Thursday, 30 April 2015

Champions League: After final loss, Montreal Impact offer theories on how MLS ...

MLSsoccer.comChampions League: After final loss, Montreal Impact offer theories on how MLS ...MLSsoccer.com“Champions League, like in Europe, is different from the league,” Bernier said. “We in MLS are a little bit like the English, playing an athletic, physical soccer. Those teams [in CCL] have a lot of technical qualities, even the smaller teams in ...Why Dario Benedetto Was Key to America's Success in CONCACAF Champions ...Bleacher ReportMontreal Impact, a tie or win away from capturing Champions League title winThe ProvinceMontreal Impact fall 4-2 as Club América claims CONCACAF Champions ...Soccerwire.comTelegraph.co.uk -Walla Walla Union-Bulletin -Stars and Stripes FCall 42 news articles »

Montreal Impact brutally exposed in Champions League capitulation

The GuardianMontreal Impact brutally exposed in Champions League capitulationThe GuardianMajor League Soccer's dream of finally ending Mexican domination of the Concacaf Champions League ended in painful humiliation in Wednesday's final as the Montreal Impact crashed to a 4-2 second leg (5-3 aggregate) defeat to Club America. Argentine ...What it will take for MLS to finally win the CONCACAF Champions LeagueYahoo Sports (blog)Club America wins CONCACAF Champions League title, 4-2 over Montreal ImpactWashington Post (blog)Mexico's Club America wins CONCACAF Champions LeagueUSA TODAYDaily Mail -FOXSports.com -MLSsoccer.comall 332 news articles »

Barcelona v Bayern: reporters' view

UEFA.comBarcelona v Bayern: reporters' view - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comAlso, with wing wizards Arjen Robben and Ribéry injured, the Bavarians might lack penetration. Winning the Bundesliga with plenty to spare last term was detrimental to their UEFA Champions League quest, though those lessons should have been learned.

Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich Champions League 2014

Daily MailBarcelona vs. Bayern Munich Champions League 2014-15 Semifinals Preview ...Latin PostFor some comparisons, Barcelona averages 69.2 percent of the possession in its domestic games, but in the Champions League, Bayern has the edge with 65.9 percent of possession while Barcelona has 63.6 percent of possession. Bernat and Rafinha are ...Barcelona pupils determined to teach Pep Guardiola a lesson in Champions ...Daily MailBayern's options without Robben, Lewandowski - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comArjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski ruled out of Champions League semi-finalWorld Soccer TalkZee News -Bleacher Report -Goal.comall 977 news articles »

What it will take for MLS to finally win the CONCACAF Champions League

Yahoo Sports (blog)What it will take for MLS to finally win the CONCACAF Champions LeagueYahoo Sports (blog)Major League Soccer did just about everything in its power to help the Montreal Impact win the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League. The Canadians were just the second MLS team to reach the final of the expanded format introduced in 2008 after Real ...Montreal Impact brutally exposed in Champions League capitulationThe GuardianClub America wins CONCACAF Champions League title, 4-2 over Montreal ImpactWashington Post (blog)Mexico's Club America wins CONCACAF Champions LeagueUSA TODAYDaily Mail -FOXSports.com -MLSsoccer.comall 332 news articles »

I'd rather win the Champions League than La Liga

Goal.comI'd rather win the Champions League than La Liga - CasillasGoal.comAnd Casillas, who has won the competition three times with Madrid, added: "The Madrid fans are very keen on the Champions League. Winning the European Cup twice in a row has never been achieved in the modern day. It's an exciting challenge.".Juventus v Real Madrid background - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comBerlin could pocket $39m from Champions League finalCNNall 51 news articles »

American Exports: Champions League, anyone? Which Yanks are on the move ...

MLSsoccer.comAmerican Exports: Champions League, anyone? Which Yanks are on the move ...MLSsoccer.comIn addition to that strike, Johnson has added four assists over the his seven starts and one sub appearance, and 'Gladbach have gone 6-0-2 to clinch a UEFA Champions League invite for the fall. While repeatedly asserting himself on the dribble, Johnson ...

