Rufete: We need to finish in the Champions League spots in order to give ...

Inside Spanish FootballRufete: We need to finish in the Champions League spots in order to give ...Inside Spanish FootballValencia sporting director Francisco Rufete is preparing himself for what he expects to be a very active January transfer window as Los Che try to find the missing pieces that will ensure them a Champions League place at the end of the season.

MOTD3: Champions League for West Ham, relegation for Leicester?

BBC SportMOTD3: Champions League for West Ham, relegation for Leicester?BBC SportMark Chapman is joined by Martin Keown and Phil Neville for this week's Match of the Day 3. The trio discuss whether West Ham are genuine Champions League contenders as they find themselves in the top four at Christmas for the first time since 1985 ...

African Interest in the Champions League Round of 16

Bleacher ReportAfrican Interest in the Champions League Round of 16Bleacher ReportIn this feature, we run down the five fixtures in the Champions League Round of 16 with the most intense African interest. Several of the continent's players starred in the group stage, although many have already fallen by the wayside. Gervinho, for ...

Champions League Draw: Arsene Wenger Smoking, Rematches, Two Heavy ...

The Big LeadChampions League Draw: Arsene Wenger Smoking, Rematches, Two Heavy ...The Big LeadShakhtar Donetsk: Bayern, among the world's stablest clubs, is a co-favorite to win the Champions League. Shakhtar, exiled to Kiev by war, has the longest odds of any team left at 500-1. Real Madrid vs. Schalke: Real Madrid annihilated its group ...

Champions League Draw 2014

Bleacher ReportChampions League Draw 2014-15: Full Rundown of Potential Last-16 MatchupsBleacher ReportThe last 16 of the Champions League signals a momentum shift for the competition. Flagging teams have been eliminated, leaving a selection of Europe's best to duke it out for the grandest prize in club football. Monday's knockout-stage draw is ...

Real Salt Lake or New England Revolution? Final CONCACAF Champions ...

MLSsoccer.comReal Salt Lake or New England Revolution? Final CONCACAF Champions ...MLSsoccer.comIf the Galaxy don't win MLS Cup, the fifth and final CCL spot would go to the Revolution, marking their first appearance in the competition since they played in the first edition of the newly formatted Champions League in 2008-'09. In that last CCL ...

Messi's graft behind the goals

UEFA.comMessi's graft behind the goals - UEFA Champions League News - UEFA.comUEFA.comThis time his opponents are not older boys playing for his local team, but FC Barcelona's greatest rivals in the first leg of their 2011 UEFA Champions League semi-final. "I don't think on the pitch," Messi said at the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or gala. "I ...

East Fife sign Champions League player

Scotsman (blog)East Fife sign Champions League playerScotsman (blog)The Fifers have recruited defender Julen Etxabeguren Leanizbarrutia, who was in Sociedad's squad of 25 players for the Champions League last season before he decided to make a lifestyle change and head for Scotland to attend university in the summer.

Liverpool FC flags protest may continue into crucial Champions League decider ...

Liverpool EchoLiverpool FC flags protest may continue into crucial Champions League decider ...Liverpool EchoBanners and flags could be absent from the Kop in Liverpool FC's crucial Champions League tie decider with Basel on December 9, fans have warned. An open letter from fans to LFC's owners said they will stop flying flags until the club meets with them ...

Champions League 2014: Groups and Qualification Permutations Ahead of ...

Bleacher ReportChampions League 2014: Groups and Qualification Permutations Ahead of ...Bleacher ReportChampions League crunch time is upon us. With just two rounds of group fixtures left, the last-16 lineup is starting to take shape. Many teams are battling for a spot in the knockout stages, others are trying to claim a place in the Europa League, and ...

What an Early Champions League Exit Would Mean for Manuel Pellegrini

Bleacher ReportWhat an Early Champions League Exit Would Mean for Manuel PellegriniBleacher ReportDirector of football Txiki Begiristain and chief executive officer Ferran Soriano, the nerve center of Manchester City's operations, have made no secret that the Champions League trophy is one the club wants, badly. This time around, though, City are ...

Champions League Fixtures 2014: Schedule, Live Stream, Predictions for Week 5

Bleacher ReportChampions League Fixtures 2014: Schedule, Live Stream, Predictions for Week 5Bleacher ReportThe race for tickets to the knockout stages of the 2014-15 Champions League campaign is quickly heating up, with just two matchdays left before the conclusion of the group stages. Some of the best clubs in the world have already qualified for the next ...

