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Didier Drogba acknowledged he is in the best form of his career after helping Chelsea reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
Manchester United, Porto, Bordeaux, and Chelsea all qualified for the Champions League last 16 while big names AC Milan, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are fighting to make the elimination round.
Arsenal paid the price for a sloppy second half as AZ Alkmaar equalized in stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw in Champions League Group H.
Lyon piled the pressure on Rafa Benitez with a 2-1 Champions League Group E win at Anfield to condemn Liverpool to their fourth straight loss.
Continue reading "Liverpool rocked by Lyon, Lose 4th Straight Match" »
AC Milan will be without injured duo Gennaro Gattuso and Marco Storari for Wednesday's Champions League showdown at Real Madrid.
Rafael Benitez aims to make it two Champions League wins out of two on Tuesday night and insists Liverpool can "beat anyone" in Europe.
Continue reading "Rafa: Liverpool Can Beat Anyone in Europe" »
Arsenal staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to beat Standard Liege 3-2 in their Champions League Group H opener on Wednesday evening.
Continue reading "Eduardo steals Arsenal win over Standard" »
Pep Guardiola wants to thank Samuel Eto'o for his service to Barcelona as the Catalans prepare to face their former hero on Wednesday night in Champions League play.
Frank Lampard admitted Chelsea were not at their best as they posted a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Porto at a rain-sodden Stamford Bridge.
Continue reading "Lampard, Chelsea settle for gutsy victory" »
Arsenal have won their appeal against striker Eduardo's two-match ban following his alleged dive in the Champions League match against Celtic.
Thursday's Champions League draw set up a few interesting reunion match-ups in Group Play. Real Madrid's new star Kaka will return to Milan, while Eto'o and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will revisit their old clubs in Group F's Barcelona-Inter match-up. Full group listings below...
Cristiano Ronaldo had admitted Wednesday night's Champions League defeat to Barcelona was one of the biggest disappointments of his career.
Barcelona's tormentor-in-chief Andres Iniesta was lost for words after helping his side to Champions League glory on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o both scored in an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United to become European Champions.
Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged Manchester United to join the pantheon of all-time great teams by lifting the Champions League title in Rome.
Carlos Tevez wants to help Manchester United retain the Champions League against Barcelona before giving any further thought to his future.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi says he does not see the Champions League final as a chance to get one over Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or race.
Iniesta's injury-time thunderbolt earned 10-man Barcelona a dramatic 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and allowed them to progress through to a final showdown with Manchester United on the away goals rule.
The semi-final second leg was finely poised before kick-off at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night after United won the first leg 1-0 at Old Trafford last week.
Continue reading "United Blasts Arsenal Early to Advance to Rome" »
Despite one of the most talented attacking front line in world football, Barcelona could not break a determined Chelsea defense and were held to a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at Camp Nou.
Cristiano Ronaldo admits his spectacular strike that sent Manchester United through to the Champions League semi-finals was the best goal of his career.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on his young side after they recorded an emphatic 3-0 win over Villarreal in their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash on Wednesday night.
Michael Ballack believes it could go either way when Chelsea face Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final.
Continue reading "Ballack Rates Chelsea's Chances Vs Barca" »
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says he is proud of the character his side showed in their 4-4 draw against Chelsea in the Champions League.
Continue reading "Reds Fall to Chelsea Despite "Proud" Effort" »
Manchester United put in a disappointing performance at Old Trafford against a fired-up Porto side on Tuesday in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg, drawing 2-2 with the Portuguese giants and leaving themselves with a lot of work to do for the second leg.
Arsenal sneaked past Roma 6-7 on penalties in a dramatic Champions League last-16 encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.
Barcelona stamped their ticket to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals with a 5-2 win over Olympique Lyonnais at the Camp Nou on Wednesday evening. The home side took advantage of a four goal outburst over 18 minutes in the first half to seal the win.
Manchester United clinched a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win against Inter Milan at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich made easy work of Sporting Clube de Portugal in their 7-1 win at the Football Arena in Munich in the second league of UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday night.
A late strike from Didier Drogba helped Chelsea squeeze past a determined Juventus side 3-2 on aggregate in their Champions League last-16 clash at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday.
Liverpool coasted into the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals with a resounding 4-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday night. Stephen Gerrard lead the way for the home side on a brace with goals on either side of the halftime break.
Continue reading "Liverpool Blasts Real Madrid in Anfield" »
Bayern Munich wasted little time taking advantage in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie defeating Sporting Club de Portugal 5-0 at the Estadio Jose on Wednesday night. Franck Ribery and Luca Toni each knocked in a brace with Miroslav Klose finishing out the scoring.
A late goal from Yossi Benayoun earned Liverpool an invaluable 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the first-leg of their last-16 Champions League clash at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.
