BAYERN ADMIT RIBERY CONCERNS
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Coach Louis van Gaal admits Bayern Munich's progression to the Champions League quarter-finals is no guarantee Franck Ribery is going to stay.
The German side booked their place in the last eight at the expense of Fiorentina on Tuesday night, their 3-2 defeat at the Stadio Artemio... [Read More]
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LONG TRIP FOR WOLFSBURG
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Wolfsburg are making their longest ever journey for a competitive football match as they head deep into Russia for their Europa League last-16 clash with Rubin Kazan.
Temperatures of around minus 10 degrees may not be too dissimilar to what the Wolves left behind in Germany, but the... [Read More]
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RUUD WARY OF TEEN SENSATION
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Hamburg striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has warned his side to be wary of a supremely talented 16-year-old in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 clash against Anderlecht on Thursday night.
The Dutchman singled out striker Romelu Lukaku as the one the hosts need to keep a close... [Read More]
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LAST-EIGHT BERTH DELIGHTS RIBERY
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Franck Ribery believes Bayern Munich's dramatic progression to the Champions League quarter-finals shows the unity in the ranks at the club.
Bayern's Dutch connection secured the aggregate win over Fiorentina, with goals Mark van Bommel and Arjen Robben not enough to avert a 3-2 loss... [Read More]
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ATLETICO READY FOR `TOUGH` CLASH
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Atletico Madrid continue their quest for a cup double on Thursday when they play host to Iberian rivals Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.
Atletico have had a largely miserable Primera Division campaign, with 10 defeats in 25 games leaving them down... [Read More]
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BOROWSKI READY FOR `FINAL` CLASH
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Werder Bremen midfielder Tim Borowski feels Thursday's night's last-16 clash with Valencia would be a worthy Europa League final.
Bremen saw off Eredivisie leaders FC Twente in the last round, a thumping 4-1 second-leg win helping them overcome a 1-0 first-leg deficit, while Valencia... [Read More]
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PALACIOS REVEALS REAL AMBITION
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Wilson Palacios has stunned Tottenham by admitting that he hopes to join Real Madrid in the future.
The combative midfielder has been a revelation in the England since arriving in the Premier League back in 2007.
Spells at Birmingham and Wigan allowed him to forge a... [Read More]
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VIOLA EXPECT PRANDELLI TO STAY
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Fiorentina president Diego Della Valle insists coach Cesare Prandelli will remain at the club next season.
Prandelli has been linked with a move to Juventus once Alberto Zaccheroni's contract with the Turin giants ends this summer.
"I dont see a problem regarding... [Read More]
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PRANDELLI DEVASTATED BY CL EXIT
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Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli was hugely disappointed with his team's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
Despite the Italians winning 3-2 in Florence, Bayern progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition on away goals with... [Read More]
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RONALDINHO WARY OF ROONEY
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AC Milan star Ronaldinho admits the Italians have a plan to keep Wayne Rooney quiet in their UEFA Champions League showdown.
The Rossoneri travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday trailing 3-2 from the first leg, with Rooney having proved to be their tormentor in chief with two goals in... [Read More]
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LEONARDO WON`T PROMISE BECKHAM START
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AC Milan coach Leonardo is not promising David Beckham a place in his starting line-up at Old Trafford on Wednesday even though he is aware what a big occasion it is for the former Manchester United favourite.
Beckham revisits his former home as a player for the first time since his... [Read More]
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Nesta in doubt for Milan
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Milan are sweating on the fitness of Alessandro Nesta ahead of this evening's all-important clash with Manchester United.
The 33-year-old centre-back, who has been back to his best this season, is concerned at the rate his knee has swelled up since yesterday's flight to... [Read More]
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I've always liked Zac, says Blanc
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Juventus President Jean-Claude Blanc has always liked Alberto Zaccheroni and insists that he is the one who wanted him in the first place.
The Bianconeri hired Zaccheroni last month in a caretaker role after Ciro Ferrara was dismissed following a terrible run in charge.
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'No one contacted for Italy job'
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The President of the FIGC Giancarlo Abete insists no one has been contacted about the prospect of replacing Italy boss Marcello Lippi after the World Cup.
Abete has previously said that he will make an announcement before the finals in South Africa, clarifying whether Lippi will stay... [Read More]
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Roma launch Gallas assault
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Roma director of sport Daniele Prade is reportedly in London to discuss the transfer of Arsenal centre-back William Gallas.
The 32-year-old's contract is up for renewal and Roma feel they can tempt him away from the Emirates in the summer.
Asked about the club's... [Read More]
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Adri ready to return to Europe
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Former Inter striker Adriano is ready to play in Europe again after reigniting his career back home in Brazil with Flamengo.
The 28-year-old Brazil international rescinded his contract with Inter last April and was initially looking to take a six-month break from football to treat... [Read More]
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Zola hands Juve a warning
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West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has warned Juventus that they won't face an easy ride against Fulham in the Europa League tomorrow.
The Cottagers are due in Turin for the first leg of their last 16 clash having already knocked out the holders Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Miha changes opinion of Mou
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Catania boss Sinisa Mihajlovic admits that he was once against everything that Jose Mourinho stood for, but now actually respects him.
The two had a heated argument earlier this season, but all that now appears to have been put to bed.
Catania travel to play Inter on... [Read More]
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Reja calls for belief
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Lazio boss Edy Reja has told his players that they need to believe in themselves if they are to escape the relegation dogfight.
The Biancocelesti currently lie a disappointing 17th in Serie A and have only won once since Reja replaced Davide Ballardini.
“I thought we... [Read More]
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Juve need new signings, says Melo
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Felipe Melo believes Juventus need new signings this summer if they are to catch Inter in Serie A next season.
The Brazil international has been heavily criticised following his big money move to Turin, as together with Diego, he was expected to help the Bianconeri challenge for... [Read More]
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