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Levski Sofia target Champions League progress (May 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Levski Sofia celebrated their 24th Bulgarian league title on Saturday with one eye already on next season.
Kenyon sets sights on Champions League (May 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon insists the Premiership champions will not go for broke in their pursuit of Champions League glory but admits Europe's top club competition is now their 'Holy Grai
Paris in the springtime (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
For Roberto Gotta a trip to Paris on Wednesday provided welcome relief from Serie A scandal.
Referee admits: 'Lehmann red might have been hasty' (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Referee Terje Hauge has admitted he may have acted too hastily in sending off Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann in the Champions League final against Barcelona.
Triumphant Rijkaard joins elite club (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard heaped praise on losers Arsenal after the Champions League final and was not surprised they were such a hard nut to crack.
Belletti enjoys trophy-winning moment (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona right-back Juliano Belletti is determined to enjoy his finest moment as he proudly carries home the Champions League trophy.
Van Bronkhorst delighted to triumph over old-boys (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona's former Arsenal defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst was delighted to have been on the winning side as the Catalan side came back from behind to triumph in Paris.
Crestfallen Lehmann laments 'tragic' red card (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was philosophical after becoming the first player ever to get sent off in a Champions League final as the ten-man Gunners were beaten by Barcelona.
Wenger and Henry furious with Norwegian referee (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry accused referee Terje Hauge of favouring Barcelona after the Gunners lost the Champions League final 2-1 to the Primera Liga side.
Messi misses out (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal decide to start with Robert Pires and Ashley Cole and Barcelona prefer Mark van Bommel to Andres Iniesta while Javi is on the bench but Lionel Messi has failed to recover from a thigh injury.
Henry fluffs his lines (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson was in Paris as a forlorn Thierry Henry watched Barca lift the European Cup.
Gilberto warns: There's more to Barca than Ronaldinho (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Midfielder Gilberto has warned his Arsenal team-mates not to become obsessed by Ronaldinho in tonight's Champions League final against Barcelona.
Clash of the Titans (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson soaks up the atmosphere in Paris ahead of the Ronaldinho v Henry European final.
Rijkaard keeps Gunners guessing over striker Messi (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will not decide if Lionel Messi will play in the Champions League final against Arsenal until the day of the game.
Cole ready for Champions League final return (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ashley Cole is hoping for a fairytale ending to an injury hit season. The Arsenal defender is preparing for a place in Arsene Wenger's Champions League side against Barcelona.
Barcelona defender Marquez riding a Mexican wave (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona centre-back Rafael Marquez will have the support of a whole nation behind him in the Champions League final in Paris.
Barca linesman replaced for Champions League final (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Norwegian assistant referee Ole Hermann Borgan has been stripped of his duties for Wednesday night's Champions League final after being pictured in a Barcelona shirt.
Armed men demand Champions League tickets in Paris (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Two armed men held up councillors from a poor Paris suburb at gun point demanding free tickets to the Champions League final, French media reported on Tuesday.
Arsenal haven't peaked yet, says nervous Barca star (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender and former Arsenal player Giovanni van Bronckhorst fears the Gunners can only get better as the teams prepare to do battle in Paris for the Champions League trophy on Wednesday.
More than a one-man team (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor talks to Arsenal talisman Thierry Henry ahead of Wednesday's Champions League Final against Barcelona.
The father figures (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell speaks to Freddie Ljungberg and Jens Lehmann ahead of Arsenal's date with destiny.
Eto'o confident of breaching Arsenal defence (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is not losing any sleep worrying about how to beat Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann in Wednesday's Champions League final.
History beckons for Gunners (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly says Wenger's young Gunners are ready, and able, to win Europe's top prize.
Wenger confident Gunners can defeat Barca (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal can beat favourites Barcelona in the Champions League's final and lift the trophy for the first time in their history.
Deco warns Arsenal: 'Barca know how to defend' (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Deco believes Barcelona are better equipped to win the Champions League this season after becoming more defensively minded over the last year.
Wenger: 'We will win Champions League' (May 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told fans to expect the unexpected in Wednesday's Champions League final against Barcelona.
'Crazy' Wenger feels no pressure now (May 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger accepts people may well have thought he was 'crazy' to believe Arsenal could conquer Europe this season.
Van Bronckhorst ready for Arsenal reunion (May 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst believes that next week's Champions League showdown against his former club Arsenal has all the ingredients of a memorable final.
Messi admits Paris may come too early (May 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has admitted it is touch and go whether he will be fit for next week's Champions League final against Arsenal.
Scolari contract worry for Portugal (May 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Gilberto Madail admits it might be difficult to find the package which will persuade Luiz Felipe Scolari to stay on as coach after the World Cup.
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Levski Sofia target Champions League progress (May 28, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Levski Sofia celebrated their 24th Bulgarian league title on Saturday with one eye already on next season.