Thierry Henry headed home the equalizer as Barcelona fought back to draw Lyon 1-1 at the Stade Gerland in UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday. The constant attack was expected from these two sides as they combined for 32 goals in the group stage
A first-half penalty from Robin van Persie handed Arsenal a 1-0 win over Roma at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening to give the Gunners the advantage going into the second-leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been included in the squad for Wednesday night's Champions League clash against Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo believes it will be a case of "kill or be killed" when Manchester United face Inter Milan in the first leg of an eagerly awaited last-16 Champions League clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
The draw for the first knock out stage of the Champions League took place on Friday and three of the English clubs found themselves drawn against Italian opposition.
Villarreal held Machester United to a 0-0 draw in Champions League action at El Madrigal on Tuesday evening.
Cristiano Ronaldo looks like he will in fact play against Villarreal after traveling out with the rest of the Manchester United team in preparation of their Champions League match.
Barcelona limped into the UEFA Champions League elimination round with a less than spectacular showing in their 1-1 draw with FC Basel 1893 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday evening.
Chelsea continued the defence of their seemingly-impenetrable Stamford Bridge fortress with a 1-0 Champions League victory against Roma, courtesy of John Terry's second-half header.
Barcelona notched their 200th triumph in UEFA club competitions with their 5-0 dismantling of Basel at St Jakob Park on Wednesday night.
It was a story of chances taken and missed on Tuesday night as Arsenal saw off Turkish opposition Fenerbahce 5-2 in their frantic Group G Champions League clash in Istanbul.
Continue reading "Arsenal Fire On All Cylinders In Turkey" »
Dimitar Berbatov bagged his second Champions League brace for Manchester United in their 3-0 Group E victory over Celtic at Old Trafford on Tuesday, despite some controversial decisions surrounding the Bulgarian's finishes.
Robin van Persie has first-hand experience of the hostile Fenerbahce crowd and he has urged his Arsenal team-mates not to let it affect them.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has dedicated his 100th goal for the Reds to all of the club's fans.
Arsenal showed they could be serious Champions League contenders this season when they crushed FC Porto 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson intends to learn from past mistakes and unleash all his big guns on Aalborg on Tuesday night.
Continue reading "United to wheel out big guns in CL clash" »
(Soccer365.com) A late goal from William Gallas saved Arsenal's blushes as they came back from a goal down to record a 1-1 draw against Dynamo Kiev at the Valeri Lobanovski Stadium on Wednesday night.
(Soccer365.com) Chelsea got their Champions League group stage campaign off to the perfect start as they saw off French outfit Bordeaux 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
(Soccer365.com) The Champions League group stage draw took place in Monaco on Thursday, with five British teams having their fates decided.
Continue reading "Champions League draw: ManUtd in with Celtic, Villarreal" »
(Soccer365.com) The Anfield boss accepts that although his side are still unbeaten after four games this term - and have only conceded one goal - they have not been firing on all cylinders.
(Soccer365.com) Arsenal bounced back from their defeat at the weekend to ensure their qualification for the Champions League group phase as they defeated FC Twente 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
(Soccer365.com) Atletico Madrid welcome back star striker Sergio Aguero for Wednesday's vital Champions League clash against Schalke, but the diminutive Argentinian is warning against pinning too much hope on his return.
(Soccer365.com) Captain John Terry says he will be "haunted forever" by his Moscow penalty miss that cost Chelsea the chance of winning the Champions League.
Continue reading "John Terry 'haunted' by his Moscow miss" »
(Soccer365.com) Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he felt "drained" after his side's Champions League final victory over Chelsea.
A dramatic night in Moscow ended with an emotional penalty kick shootout. The match stood at 1-1 after 120 minutes on first half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Frank Lampard. Chelsea captain John Terry had a chance to crown his Blues as Europe champs from the spot, but his shot hit the post. The teams then traded penalties before Edwin Van der Sar stopped Nicolas Anelka for the victory.
(Soccer365.com) Carlos Tevez believes Manchester United have the psychological edge ahead of the UEFA Champions League final.
(Soccer365.com) FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the dominance of English clubs in the Champions League proves a quota system on foreign players is needed.
(Soccer365.com) Chelsea will meet Manchester United in the first all-English Champions League final after beating Liverpool 3-2 following extra time in London.
Continue reading "Chelsea Overcomes Liverpool in Thriller" »
Manchester United advanced to the Champions League Final today with a 1-0 win over Barcelona at Old Trafford. Paul Scholes' half volley from distance in the 15th minute was enough to set up an all English final against the winner of tomorrow's Chelsea-Liverpool clash.
Continue reading "Manchester United Advance to Champions League Final" »
(Soccer365.com) Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to blame Cristiano Ronaldo for his side's failure to score an away goal at Barcelona.
(Soccer365.com) Steven Gerrard believes Fernando Torres can help Liverpool end their poor record at Stamford Bridge and reach the Champions League final.
