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Smith dismisses Messi 'anti-football' complaint (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Walter Smith has refused to become embroiled in a war of words with Lionel Messi after the Barcelona star criticised Rangers' style of play in the Champions League.
PSV's Addo hit with four match ban for spitting (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven have accepted a four-match ban from UEFA for defender Eric Addo for spitting at an opponent, the Dutch first division club said on Thursday.
Rae's Say: 'Anti-football' getting results (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae on Rangers' 'anti-football' and Chelsea's deserved win against Schalke.
Hicks backs Benitez as Reds cling to Euro dream (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insists Rafael Benitez still has the full backing of the club's hierarchy, despite the Reds being on the brink of an early exit from the Champions League, and has dismisse
Beaten Strachan hails Celtic spirit (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic defender Gary Caldwell admitted he was 'bitterly disappointed' after his team suffered another Champions League defeat on the road, to Benfica in Lisbon.
Champions League wrap: Robinho rallies Real (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Robinho went from villain to hero to earn Real Madrid a thrilling 4-2 victory over 10-man Olympiacos in their Champions League clash at the Bernabeu tonight.
Grant delighted with Chelsea's form (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Avram Grant refused to put a time limit on his desire to make Chelsea an attacking force but is satisfied with the work in progress after his side comfortably defeated Schalke 2-0 at Stamford Bridge i
Benitez defiant despite Besiktas defeat (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez insisted Liverpool can still qualify from Champions League Group A despite another disastrous European defeat.
Messi slams Rangers brand of 'anti-football' (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi has accused Rangers of playing 'anti-football' in the goalless Champions League clash at Ibrox and warned they will suffer at the Nou Camp.
Giggs confident United can handle injury crisis (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Stand-in skipper Ryan Giggs is confident Manchester United can cope with a growing injury list.
Jewell has Whelan's blessing for Bolton job (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman David Whelan has confirmed that former manager Paul Jewell is free to take over at Bolton if he and the club wished.
Scholes injury mars Man Utd's win (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will await news of a scan on Paul Scholes' knee injury today with far more fear than he could have had at any stage of Manchester United's 4-2 Champions League triumph over Dynamo Ki
'The time for mistakes is over' - Riise (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John Arne Riise has spelled out Liverpool's European task - no more mistakes allowed.
Skipper hails Rangers' great achievement (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers captain Barry Ferguson hailed the club's 'great achievement' as they held Barcelona 0-0 at Ibrox to move a step closer to the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
Champs League: Arsenal run riot as United romp (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal and Manchester United edged closer to the Champions League last 16 with emphatic wins on an action-packed evening that also saw Rangers hold Barcelona to a goalless draw at Ibrox.
Ferguson hails Man United maturity (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson declared himself delighted with another four-star Manchester United performance after victory over Dynamo Kiev virtually guaranteed a place in the Champions League knockout stage.
Wenger praise for teenage sensation (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is still preaching patience with Theo Walcott - but after tonight's record-equalling 7-0 thrashing of Slavia Prague, Arsenal's manager sees no reason why his teenage striker should not a
Kaka injury doubt for Shakhtar's visit (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan playmaker Kaka is a slight doubt for Wednesday's Champions League Group D match at home to Shakhtar Donetsk because of a knee problem.
Diarra, Cannavaro set to miss Olympiakos clash (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid will be without centre back Fabio Cannavaro and midfielder Mahamadou Diarra for Wednesday's Champions League Group C match against Olympiakos at the Bernabeu.
United rocked by knee injury to Scholes (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are facing a major midfield injury crisis after Paul Scholes has ruled out of tonight's Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev with a knee problem.
Torres misses out for Reds Istanbul trip (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's Champions League hopes were hit today when Fernando Torres did not travel to Turkey for their Champions League tie with Besiktas in Istanbul.
Wenger sticks with team to disappoint stars (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal's stunning start to the season has come at a cost - upsetting some of the big names at the Emirates Stadium.
Wembley, Emirates in line for Euro finals (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wembley is in the running to host the Champions League final in 2010 or 2011 while Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and Dublin's rebuilt Lansdowne Road are in contention for the UEFA Cup event.
McManus returns from KO to face Benfica (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic midfielder Scott Brown was delighted to see skipper Stephen McManus join him and the rest of the Parkhead squad for the trip to Lisbon for their Wednesday Champions League clash with Benfca.