Berlin could pocket $39m from Champions League final

CNN InternationalBerlin could pocket $39m from Champions League finalCNN InternationalThousands of football fans will descend on Germany's capital Berlin to witness two teams battling it out for UEFA Champions League glory on June 6 with the city estimated to rake in millions of dollars from the star-studded top flight football event ...Juventus v Real Madrid background - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comGareth Bale could decide Real Madrid's Champions League fateGiveMeSportLlorente : Error-free Juve can beat RealGoal.comall 25 news articles »

Juventus v Real Madrid background

UEFA.comJuventus v Real Madrid background - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comThe 0-0 draw at Club Atlético de Madrid in the quarter-finals was only the second time in 29 UEFA Champions League away fixtures that Madrid had failed to score since going down 1-0 at Olympique Lyonnais in the 2009/10 round of 16, a tie they lost 2-1 ...Berlin could pocket $39m from Champions League finalCNN InternationalGareth Bale could decide Real Madrid's Champions League fateGiveMeSportLlorente: Juventus can shock Real MadridGoal.comall 27 news articles »

Legia Warsaw lose appeal against Champions League elimination

The GuardianLegia Warsaw lose appeal against Champions League eliminationThe GuardianLegia Warsaw, expelled from the Champions League qualifiers in August, have lost their appeal against the elimination after sport's highest tribunal rejected their claims that Uefa had been too bureaucratic. The Polish club beat Celtic 6-1 on aggregate ...CAS denies Legia Warsaw plea for Champs League compensationMiami HeraldLegia Warsaw lose final battle over Celtic Champions League match at CASstv.tvLegia Warsaw fails in Champions League expulsion appealSBS - The World GameWinnipeg Free Press -Herald Scotlandall 18 news articles »

Torres: Atletico Madrid a step closer to the Champions League

Goal.comTorres: Atletico Madrid a step closer to the Champions LeagueGoal.comFernando Torres believes he has taken Atletico Madrid a step closer to a return to the Champions League after scoring the winning goal against Villarreal on Wednesday. The former Liverpool star capitalised on a mistake from Eric Bailly on 74 minutes to ...Villarreal 0-1 Atletico Madrid: We're A Step Close To The Champions League ...The Hard Tackleall 76 news articles »

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Armchair Analyst: Midnight comes for Montreal Impact in CONCACAF ...

MLSsoccer.comArmchair Analyst: Midnight comes for Montreal Impact in CONCACAF ...MLSsoccer.comThere were bad calls, yes – red cards should have been shown to Osvaldo Martinez in Leg 1, and Jose Daniel Guerrero in Leg 2. Fans will understandably dwell on that. But América won because they were just better. Sometimes that's how the game works.

Club America wins CONCACAF Champions League title, 4

USA TODAYClub America wins CONCACAF Champions League title, 4-2 over Montreal ImpactWashington Post (blog)Halfway to making MLS history, the Montreal Impact suffered an infamous collapse Wednesday in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League finals. Ahead by a goal at intermission in front of 61,000 delirious supporters at Olympic Stadium, the ...Club America win CONCACAF Champions League with victory at Montreal ImpactFOXSports.comDario Benedetto scores hat trick to give Club America CONCACAF Champions ...USA TODAYChampions League: Montreal Impact dismiss Club América talk, plan to prove ...MLSsoccer.comThe Guardian -Washington Timesall 249 news articles »

Club America win CONCACAF Champions League with victory at Montreal Impact

USA TODAYClub America win CONCACAF Champions League with victory at Montreal ImpactFOXSports.comClub América ended Montreal Impact's fairytale run through the CONCACAF Champions League and won their sixth continental title with a 4-2 victory at Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. This pulsating game ticked every box expected from a cup final as the ...Dario Benedetto scores hat trick to give Club America CONCACAF Champions ...USA TODAYChampions League: Montreal Impact dismiss Club América talk, plan to prove ...MLSsoccer.comMexico's Club America wins CONCACAF Champions LeagueMiami HeraldBleacher Report -Vavel.comall 233 news articles »

Dario Benedetto scores hat trick to give Club America CONCACAF Champions ...

USA TODAYDario Benedetto scores hat trick to give Club America CONCACAF Champions ...USA TODAYThe Montreal Impact went up early 1-0 thanks to a point blank finish from Andres Romero and some dreadful defending from Club America in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final. But Club America pulled level when Dario Benedetto ...Champions League: Montreal Impact dismiss Club América talk, plan to prove ...MLSsoccer.comKristian Nicht answers the call for Montreal ahead of CONCACAF Champions ...FOXSports.comMontreal Impact vs America Live Score of 2015 CONCACAF Champions League ...Vavel.comCBC.ca -CTV News -Once A Metroall 211 news articles »

Barcelona v Bayern background

UEFA.comBarcelona v Bayern background - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comGuardiola was coach of Barcelona when they earned their only previous two-legged victory over Bayern in the 2008/09 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Lionel Messi scored twice as they dominated the first leg 4-0 at the Camp Nou before a 1-1 draw ...Barcelona pupils determined to teach Pep Guardiola a lesson in Champions ...Daily MailBarcelona vs. Bayern Munich Champions League 2014-15 Semifinals Preview ...Latin PostChampions League statusTrinidad GuardianGoal.comall 42 news articles »

Barcelona pupils determined to teach Pep Guardiola a lesson in Champions ...