(Soccer365.com) Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says his side have nothing to be scared of ahead of their Champions League showdown with Liverpool.
(Soccer365.com) Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has warned his team-mates Lionel Messi could wreck their hopes of making the Champions League final.
(Soccer365.com) Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes that the Primera Liga is stronger than the Premier League.
Continue reading "Fernando Torres: Primera Liga is Better" »
(Soccer365.com) Manchester United progressed to a Champions League semi-final meeting with Barcelona after Roma were beaten 1-0 on the night, 3-0 on aggregate.
Continue reading "Manchester United set up semis with Barcelona" »
(Soccer365.com) Steven Gerrard described his performance against Arsenal as one of his worst for Liverpool - but said he knew he would convert his penalty.
Continue reading "Gerrard's Worst Liverpool Night Ends Right" »
(Soccer365.com) Chelsea handed the advantage to Fenerbahce in their Champions League quarter-final after surrending a lead to lose the first leg 2-1 in Turkey.
(Soccer365.com) Liverpool will fancy their chances of making the Champions League last four after earning a 1-1 draw at Arsenal in the quarter-final first leg.
(Soccer365.com) Cristiano Ronaldo believes Manchester United were well worth their victory in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Roma.
(Soccer365.com) In-form striker Fernando Torres says Liverpool are full of confidence heading into their Champions League quarterfinal against Arsenal.
Continue reading "Reds ready to rock Arsenal - Fernando Torres" »
(Soccer365.com) Lionel Messi admits England's four contenders in the Champions League pose the biggest threat to Barcelona in this season's competition.
(Soccer365.com) Sir Alex Ferguson claims that the Premier League is "the best in Europe" after all four sides reached the Champions League quarterfinals.
(Soccer365.com) Liverpool marched into the Champions League quarter-finals after Fernando Torres' second-half goal gave them a 1-0 win over 10-man Inter Milan.
(Soccer365.com) Nine-time winners Real Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League after losing 2-1 at home to Roma tonight.
(Soccer365.com) Volkan Demirel was the hero for Fenerbahce as they advanced from a penalty shoot-out into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
(Soccer365.com) Roma boss Luciano Spalletti is counting on captain Francesco Totti to propel the Giallorossi into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
(Soccer365.com) Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Steven Gerrard is "made for the Champions League" after the Reds captain scored a crucial second goal against Inter Milan on Tuesday.
(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster was left frustrated after his side slipped to a narrow 2-1 defeat against Roma in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Stadio Olimpico
Continue reading "Real Madrid Frustrated With Roma Defeat" »
(Soccer365.com) UEFA are confident that Wednesday night's Champions League last-16 clash between Fenerbahce and Sevilla will go ahead despite heavy snow in Istanbul.
Continue reading "UEFA Confident In Snowy Fenerbahce Pitch" »
(Soccer365.com) Robinho is set to miss Real Madrid's Champions League trip to AS Roma next week after being ruled out for 10-15 days with a torn abdominal muscle.
Continue reading "Robinho doubt for Real Madrid's Roma trip" »
(Soccer365.com) Roma admitted their delight after being drawn against nine-times winners Real Madrid in the first knockout round of the Champions League.
(Soccer365.com) Barcelona will be without Thierry Henry as they go to Lyon in search of the win they need to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
(Soccer365.com) DaMarcus Beasley provided an assist and scored as Rangers notched one of their most impressive European wins in history with a 3-0 win over Lyon at the Stade Gerland on Tuesday night.
(Soccer365.com) Wayne Rooney's first goal of the season was both clinical and decisive as it gave hosts Manchester United a 1-0 Champions League win over Roma.
(Soccer365.com) DaMarcus Beasley has backed Rangers to be the surprise package of the Champions League this year - starting on Wednesday night against Stuttgart.
(Soccer365.com) Arsenal learned the identity of their first Champions League group stage opponents when Sevilla made sure of their place with an emphatic 4-1 win at AEK Athens.
(Soccer365.com) Nine-time European champions Real Madrid will face Lazio in Champions League Group C, while Inter Milan must tackle PSV Eindhoven in Group G.
(Soccer365.com) Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will miss Tuesday's crucial Champions League tie against Toulouse at Anfield and there is already a doubt over his involvement with England for two vital Euro 2008 qualifiers next month.
Jamie Carragher's cold assessment of Liverpool's failure in Athens was brutally clear: "We were just not good enough."
(Soccer365.com) Brazilian playmaker Kaka believes AC Milan were destined to make amends for their Istanbul nightmare after claiming the Champions League crown on Wednesday night.

Only two years ago, these two sides clashed in Istanbul in one of the most memorable Champions League Finals ever. Today, we enjoy the rematch. How will it play out? Which player will rise to the challenge? Put your thoughts here.
