UEFA, the Champions League governing body has charged Spartak and Zilina due to the trouble caused in their Champions League Group F match. The Russian side have been charged over the improper conduct of their supporters, whose actions brought about a 20-minute delay early in proceedings.
According to Reuters: Barcelona paid the price for wayward finishing as they were held to a 1-1 draw by their bogey-team Rubin Kazan in Champions League Group D on Wednesday. The Spanish champions, with Lionel Messi on the bench, wasted a host of chances in the first half, with striker Pedro the main culprit against the team who took four points off Barcelona in last season’s competition. Pedro missed a [...]
Inter Milan come out on top over Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Pedro drew first blood for Barcelona but the visitors were left behind by a fascinating performance from the home team.
Although the final score read 3-2 in Manchester’s favour, Bayern made it through to the next round, thanks to their away goals advantage. The ten-man United squad couldn’t manage to hold on. Bayern Munich’s Robben helped his team through to the semi-finals with a beautiful volley.
The little wonder scored 4 goals to help Barcelona into the next round. Messi shows his skills in front of goal once again, he scored all four goals for Barca. Arsenal opened up the scoring through Bendtner
David Beckham wouldn’t mind playing in defence for AC Milan as long as he gets a chance to prove himself worthy for England’s World Cup 2010 squad. Milan are without their right-back Massimo Oddo and manager Leonardo is hinting that Beckham could start in defence. He said: “I would be happy to play in any position, in defence, in attack.” Beckham commented: “I am not expected to start the games. [...]
Liverpool conceded another late goal and lost the final group stage Champions League encounter versus Fiorentina. The Reds have allowed late goals in both their Champions League matches against Lyon and now Fiorentina, which has damaged their chances of qualifying to the knockout stage. Both Lyon and Fiorentina have made it to the next round. In the post match conference Rafael Benitez said: “The result and the way it happened [...]
Manchester United 3-3 CSKA Moscow Late goals from Paul Scholes(84′) and Antonio Valencia(90′+2′) helped United progress into the knockout stage of the competition. CSKA’s Deividas Šemberas earned a red card but the team held on for a well-earned point on a remarkable tournament debut for new coach Leonid Slutski. Earlier, Alan Dzagoev, Miloš Krasi? and Vasili Berezutski gave the visitors a 3-1 advantage, Owen had scored early in the first [...]
Yesterday saw the 2005 champions – Liverpool losing 2 – 0 to Fiorentina, in the Champions League and now their 2005 opponents – AC Milan fail to overcome FC Zürich. Milan fell behind in the 10th minute of proceedings, after FC Zürich’s Finnish defender Hannu Tihinen, back-heeled the ball into the net from a corner. Milan tried to comeback but the Swiss side worked hard to keep their lead secure [...]
Samuel Eto’o had promised revenge on Barcelona and coach Josep Guardiola for selling him but it all ended square. It was the most anticipated match of the Champions League, not only because of the star teams but also the rivalry of ‘Ibra’ and Eto’o, who interchanged teams this season. Inter gifted Lionel Messi and former teammate – Ibrahimovic too much space which Ibrahimovic almost utilized to give Barca the lead. [...]
