier League.
Raul claims Ronaldo would be welcome at Madrid (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid captain Raul believes Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'accepted' if he moved to the Bernabeu, while also admitting he has never been tempted to move to England himself.
Bayern's injured Altintop to miss Sporting match (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Hamit Altintop has been added to Bayern Munich's growing injury list ahead of their Champions League tie against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.
Sylvinho wary of treble talk (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Lucy Turner speaks with Barcelona fullback Sylvinho ahead on their European clash with Lyon.
Torres trains but Benayoun a doubt for Liverpool (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
News that striker Fernando Torres was fit enough to train on Monday ahead of Liverpool Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday was tempered by a hamstring injury to midfielder Yossi Benayoun.
Ribery remains Bayern's trump card (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell speaks to Franck Ribery about his future ahead of Bayern's UCL clash with Sporting.
Man Utd at most risk in English bid for UCL sweep (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Holders Manchester United's tie with Inter Milan is the most precariously balanced as the big four English teams bid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the second year in succession.
Jose: I can be next Man United manager (Mar 8, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has, in true style, stirred the pot ahead of his team's Champions League second round return leg against Manchester United on Wednesday by saying he could take over as manager at Old Trafford when Sir Alex Ferguson fina
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UEFA launch Champions League fix charge (Mar 26, 2009 07:00 GMT)
UEFA have charged FYR Macedonian club FK Pobeda for "manipulating the outcome of a UEFA match to gain undue advantage for themselves and a third party".
Barcelona's Henry wary of 'dangerous' Bayern (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has warned his team-mates there will be no room for error when they take on Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Benitez: Man United still European favourites (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez maintains that holders Manchester United are now favourites to retain the Champions League crown.
Villarreal's Pires excited by Gunners reunion (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Villarreal midfielder Robert Pires is looking forward to the chance to pit his wits against former club Arsenal after the two clubs were paired together in Friday's draw for the Champions League quarter-finals.
Liverpool draw Chelsea, holders handed Porto (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool will continue their annual European rivalry with Chelsea after the Friday's Champions League quarter-final draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, pitted the Premier League duo against each other yet again.
Champions League: Ronaldo wary of Bayern threat (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Bayern Munich could be the team to derail Manchester United's bid for a second successive Champions League crown.
Champions League draw (Mar 20, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Draw for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Champions League
Vidic lauds strength of the English game (Mar 19, 2009 15:22 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic feels the Premier League can give itself a hefty pat on the back as four of its teams wait to discover their Champions League fate.
Gerrard fears no-one ahead of Champs draw (Mar 18, 2009 23:13 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is not worried by the prospect of facing any of the seven sides in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Platini: UEFA will consider Hillsborough request (Mar 16, 2009 21:36 GMT)
Michel Platini has promised Liverpool that UEFA are keen to avoid forcing the club to play the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
Gerrard plea over Hillsborough anniversary (Mar 15, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has called on UEFA not to schedule the club's Champions League quarter-final second leg for April 15 - the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy.
Players call for Hiddink to stay (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea's players are beginning to increase the clamour for Guus Hiddink to stay in charge of the team on a permanent basis.
Lyon blame French soccer for early UCL exit (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The structure of French soccer and an inability to compete financially with Europe's big clubs are partly to blame for Olympique Lyon's Champions League exit, chairman Jean-Michel Aulas said.
Police investigate Mourinho 'punch' reports (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan have denied allegations that coach Jose Mourinho assaulted a fan after Wednesday night's Champions League defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
UEFA to probe Drogba abuse (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea will give their full support to UEFA if there is to be an investigation into claims that Didier Drogba was subjected to racist abuse in Turin.
Guardiola favours English opponents for quarters (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona would relish a match against one of the four English clubs that have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals along with the Primera Liga leaders, coach Pep Guardiola said.
Inter's Jose tips United for five-star greatness (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has tipped Manchester United to complete an amazing five-timer this season.
Gaillard: UEFA won't take final away from Rome (Mar 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
UEFA spokesman William Gaillard said that moving the Champions League final away from Rome would make fans less safe, after an Arsenal fans' bus was attacked.
Wenger salutes Gunners' 'huge mental strength' (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A relieved Sir Alex Ferguson accused Manchester United of playing suicide football after watching them edge past Inter Milan and into the Champions League quarter-finals at Old Trafford.
Jolly: Mourinho's Inter undone by United (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly was a Old Trafford as Man Utd dealt Mourinho's Inter a knockout blow.
Champions League: Barca overwhelm Lyon (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Holders Manchester United soothed a painful old wound for Alex Ferguson by knocking Inter Milan out of the Champions League on Wednesday, as Barcelona mauled Olympique Lyon 5-2 in a thrilling return to form.