Continue reading "Champions League Final 2007 - AC Milan v. Liverpool" »
(Soccer365.com) Liverpool legend John Aldridge maintains that Rafael Benitez must get all his best players on the pitch together - even if that means playing Steven Gerrard on the right - if the Reds are to clinch a sixth European Cup triumph.
Continue reading "Aldo - Benitez Must Make Right Decisions" »
(Soccer365.com) Carlo Ancelotti has accused Steven Gerrard of talking trash ahead of the big Athens showdown.
(Soccer365.com) Gennaro Gattuso stuck the boot in English football and says Liverpool have bought their way to glory.
(Soccer365.com) Kaka says AC Milan must be aware of the threat of Peter Crouch in Athens on Wednesday.
(Soccer365.com) Steven Gerrard has challenged motor-mouth AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso to 'stop me if you can'.
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan talisman Kaka has labelled next Wednesday's Champions League final against Liverpool "the most important game of my life".
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is not letting the memories of the most harrowing defeat of his football career bother him days before his chance for revenge.
(Goal.com) - Milan play-maker Kaka has expressed his admiration for Steven Gerrard as we wind down toward's next Wednesday's bit game in Athens.
Continue reading "I Would Love To Play With Gerrard - Kaka" »
Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - AC Milan advanced to its third Champions League final in five years as the Rossoneri handed Manchester United a 3-0 defeat at the San Siro on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal matchup.
Continue reading "No Treble, Only Milan Trouble for United" »
Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Goalie Jose Reina stopped two penalty kicks and Liverpool converted its first four attempts in a shootout to defeat Chelsea on Tuesday and advance to the Champions League final.
(Goal.com) - Wayne Rooney has admitted that he was impressed by AC Milan's Kaká in the first leg and believes that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves special praise for his performances this season.
Continue reading "Rooney: Kaká And Ronaldo Are The Key Players" »
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Liverpool enter Tuesday's Champions League semifinal return leg at Anfield trailing Chelsea 1-0. However, you will not find a Liverpool player who has any doubts that the Reds will come out on top on their home soil and play in their second Champions League final in three years.
Continue reading " Liverpool draw hope from past Anfield triumphs" »
(Goal.com) - Milan midfielder Kaka admits that they were frightened of Manchester United's onslaught during the second half, and paid for it dearly. The Brazilian called for a repeat of the first half display instead.
Continue reading "It Was A "Frightened" Second Half Against United - Kaka" »
(Goal.com) - Frank Lampard believes that Chelsea should have wo by more than the single goal that has given them the advantage in the Champions League semi final against Liverpool.
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has defended Nelson Dida after the goalkeeper came under fire for his performance in Tuesday's Champions League defeat against Manchester United.
Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Wayne Rooney scored his second goal seconds into extra time as Manchester United rallied for a 3-2 win over AC Milan in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals at rainy Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Continue reading "Manchester United rallies to top AC Milan" »
(Goal.com) - Jamie Carragher has heaped praise on Didier Drogba ahead of tomorrow's clash at Stamford Bridge, though he admitted that he did not vote for him last week.
(Soccer365.com) - Wayne Rooney claims ManYoo are a much better side than the one that lost to AC Milan two years ago.
(Sports Network) - Manchester United enters the first leg of its Champions League semifinal with AC Milan at Old Trafford on Tuesday missing a number of key defenders and forcing manager Sir Alex Ferguson to rely on an unfamiliar back line to stop the Milan attack.
(Goal.com) - Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is keen to experience a Champions League final, more so after hearing his teammates recount their experiences from two years ago.
(Goal.com) - The Frenchman believes that the Giallorossi must react in order to defend the second place in the standings and win the Coppa Italia.
Continue reading "Mexes: Spalletti Told Us Not To Give Up" »
(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich skipper and goal-keeper Oliver Kahn believes his team had little luck last night, but admitted that Milan could only be praised for what they did.
Continue reading "Milan The Best In Europe, Lavishes Kahn" »
AC Milan shut down Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena to set up a semifinal against Manchester United. Elsewhere, Liverpool finished off PSV Eindhoven to become the third English team to advance to the European final four.
Continue reading "Milan Conquers Munich; Liverpool Advances" »
Manchester United greeted Roma with a historic goal blitz on Tuesday afternoon, scoring four goals in the first half and adding three in the second for a gaudy 7-1 crush of AS Roma. Meanwhile, Chelsea rode through to the semifinals on a 90th minute goal from Michael Essien.
Continue reading "Roma Crushed; Essien Lifts Chelsea Late" »
(Soccer365.com) - Liverpool will be without the suspended Dirk Kuyt for their Champions League quarter-final second leg at home to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
(Goal.com) - Roberto Ayala insists he is ready to take on the dangerous Didier Drogba at the Mestalla this evening.
