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Real Madrid are clear favourites, insists Atletico's Suarez By Mark Doyle May 20, 2014 11:22:00 PM Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez insists city rivals Real are favourites to win the Champions League final in Lisbon on Saturday Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez believes that...

Real Madrid will really miss Alonso, says Morientes May 21, 2014 9:29:00 AM The 38-year-old has highlighted the importance of the Spain international to Carlo Ancelotti's side, not least because he feels that Atleti are very strong in midfield Former Real Madrid striker Fernando...

Casillas: Madrid fans have suffered enough By Stefan Coerts May 21, 2014 11:44:00 AM The Spain international is determined to give the Santiago Bernabeu side's supporters reasons to celebrate in Lisbon after being wait 12 years for La Decima Iker Casillas is desperate to win Saturday's...

Ancelotti confirms Ronaldo, Bale will start final AFP Updated May 21, 2014, 2:28 am Madrid (AFP) - Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will start for his side in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday despite ongoing injury...

Simeone waiting on Costa fitness By Matthew Rogerson May 20, 2014 8:12:00 AM The Atletico Madrid coach is still hoping that the 25-year-old could feature against Real Madrid on Saturday, despite picking up a hamstring injury Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is refusing to rule star...

Uefa: FFP fines will be distributed to clubs By Matthew Rogerson May 17, 2014 12:38:00 PM The European football governing body has revealed the money raised from penalising clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain will be split between other teams as solidarity payments UEFA has confirmed that any...

Ibrahimovic: I don't need to win the Champions League to be successful By Stefan Coerts May 16, 2014 9:51:00 AM The PSG attacker feels he can be proud of his medal collection to date in his career and admits he is disappointed not to be playing at the World Cup Paris Saint-Germain striker...

Bale excited ahead of first Champions League final By Peter McVitie May 18, 2014 10:24:00 AM The Wales international has enjoyed a positive debut season with Real Madrid and is looking forward to facing Diego Simeone's Spanish champions in Portugal Gareth Bale says he cannot wait to play in...

Manchester City fined €60m by Uefa for breaching FFP regulations By Chris Davie May 16, 2014 8:02:00 PM Manuel Pellegrini's squad for next season's Champions League has been restricted to 21 players, while the club have agreed to significantly reduce their transfer spend Manchester City...

PSG penalised for FFP breaches Harry West May 16, 2014 9:43:00 PM Paris-Saint Germain have been penalised for breaches of UEFA's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, it was announced on Friday. The French champions have been hit with a fine of €60million, and their UEFA Champions League squad...

Falcao: I want Atletico to win the Champions League May 15, 2014 12:00:00 PM The Monaco striker is willing his former team-mates to triumph in Lisbon and is hopeful of recovering from injury in time to play for Colombia in the World Cup EXCLUSIVE By Alberto Pinero Radamel Falcao hopes...

La Decima is a dream for all of us - Bale By Joe Wright May 14, 2014 6:44:00 PM The Wales star, along with team-mates Luka Modric, Isco, Marcelo and Dani Carvajal, are eagerly awaiting the Champions League final showdown with Atletico Madrid Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale insists the...

Ancelotti: I like the idea of delivering La Decima By Enis Koylu May 13, 2014 3:46:00 PM The Italian is honoured to have the chance to win be the coach who guides Real Madrid to their 10th Champions League in Lisbon on May 24 Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he likes the idea of delivering...

Gotze proud Bayern Munich don't 'park the bus' like Chelsea By Mark Doyle May 12, 2014 5:44:15 PM The attacking midfielder feels that Pep Guardiola's side play football the way it should be played and says people should not forget they "dominated" against Real Madrid Mario Gotze has...

Real Madrid will fight to the death for la Decima, promises Perez By Andrew Wychrij May 11, 2014 12:55:00 PM The Blancos supremo says Carlo Ancelotti's men are relentlessly pursuing Champions League glory and are "sweating every drop" like tennis star Rafael Nadal Florentino Perez says Real...

Manchester City rise to pot two for next season's Champions League draw By Mike Keane May 11, 2014 10:32:00 PM The Premier League champions have been moved into pot two for next season's group stage draw, with Arsenal and Chelsea retaining their pot one status Manchester City have risen...

Financial Fair Play decisions delayed until next week By Keith Weir LONDON Fri May 9, 2014 6:51pm BST UEFA president Michel Platini attends a news conference after a meeting held in preparation of the EURO 2016 soccer tournament in Paris April 25, 2014. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen (Reuters) -...

Pepe a doubt for Champions League final By Enis Koylu151 May 9, 2014 11:35:50 AM The Portuguese defender is struggling with a calf problem and initial reports suggest that he could be ruled out of action for a fortnight Real Madrid defender Pepe's participation in this month's Champions...

Ronaldo sets sights on Champions League glory against 'fantastic' Altetico By Joe Wright409 May 9, 2014 4:12:58 PM The Real Madrid star is relishing a tough test against their city rivals in Lisbon and admits "nothing is impossible" for Portugal at the World Cup Real Madrid attacker...

Kuipers to referee Champions League final By Stefan Coerts May 7, 2014 10:12:00 AM The 41-year-old Dutchman - who officiated the Confederations Cup final last year - will lead this month's showpiece between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon Uefa has announced that Dutch referee...