Iniesta: Barca aware of Gers Ibrox challenge (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andres Iniesta is confident Barcelona know what to expect from Rangers in the Champions League tonight having already come up against fellow Glasgow giants Celtic.
Wembley shortlisted for Champions League final (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The FA have confirmed Wembley could host the Champions League final in 2010 or 2011. The rebuilt stadium has been shortlisted by European governing body UEFA alongside four other stadiums.
Schalke fear 'key man' Drogba (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
'Chelsea are the ultimate world team' Kevin Kuranyi tells Nick Bidwell ahead of Schalke's visit.
AC Milan chief content with Dida ban reduction (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani was satisfied with UEFA's decision to reduce the two-match suspension given to goalkeeper Dida following the Champions League game with Celtic in Glasgow.
Abidal: I don't want midfield role (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona are facing an injury crisis and defender Eric Abidal admits they will need to somehow find a way to cope with the 'physical' challenge posed by Rangers.
Real, Barcelona seeking Champions League solace (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid and Barcelona will be looking for success in Europe's premier club competition this week to bounce back from their first Spanish league defeats of the season this weekend.
Rangers duo ruled out of Barca clash (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers boss Walter Smith has ruled Jean-Claude Darcheville and Brahim Hemdani out of his plans for tomorrow's Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Ferguson taking no chances over Kiev trip (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing to hit Dynamo Kiev with a classic counter-attacking punch tomorrow night.
Vidic in line for United recall (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic is in line for a Manchester United recall as the Red Devils look to maintain their 100% Champions League record against Dynamo Kiev.
Ronaldinho back in Barca squad for Gers (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho has been recalled to the Barcelona squad for Tuesday's Champions League match with Rangers at Ibrox.
Milan appeal against two-match Dida banning (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan today confirmed they have appealed against UEFA's decision to ban goalkeeper Dida for two Champions League games.
Milan awaiting Dida ban explanation (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan believe there is a good chance UEFA will reduce the two-match ban meted out to their goalkeeper Dida for play-acting after an incident on the pitch with a Celtic fan in their recent Champions
Maldini expresses Dida ban dismay (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini said he could not understand why UEFA had banned goalkeeper Dida for two matches but only fined Celtic for the incident at last week's Champions League game.
Milan angry at Dida's two-match Bhoy ban (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan have described UEFA's decision to hand Celtic a small fine but ban goalkeeper Dida for two Champions League matches as a 'disproportionate and illogical' response to last week's Parkhead dram
Dida gets two match ban as Celtic escape with fine (Oct 12, 2007 01:13 GMT)
Celtic have been fined £25,000 by UEFA and AC Milan's Dida has been banned for two matches after the incident which saw a pitch-invading supporter approach the Brazilian goalkeeper in last week's Cham
Celtic, Milan and Dida braced for UEFA ruling (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic are likely to escape with a fine today when UEFA rule on the one-man pitch invasion that marred their Champions League victory over AC Milan.
Milan expecting 'light' punishment for Dida (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan's lawyer Leandro Cantamessa believes goalkeeper Dida could receive a 'light punishment' from UEFA for his reaction to being struck by a Celtic fan at Parkhead last week.
UEFA to take disciplinary action against Dida (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA are reportedly ready to take disciplinary action against AC Milan goalkeeper Dida, after he appeared to feign injury when confronted by a Celtic fan last week.
Roberts: Dida - Can he be taken seriously? (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A frustrated Dave Roberts takes aim at Dida, AC Milan's play-acting goalkeeper.
Dida antics 'wrong', says Milan colleague Kaka (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan playmaker Kaka has pledged to support under-fire goalkeeper Dida despite admitting his Brazilian countryman was 'wrong' to react the way he did after being struck by a Celtic fan.
UEFA begin probe into Celtic incident (Oct 5, 2007 19:14 GMT)
UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic following the incident during Wednesday's Champions League match in which a spectator confronted AC Milan goalkeeper Dida.
Pitch invasion fan admits breach of the peace (Oct 5, 2007 15:54 GMT)
A football fan whose pitch invasion marred Celtic's Champions League victory over the reigning European champions today admitted a breach of the peace.
Platini confident of achieving Champs League reforms (Oct 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini said he was confident of pushing through his Champions League reforms despite opposition from several major clubs and professional leagues.