Continue reading "Ayala Ready For Another Drogba Challenge" »
(Goal.com) - Ancelotti is trusting in the veteran striker to score the vital goals for the Rossoneri to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League when they face Bayern Munich tomorrow at the Allianz Arena.
(Sports Network) - The last week has not been kind to Manchester United, as the Red Devils dropped their first-leg Champions League quarterfinal game with Roma 2-1 on Wednesday, and followed that up with a 2-1 loss at Portsmouth on Saturday in league play to reduce their lead in the Premiership to just three points.
Continue reading " United return home with much to do against Roma" »
(Goal.com) - Chelsea's red-hot front man Didier Drogba - arguably the best striker in Europe this season - has showered praise on Roberto Ayala ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League decider.
(Goal.com) - Mirko Vučinić believes that Roma can take inspiration from their away day performance in the last round as they head for Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.
(Soccer365.com) - Louis Saha has been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League quarter-final decider against AS Roma with a hamstring injury.
(Soccer365.com) - UEFA announced they will launch an investigation into the shocking scenes of crowd trouble during Manchester United's Champions League match in Rome.
(Goal.com) - Retired referee Anders Frisk - at the Stadio Olimpico last night - gave his thoughts on what happened in the stands.
(Goal.com) - Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool must remain professional and not assume they are already in the semi-finals of the Champions League despite their 3-0 win against PSV Eindhoven in the first leg last night.
Continue reading "We Must Be Professional, Says Record Breaking Gerrard" »
(Soccer365.com) - Rafael Benitez maintains his current Liverpool side is better than the 2005 vintage that won the Champions League.
Eindhoven, Holland (Sports Network) - Steven Gerrard became Liverpool's top goalscorer in the European Cup en route to leading the Reds to a critical 3-0 victory over PSV in a Champions League quarterfinal first leg match at Philips Stadion.
(Soccer365.com) - Jose Mourinho will welcome back England midfielder Joe Cole into the Chelsea squad for the visit of Valencia in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night.
(Soccer365.com) - Jamie Carragher is not underestimating PSV because he was part of a Liverpool side who became European champions despite being underdogs.
(Goal.com) - Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool will not be fearing anyone after sending heavy-weights and defending champions Barcelona packing from the competition. He also showered praise on coach Rafa Benitez.
Continue reading "Rafa, Barcelona Win Have Made Us Fearless - Gerrard" »
(Sports Network) Never before have three teams from the same league advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League, but Premiership sides Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are looking to do just that when they kick off their respective quarterfinal first legs on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Continue reading "EPL clubs looking to make Champions League history" »
(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel will be able to play in the second leg of Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final against AC Milan as his two-match ban was halved to one today after a UEFA disciplinary tribunal ruling on Wednesday in Nyon, Switzerland.
(Goal.com) - The Georgian defender is recuperating from an injury.
The three remaining English Premiership sides were kept apart in the Champions League quarterfinal draw and the two remaining Italian clubs will face difficult match-ups: Manchester United v AS Roma and AC Milan v Bayern Munich.
Continue reading "Man United-Roma headlines CL Quarterfinal Draw" »
(Goal.com) - PSV Eindhoven keeper Heurelho Gomes insists that the time is ripe for scalping Arsenal, and that Dutch side have no fear at all as they step out on the Emirates pitch, whether or not Thierry Henry plays.
Continue reading "No Fear Of Arsenal, Henry Or Not - Gomes" »
Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - After falling to Liverpool 2-1 in the home leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, defending champion Barcelona faced long odds to advance.
(Goal.com) - AC Milan's coveted Brazilian midfielder Kaka has singled out his Japanese counterpart in the Celtic side, Shunsuke Nakamura, as the big threat to the Rossoneri's aim of beating Celtic and reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
(Goal.com) - As Chelsea prepare to tackle FC Porto at Stamford Bridge tonight in a vital Champions League encounter, manager Jose Mourinho insists that he is not under pressure to land another trophy this season in order to secure his job.
Continue reading "The Only Pressure Is Self-Inflicted - Mourinho" »
(Goal.com) - After admitting last week that he might have rushed Henry back for the first leg clash against PSV, Wenger has insisted that he might be willing to take the chance again.
Continue reading "Wenger Willing To Take Henry Chance, Again" »
(Goal.com) - Frank Rijkaard believes that his FC Barcelona side are the underdogs in the tie against Real Zaragoza as the two teams prepare for the secnd leg of the quarter final.
(Goal.com) - Ryan Giggs has revealed that the referee gave him the green light to take the controversial quick free-kick that gave Manchester United victory at Lille in midweek.
(Goal.com) - Rafa Márquez believes that FC Barcelona should be confident ahead of their two crucial cup in the next fortnight as they look to recover in both the Champions League and the Copa Del Rey.
Porto, Portugal (Sports Network) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho left his old stomping grounds on Wednesday with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of his club's Round of 16 clash with FC Porto.
