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Inter shake off early Forlan setback to edge out Villarreal

Inter Milan 2 Villareal 1

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McLeish still under a cloud

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Elation for under-fire McLeish as Rangers make history

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Last gasp Zidane goal saves Madrid’s blushes

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Schwarzer penalty saves send Aussies into World Cup

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World Cup qualifier goes to extra time

Australia revive World Cup hopes

Australia 1 Uruguay 0 (1-1 aggregate)

Wed, 16 Nov, 2005

Uruguay to take slender lead to Australia

Uruguay took the first step to repeating the same story as four years ago by reaching the World Cup at the expense of Australia in the South America-Oceania play-off.

Sun, 13 Nov, 2005

Inter overcome Adriano no-show

INTER MILAN overcame an Adriano no-show to thrash Livorno 5-0 yesterday and move within six points of Serie A leaders Juventus.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2005

Uruguay will make it ‘unfriendly’ for Aussies

URUGUAY coach Jorge Fossati is ready for a tough final hurdle against Australia but is confident of reaching the 2006 World Cup finals.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2005

Brazil sneak into top spot

Brazil crushed Venezuela 3-0 to finish top of the South American World Cup qualifying group.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2005

McLeish happy to go through

Rangers 2 Anorthosis Famagusta 0 (Rangers win 4-1 on aggregate

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

Inter look to banish years of misery

REVENGE will be the aim of the game when ‘visiting’ Internazionale tackle neighbours AC Milan at the San Siro in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie tonight.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2005

Inter’s season hinges on clash with holders Porto

INTER MILAN and Porto have had an extra week to prepare for tonight’s Champions League knockout round second leg but neither has used it well.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005

Holders expect cautious approach from Italians

SUSPENSION-HIT holders Porto expect to face a packed Inter Milan defence in the first leg of tonight’s Champions League knockout round tie at the Estadio De Dragao.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2005

Valdez double sees Bremen through as Valencia crash out

WERDER BREMEN clinched their place in the last 16 of the Champions League when two late strikes by substitute Nelson Valdez secured a 2-0 win at Claudio Raineri's Valencia in Group G.

Wed, 08 Dec, 2004

Real demolish Levante to keep pressure on Barcelona

REAL MADRID gave a stunning exhibition of finishing power to crush Levante 5-0 at the Bernabeu in the Primera Liga last night.

Mon, 29 Nov, 2004

Inter through after seven-goal thriller

INTER MILAN edged into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup last night with a thrilling 4-3 win over Benfica in their fourth-round, second-leg match at the San Siro stadium.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2004

Cameroon held to surprise draw by Algeria

CAMEROON, winners of the last two African Nations Cups, were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by outsiders Algeria as they began the defence of their crown yesterday.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2004

Soccer: Real Madrid extend perfect home record

REAL Madrid beat Deportivo Coruna 2-1 at the Bernabeu last night to extend their perfect home league record and stay two points clear at the top of the Primera Liga.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2003

Soccer: Magical night in Milan

Inter Milan 1 Arsenal 5

Wed, 26 Nov, 2003

It’s win or bust for Gunners

LINGUISTICALLY and culturally, Arsene Wenger feels at home in Europe. If only his premiership leaders could acclimatise so effortlessly.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2003

We don't fear Arsenal - Inter coach

Inter Milan coach Alberto Zaccheroni insists his team do not fear tomorrow’s Champions League opponents Arsenal.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2003

Lyon go top as Elber goal sinks Bayern

Givoane Elber scored the winner for tabletoppers Olympique Lyon in their 2-1 Group A victory over Bayern Munich in a perfect return to his former club.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2003

Gunners exposed again

Arsenal 0 Inter Milan 3

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003

Inter tear apart Arsenal's flimsy defence

Arsenal 0 Inter Milan 3

Wed, 17 Sep, 2003

Injury sidelines Keane for Champions League opener

MANCHESTER UNITED captain Roy Keane is set to miss tomorrow’s Champions League opener against Panathinaikos at Old Trafford.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2003

Shevchenko 'away goal' puts Milan in decider

Inter Milan 1 AC Milan 1 (Agg: 1-1, AC Milan win on away goals)

Wed, 14 May, 2003

Lacklustre first-leg stalemate at San Siro

AC Milan 0

Thu, 08 May, 2003

Little urchin ready to pick AC’s pockets

FABIO CANNAVARO was marked out for great things when he was 17 years old. He had already been working as a ball-boy and playing in the junior teams of Napoli for five years when he was invited to train with the senior squad.

Wed, 07 May, 2003

Bellamy will keep his cool, insists Robson

NEWCASTLE boss Bobby Robson has put striker Craig Bellamy on red alert as he prepares to make Inter Milan pay for his Champions League misery.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2003

Inter will go all-out to avenge defeat by Barcelona

REVENGE was the word on Héctor Cúper’s lips as the Internazionale FC coach spelt out the importance of tonight’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Group A leaders FC Barcelona at the San Siro.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2003

Inter maintain winning streak

Inter 3 Bayer 2

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002

Inter crush 10-man Magpies

Newcastle 1 Inter Milan 4

Thu, 28 Nov, 2002

Bayern Munich tale of woe continues

BAYERN MUNICH, reeling after their Champions League elimination in midweek, suffered a further setback when they were beaten 2-0 at Werder Bremen in the German first division yesterday.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2002

Serie A expected to go to the wire

AFTER a close season dominated by financial problems and a row over television rights, Italy’s Serie A finally gets under way at the weekend with the northern trio of Inter Milan, AC Milan and reigning champions Juventus once again favourites for the title.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2002