Lyon's Juninho escapes punishment over dive (Oct 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lyon captain Juninho will escape punishment by UEFA for his blatant dive in last Tuesday's Champions League defeat by Rangers because it did not materially affect the result.
McDonald pleads for UEFA to be lenient (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Scott McDonald has urged UEFA to be lenient on Celtic after a fan clashed with AC Milan goalkeeper Dida in last night's Champions League game.
Fan banned for life after incident (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic have today banned a 27-year-old man from attending the club's home and away fixtures for life, after a fan ran onto the pitch at last night's game with AC Milan and struck goalkeeper Dida.
Celtic chief questions Dida 'antics' (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic chairman Brian Quinn has urged UEFA to investigate the 'antics' of AC Milan goalkeeper Dida after the Brazilian appeared to exaggerate an injury following a clash with the fan.
Jolly: Crouch's shortcomings all too clear to see (Oct 4, 2007 06:10 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches Peter Crouch's Liverpool career continue to fade away.
Hoops face anxious wait for fan attack verdict (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic will face a nervous few days before they find out if they have a case to answer following the controversial ending to their Champions League win over AC Milan at Parkhead last night.
Terry: Chelsea are back in business (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John Terry believed Chelsea's 2-1 Champions League victory in Valencia showed the team was back on track after a traumatic spell following the departure of Jose Mourinho.
Benitez defends rotation after dour defeat (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez offered no excuses for what he accepted was one of the poorest Liverpool performances under his stewardship after they slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat at home to Marseill
Roma midfielder Aquilani out for two months (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Roma and Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani has been ruled out of action for around two months after pulling a thigh muscle in Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Manchester United.
Points, not goals, the priority for Man United (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United's tight 1-0 victory over Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday was a far cry from the magnificent seven they put past the Serie A side last season but nobody is moaning at Old Traf
Celtic can join us in knockout stages - Oddo (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan defender Massimo Oddo believes Celtic can qualify alongside them for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Villa: Revenge not issue for Chelsea clash (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia striker David Villa has dismissed the idea that his side will be treating Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Chelsea as a revenge mission.
Wenger remains cautious despite another win (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger would like nothing more than to set new records of excellence with his young Arsenal side, but maintains too much must not be expected too soon.
Benitez to stick with hot-shot Benayoun (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is expected to hand goalscoring midfielder Yossi Benayoun the chance to shoot down Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Smith savours historic win (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers manager Walter Smith was left to savour one of the greatest nights in the club's recent history after seeing his new-look team slay French giants Lyon in their own back yard tonight.
Champions League: Brits' success, Inter win (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers and Barcelona will clash in the Champions League later this month with 100% records at stake after both sides made it two wins out of two in Group E tonight.
Marseille to use inside information to down Liverpool (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New Marseille coach Erik Gerets hopes ex-Liverpool stars Djibril Cisse and Bolo Zenden have been able to provide vital information ahead of his side's Champions League clash at Anfield tomorrow.
Valencia coach focused on team not Chelsea (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores does not believe his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Chelsea last season will have any bearing on Wednesday's showdown at the Mestalla.
Nakamura doubtful for Celtic Milan clash (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will give midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura every opportunity to prove his fitness for the Champions League Group D clash with AC Milan at Parkhead on Wednesday night.
Lazio doubt over Rocchi for Real clash (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lazio striker Tommaso Rocchi is a major doubt for Wednesday's Champions League Group C clash against Real Madrid after twisting his ankle badly in league action at the weekend.
Terry desperate to play on, insists Grant (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Avram Grant was tonight assessing the health of John Terry before deciding whether the England centre-half will be able to play in tomorrow's Champions League clash at Valencia.
Lyon's Govou has no regrets about Rangers snub (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sidney Govou could have been a Rangers player but the Lyon striker insists he has no regrets at deciding to stay in France, even if he is a self-declared admirer of Scottish football.
Rooney: We blew Champions League last season (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney is 'desperate' to win the Champions League this season and believes Manchester United blew their chance last term.
Dida winning fitness fight ahead of Celtic game (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan goalkeeper Dida is expected to be fit to face Celtic in tomorrow's Champions League Group D clash at Parkhead.