Wenger salutes Gunners' 'huge mental strength' (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger praised the ''mental strength'' of his Arsenal side after they came from behind to win a penalty shoot-out against Roma to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
United clash "game of our lives", says Cordoba (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Colombian defender Ivan Cordoba believes Inter Milan will have to play the game of their lives against Manchester United on Wednesday night to book a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Beckenbauer likens mercurial Bayern to Liverpool (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Club president Franz Beckenbauer compared Bayern Munich to Liverpool after his team scored a record 12-1 aggregate win over Sporting to stroll into the Champions League quarter-finals.
Ronaldo: I'd play in Italy because of the women (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo continued the mutual back slapping that has typified the build up to Manchester United's Champions League clash with Inter Milan by heaping praise on Italy for the quality of their football and the beauty of t
Real defender Pepe fumes at Torres' opener (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid defender Pepe feels the goal which set Liverpool on their way to a famous Champions League victory on Wednesday night should not have stood.
Same again for Scholes (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Paul Scholes has demanded the same again ahead of Manchester United's Champions League night of destiny with Inter Milan.
Vucinic preaches patience for Roma (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Roma must score twice against Arsenal on Wednesday if they wish to progress to the last 16 of the Champions League but Mirko Vucinic has urged his team-mates to be patient.
Arsene hails defence (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hopes his young Arsenal side can get the rewards their determination deserves as they look to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Ranieri backing Italian pair to restore pride (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri will be backing Inter Milan and Roma to fly the flag for Italian football in the Champions League following his club's elimination from the competition.
Now bring on Man United, says bullish Benitez (Mar 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Buoyed by Liverpool's 4-0 Champions League demolition of Real Madrid at Anfield Rafa Benitez insisted the Reds can force their way back into the Premier League title race with a win at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Jolly: Liverpool blow Real Madrid away (Mar 11, 2009 05:14 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches Liverpool destroy Real to underline the Premier League's dominance.
Triumphant Benitez goes on the attack again (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez insisted his side's Champions League demolition of Real Madrid proved that his side can play attacking football and deserve their position as Europe's top team.
Hiddink thrilled as battling Blues go through (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba claimed Juventus' early goal made Chelsea's job easier as they made it through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-2 draw in Turin tonight.
Ferguson confirms Ferdinand fit to face Inter (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Rio Ferdinand will play against Inter Milan on Wednesday.
Arsenal fans "at risk" travelling to Stadio Olimpico (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal supporters planning to attending Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Roma have been warned that they are ''at risk'' if they travel alone to the Stadio Olimpico.
Mourinho denies coveting Ferguson's job (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has denied he has designs on Sir Alex Ferguson's job as manager of Manchester United, distancing himself from previous comments attributed to the Inter Milan boss.
Rafa defends record ahead of Real Madrid test (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez believes he deserves more credit for the job he has done since taking over at Liverpool in 2004.
Ramos wants Real to reclaim their ''prestige'' (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos believes Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Liverpool provides an ideal opportunity for the Spanish giants to restore their ''prestige'' on the global stage.
Chelsea ''war machine'' back on track - Ranieri (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The widening gulf between Italian and English clubs is purely down to money, according to Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri.
Hiddink's ''charisma'' behind new spirit - Ballack (Mar 10, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Michael Ballack insists Chelsea's fighting spirit and power has returned under the leadership of interim coach Guus Hiddink.
Buffon explains ambition behind City snub (Mar 9, 2009 18:41 GMT)
Gigi Buffon tells Kevin Palmer why he subbed Man City and of his admiration for the Premier League.
Raul claims Ronaldo would be welcome at Madrid (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid captain Raul believes Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'accepted' if he moved to the Bernabeu, while also admitting he has never been tempted to move to England himself.
Bayern's injured Altintop to miss Sporting match (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Hamit Altintop has been added to Bayern Munich's growing injury list ahead of their Champions League tie against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.
Sylvinho wary of treble talk (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Lucy Turner speaks with Barcelona fullback Sylvinho ahead on their European clash with Lyon.
Torres trains but Benayoun a doubt for Liverpool (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
News that striker Fernando Torres was fit enough to train on Monday ahead of Liverpool Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday was tempered by a hamstring injury to midfielder Yossi Benayoun.
Ribery remains Bayern's trump card (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell speaks to Franck Ribery about his future ahead of Bayern's UCL clash with Sporting.
Man Utd at most risk in English bid for UCL sweep (Mar 9, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Holders Manchester United's tie with Inter Milan is the most precariously balanced as the big four English teams bid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the second year in succession.
Jose: I can be next Man United manager (Mar 8, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has, in true style, stirred the pot ahead of his team's Champions League second round return leg against Manchester United on Wednesday by saying he could take over as manager at Old Trafford when Sir Alex Ferguson fina
