European failure Jose Mourinho's legacy in Real Madrid
Agence-France Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2013
The Portuguese's relationship with Madrid has been a love-hate one throughout his three years in charge and the degree to which he was allowed to cross what some saw as unacceptable lines of conduct very much depended on just how much he was winni...
Bayern Munich lift Budesliga title, Champions League win expected
Agence France-Presse | Friday May 10, 2013
It was Bayern's first trophy success since May 2010 as rivals Borussia Dortmund dominated the league for the next two seasons.
EPL: Manchester City beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0, qualify for Champions League
Associated Press | Wednesday May 8, 2013
Second-place City are now assured of finishing in the top three, which means a direct spot into the group stage of Europe's premier club competition.
Belgian agent challenges Financial Fair Play rules
Agence France Presse | Tuesday May 7, 2013
Belgian agent Daniel Striani released a statement via his lawyer, Jean-Louis Dupont, in which he claims that the rules will lead to restrictions in terms of investment.
Champions League: All-German final not proof of dominance, says Michel Platini
Associated Press | Saturday May 4, 2013
Bayern dismantled Barcelona 7-0 in Champions League semifinal, and Dortmund thumped four goals past Real Madrid before holding on in the second leg to set up a final few expected at Wembley Stadium on May 25.
All-German Champions League final not proof of dominance: Platini
The Associated Press | Friday May 3, 2013
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will play in an all-German Champions League final on May 25 at Wembley.
Not abandoning Real Madrid, says veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas
Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 3, 2013
Casillas' relationship with coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly deteriorated with rumours that he and Sergio Ramos told club president Florentino Perez that several players would ask for a transfer if Mourinho was at the club next season.
Bayern beat Barca for Hoeness, says coach Jupp Heynckes
Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 2, 2013
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has said their 3-0 victory at Barcelona in the Champions League was inspired by the will to help embattled club president Uli Hoeness, who is caught up in the middle of a tax evasion scandal.
Lionel Messi not fully fit yet, says Barca boss Tito Vilanova
Agence-France Presse | Thursday May 2, 2013
The Germans' 7-0 aggregate victory was Barca's worst-ever European defeat, and although Vilanova recognised that the World Player of the Year's recurring hamstring injury had played its part in the Catalans' dismantling.
Champions League: Bayern Munich destroy Barcelona again, cruise to final
Agence-France Presse | Thursday May 2, 2013
Arjen Robben opened the scoring before a Gerard Pique own-goal and Thomas Mueller's header in the final 20 minutes ensured Bayern booked their place in an all-German final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on May 25.
Champions League: Real Madrid knocked out despite 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund
Agence-France Presse | Wednesday May 1, 2013
Dortmund withstood the Real onslaught in an agonising five minutes of stoppage time to seal their place at the final at Wembley next month, after Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos had given Real some hope.
Franz Beckenbauer sorry over Barcelona 'slur'
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2013
Barcelona have their backs to the wall after last week's 4-0 first leg rout in Munich, with Beckenbauer suggesting on Monday that Barca, "with their pride hurt", would resort to dubious tactics against Bayern.
UEFA Champions League: Lionel Messi's fitness key to Barcelona's comeback hopes
Agence-France Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2013
Despite Messi not being at 100 per cent, Barca's principal problem in the first-leg was their defending and manager Tito Vilanova has even more problems at the back with Jordi Alba suspended for Wednesday's clash.
Jose Mourinho wants more aggressive Real Madrid
Agence France-Presse | Monday April 29, 2013
Mourinho confirmed that Ronaldo trained on Monday morning and will play despite continuing to feel the aftereffects of a thigh injury picked up in the first-leg last Wednesday.
Inter Milan fined for racist abuse of Emmanuel Adebayor
Associated Press | Friday April 26, 2013
UEFA's sanction included charges over other crowd issues, including Inter's "insufficient organization" of the match, plus objects thrown and fireworks lit by fans.
