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Real star Benzema a doubt ahead of Lyon return

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:53 GMT

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will almost certainly miss out on a return to Lyon in the Champions League, after medical tests revealed he will be sidelined for at least a week.

Bordeaux game postponed to boost Europe hopes

soccernet.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:08:13 GMT

The Ligue 1 match between Bordeaux and Auxerre has been postponed in order to give the French champions more time to prepare for their Champions League clash against Olympiacos.

Beckham: I won't celebrate scoring against United

Soccernet staff — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:49:37 GMT

David Beckham has promised he will not celebrate if he scores against Manchester United for AC Milan when he meets his former club in the Champions League last-16

Hargreaves removed from CL squad

Soccernet staff — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:34:10 GMT

Manchester United have reportedly removed midfielder Owen Hargreaves from their squad for the Champions League knockout stages.

Mourinho seeks improvement ahead of Chelsea tie

Reuters — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:40:19 GMT

Jose Mourinho insists Inter Milan must improve on recent performances to have any chance of beating Chelsea in the Champions League last 16.

Ferguson challenges Hargreaves to be fit for Milan

Soccernet staff — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:55 GMT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged midfielder Owen Hargreaves to stake a claim to be involved with his squad for the Champions League last-16 encounter with AC Milan this month.

Sir Alex: I have no regrets over Beckham sale

Soccernet staff — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:51:15 GMT

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has "no regrets" over the sale of David Beckham as he prepares to face his former star in opposition.

Rooney: Seedorf is the best I've played against

Soccernet staff — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:06:12 GMT

Wayne Rooney believes AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf poses the biggest threat to Manchester United's Champions League ambitions, and admitted he is looking forward to facing England team-mate David Beckham in the last-16 tie.

Olympiacos sack Zico after four months in charge

soccernet.com — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:46:26 GMT

Olympiacos have sacked coach Zico following a string of poor results, the Greek champions confirmed on Tuesday. The 56-year-old Brazil legend had only been in charge at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium for fourth months

Moratti: Champions League shouldn't be obsession

soccernet.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:47:18 GMT

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has promised manager Jose Mourinho will keep his job if the Italian giants crash out of the Champions League against Chelsea.

Beckham: I never wanted to leave Old Trafford

Soccernet staff — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:38:06 GMT

As he looks forward to his first return to Old Trafford in March, David Beckham has made the admission that he wanted to emulate Ryan Giggs and spend his entire career with Manchester United.

Beckham "almost cried" at drawing Man Utd tie

Reuters — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:31:13 GMT

David Beckham says he almost cried when his AC Milan side were drawn against former club Manchester United in the Champions League last 16.

Ronaldo wants to face Barca in Champs Lge final

soccernet.com — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:38:50 GMT

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting a dream Champions League final - victory over Barcelona at the Bernabeu.

Ferguson: Barcelona final defeat spurs us on

Soccernet staff — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:45:37 GMT

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes the memory of losing last year's Champions League final will act as a bigger motivation for his players than winning the trophy in 2008.

Mourinho unmoved by last-16 return to Chelsea

Soccernet staff — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:42:57 GMT

Jose Mourinho has revealed he is unmoved about the prospect of returning to Chelsea after Inter Milan drew his former club in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Champions League draw: Jose returns

Soccernet staff — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:30:36 GMT

Jose Mourinho will return to Chelsea with Internazionale in the last 16 of the Champions League, while David Beckham also has the chance of a reunion with Manchester United after last season's beaten finalists were drawn against AC Milan.

Evra guarantees Beckham a warm welcome

soccernet.com — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:07:01 GMT

Patrice Evra will help roll out the Old Trafford welcome mat for David Beckham - and then try to boot the former Manchester United star out of the Champions League.

Ancelotti makes light of Mourinho disagreements

soccernet.com — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:48:24 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to use Chelsea's Champions League clash with Inter Milan as an opportunity to end his feud with Jose Mourinho.

Aulas pleased with Lyon's Benzema reunion

soccernet.com — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:46:39 GMT

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is looking forward to renewing the "great bond" between his club and Karim Benzema after Les Gones were drawn against Real Madrid in the first knockout round of the Champions League.

CSKA Moscow pair banned after doping violation

Soccernet staff — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:33:34 GMT

CSKA Moscow defenders Sergei Ignashevich and Alexei Berezutsky have escaped with a just one-match ban from UEFA after failing a drugs tests following a Champions League match with Manchester United

Beckham eyes Champs League date with United

Soccernet staff — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:45:16 GMT

David Beckham is hoping AC Milan are pitched against Manchester United in the Champions League draw on Friday, enabling the midfielder to face his old side for the first time since leaving for Real Madrid in 2003.

Relieved Lehmann gets away with Unirea urination

Soccernet staff — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:17:20 GMT

Eccentric Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann must have been a relieved man during his side's Champions League triumph over Unirea Urziceni on Wednesday night, after it emerged he urinated behind the goal during the match.

Liege hero tries to keep his feet on the ground

soccernet.com — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:19:30 GMT

Standard Liege goalkeeper Sinan Bolat is trying to keep his feet on the ground after again emerging as the hero for his side.

Liege hero tries to keep his feet on the ground

soccernet.com — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:10:43 GMT

Standard Liege goalkeeper Sinan Bolat was today trying to keep his feet on the ground after again emerging as the hero for his side.

Barca and Inter go through

Soccernet staff — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:54:40 GMT

Barcelona and Inter Milan both qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League but were taken to the final round of matches by their Group F rivals.