Henry impressed by Messi magic at Barcelona (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
All the talk in Barcelona is of Ronaldinho's possible return but Thierry Henry is just looking forward to playing again alongside Lionel Messi in Tuesday's Champions League game against VfB Stuttgart.
Pedrazzini to be sacked if Steaua lose to Gunners (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steaua Bucharest owner Gigi Becali has vowed he will sack interim coach Massimo Pedrazzini if his side lose at home to Arsenal in the Champions League clash on Tuesday night.
Fergie wary of Roma revenge (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is expecting AS Roma to come looking for revenge in their Champions League tie on Tuesday.
Ronaldinho nixes Chelsea talk (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona star Ronaldinho has ruled out a move to Chelsea. The Brazilian had been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge following Jose Mourinho's departure.
Palmer: King Kaka expects to reign in Scotland (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kaka may be the best in the world, but he just wants to win trophies, writes Kevin Palmer.
Kallstrom confident Lyon are recovering (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lyon midfielder Kim Kallstrom is confident the French champions are hitting their stride as they prepare to face Rangers at the Stade Gerland in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Local boy Perotta ready to face United (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Roma have received good news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash at Manchester United with midfielder Simone Perrotta available to play.
More police for Roma's return to Old Trafford (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The number of police officers on duty at Manchester United's Champions League match with Roma tomorrow has been increased after trouble at the two meetings between the clubs last season.
Arsenal hopeful over Hleb (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes Aleksandr Hleb will be fit for the clash with Steaua Bucharest despite the Belarus midfielder being carried off on a stretcher at West Ham United.
Cisse smooth talks return to Anfield (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell hears Marseille's Djibril Cisse dish up the platitudes ahead of his return to Anfield.
Inter defensive crisis ahead for PSV (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan will again be without suspended defenders Maicon, Ivan Cordoba and Nicolas Burdisso for Tuesday's Champions League match with PSV Eindhoven, who will also miss Dirk Marcellis and Mike Zonn
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Smith dismisses Messi 'anti-football' complaint (Oct 26, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Walter Smith has refused to become embroiled in a war of words with Lionel Messi after the Barcelona star criticised Rangers' style of play in the Champions League.
PSV's Addo hit with four match ban for spitting (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven have accepted a four-match ban from UEFA for defender Eric Addo for spitting at an opponent, the Dutch first division club said on Thursday.
Rae's Say: 'Anti-football' getting results (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Derek Rae on Rangers' 'anti-football' and Chelsea's deserved win against Schalke.
Hicks backs Benitez as Reds cling to Euro dream (Oct 25, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks insists Rafael Benitez still has the full backing of the club's hierarchy, despite the Reds being on the brink of an early exit from the Champions League, and has dismisse
Beaten Strachan hails Celtic spirit (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic defender Gary Caldwell admitted he was 'bitterly disappointed' after his team suffered another Champions League defeat on the road, to Benfica in Lisbon.
Champions League wrap: Robinho rallies Real (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Robinho went from villain to hero to earn Real Madrid a thrilling 4-2 victory over 10-man Olympiacos in their Champions League clash at the Bernabeu tonight.
Grant delighted with Chelsea's form (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Avram Grant refused to put a time limit on his desire to make Chelsea an attacking force but is satisfied with the work in progress after his side comfortably defeated Schalke 2-0 at Stamford Bridge i
Benitez defiant despite Besiktas defeat (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez insisted Liverpool can still qualify from Champions League Group A despite another disastrous European defeat.
Messi slams Rangers brand of 'anti-football' (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lionel Messi has accused Rangers of playing 'anti-football' in the goalless Champions League clash at Ibrox and warned they will suffer at the Nou Camp.
Giggs confident United can handle injury crisis (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Stand-in skipper Ryan Giggs is confident Manchester United can cope with a growing injury list.
Jewell has Whelan's blessing for Bolton job (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wigan chairman David Whelan has confirmed that former manager Paul Jewell is free to take over at Bolton if he and the club wished.
Scholes injury mars Man Utd's win (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson will await news of a scan on Paul Scholes' knee injury today with far more fear than he could have had at any stage of Manchester United's 4-2 Champions League triumph over Dynamo Ki
'The time for mistakes is over' - Riise (Oct 24, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John Arne Riise has spelled out Liverpool's European task - no more mistakes allowed.