Kenyon sets sights on Champions League (May 23, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon insists the Premiership champions will not go for broke in their pursuit of Champions League glory but admits Europe's top club competition is now their 'Holy Grai
Paris in the springtime (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
For Roberto Gotta a trip to Paris on Wednesday provided welcome relief from Serie A scandal.
Referee admits: 'Lehmann red might have been hasty' (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Referee Terje Hauge has admitted he may have acted too hastily in sending off Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann in the Champions League final against Barcelona.
Triumphant Rijkaard joins elite club (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard heaped praise on losers Arsenal after the Champions League final and was not surprised they were such a hard nut to crack.
Belletti enjoys trophy-winning moment (May 18, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona right-back Juliano Belletti is determined to enjoy his finest moment as he proudly carries home the Champions League trophy.
Van Bronkhorst delighted to triumph over old-boys (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona's former Arsenal defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst was delighted to have been on the winning side as the Catalan side came back from behind to triumph in Paris.
Crestfallen Lehmann laments 'tragic' red card (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was philosophical after becoming the first player ever to get sent off in a Champions League final as the ten-man Gunners were beaten by Barcelona.
Wenger and Henry furious with Norwegian referee (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry accused referee Terje Hauge of favouring Barcelona after the Gunners lost the Champions League final 2-1 to the Primera Liga side.
Messi misses out (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal decide to start with Robert Pires and Ashley Cole and Barcelona prefer Mark van Bommel to Andres Iniesta while Javi is on the bench but Lionel Messi has failed to recover from a thigh injury.
Henry fluffs his lines (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson was in Paris as a forlorn Thierry Henry watched Barca lift the European Cup.
Gilberto warns: There's more to Barca than Ronaldinho (May 17, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Midfielder Gilberto has warned his Arsenal team-mates not to become obsessed by Ronaldinho in tonight's Champions League final against Barcelona.
Clash of the Titans (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dale Johnson soaks up the atmosphere in Paris ahead of the Ronaldinho v Henry European final.
Rijkaard keeps Gunners guessing over striker Messi (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will not decide if Lionel Messi will play in the Champions League final against Arsenal until the day of the game.
Cole ready for Champions League final return (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Ashley Cole is hoping for a fairytale ending to an injury hit season. The Arsenal defender is preparing for a place in Arsene Wenger's Champions League side against Barcelona.
Barcelona defender Marquez riding a Mexican wave (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona centre-back Rafael Marquez will have the support of a whole nation behind him in the Champions League final in Paris.
Barca linesman replaced for Champions League final (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Norwegian assistant referee Ole Hermann Borgan has been stripped of his duties for Wednesday night's Champions League final after being pictured in a Barcelona shirt.
Armed men demand Champions League tickets in Paris (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Two armed men held up councillors from a poor Paris suburb at gun point demanding free tickets to the Champions League final, French media reported on Tuesday.
Arsenal haven't peaked yet, says nervous Barca star (May 16, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender and former Arsenal player Giovanni van Bronckhorst fears the Gunners can only get better as the teams prepare to do battle in Paris for the Champions League trophy on Wednesday.
More than a one-man team (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Dominic Raynor talks to Arsenal talisman Thierry Henry ahead of Wednesday's Champions League Final against Barcelona.
The father figures (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell speaks to Freddie Ljungberg and Jens Lehmann ahead of Arsenal's date with destiny.
Eto'o confident of breaching Arsenal defence (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is not losing any sleep worrying about how to beat Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann in Wednesday's Champions League final.
History beckons for Gunners (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Richard Jolly says Wenger's young Gunners are ready, and able, to win Europe's top prize.
Wenger confident Gunners can defeat Barca (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal can beat favourites Barcelona in the Champions League's final and lift the trophy for the first time in their history.
Deco warns Arsenal: 'Barca know how to defend' (May 15, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Deco believes Barcelona are better equipped to win the Champions League this season after becoming more defensively minded over the last year.
Wenger: 'We will win Champions League' (May 14, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told fans to expect the unexpected in Wednesday's Champions League final against Barcelona.
'Crazy' Wenger feels no pressure now (May 13, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger accepts people may well have thought he was 'crazy' to believe Arsenal could conquer Europe this season.
Van Bronckhorst ready for Arsenal reunion (May 11, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst believes that next week's Champions League showdown against his former club Arsenal has all the ingredients of a memorable final.
Messi admits Paris may come too early (May 9, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has admitted it is touch and go whether he will be fit for next week's Champions League final against Arsenal.
Scolari contract worry for Portugal (May 4, 2006 11:00 GMT)
Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Gilberto Madail admits it might be difficult to find the package which will persuade Luiz Felipe Scolari to stay on as coach after the World Cup.
