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Beckham relishing Champions League chance

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:17:20 GMT

David Beckham is relishing the chance to play Champions League football again once he returns to AC Milan.

Eurozone: Only a win for Bayern can save Van Gaal

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

"It is not true that we are going to sack [Louis] Van Gaal. The club will have patience with him until the winter break," Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer was quoted as saying this week. It was a vote of confidence as unconvincing as the form of the 21-time winners of the Bundesliga.

Ronaldo is concerned by injury admits Casillas

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:44:03 GMT

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has admitted Cristiano Ronaldo is concerned by the ankle injury which will sideline him for at least another month.

Konchesky furious with referee after Roma defeat

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:19:02 GMT

Fulham defender Paul Konchesky cried foul after last night's 2-1 defeat at Roma in the Europa League.

Moyes upbeat after Benfica lesson

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:15:49 GMT

Everton manager David Moyes is determined his side will get back on track in the Europa League after back-to-back defeats by Benfica.

Rangers backed over crowd trouble

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:06:52 GMT

Rangers' explanation for the crowd disturbances in the Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni has been backed by a top Glasgow policeman who attended the game.

Real worry for Benitez is form in the league

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

There was some grim ironic timing to Liverpool's announcement yesterday that a local car dealership has entered into a commercial agreement with the club to become their supplier for this season. Road may soon replace air travel as the club's required mode of travel.

Benitez to quell crisis by focusing on league

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

There was some grim ironic timing to Liverpool's announcement yesterday that they have struck a deal with a local BMW dealership, which will become their official supplier for this season. Road may soon replace air as this club's most significant mode of travel.

Nevland's sending-off dashes Fulham hopes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hopes of a famous victory for Fulham evaporated into the Roman air last night when Erik Nevland was shown a straight red card with his side leading by a goal to nil shortly after half-time. The Norwegian forward, who had been on the field for only three minutes, brought down Daniele De Rossi with a clumsy tackle from behind, but it appeared to be a yellow-card offence at worst.

Slick Benfica show up Everton failings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Benfica arrived on Merseyside to be greeted by a rainbow over John Lennon Airport. When they left at midnight, they had practically guaranteed the modest crock of gold that comes with qualification for the knockout stages of the Europa League. Everton are certain of nothing and, on this evidence, the only team that would fear meeting them in this competition would be Liverpool.

Fabregas eager for Arsenal trophies

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:55 GMT

Cesc Fabregas underlined his determination to end Arsenal's trophy drought following the victory over AZ Alkmaar which put Arsene Wenger's side on the brink of the Champions League knockout stages.

Rangers riled by crowd chaos

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:54:48 GMT

Rangers chief executive Martin Bain will tell UEFA that poor organisation and over-zealous policing contributed to the trouble at last night's Champions League match against Unirea Urziceni.

Dempsey eager to continue Fulham run in Rome

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:53:11 GMT

Fulham winger Clint Dempsey is hoping his side can continue on the positive path they have taken in recent weeks as they visit Roma tonight.

Guardiola calm after Barcelona draw

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:50:56 GMT

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admits only time will tell how good a result their goalless Champions League draw with Rubin Kazan was.

Liverpool team for the big occasion undone by the fear factor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

What was so nearly a victory achieved through tactical acumen and discipline, tremendous hard work and a moment of inspiration was denied Liverpool by an age-old emotion: fear.

Benitez needs a 'miracle' as Lyons snatch late draw

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Rafael Benitez admitted that his Liverpool side were in need of a "miracle" last night after another second-half injury-time goal against Lyons left his side on the precipice of elimination at the group stage of the Champions League for the first time since Gerard Houllier's reign in 2002.

Benitez needs a ‘miracle’ as Lyons snatch late draw

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Arshavin and Fabregas shine in Arsenal stroll

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

When the mood takes them, as it did last night, Arsenal can make the Champions League look so damned easy it makes you wonder why Arsène Wenger has never managed to get his hands on the trophy that matters most.

Team for the big occasion undone by the fear factor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

What was so nearly a victory achieved through tactical acumen and discipline, tremendous hard work and a moment of inspiration was denied Liverpool by an age-old emotion: fear.

Benitez on brink after Lyons snatch late draw

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Rafael Benitez's future was last night plunged into doubt again when Liverpool's Champions League destiny was dramatically snatched from their hands after Lyons snatched a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Stade Gerland.

Sloppy Liverpool punished as Lyons refuse to roll over

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Just when all those alchemic powers in Europe seemed to have served him once again, Rafael Benitez's makeshift and ramshackle Liverpool defence was revealed for what it is last night.

Fabregas shines during Gunners' stroll to victory

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Arsenal make it look so easy at times that it made you wonder what it is was that possessed Cesc Fabregas to point his finger and sneer at one of his Dutch opponents after his first goal. When they are this good, Arsenal have no need for embellishments.

Rangers facing elimination after late equaliser

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Rangers are on the brink of elimination from the Champions League after they conceded a late equaliser to Unirea Urziceni in Romania last night. Looking for revenge after their 4-1 humiliation at Ibrox two weeks ago, the visitors went ahead through a Lee McCulloch shot 11 minutes from time.

Team for the big occasion let down by raw defence

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

At Liverpool "must-win" games come along as frequently as boardroom squabbles, which is rather more often than they should for a club of such pedigree, especially as the over-worn cliché is usually true.

Fulham set for Roman challenge

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Roy Hodgson, the Fulham manager, enjoyed a lot of success against Roma when he coached in Italy and he is hoping for more of the same in his side's Europa League showdown tonight.