Skipper hails Rangers' great achievement (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers captain Barry Ferguson hailed the club's 'great achievement' as they held Barcelona 0-0 at Ibrox to move a step closer to the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
Champs League: Arsenal run riot as United romp (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal and Manchester United edged closer to the Champions League last 16 with emphatic wins on an action-packed evening that also saw Rangers hold Barcelona to a goalless draw at Ibrox.
Ferguson hails Man United maturity (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson declared himself delighted with another four-star Manchester United performance after victory over Dynamo Kiev virtually guaranteed a place in the Champions League knockout stage.
Wenger praise for teenage sensation (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is still preaching patience with Theo Walcott - but after tonight's record-equalling 7-0 thrashing of Slavia Prague, Arsenal's manager sees no reason why his teenage striker should not a
Kaka injury doubt for Shakhtar's visit (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan playmaker Kaka is a slight doubt for Wednesday's Champions League Group D match at home to Shakhtar Donetsk because of a knee problem.
Diarra, Cannavaro set to miss Olympiakos clash (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid will be without centre back Fabio Cannavaro and midfielder Mahamadou Diarra for Wednesday's Champions League Group C match against Olympiakos at the Bernabeu.
United rocked by knee injury to Scholes (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are facing a major midfield injury crisis after Paul Scholes has ruled out of tonight's Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev with a knee problem.
Torres misses out for Reds Istanbul trip (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool's Champions League hopes were hit today when Fernando Torres did not travel to Turkey for their Champions League tie with Besiktas in Istanbul.
Wenger sticks with team to disappoint stars (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal's stunning start to the season has come at a cost - upsetting some of the big names at the Emirates Stadium.
Wembley, Emirates in line for Euro finals (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wembley is in the running to host the Champions League final in 2010 or 2011 while Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and Dublin's rebuilt Lansdowne Road are in contention for the UEFA Cup event.
McManus returns from KO to face Benfica (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic midfielder Scott Brown was delighted to see skipper Stephen McManus join him and the rest of the Parkhead squad for the trip to Lisbon for their Wednesday Champions League clash with Benfca.
Iniesta: Barca aware of Gers Ibrox challenge (Oct 23, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Andres Iniesta is confident Barcelona know what to expect from Rangers in the Champions League tonight having already come up against fellow Glasgow giants Celtic.
Wembley shortlisted for Champions League final (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The FA have confirmed Wembley could host the Champions League final in 2010 or 2011. The rebuilt stadium has been shortlisted by European governing body UEFA alongside four other stadiums.
Schalke fear 'key man' Drogba (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
'Chelsea are the ultimate world team' Kevin Kuranyi tells Nick Bidwell ahead of Schalke's visit.
AC Milan chief content with Dida ban reduction (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani was satisfied with UEFA's decision to reduce the two-match suspension given to goalkeeper Dida following the Champions League game with Celtic in Glasgow.
Abidal: I don't want midfield role (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona are facing an injury crisis and defender Eric Abidal admits they will need to somehow find a way to cope with the 'physical' challenge posed by Rangers.
Real, Barcelona seeking Champions League solace (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid and Barcelona will be looking for success in Europe's premier club competition this week to bounce back from their first Spanish league defeats of the season this weekend.
Rangers duo ruled out of Barca clash (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers boss Walter Smith has ruled Jean-Claude Darcheville and Brahim Hemdani out of his plans for tomorrow's Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Ferguson taking no chances over Kiev trip (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing to hit Dynamo Kiev with a classic counter-attacking punch tomorrow night.
Vidic in line for United recall (Oct 22, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic is in line for a Manchester United recall as the Red Devils look to maintain their 100% Champions League record against Dynamo Kiev.
Ronaldinho back in Barca squad for Gers (Oct 21, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho has been recalled to the Barcelona squad for Tuesday's Champions League match with Rangers at Ibrox.
Milan appeal against two-match Dida banning (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan today confirmed they have appealed against UEFA's decision to ban goalkeeper Dida for two Champions League games.
Milan awaiting Dida ban explanation (Oct 15, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan believe there is a good chance UEFA will reduce the two-match ban meted out to their goalkeeper Dida for play-acting after an incident on the pitch with a Celtic fan in their recent Champions
Maldini expresses Dida ban dismay (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini said he could not understand why UEFA had banned goalkeeper Dida for two matches but only fined Celtic for the incident at last week's Champions League game.