Midfield generals talk to Champions Matchday

UEFA.comMidfield generals talk to Champions Matchday - UEFA Champions League ...UEFA.comIn the dugouts, Massimiliano Allegri stresses the importance of Juventus's winning mentality, Julen Lopetegui champions his young FC Porto squad and Åge Hareide explains why he came out of retirement to lead Malmö FF in the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United profits down 10pc on Champions League hit

Irish IndependentManchester United profits down 10pc on Champions League hitIrish IndependentHe said: "While we recognise that the 2014/15 fiscal year financial results will reflect our absence from the Champions League, we signed the largest kit sponsorship deal in the history of sport in the first quarter and, with that concluded, we are ...

Man Utd announce 10% drop in revenue due to Champions League absence

Express.co.ukMan Utd announce 10% drop in revenue due to Champions League absenceExpress.co.ukEd Woodward, United's executive vice chairman, said: “While we recognize that the 2014/15 fiscal year financial results will reflect our absence from the Champions League, we signed the largest kit sponsorship deal in the history of sport in the first ...

Brondby Ladies celebrating Champions League victory

Daily MailBrondby Ladies celebrating Champions League victoryDaily MailTheresa Nielsen leads the celebrations with her Brondby team-mates following a victory in the Champions League back in mid-October. Tallulah Willis creates a buzz as she... Read More · 0:30min · Roy Hodgson: I didn't have a clue what... Read More.

Man Utd finances feel impact of Champions League absence

The Week UKMan Utd finances feel impact of Champions League absenceThe Week UKLast year United received £98.5m during the third quarter, but this year the figure has fallen to £88.7m, according to the the latest financial results, and the club has admitted the fall is partly down to the fact that they are not competing in the ...

Manchester United revenues hit by Champions League absence

Reuters UKManchester United revenues hit by Champions League absenceReuters UK1 of 3. A poster featuring Manchester United's manager Louis van Gaal (L) and his team hangs from the stadium before their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England August 16, 2014.

Manchester United feel pinch of Champions League absence in latest financial ...

Goal.comManchester United feel pinch of Champions League absence in latest financial ...Goal.comOn the announcement of the results, executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said: “While we recognize that the 2014-15 fiscal year financial results will reflect our absence from the Champions League, we signed the largest kit sponsorship deal in the ...

Manchester United feel pinch of Champions League absence in latest financial ...

Goal.comManchester United feel pinch of Champions League absence in latest financial ...Goal.comOn the announcement of the results, executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said: “While we recognize that the 2014-15 fiscal year financial results will reflect our absence from the Champions League, we signed the largest kit sponsorship deal in the ...

Why Isco Is so Vital to Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League Quest

Bleacher ReportWhy Isco Is so Vital to Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League QuestBleacher ReportIsco was demoted to the bench after six consecutive starts for Real Madrid's home win over Rayo Vallecano last weekend. But he still remains vital to their hopes of success in both La Liga and the Champions League. He certainly has a larger role to ...

Police hunt nine men after flares are thrown during Arsenal's Champions ...

Evening StandardPolice hunt nine men after flares are thrown during Arsenal's Champions ...Evening StandardThe north London club had been charged with "insufficient organisation" for the Group D Champions League match. Turkish club Galatasary, based in Istanbul, were fined €50,000 and forced to pay for repairs to damage caused by their 3,000 travelling fans.

Liverpool FC announce ticket details for possible Champions League decider ...

Liverpool EchoLiverpool FC announce ticket details for possible Champions League decider ...Liverpool EchoThe following sale will take place subject to availability and whilst supplies last: Members who recorded both the previous Champions League home games: 8.15am Monday, November 17. If tickets still remain, sales will take place in the following order ...

BT brings Champions League coverage in

Telegraph.co.ukBT brings Champions League coverage in-houseTelegraph.co.ukIt had to do so in double-quick time after keeping its ambush of BSkyB in the 2012 Premier League rights auction a closely-guarded secret. As well as setting up in-house production is currently building a third studio at its base on the Olympic Park in ...

Aguero fears 'worst ever' City Champions League campaign

Manchester Evening NewsAguero fears 'worst ever' City Champions League campaignManchester Evening NewsSergio Aguero has rallied City's flagging stars for one last hurrah in the Champions League. The Argentine star is refusing to give up the ghost on the Blues' hopes of landing a place in the last 16, even though that is reliant on winning their last ...