ROMA coach Claudio Ranieri believes he has the full backing of his players ahead of tonight’s Champions League last 16 clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.

COACH Mircea Lucescu maintains Europe will see the real Shakhtar Donetsk when the Ukrainians look to avenge their 5-1 trashing at Arsenal in tonight’s Champions League clash.

EDUARDO looks set to bring his three-year spell at Arsenal to an end in the next 24 hours by completing a £6 million (€7.1m) move to Ukranian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk.

Celtic boss Gordon Strachan insists the Parkhead side can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League despite their defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Olympiyskiy Stadium last night.

BRAZILIAN veteran Rivaldo is optimistic Olympiacos can prolong their European season by beating Shakhtar Donetsk – but knows the first goal will be vital.

CSKA Moscow’s defence of their UEFA Cup crown finally gathered pace on Thursday as Vagner Love netted twice in a 2-1 defeat of Levski Sofia.

SHAKHTAR DONETSK coach Mircea Lucescu has warned Celtic they will be facing a better teenager than Wayne Rooney in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu has warned Celtic they will be facing a better teenager than Wayne Rooney in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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CHELSEA were yesterday accused of giving in to terrorism by the manager and captain of Turkish champions Besiktas.

Chelsea were today accused of giving in to terrorism by the manager and captain of Turkish champions Besiktas.