Continue reading "Champs League: Chelsea Levels With Porto" »
(Goal.com) - The Milan vice-President was partially disappointed with the result against Celtic, even though the Rossoneri still remain as favourites to go through to the next round.
(Goal.com) - Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel has apologised for his rude gesture after scoring a late goal against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Tuesday evening.
(Goal.com) - Samuel Eto'o has explained the reason that he opted not to play in FC Barcelona's Champions League tie against Liverpool as he wants to make sure that he is fully fit.
Eindhoven, Netherlands (Sports Network) - Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven handed English Premier League power, Arsenal, its first defeat in any competition of 2007 when the UEFA Champions League resumed with the first leg of the first knockout phase on Tuesday.
Continue reading " Champions League Roundup: PSV carry first leg lead to London" »
(Goal.com) - Paolo Maldini is set to become a Champions League centurion when he makes his 100th appearance in the competition as AC Milan meet Celtic in Glasgow on Tuesday evening.
(Goal.com) - Samuel Eto'o is set to return to the FC Barcelona squad for the Champions League visit of Liverpool, but will not be named in the starting line-up.
(Goal.com) - Deco has heaped praise on Steven Gerrard ahead of Liverpool's visit to Camp Nou in the Champions League on Wednesday and warned of the danger posed by the Reds.
The Champions League is back. 16 teams are still alive in the fight for Europe's top prize. There are some intriguing match-ups including the last two clubs to raise the cup. Who will win? Make your predictions here!
Continue reading "Predictions: Champions League Round of 16" »
(Goal.com) - Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that the last sixteen tie against Lille is not about avenging last year's group stage exit. That, however, hasn't stopped him taking all his 23 players - all passed fit - to France.
(Goal.com) - Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wants to complete a personal hat-trick - of consecutive clean sheets at the Camp Nou.
(Goal.com) - The Reds skipper has asked his teammates to approach the Barcelona clash with confidence, and belief in their own abilities.
(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich keeper extraordinaire Oliver Kahn has revealed that he may hang his gloves for good if the Bavarians claim another Champions League title in the spring.
(Goal.com) - The Brazilian would prefer not to meet Barça yet on the road that leads to the Champions League final.
Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Just one year ago, Benfica put an end to Manchester United's Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over the Red Devils. One year later, Sir Alex Ferguson's men re-paid the Portuguese side with a 3-1 win at Old Trafford to advance and send Benfica packing.
Continue reading " United Strikes Back, Advances to Final 16" »
(Goal.com) - Roma have suffered a blow prior to their crucial Champions League meeting with Valencia on Tuesday with the news that their talismanic captain Francesco Totti will miss the tie through injury.
(Goal.com) - David Odonkor is to undergo tests to see whether he will require surgery after suffering a knee injury in Germany's UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier against Cyprus last week.
Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - A 32nd-minute goal from AEK Athens' Julio Cesar was all the home outfit needed for a 1-0 upset victory over Group H powerhouse, Milan in Champions League Matchday 5 play on Tuesday.
(Goal.com) - Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insisted that Chelsea travel to Bremen with full seriousness, and will not play with a second string team.
Continue reading "Bremen Game Not About Barcelona - Mourinho" »
When the UEFA Champions League resumes Tuesday for Matchday 5, Groups E, F, G and H will be in action to further set the tables for the knockout rounds.
(Goal.com) - Don Fabio insisted that it was important to win against Lyon on Tuesday night, but not to avenge the 2-0 loss on the first match-day.
(Goal.com) - Speaking to reporters in Belgrade, UEFA presidential candidate Michel Platini expressed his desire to shake up the Champions League allotments.
Continue reading "Platini: Reduce Champions League Spots For Top Leagues" »
(Goal.com) - Uefa president Lennart Johansson has said the governing body is "sure" to investigate the Champions League match between Barcelona and Chelsea.
(Goal.com) - Arsenal endured a frustrating night at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, dominating their Champions League Group G encounter with CSKA Moscow and creating chance after chance but failing to convert any of them.
London, England (Sports Network) - It was a frustrating night at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday for Arsene Wenger's side as Arsenal dominated the play on its home soil and created a myriad of scoring chances, only to come away with a share of the points against CSKA Moscow.
Continue reading " Gunners Fire Early And Often, But Fail To Hit Target" »
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini breathed a sigh after his team booked a slim Champions League win away to a pesky Spartak Moscow group.
(Goal.com) - Frank Rijkaard was a member of the AC Milan side which was the last to retain the European Cup - in 1990 - but the Barcelona manager admits that his reigning European champions are in danger of not reaching the knock-out phase of this season's tournament, never mind retaining the trophy.
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(Soccer365.com) - In the aftermath of a 2-0 home victory over Galatasaray that clinched their place in the Champions League knockouts, PSV Eindhoven Phillip Cocu expressed belief that they can go deep into the tourney.
Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Chelsea forward Didier Drogba has turned into a Barca-killer in 2006 UEFA Champions League Group play.
(Goal.com) - Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi believes Chelsea’s defenders must keep control in Tuesday night’s Champions League clash between the two sides at the Nou Camp.
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(Goal.com) - With Bordeaux at Anfield tonight in the Champions League, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has warned his players against complacency against the bottom team in Group C.
(Goal.com) - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his captain Steven Gerrard is close to his "unstoppable" best as the Reds prepare for the Champions League visit of Bordeaux on Tuesday night.
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(Goal.com) - Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini made light of the fight between Vieira and Mihajlovic, and focussed on using the team's momentum in Moscow.
London, England (Sports Network) - Last Saturday was not a day to remember for Chelsea, as all-world keeper Petr Cech suffered a skull fracture, and his backup, Carlo Cudicini, also left the game with a head injury. Enter Hilario, the third-string keeper who blanked mighty Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in Champions League Group A action, 1-0.
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(Goal.com) - Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi is relieved not to be facing Asier Del Horno when the Catalans play Chelsea tonight.
(Goal.com) - A first-half strike from Daniel Carvalho ended Arsenal’s six-match winning run and saw CSKA Moscow go top of Champions League Group G.
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan chief Massimo Moratti has urged the team to regain their swagger in order to avoid further displays like their home Champions League loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
(Goal.com) - FC Copenhagen striker Marcus Allback has taken a swipe at Thomas Gravesen following the Champions League clash with Celtic on Tuesday.
(Soccer365.com) - Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro was quite proud to have taken part in the team’s slump-buster against Champions League foe Inter Milan on Wednesday night.
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard has assured observers that he is instructing his charges to be prepared for a tough Champions League fight at Werder Bremen.
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini is already feeling the heat and has declared their Wednesday Champions League clash with Bayern Munich a must-win game.
(Goal.com) - Liverpool entertain Galatasaray in the Champions League Group C match tonight aiming to build on the away draw they secured gainst PSV Eindhoven two weeks ago.
(Soccer365.com) - AS Roma defender Christian has admitted to feeling uneasy over their Champions League visit to Valencia, but says the club can find a way to win.
(Goal.com) - Milan playmaker Kaka was left frustrated by the tactics deployed by coach Carlo Ancelotti during the 0-0 Champions League draw with Lille on Tuesday night.
(Soccer365.com) - Benfica defender Luisão admits to having a great admiration for Tuesday Champions League foes Manchester United, but would just assume jump start their campaign with a victory.
(Soccer365.com) - Still reeling from their sound Champions League Group E opening defeat to Lyon, Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello has placed priority #1 on beating Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday night.
(Soccer365.com) - Hamburg manager Thomas Doll knows his side don’t have time to worry about their poor league start when they host dangerous Champions League visitors CSKA Moscow.
(Soccer365.com) - French strugglers Lille are busy working on a plot that sees them defeat Champions League giants AC Milan.
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan chief Massimo Moratti has lashed out at the team for a 1-0 Champions League loss suffered at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night.
(Goal.com) - Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has claimed that Ryan Giggs dove to win a penalty in Wednesday night’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan attack engine Kaká was over the moon after the club drilled AEK Athens at the San Siro to open their Champions League group slate.
(Soccer365.com) - Hamburg coach Thomas Doll was quite proud of his charges after a tough 2-1 Champions League loss at Arsenal that nearly saw them come back with 10 men.
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan starlet Yohan Gourcuff was on cloud nine after scoring a goal on his debut – a Champions League match, no less.
(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello believes his side will need the play without mistakes if they have any chance of beating Champions League nemesis Lyon at the Gerland on Wednesday night.
(Soccer365.com) - Hamburg coach Thomas Doll says he and his players are itching to get their Champions League campaign underway against Arsenal on Wednesday night.
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan skipper Paolo Maldini says the team are placing highest priority on winning their seventh Champions League crown this season.
London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal captain Thierry Henry will not dress for Wednesday's game against Hamburg due to a foot injury suffered in a Euro 2008 qualifying match last week.
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(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan winger Luis Figo knows their Champions League group opener at Sporting Lisbon will be shades apart from the friendly the two teams waged in the preseason.
(Soccer365.com) - Real Madrid summer catch Mahamadou Diarra can repeat his role as a member on the winning side when they open Champions League play at former club Lyon.
(Soccer365.com) - Shakhtar Donetsk strike sensation Elano Blumer says the club are intent on starting off well when they begin Champions League action with a visit to AS Roma.
(Soccer365.com) - PSV Eindhoven boss Ronald Koeman knows his team are up against it with Champions League visitors Liverpool.
