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Champions League Preview 23 November
Click on the links at the bottom of this article for reports on last night's games and previews of this evening's matches.
A Perfect Night for the Special One
The players were fantastic, entertained people and had fun themselves. I don't understand the two goals we conceded in the final minutes. They may have been because of the fatigue of those who are not playing much or the pride of Dinamo Zagreb. Sometimes you have to concede goals and it is much better if you concede when you have scored six and not in knockout rounds. I'm sorry for Antonio Adán, who conceded two goals in a game where he has done nothing wrong.
Perfect Madrid Defeats Dinamo Zagreb
Real Madrid CF secured top spot in Group D with a convincing triumph against GNK Dinamo Zagreb, a result which ended the Croatian champions' interest in European competition this season.
Madrid's Perfect
Real Madrid CF striker Karim Benzema was very satisfied after scoring twice in the 6-2 home success against GNK Dinamo Zagreb which confirmed his side's place atop UEFA Champions League Group D. Meanwhile, Nuri Şahin's competition debut offered the midfielder plenty to ponder and Dinamo's Luis Ibáñez found the heavy defeat hard to take.
Napoli Proud to be In with a Shout Against City
SSC Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri feels the pressure is off his side, even though they must win at home against Manchester City FC to take control of their Group A destiny, with visiting boss Roberto Mancini wary of talking his side up too much in their first UEFA Champions League season.
UEFA Champions League Live: 22 November
UEFA.com's network of correspondents across Europe are on hand to keep you up to date with the latest team news, build-up and press conference snippets ahead of UEFA Champions League matchday five.
Group Stage Approaches Sharp End on Matchday Five
Real Madrid CF, AC Milan and FC Barcelona are already certain of their place in the round of 16 draw, to be staged in Nyon on 16 December, and fellow European heavyweights Arsenal FC, Manchester United FC, FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano can all confirm their places on matchday five. However, footballing romantics will be hoping that the likes of APOEL FC and Trabzonspor AŞ can hang on to their dream, too.
Inter on A Mission to Avenge Trabzonspor Upset
FC Internazionale Milano have recovered superbly well from the shock of losing to Trabzonspor AŞ on matchday one, winning their next three games. It means they approach the return fixture in Turkey with a four-point lead in Group B and are just one victory away from ensuring they finish top of the pool.
Trabzonspor Seek Podium Success Against Inter
Claudio Ranieri's FC Internazionale Milano received a warm welcome and plenty of gifts after they touched down at the airport ahead of their Group B game against Trabzonspor AŞ, but the Turkish side's coach Şenol Güneş is hoping his side will give nothing away as they fight for UEFA Champions League survival.
Valencia Train Ssights on Second Place
Valencia CF's defeat of Bayer 04 Leverkusen last time out – their first victory in seven UEFA Champions League outings – cut their Group E deficit behind the German side to just a single point and they will be hoping to overtake them on matchday five when KRC Genk come to Mestalla.
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Gemany, Spain and France setting the pace - UEFA U-21 Qualifying
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| Germany have benefited from Peniel Mlapa's eight goals in qualifying |
As two of five sides with 100% records, Germany and holders Spain lead the race to reach the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. With play-off places also up for grabs for the four best runners-up, UEFA.com looks at the state of play in the ten groups as qualifying takes a back seat until February.
European Parliament backs UEFA match-fixing stance
The European Parliament has today backed all of UEFA's key aims in the areas of betting and match-fixing following a vote at the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg.
The official website for European football Rooney hearing now on 8 December
Croatia Goes to Final Round - Euro 2012 Ukraine Poland
Croatia secured their qualification for UEFA EURO 2012 after a goalless draw against Turkey eased Slaven Bilić's side through following their dominant performance in Istanbul on Friday.
Ireland Best in a Decade - Road to Euro Poland Ukraine 2012
Euro 2012: Portugal Steps Finals Round - Road to Euro Poland Ukraine 2012
Portugal secured their place at Euro 2012 with an emphatic 6-2 second leg victory over Bosnia-Hercegovina.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Helder Postiga both scored twice while Bosnia's Senad Lulic was sent off as Portugal reached the finals in Poland and Ukraine.
Russia mourns Torpedo legend Ivanov
Valentin Ivanov, part of the Soviet Union team that won the first edition of what was to become the UEFA European Championship, has died in Moscow aged 77 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Best Swedish Football Player (AGAIN!)
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| Zlatan Ibrahimović's unique stature in Swedish football was underlined once again when he was named the country's player of the year for a record sixth time. |
The AC Milan striker already held the mark for most Golden Ball awards and this was the fifth year in a row he picked up the honour – no other player has received the accolade more than twice since its inception in 1946. The 30-year-old said: "After so many times up here, what's left to say? But it's like before: I thank my team-mates, coaches and family. Without them I could never have maintained a high level through all these years."
Eriksen and Pedersen honoured in Denmark
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| Christian Eriksen and Katrine Pedersen have been named as men's and women's players of the year by the Danish Football Association (DBU). |
Europe Cup Stars With 50 Goals or More All Time
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| David Villa scored his 50th international goal for Spain in their final UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier to become one of only 13 European players to have reached a half-century with their national team. |
The 29-year-old is at the bottom of the leaderboard for the moment, but the prolific FC Barcelona marksman has plenty of good years left in him as he chases Ferenc Puskás's continental record. Former DSC Arminia Bielefeld, FC Bayern München and Hertha BSC Berlin striker Ali Daei's world record of 109 for Iran may, however, be safe for another generation. UEFA.com presents the roll of honour.