Daily MailBarcelona pupils determined to teach Pep Guardiola a lesson in Champions ...Daily MailOf course, a place in the Champions League final is at stake so it would be an odd player who wasn't at his most motivated. But Pep Guardiola is returning to the Nou Camp for the first time with Bayern Munich since he left in 2012 and those close to ...and more »

Bayern's options without Robben, Lewandowski

UEFA.comBayern's options without Robben, Lewandowski - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comThe Netherlands forward has struck 17 Bundesliga goals this term, as well as two in the UEFA Champions League, but will not play again until next season. Lewandowski, who has featured in all ten of Bayern's 2014/15 European fixtures, scoring five times ...Bayern Munich dealt Champions League blow as Arjen Robben ruled out for ...mirror.co.ukBayern Munich Cup Slip Raises Champions League StakesThe InquisitrArjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski ruled out of Champions League semi-finalWorld Soccer TalkNDTVSports.com -Irish Independent -Goal.comall 694 news articles »

When can Manchester United guarantee Champions League qualification and ...

Manchester Evening NewsWhen can Manchester United guarantee Champions League qualification and ...Manchester Evening News... losing 1-0 as they failed to put any pressure on the Reds. With United holding a seven points advantage and a significantly better goal difference over Liverpool and Spurs, they are firm favourites to hold onto a Champions League spot with four ...Hull City move closer to safety and dent Liverpool's Champions League hopesThe GuardianSky Sports pundit Phil Thompson says Liverpool's Champions League hopes ...SkySportsRodgers rues shot-shy Liverpool as Champions League hopes fadeGoal.comTelegraph.co.uk -Daily Mailall 1,508 news articles »

Champions Matchday previews semi

UEFA.comChampions Matchday previews semi-finals - News - UEFA.comUEFA.comElsewhere, we chart in detail each of Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stéfano's 49 European Champion Clubs' Cup goals, ask four of Europe's top football writers what qualities make up a truly great side, look back at two great UEFA Champions League campaigns ...

Nigel Reo

The GuardianNigel Reo-Coker interview: 'Champions League win can change Montreal forever'The GuardianA precocious talent at Wimbledon, spells in the Premier League with West Ham and Aston Villa have been followed by a stint in Major League Soccer, where he now sits just 90 minutes away from collecting the Concacaf Champions League crown.

Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Kristian Nicht answers the call for Montreal ahead of CONCACAF Champions ...

FOXSports.comKristian Nicht answers the call for Montreal ahead of CONCACAF Champions ...FOXSports.comKristian Nicht spent the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final holed up as the only interested patron in an Indianapolis bar. Nicht returned to Indy Eleven after spending a month on loan with Montréal during the quarterfinal tie against ...and more »

Bayern Munich Cup Slip Raises Champions League Stakes

The InquisitrBayern Munich Cup Slip Raises Champions League StakesThe InquisitrBayern Munich sealed a third consecutive German title last Sunday, yet defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup on Tuesday means it won't seem like much if they fail to triumph in the Champions League, a cup they won in 2013, when they also won ...Champions League: Robert Lewandowski, Arjen Robben Doubtful for Barcelona ...NDTVSports.comBayern Munich 1-1 Borussia Dortmund (AET, 0-2 pens) DFB Pokal MATCH ...Daily MailRobben back as Guardiola calls for focusGoal.comall 445 news articles »

ExtraTime Radio: Can the Montreal Impact make history? CONCACAF ...

MLSsoccer.comExtraTime Radio: Can the Montreal Impact make history? CONCACAF ...MLSsoccer.comWhat do you think the result will be in the CCL second leg at the Big O? Montreal Impact victory. Club America victory 0-0 draw, Impact on away goals tiebreaker 1-1 draw, Impact AET 1-1 draw, Impact on PKs 1-1 draw, America on PKs. High-scoring draw (2 ...

Champions League: Montreal Impact dismiss Club América talk, plan to prove ...

MLSsoccer.comChampions League: Montreal Impact dismiss Club América talk, plan to prove ...MLSsoccer.com“That team does not deserve to be champions,” Muñoz told reporters after the Impact shocked CONCACAF by nearly walking out of Azteca with a 1-0 victory before settling for what was still a famous draw. “Today there was only one team on the field, a ...Montreal Impact close to capturing Champions League title winGlobalnews.caConcacaf Champions League final 2015: Why all of Major League Soccer wants ...Telegraph.co.ukAlajuelense fined for fan racism, behaviour during Champions League game ...Montreal GazetteGoal.comall 135 news articles »