(Soccer365.com) - AS Roma midfielder Simone Perotta says that he and the club’s other World Cup 2006 winners – Daniele De Rossi and Francesco Totti – need to show the way when Champions League foes Shakhtar Donetsk come to town.
(Soccer365.com) - Olympiakos defender Didier Domi has warned his teammates to demand their best display when they open Champions League group play against Spanish giants Valencia.
(Soccer365.com) - With great pedigree gained as 2005 UEFA Cup champions, CSKA Moscow chief Yevgeny Giner says the club are now intent on causing trouble in the second ever Champions League appearance.
(Soccer365.com) - With Champions League qualification in the bag, AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that the club will pursue Real Madrid strike star Ronaldo.
(Soccer365.com) - AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has vowed his side will not sleepwalk through their inconvenient Champions League qualifying tie.
(Goal.com) - Arsenal have called a media conference for 1400 BST - where it is expected they will announce that Thierry Henry has signed a new four-year deal with the North London Premiership club.
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(Soccer365.com) - Arsenal striker Thierry Henry lashed out at referee Terje Hauge following the Gunners Champions League loss to Spanish Champs, Barcelona.
(Soccer365.com) - Rafael Marquez continues to climb new heights in Europe.
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(Goal.com) - Match-winner Belletti admitted that scoring was the last thing on his mind before the match, while Valdes thanked Rijkaard for showing confidence in him.
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Barcelona overtook a 10-man Arsenal squad with two late second half strikes to become European club Champions, 2-1.
(Goal.com) - FC Barcelona and Arsenal both have something to prove when they meet in the Champions League final on Wednesday in a game that will showcase the world's two best players.
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(Soccer365.com) - Ronaldinho looking for first European crown.
(Goal.com) - Manchester United will allow Ruud van Nistelrooy to join the highest bidder, according to the Guardian.
(Soccer365.com) - The Brazilian superstar is on track to reach the goals he set out for himself when he joined the Catalan squad.
(Goal.com) - The Barcelona striker has been in contact with the Rossoneri.
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi will miss the Champions League final if participation jeopardizes his World Cup involvement.
(Soccer365.com) - The most famous Mexican player in the world talks about his example to fellow players, his growth as a player, his contract, and a nagging knee injury.
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Villarreal, Spain (Sports Network) - Jens Lehmann proved why he was selected as Germany's goalkeeper for the World Cup by blocking a late Villarreal penalty shot to ensure a scoreless draw and Arsenal a spot in the Champions League final match.
(Goal.com) - Both tickets to the final of the 2006 UEFA Champions’ League will be punched this week as Europe’s best this season. Arsenal, Villarreal, AC Milan, and Barcelona take the last step toward making it to the showpiece event of the European season.
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(Goal.com) - Kolo Toure's first half goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final against Villarreal. The Gunners found the Yellow Submarine hard to sink, as others have in this yea's competition have also found.
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Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Barcelona proved its worth in the UEFA Champions League semifinals Tuesday as Ludovic Giuly scored the game's only goal to hand AC Milan a 1-0 loss in the first-leg match at the San Siro.
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has set the tone for his team by showing no fear for their Champions League semifinal opening trip to San Siro.

The Champions League number is down to four as Arsenal and Barcelona joined AC Milan and Villarreal in the European semi-finals.
Two teams powered through to the Champions League semi-finals with victories this afternoon. The surprise: Only one was Italian.
(Soccer365.com) - Juventus boss Fabio Capello isn’t busy feeling sorry for himself despite adding Alessandro Del Piero to the list of names unavailable to him against Champions League guests Arsenal on Wednesday.
(Soccer365.com) - Inter Milan defender Javier Zanetti has demanded organization from the backline when they tackle Champions League hosts Villareal on Wednesday night.
Which big time European power is most likely to find itself out of Champions League play next week?

Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Inter Milan substitute Obafemi Martins scored the game-winning goal to overcome Villarreal 2-1 Wednesday at Giuseppe Meazaa in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
(Soccer365.com) - Benfica manager Ronald Koeman claims his Champions League underdogs weren’t finished with a competent scoreless home draw with Spanish giants Barcelona.
(Soccer365.com) - Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has offered applause to the gritty Champions League performance of hosts Benfica on Tuesday night.

London, England (Sports Network) - Strikes from Francesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry led Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Serie A giant Juventus on Tuesday in the first leg of Champions League quarterfinal action.
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(Soccer365.com) - Lyon winger Florent Malouda says he is tired of dropping out of the Champions League at the quarterfinal stage and expressed his faith that the French kings can topple AC Milan.
(Soccer365.com) - Aware that Juventus have struggled mightily in Champions League matches in England, coach Fabio Capello has instructed his side to watch out for an offensive Arsenal on Tuesday night.
The Champions League quarterfinals draw is now set. Defending champs Liverpool have been ousted, as have the top England club, Chelsea. So what are your picks for the semifinals and who will win it all later this year?
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