AS Roma Jumps Up
Sixty Seven percent ball possessions of Roma leads the team to grade 7 in Serie A table. Bojan Krkic and Pablo Osvaldo goals in the match wins AS Roma. In the other matche, Palermo defeats Bologna 3-1 leads them to 5th position while Bologna stays on the 14th place with 10 points from 10 matches.
Manchester City Stays On The Top
Manchester City shows themselves as a real threat for the clubs in BPL after defeating Queens Park Ranger (3-2). Now City is leading 5 points from Manchester United in second position. In the other match, MU need an own goal to win the match against Sunderland.
La Liga: Levante is Like Meteor - Road to Euro Poland Ukraine 2012
Tour in Euro Ukraine - Poland 2012
This province is one of beautiful province in Ukraine. The big sport celebration will be held there in Euro 2012. This is the guide you can use to enjoy the city. The area 358 Km square and 1 million population will satisfy you.
Province: Donetsk Oblast
Population: 1,100,700
Area: 358km²
Altitude: 225 m above sea level
June temperature: average highs of 23.1C and lows of 16.3C
Motto: Opportunity is proved with business
Province: Donetsk Oblast
Population: 1,100,700
Area: 358km²
Altitude: 225 m above sea level
June temperature: average highs of 23.1C and lows of 16.3C
Motto: Opportunity is proved with business
Portugal's Squad is Released
Portugal's squad are ready for the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a country with a long history in football, it's very misery if Portugal is lose. Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in the team. Public or football lovers surely are looking forward his performance. Therefore, Ronaldo and his club (Real Madrid) is now on the top of La Liga table.
Messi and Ronaldo Send A "psywar" Again
Lionel Messi seems like have the same destiny to compete in many sides. Everyone has seen the skill of Messi and compare with Cristiano Ronaldo. The competition is completed by their club. Real Madrid and Barcelona. In Uefa Champions league, Messi and Ronaldo send a "psywar" again.
Draw, Benfica moved down to second
Wayne Rooney is always important for Manchester United
Claudio Ranieri: Milito is the Best.
Schweini Got Injured, Bayern Wins
Patience, the key of Manchester City's Win
Manchester City FC laid on a sumptuous display of power and skill to defeat Villarreal CF and ease into second place in UEFA Champions League Group A behind FC Bayern München.
Ronaldo Goals Lead Madrid to Big 16
Real Madrid CF maintained their perfect record in Group D and strolled into the round of 16, while FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München all neared the knockout stages on matchday four.
Genk fight back to hold Chelsea
Already trailing to Ramires's well-taken opener, the Belgian club looked to be staring down the barrel again when Thomas Buffel handled in the area before the break. Yet László Köteles superbly kept out David Luiz's spot kick and instead it was Genk pushing for the win for the final half-hour after Jelle Vossen equalised.
Marseille Postpones Arsenal Step to Big 16
Two weeks after Arsenal grabbed a last-gasp 1-0 win at the Stade Vélodrome, Marseille showed real attacking flair in the first half and defended in sufficient numbers during the second to thwart the hosts' hopes of a repeat. Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut chances, though what they did fashion never looked like beating Steve Mandanda, on superb form between the posts.
Wenger's Arsenal stifled by Marseille
Overall it was a very difficult game. Marseille were physically very impressive and closed us down at every opportunity. We lacked match sharpness after our performance at Chelsea on Saturday.
Leaving Robin on the bench was a gamble that did not come off, but he was very tired after Saturday's efforts. I took the gamble to rest him although he had the chance to score when he came on, which would have been the perfect play. Now we want to win the Dortmund game at home, but overall we are in a good position. It was also important that we kept a clean sheet tonight.
Didier Deschamps, Marseille coach
Lombaerts boosts Zenit as Shakhtar slip
Neither side were at their fluent best, but a sustained period of first-half pressure from the home team told when Nicolas Lombaerts broke the visitors' resistance with a powerful header in added time.
Guardiola praises magnificent Messi
Two incidents decided the game. Milan Petržela had a clear chance early on that he didn't take, and then we had the penalty and red card. We wasted the chance before the opening goal but we're not used to coming under such pressure from a team like this in the Czech league. I don't think it's clear who will get third place after BATE Borisov's draw with Milan. We also have to play Milan at home and still have a chance to reach the Europa League.
Messi Leads Barcelona to Big 16
BATE take pleasure from Milan draw
Based on the game
I have to say we are happy with the result. It often got a bit hairy near our goal – look at the Robinho chance, when he hit the post. However we had some good chances after the break. The team we had on the pitch today, they played aggressively without thinking they were playing against a top club. I think our commitment and desire deserved, and finally brought us, this draw.
FC Barcelona and AC Milan Step Big 16
Vidic happy to leave injury behind
Nemanja Vidic is glad to be able to put the most irritating injury of his career behind him.
The Manchester United captain drew widespread praise for his commanding performance at Everton on Saturday, coming just four days after he was picked for the Carling Cup trip to Aldershot, supposedly as a punishment, by Sir Alex Ferguson.
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