Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala claims Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not scare him as he prepares to face up to the formidable Paris St Germain frontman.

David Moyes insists he is not putting Wayne Rooney’s World Cup hopes in jeopardy by playing him against Bayern Munich – but the Manchester United manager has refused to reveal the severity of the striker’s toe injury.

Wayne Rooney has trained with Manchester United ahead of the decisive leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.

Wayne Rooney is facing a race against time to be fit for Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich because of a toe injury.

Wayne Rooney has hit back at claims he dived to get Bayern Munich’s goalscorer Bastian Schweinsteiger sent off during the 1-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford.

Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben has labelled Manchester United’s defensive display in the Champions League quarter-final as being “like handball”.

David Moyes put his faith in the old legs of Ryan Giggs once more as Manchester United sought to achieve a positive result against holders Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford.

Ryan Giggs is convinced Manchester United can upset the odds and win the Champions League this season.

Malaga were hit by lightning and the death of coach Manuel Pellegrini’s father as they prepared for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg at Borussia Dortmund.

Malaga 0 Borussia Dortmund 0

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists there will be no repeat of his famous dash down the Old Trafford touchline if his side progress to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Manchester United.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has promised his players will not underestimate APOEL Nicosia tonight in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final despite seemingly already having one foot in the last four.

The hosts managed to shut out Messi and give themselves hope for the return

HARRY REDKNAPP is hoping Emmanuel Adebayor will become the latest ex-Arsenal player to move to bitter rivals Tottenham after confirming yesterday that negotiations over a loan move for the striker are under way.

Aaron Lennon was given a chance to show Tottenham fans what they were missing in their thrashing by Real Madrid last week after being recalled for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg at White Hart Lane.

HARRY REDKNAPP has urged Tottenham fans not to hold a grudge against Peter Crouch over his damaging dismissal against Real Madrid.

THE FA will confirm whether Wayne Rooney will be free to face Manchester City in this month’s FA Cup semi-final at 10am this morning.

Fernando Torres believes Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final with Manchester United is too close to call.

Barcelona appear ready to make a £40m bid for Cesc Fabregas, but Arsenal are set to fight to hold on to their captain.

SLIGO ROVERS have a mountain to climb at the Showgrounds today as they attempt to overturn a 4-1 deficit in the second leg of their Setanta Cup semi-final against St Patrick’s Athletic (5.15pm, Setanta Ireland).

Patrice Evra is convinced fellow Manchester United full-back Rafael will emerge stronger for his red card torment against Bayern Munich last week.

THE RALLYING cry came from the mouth of a babe, yet no matter whether Manchester United are successful in their quest for an unprecedented fourth successive title, Alex Ferguson has some big decisions looming.

Nemanja Vidic has once again rejected talk of a possible move away from Manchester United this summer.

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INTER MILAN striker Samuel Eto’o believes CSKA Moscow could present his side with a more challenging encounter than in the previous round against Chelsea.

OUTSPOKEN Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has added to the antagonism surrounding tonight’s Champions League quarter-final against Bordeaux by poking fun at Les Girondins boss Laurent Blanc.

WAYNE ROONEY’S brilliant form this season could lead England all the way to victory in the World Cup final in July, according to Franz Beckenbauer.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez is backing striker Fernando Torres to end his European goal drought and fire his side into the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

Chelsea captain John Terry is suspended for the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea captain John Terry believes he should have escaped the booking that will keep him out of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Liverpool.

RAFAEL BENITEZ’S antipathy towards Alex Ferguson knows no bounds, but the Liverpool manager will feel no shame in his team pilfering one of Manchester United’s most feared traits in their pursuit of the Premier League title.

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has sparked fresh speculation over his future by hinting he is unlikely to remain at the San Siro indefinitely.

WHILE Alex Ferguson prepares for his Champions League quarter-final with Inter Milan, he could be forgiven for taking 10 minutes out of his day to watch What A Friend in the RSA Chase today.

ALEX FERGUSON was left to contemplate a mounting defensive injury crisis after Rio Ferdinand became the latest addition to Manchester United’s growing casualty list.

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Liverpool will be without the suspended Dirk Kuyt for their Champions League quarter-final second leg at home to PSV Eindhoven tomorrow.

Manchester United fans have been warned they will be kept behind in the Olympic Stadium for 90 minutes after the end of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final with Roma.

PSV Eindhoven defender Alex could be out for the rest of the season.

WEST HAM manager Alan Pardew vowed Champions League-chasing Tottenham will be given no easy ride tomorrow despite the Hammers suffering a major injury blow just eight days ahead of the FA Cup final.

Rafael Benitez expects Steven Gerrard to return to lead the Liverpool side in their Premiership home clash with Tottenham.

SVEN-GORAN Eriksson has thanked Jose Mourinho for transforming Joe Cole’s career as he insisted that he would not swap his new-look England midfield with any other quartet in the world.

Arjen Robben has admitted that he will not be available for the first leg of Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich after a scan on Sunday revealed the winger has suffered a strained ankle tendon.