Milan angry at Dida's two-match Bhoy ban (Oct 12, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan have described UEFA's decision to hand Celtic a small fine but ban goalkeeper Dida for two Champions League matches as a 'disproportionate and illogical' response to last week's Parkhead dram
Dida gets two match ban as Celtic escape with fine (Oct 12, 2007 01:13 GMT)
Celtic have been fined £25,000 by UEFA and AC Milan's Dida has been banned for two matches after the incident which saw a pitch-invading supporter approach the Brazilian goalkeeper in last week's Cham
Celtic, Milan and Dida braced for UEFA ruling (Oct 11, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic are likely to escape with a fine today when UEFA rule on the one-man pitch invasion that marred their Champions League victory over AC Milan.
Milan expecting 'light' punishment for Dida (Oct 9, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan's lawyer Leandro Cantamessa believes goalkeeper Dida could receive a 'light punishment' from UEFA for his reaction to being struck by a Celtic fan at Parkhead last week.
UEFA to take disciplinary action against Dida (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA are reportedly ready to take disciplinary action against AC Milan goalkeeper Dida, after he appeared to feign injury when confronted by a Celtic fan last week.
Roberts: Dida - Can he be taken seriously? (Oct 8, 2007 07:00 GMT)
A frustrated Dave Roberts takes aim at Dida, AC Milan's play-acting goalkeeper.
Dida antics 'wrong', says Milan colleague Kaka (Oct 6, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan playmaker Kaka has pledged to support under-fire goalkeeper Dida despite admitting his Brazilian countryman was 'wrong' to react the way he did after being struck by a Celtic fan.
UEFA begin probe into Celtic incident (Oct 5, 2007 19:14 GMT)
UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic following the incident during Wednesday's Champions League match in which a spectator confronted AC Milan goalkeeper Dida.
Pitch invasion fan admits breach of the peace (Oct 5, 2007 15:54 GMT)
A football fan whose pitch invasion marred Celtic's Champions League victory over the reigning European champions today admitted a breach of the peace.
Platini confident of achieving Champs League reforms (Oct 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini said he was confident of pushing through his Champions League reforms despite opposition from several major clubs and professional leagues.
Lyon's Juninho escapes punishment over dive (Oct 5, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lyon captain Juninho will escape punishment by UEFA for his blatant dive in last Tuesday's Champions League defeat by Rangers because it did not materially affect the result.
McDonald pleads for UEFA to be lenient (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Scott McDonald has urged UEFA to be lenient on Celtic after a fan clashed with AC Milan goalkeeper Dida in last night's Champions League game.
Fan banned for life after incident (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic have today banned a 27-year-old man from attending the club's home and away fixtures for life, after a fan ran onto the pitch at last night's game with AC Milan and struck goalkeeper Dida.
Celtic chief questions Dida 'antics' (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic chairman Brian Quinn has urged UEFA to investigate the 'antics' of AC Milan goalkeeper Dida after the Brazilian appeared to exaggerate an injury following a clash with the fan.
Jolly: Crouch's shortcomings all too clear to see (Oct 4, 2007 06:10 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches Peter Crouch's Liverpool career continue to fade away.
Hoops face anxious wait for fan attack verdict (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic will face a nervous few days before they find out if they have a case to answer following the controversial ending to their Champions League win over AC Milan at Parkhead last night.
Terry: Chelsea are back in business (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
John Terry believed Chelsea's 2-1 Champions League victory in Valencia showed the team was back on track after a traumatic spell following the departure of Jose Mourinho.
Benitez defends rotation after dour defeat (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rafael Benitez offered no excuses for what he accepted was one of the poorest Liverpool performances under his stewardship after they slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat at home to Marseill
Roma midfielder Aquilani out for two months (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Roma and Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani has been ruled out of action for around two months after pulling a thigh muscle in Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Manchester United.
Points, not goals, the priority for Man United (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United's tight 1-0 victory over Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday was a far cry from the magnificent seven they put past the Serie A side last season but nobody is moaning at Old Traf
Celtic can join us in knockout stages - Oddo (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan defender Massimo Oddo believes Celtic can qualify alongside them for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Villa: Revenge not issue for Chelsea clash (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia striker David Villa has dismissed the idea that his side will be treating Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Chelsea as a revenge mission.
