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You will never convince me on goal-line technology, says Uefa president Platini The European football chief maintains his stance that having more referees is a better solution, but also took the time to praise Poland & Ukraine for a "wonderful" Euro 2012 Sep 25, 2012 5:45:00 PM By Miles...

Cruyff: Dutch clubs cannot cope with intensity in Europe The Dutch legend was pleased with what he saw in the opening stages of Holland's European hopefuls' games, but feels they came up short when it mattered most Sep 24, 2012 10:35:00 AM By Stefan Coerts Johan Cruyff has voiced his...

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Girard slams fixture pile-up after draw with Saint-Etienne The 58-year-old has slammed the fact that his side had to play two games inside three days and praised his charges for their continued efforts Dortmund defeat exposed Ajax's lack of steel, claims Gullit The Euro 1988 hero has voiced...

EXCLUSIVE: Roman inquest! Abramovich grills Chelsea players over Euro collapse By NEIL ASHTON PUBLISHED: 21:57 GMT, 20 September 2012 | UPDATED: 22:11 GMT, 20 September 2012 Inquest: Roman Abramovich made a visit Roman Abramovich demanded answers from players and coaching staff at Chelsea’s...

Champions League Group H wrap: United edge Galatasaray 20 September 2012 Manchester United have opened their Champions League campaign with an unconvincing 1-0 home win over Galatasaray on Wednesday. The Turkish champions had a penalty claim turned down inside the first minute and United...

Champions League Group G wrap: Messi denies brave Spartak 20 September 2012 Barcelona produced a thrilling comeback to edge past Spartak Moscow 3-2 at Camp Nou in their opening Champions League match on Wednesday. Lionel Messi was once again the difference for the Catalans, scoring twice in...

Champions League Group F wrap: Bayern overcome Valencia 20 September 2012 Goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos fired Bayern Munich to a 2-1 UEFA Champions League Group F win over Valencia on Wednesday. Bayern – runners-up in the competition last season – were determined to get...

Champions League Group E wrap: Oscar stars as Chelsea draw 20 September 2012 Chelsea began their Champions League title defence in uninspiring fashion, drawing 2-2 at home to Juventus on Wednesday. Brazilian attacker Oscar threatened to steal the show with two goals in two minutes on his...

Manchester United enquired about Muslera and Semih Kaya, claims Galatasaray vice-president Ali Durust revealed Sir Alex Ferguson's interest in two of the Turkish club's most prominent players, following their displays in the 1-0 Champions League loss on Wednesday night Official: Ganso...

Juventus displayed weaknesses against Chelsea, admits Carrera The caretaker boss was satisfied with his side's performance, as they came back from behind to earn a point at Stamford Bridge, but conceded they looked vulnerable on occasions Sep 20, 2012 7:45:00 AM By Stefan Coerts Massimo...

Mikel laments Chelsea concentration lapse after Juventus comeback The Nigerian's sloppy attempted pass was a mistake that contributed to the Italian side's late equaliser after the Champions League holders had earlier been two goals up Sep 19, 2012 10:08:00 PM By George Ankers Chelsea...

Benfica away will be a different beast, says Lennon after Celtic draw The Hoops boss has admitted he was impressed by his side's strong performance at Celtic Park, but says playing in Portugal will be a tougher proposition Sep 19, 2012 10:22:00 PM By Sion Cleaver Celtic manager Neil...

'It is not easy to win a game like that,' says Messi after Barcelona snatch late win The Argentine spoke of how difficult it is to play against teams that play a deep defensive line, as his side struggled to break down their opposition at Camp Nou Sep 19, 2012 9:45:00 PM By Charlie Scott...

A team like Bayern should not lose their concentration, says Heynckes after win over Valencia The 67-year-old revealed his disappointment at his side's second-half performance, lamenting their sloppiness as they allowed the visitors back into the game Sep 19, 2012 10:00:00 PM By Tom Webber...

Oscar winning performance lights up faltering start of Chelsea's Champions League defence The £25 million summer signing announced himself to the Stamford Bridge faithful with a stunning brace on his full debut as the holders played out a 2-2 draw against Juventus Sep 19, 2012 10:01:00 PM...

Vidal and Quagliarella elated with Juventus comeback after 2-2 draw with Chelsea The Old Lady pair inspired the Italian side to a creditable draw at Stamford Bridge in their return to Europe's elite football competition Sep 19, 2012 10:15:00 PM By Max Bentley Juventus goalscorers...

We were frivolous in possession - Ferguson reflects on Manchester United's victory over Galatasaray The Red Devils boss criticised his side's performance after they edged to a slender win over the Turkish champions at Old Trafford, thanks to Michael Carrick's goal Sep 19, 2012 10:40:00 PM...

We feared Bayern, says Valencia coach Pellegrino The 40-year-old felt that his side paid their German opponents too much respect but still remains optimistic over qualification Sep 19, 2012 11:00:00 PM By Max Bentley Valencia coach Mauricio Pellegrino expressed his disappointment after...

Lucescu praises Shakhtar defence after victory over Nordsjaelland The Romanian coach is thrilled that his side have passed their opening Champions League test and singled out the rearguard for special praise Sep 19, 2012 11:25:00 PM By Max Bentley Shakhtar Donestsk coach Mircea Lucescu...