Person: Valentin Ivanov

Ronaldo cries foul

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Holland defender Khalid Boulahrouz deliberately injured him during Portugal’s ill-tempered second round victory in Nuremberg.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2006

Figo escapes further action

Luis Figo will be available to face England on Saturday after FIFA ruled out disciplinary action against the Portugal forward for his headbutt on Holland’s Mark van Bommel.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2006

Portugal fear double trouble

Portugal face an anxious wait to see if they will have Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo available to face England in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2006

Portugal edge bad-tempered affair

Portugal 1 Holland 0

Sun, 25 Jun, 2006

Klose: No rift with strike partner

Germany striker Miroslav Klose has dismissed reports about a potential rift between him and attacking partner Lukas Podolski following the future Bayern Munich star’s dip in form.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

Wily Wenger keeps his cool

ARSENE WENGER insisted last night he is not cracking under the pressure of Arsenal’s European quest.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2006

Inzaghi on the double as Milan batter Bayern

AC Milan 4 Bayern Munich 1 (Agg 5-2)

Thu, 09 Mar, 2006

Champions League teams

Tonight's Champions League teams.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005

McLeish happy to go through

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

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

Heroic Reds defy the odds

Juventus 0 Liverpool 0 (Liverpool win 2-1 on aggregate)

Thu, 14 Apr, 2005

Reds set up Chelsea semi

Liverpool forced a goalless draw against Italian giants Juventus to ensure Premier League representation in the Champions League final in Istanbul on May 25.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2005

Dudek starts for Reds

Jerzy Dudek will start between the posts for Liverpool as they bid to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2005

Finnan comes in for Republic of Ireland

World Cup Qualifier team sheets:

Sat, 26 Mar, 2005

Lyon must be wary of Bremen backlash

OVER the moon after their 3-0 win in Bremen two weeks ago, Olympique Lyon have crashed to earth in the past week and need to regain their poise ahead of tonight's Champions League game against Werder Bremen.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2005

Makaay out as Henry promises passionate Arsenal assault

ARSENAL have been given a major boost ahead of their do-or-die Champions League second leg clash with Bayern Munich this week, after prolific Dutch striker Roy Makaay was ruled out due to a thigh injury.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2005

Collina to ref Chelsea tie

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho’s prediction came true today when Pierluigi Collina was appointed referee for his club’s second leg Champions League match with Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2005