Wenger remains cautious despite another win (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger would like nothing more than to set new records of excellence with his young Arsenal side, but maintains too much must not be expected too soon.
Benitez to stick with hot-shot Benayoun (Oct 3, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is expected to hand goalscoring midfielder Yossi Benayoun the chance to shoot down Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Smith savours historic win (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers manager Walter Smith was left to savour one of the greatest nights in the club's recent history after seeing his new-look team slay French giants Lyon in their own back yard tonight.
Champions League: Brits' success, Inter win (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Rangers and Barcelona will clash in the Champions League later this month with 100% records at stake after both sides made it two wins out of two in Group E tonight.
Marseille to use inside information to down Liverpool (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
New Marseille coach Erik Gerets hopes ex-Liverpool stars Djibril Cisse and Bolo Zenden have been able to provide vital information ahead of his side's Champions League clash at Anfield tomorrow.
Valencia coach focused on team not Chelsea (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores does not believe his side's Champions League exit at the hands of Chelsea last season will have any bearing on Wednesday's showdown at the Mestalla.
Nakamura doubtful for Celtic Milan clash (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will give midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura every opportunity to prove his fitness for the Champions League Group D clash with AC Milan at Parkhead on Wednesday night.
Lazio doubt over Rocchi for Real clash (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lazio striker Tommaso Rocchi is a major doubt for Wednesday's Champions League Group C clash against Real Madrid after twisting his ankle badly in league action at the weekend.
Terry desperate to play on, insists Grant (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea manager Avram Grant was tonight assessing the health of John Terry before deciding whether the England centre-half will be able to play in tomorrow's Champions League clash at Valencia.
Lyon's Govou has no regrets about Rangers snub (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sidney Govou could have been a Rangers player but the Lyon striker insists he has no regrets at deciding to stay in France, even if he is a self-declared admirer of Scottish football.
Rooney: We blew Champions League last season (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney is 'desperate' to win the Champions League this season and believes Manchester United blew their chance last term.
Dida winning fitness fight ahead of Celtic game (Oct 2, 2007 07:00 GMT)
AC Milan goalkeeper Dida is expected to be fit to face Celtic in tomorrow's Champions League Group D clash at Parkhead.
Henry impressed by Messi magic at Barcelona (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
All the talk in Barcelona is of Ronaldinho's possible return but Thierry Henry is just looking forward to playing again alongside Lionel Messi in Tuesday's Champions League game against VfB Stuttgart.
Pedrazzini to be sacked if Steaua lose to Gunners (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Steaua Bucharest owner Gigi Becali has vowed he will sack interim coach Massimo Pedrazzini if his side lose at home to Arsenal in the Champions League clash on Tuesday night.
Fergie wary of Roma revenge (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is expecting AS Roma to come looking for revenge in their Champions League tie on Tuesday.
Ronaldinho nixes Chelsea talk (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona star Ronaldinho has ruled out a move to Chelsea. The Brazilian had been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge following Jose Mourinho's departure.
Palmer: King Kaka expects to reign in Scotland (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Kaka may be the best in the world, but he just wants to win trophies, writes Kevin Palmer.
Kallstrom confident Lyon are recovering (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Lyon midfielder Kim Kallstrom is confident the French champions are hitting their stride as they prepare to face Rangers at the Stade Gerland in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Local boy Perotta ready to face United (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Roma have received good news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash at Manchester United with midfielder Simone Perrotta available to play.
More police for Roma's return to Old Trafford (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
The number of police officers on duty at Manchester United's Champions League match with Roma tomorrow has been increased after trouble at the two meetings between the clubs last season.
Arsenal hopeful over Hleb (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes Aleksandr Hleb will be fit for the clash with Steaua Bucharest despite the Belarus midfielder being carried off on a stretcher at West Ham United.
Cisse smooth talks return to Anfield (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Nick Bidwell hears Marseille's Djibril Cisse dish up the platitudes ahead of his return to Anfield.
Inter defensive crisis ahead for PSV (Oct 1, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Inter Milan will again be without suspended defenders Maicon, Ivan Cordoba and Nicolas Burdisso for Tuesday's Champions League match with PSV Eindhoven, who will also miss Dirk Marcellis and Mike Zonn
